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If he can lead away from jesse, i am all for it! Can anyone offer an opinion on his nous as a forward? I realise that its early days

Possible 3rd tall?

I agree buck. Its inexperience that is costing us and errors in pressure situations. I have watched a few of our oppositions games on night shifts and st kilda's game against hawthorn reminded me of our side. We need the games together to build and the team to gel. At least owen is helping us to keep Jesse!

I dont usually listen to KB but his regulars seem to be all about their own egos rather than any real analysis or opinion. Almost redneck in its style?

I heard the conversation! Fiona also tried in vain to set him straight. I was getting agitated by this flogs attitude and he topped it off by trying the stereotype something on the sleeves of your jackets! He was too stupid to get the slur right! It wasnt until after that interview that I heard his name. Brian Waldron, the guy who was responsible for melbourne storms salary cap breaches and lost premierships? If i could have gotten on air I would have mentioned a passage from the bible, which I believe is somewhere towards the back that states "let he who is without sin cast the first stone". I would just leave him to consider that. What a [censored] trying to hang Viney.

In light of the current statements coming from the coach and the ceo, we can be negative and not turn up. Thus confirming what the club, players and football universe thinks of us. OR we can be positive and turn up proving that we exist. Its this "Melbourne supporters dont care" [censored] that gets to me.

I appreciate that OD but I think it's less about football and more about us. I think that we need to catch up rather than stress about the crap. I know that sounds weird but I have been through a lot of mental torture!

Positives. Brayshaw Vanders Hogan Gawn Vince Too many players not up to it. I would like to see frost play as a tall mid and Fitz To come in for Dunn. Dunn to go in the midfield rotation as a big bodied mid swapping Off the HFF.Salem HBF,Kent HFF, Petracca HFF. Need everyone fit. Dawes to go. Waiting to see What happens with Howes and garland. Need a KPF to take the heat of Hogan

Hi All, A while ago I posted about starting an MFC supporter group out of Wangaratta. Unfortunately I went to the game yesterday. I agree with a lot of the opinions expressed about the players, the club and our supporters. My first comment to my wife upon leaving the g was "I don't think that I want to go to the GWS game. I am now realising that as a long suffering Melbourne supporter that I now feel numb as well as invisible. I have followed Melbourne since I was born in 1970. I could have jumped ship at school in the late 70's and 80's if I was weak. At least back then we never had TV coverage of our poor team! Like others here I have enlisted my children. My daughter was born in Nov 2000 and I was secure that her childhood would be filled with many Melbourne victories, perhaps we would see our first flag together! We all know how the next 15 years have played out. The thing is that the constant has always been us, the supporters. Personally I would not begrudge anyone who says " I've had enough". Admid all the hurt and anger, what sane person would torture themselves like we do? I laugh we I hear essendon, Carlton and others supporters [censored] and moan about how tough things are for them!! They have had about 5mins of pain compared to our journey. Most of us are paid up members until the end of the GWS game. Others can choose to attend, our children don't get a choice, Its fathers day! What I m suggesting is that we should make this game about us, the supporters, the fathers the mothers and the kids. I want to see the real Melbourne not a throw away line like "we are Melbourne" I think that everyone needs a time out, the players and the club can see the real Melbourne and so can those non Melbourne fwits that will be suggesting that we have all gone skiing.I hate that [censored] but I hate being invisible and irrelevant more. Just an idea as its a long long preseason for us and the players.

sorry dont know how to do this. Its in the herald sun footy section by the courier mail

Just read an article that Prestia is not leaving the suns before his contract expires at the end of 2016

I celebrate every essendon and carlton loss. Last week was a rare perfect weekend for me!

Good on you! Better start meditating!

I guess I am looking at mids who are currently better as opposed to potentially better I would love to say that our kids could be our best 4 but I would love it if they had 4 better! Just realised that Chunky and Vince need them fast given their advancing years

This year!

Hi all, Jeezus it is difficult supporting the Dees! Like a lot of people I was kid at school in the 70's and 80's and I didnt drop the Dees.This year after the last 10 years I can honestly say that I waivered, my club survey wouldnt please those who read it. Despite the ups and many downs since Roos started, I can see that we have a group up forward and back and big Max. We just need to get our best 4 mids now. We need them to be better than our current ones. The first quarter today illustrates how desperately we need them and the second and third quarters showed how much we could improve with our best mids yet to be added to the team.

would Pedersen have been better than tmac/dunn on cloke? He was on fire anyway, but is he the best option for players like cloke and hawkins? It is a pity he is out but will he be retained?

There is certainly a lot to consider, but basically we need to rove to the opposition rucks, or smash their mids when they pick up the ball. I was at the game on saturday and once they had the space they were off. I also went to the GC game and we just ran and spread. So rather than worry too much about talls, I would be getting in guys who will tackle the sheet out of their mids and players who can run and spread. Most of the players play in the same 30-40 metre space these days so taking contested marks is only useful when there is one on one, two on one. Couldnt believe what I was seeing on saturday after half time. I was hoping to see more of the run and spread of the GC game

No not you moonie I agree with your faith in Fitzy. Im just upset that people refer to a kid in that way

Sorry I meant this comment and Paul Johnson! If only he realised how big he was!

That comment reminds me more of Paul Johnson than Fitzy

I have always been of the opinion that Fitzy could be a dustin fletcher type full back IF he can read the ball. Spoke to my daughter on the phone on her birthday. They both have to manage type 1 diabetes. To liken our players to turds is a disgrace people.

Coco pops at least 2 weeks Not a gazelle is he!

I must admit that I had to look back to see exactly what you are getting at. I understand your point about positivity in all persons and also the reality that not everyone holds a positive viewpoint all of the time. Yes our past 50 years has been poor as far as getting the 13th Flag but I have enjoyed the highs and lows. I ve seen the abusers in the crowd and not been able to fathom what it is that drives them. I always look back to the northey era as the standard for our club and playing group, tough, uncompromising, respected. I am hopeful that Roos is working on rekindling that spirit and wants everyone who loves this club on board. The above statement does you no credit. I am certainly not in a position of power but I do have the power to set a good example for my children who still support the Dees. The performance of our players is our window into the club. It is easy for us to take a club to them. I appreciate those here that report on the training sessions and events as that what make the community a great place to be. I know that other members of the forum will disagree with what I or you may say. I would rather that people be involved in this forum than not contributing at all. A pass mark can be based on many factors and people may see that our players are not up to standard but if they are reaching new PBs and the skills and game plan is improving and the club has a positive focus and future then we are moving towards being a better club. The retention of players will attest to that success. Also successful recruiting will also demonstrate that positive change. I am hoping that we will play well as a team and that we win every game that we play. The opposition may prevail in the end but I will know that we will be be in a better position to grow as a club if we go for it. Sorry to hijack the thread

Nigella lawson and some sugar