2 hours ago, Willmoy1947 said:

I think both those forward lines are structure and personnel wise far more effective than ours.

True. But even in the best team a forward cannot stop a miskick to a defender in space nor do anything with a shot at goal that's out of reach and off target.

8 hours ago, layzie said:

I did think it was a poor look at the time but this last month has surely launched a rocket up his backside

He'll be 34 next season. A bit late for the leopard to change his spots, especially when there are no real consequences. He plays out his last year at Casey, pockets his $900K, and sails into the sunset.

But heh, good luck to him.

It's King's side now. Who knows how it's going to turn out, but at least the club (and supporters) won't die wondering.

Really excited for 2026.

AI says

Steven King's coaching style for the Melbourne Football Club (MFC) aims to create an aggressive, expressive, and attacking game with more freedom in possession, while building on the team's strong foundation in defense and contest. His philosophy is to empower players to be more daring in attack and to play with a uniquely "Melbourne" brand of football, a balance of fun, freedom, and competitiveness that taps into the club's premiership experience.  

• Player empowerment:

  King wants to give players more ownership and freedom in possession, moving beyond the team's established strengths in defense and contest structure.

• Attacking football:

  He aims to be more aggressive in attack, challenge opponents more, and score more consistently.

• Aggression and physicality:

  He intends to tap into the team's past success by emphasizing physicality and aggression.

• Freedom and expression:

  King wants to create a fun, stimulating environment that allows players to express themselves on the ball.

• Unique brand:

  He aims to develop a distinct style of play that is uniquely "Melbourne" and adaptable to the current players' skill sets

19 hours ago, bing181 said:

He'll be 34 next season. A bit late for the leopard to change his spots, especially when there are no real consequences. He plays out his last year at Casey, pockets his $900K, and sails into the sunset.

But heh, good luck to him.

He hasn't been a problem child his whole career. He'll be fine.

Beggars can't be choosers, if we want to take the arrogant approach then sure play him at Casey all year. Otherwise we might as well give him a shot.

31 minutes ago, layzie said:

He hasn't been a problem child his whole career. He'll be fine.

Beggars can't be choosers, if we want to take the arrogant approach then sure play him at Casey all year. Otherwise we might as well give him a shot.

I remember reading something about him growing up with an alcoholic step father father who use to do some crazy [censored] to his mum which he was exposed to as a child.

His real father walked out on the family when he was only a toddler.

I dont think he had the greatest of up bringing to be fair.

1 hour ago, dazzledavey36 said:

I remember reading something about him growing up with an alcoholic step father father who use to do some crazy [censored] to his mum which he was exposed to as a child.

His real father walked out on the family when he was only a toddler.

I dont think he had the greatest of up bringing to be fair.

That's absolutely horrible.

I had the immense pleasure of meeting our new coach this morning at Gosch’s during the W training session. Chunk, Chappy, Selwyn and Richo were also there. Richo said I should come over to meet Kingy, which I did.

Kingy said they were at AAMI and decided to wander over to support the girls. He said today is the first of three days of strategy meetings. He said things are going well (re the meetings) and everyone’s on the same page with the same goals. He’s a very nice person.

30 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:

I had the immense pleasure of meeting our new coach this morning at Gosch’s during the W training session. Chunk, Chappy, Selwyn and Richo were also there. Richo said I should come over to meet Kingy, which I did.

Kingy said they were at AAMI and decided to wander over to support the girls. He said today is the first of three days of strategy meetings. He said things are going well (re the meetings) and everyone’s on the same page with the same goals. He’s a very nice person.

I hope you told him that Windsor is not a HBF and to get him back on the wing! 😆😋

1 hour ago, Gorgoroth said:

I hope you told him that Windsor is not a HBF and to get him back on the wing! 😆😋

Windsor is the new Robbie!

1 hour ago, Ghostwriter said:

Kingy said they were at AAMI and decided to wander over to support the girls.

I think this is a really positive step and I hope he and the others are really committed to it.

19 minutes ago, binman said:

Windsor is the new Robbie!

Yes Binman he really looked at home on the wing in year 1. Now that we have CJ, a fit AMW and superfit XL it should free up Rivers and Windsor into the centreline.

5 minutes ago, rjay said:

I think this is a really positive step and I hope he and the others are really committed to it.

Kingy commented on how exciting it is that the girls are going so well. I hope they come to the match on Sunday.

20 minutes ago, DeeZone said:

Yes Binman he really looked at home on the wing in year 1. Now that we have CJ, a fit AMW and superfit XL it should free up Rivers and Windsor into the centreline.

Do we know AMW is fit? Or are we just assuming because 12 months will have passed by the time the season commences, he will be?

1 hour ago, binman said:

Windsor is the new Robbie!

And the great man was much better on a wing. :)

8 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

And the great man was much better on a wing. :)

Yep - that was my gag (Iike many supporters I hated when Barass played Robbie at hbf.

Edited 6 hours ago6 hr by binman

35 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

Do we know AMW is fit? Or are we just assuming because 12 months will have passed by the time the season commences, he will be?

Hoping for Andy LD-v C, haven’t heard any negatives to date.👍

4 minutes ago, binman said:

Yep - that was my gag (Iike many supporters I hated when Barass aged Robbie at hbf.

Ah, I missed that... Its been a long day ha ha

Chatham House Rules applied to a "meet Stephen King" event for the great and the good at the MCG tonight, but one tangible matter to emerge that all Demonlanders should be aware of is that the first men's training session (for the Years 1 to 4) will be on Monday 10 November at Gosch's at 10 am. King expects that to be 15 players, plus any of the "old guys" who want to have a kick. Hopefully this is confirmed on the MFC website soonish.

8 hours ago, binman said:

Windsor is the new Robbie!

I thought he moves a bit like him!?

8 hours ago, binman said:

Windsor is the new Robbie!

4 minutes ago, redandbluemakepurple said:

I thought he moves a bit like him!?

As I recall quite a few posters made this comparison early in his first year. Very smooth and poised.