DemonFrog

The MFC was set to fail the moment Mark Neeld was appointed coach. His coaching style and game plan did not suit the players that MFC had. So he set out to make major changes which involved making the football team inexperienced and uncompetive (below basic AFL standards). Some may wish to disput this statement but all I will say, look at the scoreboar! The MFC will be lucky to win two games this year, but even if I am wrong and it wins four, so what, as that only means its won the same amount of games as last year (no improvement what so ever). I would agree that the supporters should stay united, so lets get a new Coach, President, Board and Recruiting Department that most of the MFC supporters can respect. I had kept quiet with my dissatifaction of the MFC on field performance for sometime but the 10 goal loss to the Suns was the final straw. Surely enough is enough, this train wreck must stop. New leadership is needs so the MFC supporters can stop fight each other and focus on the enjoyment of the MFC actually beating other clubs. It now going to take 10 to 20 years for the MFC to be in a position to win a premiership, however if MN remains as coach for another year or two my estimate increases tos another 50 years (yes he's that toxic) I do hope the rumour that he gone in two weeks is true and make no apologies for my views as I will be supporting the MFC long after MN is gone from this Club.

Mark Neeld has recently said the following: "We've all got a really clear understanding of where we're at and where we want to get to and how we're going to get there," said Neeld. "We're really disappointed that we're a little behind where we thought we would be at this stage. "But we always knew it was going to be difficult. "My contract is for three years - I'm not halfway through it and the players are aware of that. A little behind where the MFC should be, really! Was the plan to average a 70 point losing score each week instead of 75 points? Is it possible to bench the coach for stupidity? Statements made by Mark Neeld: If he a man of his word the MFC will only pick 3 or 4 players this week or was that simple more of his spin? MARK Neeld has declared Melbourne players will be elite as David King labelled his appointment as coach a "massive error". The former North Melbourne premiership player said he was worried for the Demons’ future as a club after its horrendous start to the season. King attacked Neeld’s game style and feared his man-management skills could lead to a player walkout at season’s end. The respected football commentator said the controversial decision to appoint two new young captains, in particular, was a “debacle”. The club has been forced to defend its rookie coach in recent days, but King said it was clear the Demons had appointed the wrong man. “Everyone is dancing around the issues - the whole football world - but I think someone just has to come out and say Melbourne has made a massive error as a club, appointing Mark Neeld as a senior coach,”. David do you want to be on the MFC selection panel at the end of the season for a new coach?

Forgiven! No Way! One win means nothing. There will need to be a complete turn around in consistent performances for that to happen. But would agree that is would be a start in the right direction.

That great news so we should have Casey playing for the MFC and our players playing in the VFL. Makes sense to me, when can we have the change?

A question I had for ages does anyone know why the MFC move away from Sandringham to Casey as its VFL team?

As a Western Demon I do get alot of sympathy from people once they know which team I support. I don't want sympathy I WANT FEAR! I want the MFC to give out 100+ defeats to other clubs! I also want a few other thing but you will need to read my other posts for that.

That you right but what makes you believe in what he is doing? I am really interested to know.

Then it would be better for the deadwood to leave before they are sacked to maintain unity. It appears to be a number of the ways for the MFC to go from here: Death by 1,000 lashes (Slow and Painful Death) Do NOTHING approach Let the Coupe Begin (Quick and merciless) Get rid of the Deadwood Hell has no furry like a disapointed Supporter! Personally I seen enough and want change in Leadership both on and off the ground.

if we keep Mark for 2014 as coach then you will see a even more disorganised confused unconfident group of players! As I sure he will start rebuild number 3. My bet for 2014 if he still coach is the MFC will recuit 16 new inexperince player.

Does the MFC actual coach its players! I thought it was developing a new system where its players just rock up to the ground on game day and do their own thing, but only if they wanted to. It appears under this system the MFC must require its players to not worry about the scoreboard and the use of inexperienced players with out any mentors or any proper guidance or leadership is a must. But for this new method to work properly there must be multiple so called coaching staff, not that their needed to do any work other then ensuring NO ONE can be hold accountable for anything. The more of them the better and I think this particular function is officially called PASSING THE BUCK! Personally what interest me the most about the MFC these days is not the game itself but the after game press conferences the man of the hour "Mark". What he requires at these press conferences is an escort (one of the players to hold his hand), to always look totally disinterested, make statements like "We all know ...", "We talked about ...", "Its not about me but the players ...". "We have many inexperience players ...", "But we trained well in the off season and we play well in the pre season ...". The key here is for him to always say WE and never ME as he would loss points for talking any responsibly. It so important here not to say anything the media or MFC Supporters actually want to hear, this is the important part of the press conference. With all this happening why would anyone not want to watch a MFC game or after game press conference, as its better then any soap opera I have ever seen!

Whats the point looking back? Its all about the present and the future. The MFC football department has been turned into that similar to a first or second year Club or so MN keeps telling us. So why not change our name as well to be a truely new Club. Instead of the Demons what about 'The Easy Beats' or my personal favourite 'The Wooden Spooners'. Also the MFC could have a new team colour of White. I can see it now, all the White flags waving before each game. What a sight to behold and will surely inspire the players to achieve greatness! I think I can actually see MN vision for the Club and his recruitment decision and game plan is so perfect for this new and not so improved rebranded MFC. The MFC is being lead by true visionary people who will make any Collingwood supporters proud. Is so suprising that us simple MFC supporters find it so hard to understand this vision!

Tell you what, when MN is gone I will make the trip East to watch a live game. I did join the MFC as a member for the first time last year as I was so annoyed by how the team was going and decided that was the best way to show my support. Otherwise I can not justify to the wife, think she a closet Collingwood supporter even though I told her she now supports Melbourne, the cost when I know the MFC will have a 100 point loss. I can see her now rolling on the floor laughing at me and saying the words "Losers" for even asking to go! Does anyone have a copy of the 1964 VFL Grand Final as I have a sudden need to see a successful MFC team! Oh the pain of it all!

Agree sacking coach is something to avoid if possible, but MN needs to go and needs to go now! I had sat back and suffered in silence as the MFC was getting slaughtered on the field right up until the 10 goal loss to the Sun's. Then I decided to UNLESH HELL as I seen enough and don't want to see the MFC average over a 100 point loss next season. All that happened with MN as coach is the MFC has gone backwards! Currently the MFC is a joke and no one should delude themselves about that fact. MN is not the only problem at the MFC but his replacement sends a message to the football community and current and future players. Lets make the MFC great again!

You appear to have made your first real big mistake! NEVER stick up for Collingwood! After all look what they done to the MFC when they gave us MARK NEELD! It will take decades to recover.

And after all this effort from the Board the MFC get smashed each week and is the laughing stock of the football community. As I said before the MFC is full of people with good intentions but with little experince and/or skill. If there is not an effort to correct this situation accross all positions at the Club them the MFC will go thought another 50 years without a premiership win (not sure the MFC can wait that long).

OMG I final see the reason why the MFC is so bad! We trusted what Collingwood players and coaches were telling us the truth!

It was so disappointing to me that the MFC President just rolled over and accepted everything the AFL did. I want him to show the fighting spirit as I expected from the players! Wait he did show the same spirit as the players! Weak, gives up easily, accepts failure etc. Can we recruit the President as a player well as as he got the right stuff that the MFC looks for in any recruit, inexperience, lack of passion, no accountability and the ability to produce massive losses. He clearly would have the right stuff for us!

God I do hope so!

I am prepared to donate something towards replacing Neeld! It is frustrating being a MFC supporter and seeing the floggings it is contantly getting with no real solutions being offered other then wait and see the players get more experience. Well losing is like a virus, it hard to get rid of once it become established. Who set the MFC up with a totally inexperienced players list with very few senior players to teach and mentor the younger/inexperienced players? What is needed at the MFC is a Coach that most supports can respect and show their support to, is that really too much to ask for?

In my opinion, Neeld must go. But without a change in the decision makers at MFC ie President, Board and others all that will happen is another inexperienced poor performing coach will recruited in his place (another Bailey to Neeld repeat again and again). It appears to me the MFC is full of people full of good intentions who lack experience and a understanding of their roles and responsibilities. Not sure the AFL taking over the running of the MFC is a good idea as all those guys are concerned about is making money and will not make decision that maybe in the best interest of the MFC. Has anyone else notice how quiet the President has been lately? I remeber him saying after the 148 point loss to Essandon that the Club would not be making changes and the next day asked for the CEO's resignation and then nothing else.

Does anyone seriously think Mark Neeld will lead the MFC to the promised Land (Premiership Victory)! Surely most supporter of the MFC will have an opinion as to when Mark should go, either immediately or at the end of the season. Personally I would like to say to Mark "Don't let the door hit you on the behind..." In my opinion, the sooner that guy go the better it will be for the MFC! Although we all need to very worry about who will be making the decision as to the replacement coach, but that another story.

Totally Agree!

You have my vote for the next MFC President!

OMG was the coach not involved in 14 changes from last years players list? Let clear out the decision makers and recruits that gave the MFC the current players list. Because there no point changing the players list if the same type or worse players take their place.

Is Dnn our real issue?