One of the biggest issues facing business and in particular footy clubs is Business Continuity. Fitzroy and South and the almost Dawks (Demons/Hawks) are lessons that should not be forgotton.
We have no chance of making the finals this year.
We have a number of players on our list who add depth because they have played a few games and made a valuable contribution in their day. But these players do not improve our list quality going forward.
It is negligent for businesses (including AFL footy clubs ) not to plan for the future including Continuity.
With this in mind i think the MFC should:
1. Extend ND's contract for another year.
2. Sort out who will not take us to a priemership in the next couple of years.
3. Do not play these players in the senior side for the rest of the year.
4. Do not rush any injured player back in the side. No point taking risks of chronic injuries or recurring problems.
5. Play the kids. Including Bate, Dunn, Pettard, Frawley (when available) etc
6. We will most likely get a top 5 to 7 and early 20's draft pick.
7. Ruthlessly prune our list at the end of the season
8. Draft a couple of quality youngsters.
9. Review the club culture (it seems pretty good led by responsible player leaders at the moment)
10. Enter next season with a refreshed list including a solid core of mature capable players and a number of rising young stars.
In this way we can turn the disaster of crippling injuries into our advantage rather than dwell on the negatives. Plan , plan and plan.
Extend ND and play the kids
in Melbourne Demons
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completely agree with ya mate.