6 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Yes, that was in the part I quoted? And yes, still very cringeworthy.

I think not and no

6 hours ago, GS_1905 said:

For me and all those that critise the club re: Oliver and Trac trades, this was the key quote i found most relevant.

“And we could have stuck with Clayton and Christian, no problems. But we finished 14th in 2024, 14th in 2025. And if nothing changes, then nothing changes. And we’ve made the decision that we don’t want to finish 14th again.

Both of these players are over the hill and were not contributing to the team given we finished 14th consecutive. We were not getting better with them in the side, so getting 3 first rounders to help turn over the list is a better outcome.

Agree on Oliver. I think those writing Trac off will be in for a bit of a rude shock next year.

Edited 8 hours ago8 hr by Dr. Gonzo

1 minute ago, sue said:

I think not and no

Read again. This is the quote in my post;

“I think if you do the points it actually comes out to a number one pick. We have traded Christian Petracca for a number one draft pick. It’s pretty cool.”

Yep, cringeworthy. It's not 'cool', and nah you didn't trade him for a number 1 pick.

6 hours ago, DeeZone said:

Why bring in a group of new people into the club IF we are going to question and second guess every thing they say.

They'll be judged by their actions/success, not by their words.

1 hour ago, titan_uranus said:

We have a new regime and we just turfed two MFC hall of famers, with members having deserted us all year

It would be incredulous if the new leaders didn’t get out there and talk about what we’re doing.

As I said...

1 hour ago, rjay said:

Yes, we have had a big trade period and some things needed to be addressed & spoken about.

My personal opinion is that we are overplaying it.

Edited 8 hours ago8 hr by rjay

6 hours ago, Queanbeyan Demon said:

Melbourne Football Club Communications Department
Delivering key metrics, not just premierships, since 1964.

Most amusing post since I joined

3 hours ago, jnrmac said:

I think you're missing the point. We've finished 14th 2 years running with key players wanting to leave and/ or creating locker room tension

Do nothing and we may well have finished lower or the same in 26.

Doing nothing was not an option and by clearing out fragile players or troublemakers and replenishing the list with top 12 picks places us in a stronger position

Time will tell but it's a strong message to the group

I’m not missing the point. I could have discussed further about the previous failings of the admin and FD to build on a premiership winning list and record membership. They mentioned back in 2021 that they wanted to continue to contend and build to become a club similar to Geelong and not bottom out. We’ve gone from a position of strength to being a borderline basket case again.

I can only speak for myself, but I’d rather the club have built an environment where players like Trac could see a future here. Like I said it is what it is, those things have happened, they are in the past and the current admin and FD are trying to correct course.

That doesn’t mean as a member I can’t be [censored] off about what has happened and just give them a free ride. I do agree that they had to do something which is again why I said it is what it is, and again that doesn’t mean I have to be happy about where we are at.

I hope the new course correction works, but I won’t pretend the club hasn’t squandered the position they were in. Blind optimism won’t fix that.

52 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

They'll be judged by their actions/success, not by their words.

As is everyone Dr. Gonzo, that is a given But they need fresh air, encouragement, acknowledgment when they say the things that need to be said, when they bring the right type of people into the club when they do the hard yards and make the hard decisions. This is the time to breath again, create some much needed positivity, actually start to enjoy the changes, look forward to the draft, the pre-season and the start of the new season. There is plenty of time to get angry with the coach, the players, the game plan and all the little vagaries that tend to upset everyone. This is the beginning of a new era but we need to give it a chance the same as we did with PJ and Paul Roos, we are in much better condition than we were in 2014.

8 hours ago, dees189227 said:

Anyone know when we start pre season?

Don’t quote me. But I heard someone say November?

I thought it would be a bit early considering how long the season already is but maybe it’s light work just for fitness? Not sure.

Wow. The little white ants already nibbling around the edges.

This club should get a pyrethrum sponsor.

2 hours ago, Bonkers said:

I’m not missing the point. I could have discussed further about the previous failings of the admin and FD to build on a premiership winning list and record membership. They mentioned back in 2021 that they wanted to continue to contend and build to become a club similar to Geelong and not bottom out. We’ve gone from a position of strength to being a borderline basket case again.

I can only speak for myself, but I’d rather the club have built an environment where players like Trac could see a future here. Like I said it is what it is, those things have happened, they are in the past and the current admin and FD are trying to correct course.

That doesn’t mean as a member I can’t be [censored] off about what has happened and just give them a free ride. I do agree that they had to do something which is again why I said it is what it is, and again that doesn’t mean I have to be happy about where we are at.

I hope the new course correction works, but I won’t pretend the club hasn’t squandered the position they were in. Blind optimism won’t fix that.

We all feel your pain. It's been excruciating to be back in this position

4 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Meaningless.

Yep, pretty much, I don’t disagree. Was an odd comment for PG to have made.

The winds of change has certainly been the new way

Smith, Guerra, King and Co have been in the place for a very short period of time but they are not mucking around

Reminds me of when politicians get into power at government level ... the first 100 days and all that

For 10 years our team would often revolve around the influence of Oliver & Petracca but no more

The team is going to have to reinvent itself but to contend, we are going to need a number of gun players

That might take a while