Deemania since 56

Poor buggers.

The end is almost a fait accompli - just going through the motions these days - looking for an available alternative. So many MFC supporters want change, now. Saints by 59 points.

R yoo tawking bout the same speling that ayam?

Nice little summary.

I'd suggest that some of these good comments will take place during the game. A 'picked' side can change once on the ground - throwing a spanner, sometimes, into opposition set plans. That is why I'd recommend OMac to keep the bench warm throughout the game for the comfort of the hard workers making up the rest of the team - for when these latter folk need a short rest. OMac could also prove invaluable in this role, fetching drinks, towels and the like for their short-term recuperation.

Maybe a brainfade tantrum, fairy Nuff after all the criticism about his kicking for goal, of late.

This is a very good concept and onfield rotations are a key to innovative problem-solving instead of mundane similarities that lead us to so many defeats. Agreed that each of the listed players has the attributes to so contribute. Such rotations strengthen our capacities - our third ranked players are reinforced - rather than be expected to hold down a position or role unsupported. This assists those 'newbies' (in general) to ascend to 'mop up duties' as required and the creative ones will begin to shine in terms of reliabilities.

Now, that is an interesting statistic ... intent is clearly visible, as well. Makes it all very easy to agree with and reinforces assessments of TMac's efforts, form and effectiveness. A comparison with his brother would be a little bit Queenslanderish (Fourex plus two and a miniscule tick at the start).

One would hope so ...

Big gamble.

Yep, putting the orange rinds in the rubbish bin after quarter time, and licking Goody's boots to earn more Goody points. He is also in the team so that Harmes, playing out of position, works harder than ever for the team; and Salem, playing out of position, works just as hard to back-up Harmes whilst OMac is still getting to the contest.

Almost the speediest opposition this year - all go in with a grunt this season - linkages well drilled all over the field - some very bold players with absolute desire for the ball - talent abounds. Gawn still should not be playing (risked). We have the counter: OMac. Goodwin will need to absorb the learnings in this selected team. Players all over the ground out of position - denied their opportunities to shine. Stop gaps everywhere. Shheeeesh! P2J: See ya in '21. This season is over.

Reality bites!

Just a sign of balance, that's all. Hate Goodwin, animosity for Pert, total loathing of the progress of our Club, and a great dislike for the footballing styles of TMac, and OMac.

He has talent, when fit and keen. He is a lightweight - quite fast with good ball skills and kicking. Very useful on the outside to collect/receive, run and carry, and disposal is good. Terrible contract that his current club would not want to 'pay out' should he be transferred. Interesting, coz he ain't as good this year as he was - but the are a few years in him. Overall, no thanks. Begging the question, why cannot the MFC develop similar types in our own backyard - we start 'em early and soon say goodbye - and like an ant nest there is a flurry of similar types all bustling to be productive and competitive within the home base? We currently have quite a few of these (with muscle and pace) just ready for the opportunities of a professional football career and related development. We lack the capacity to develop consistent and improving footballers.

At least get a handle for social media within strict libel laws, once sent.

That idea of Viney on the forward line, applying decent levels of forward-defensive pressure, almost 'must' start occurring. We can add another prowler of the stunted variety in the forward set-up, as well, and there are a few of these from which to choose. The midfield centre is crowded, as it is; there is no real space for an inside midfielder to rapidly become an outside-mid after the bounce. These guys (Tracca, Oliver and Gus) must currently attempt to carry the ball out themselves and run into opposition brick walls - we lose possession and cannot chase the majority of clearances (quickly executed to set plans against Goodwin's ideas of perfect midfield execution). We have all seen Gawn tap down cleverly and the next thing, gather his own ball to execute a clearance kick. That is not his job. Jonesy used to do the evacuation from the tap - by exiting the centre by foot in possession of the ball. He did this for years, developing the long bomb the maximise the clearance, regretfully. This style became infectious for all of our midfielders, to our very great dismay. He (Jones) can no longer do this as often (the exiting) and we do not want the long bomb anymore. Viney does contribute to that congestion in the centre but if he was already moving outside variably, we have three talented midfielders in the mix to seek him out. Viney's best assets are so frequently related to his tackling; into the forward line, he could create excellent forward defensive pressure on opponent backmen, still move at good pace and take advantage of his kicking skills (to goal) with more effect from a closer range. With the congestion in the centre/midfield reduced, we have adequate numbers and skills to be more purposeful in obtaining possession and in the distribution to better effect into a mobile forward line. Three up, one back is more than adequate, plus it would strengthen our forward pressure and potency.

As good as it gets, I'm afraid. Stronger, just analysing the selections/positions.

Many things circulating around footy knowledge, experience, tactics and communication. Plus, he'd be better than our current incumbent.

Jordan Lewis would be my pick for coach of the MFC - asap.

Yes, agree that Fritta is an outside player - that's why he should be practising and mastering so many training goals and angular strategies every week for goalkicking reliability. He must score 2 out of every 3 to be any good. Someone mentioned earlier today that TMac got one goal and so in Goody's eyes, he is guaranteed a slot against the Saints. The problem is that the poster is correct. That is pathetic as it is but Goody seems to have turned Fritta into another '...p'raps he will, p'raps he won't...' type of forward.

Could be a timing thing with the lead to space; if it is, then it certainly is effective and unexpected by the opposition in so many of our recent games. Perhaps this is even more reason to ensure the Fritta can kick 'em reliably most times from such positioning, as well. Going central to the goalsquare has, for us at any rate, been an abysmal failure time and again. The more lethal were are across the entire forward line, the better our results. Maybe, Stage 1: Fritta finds spaces; Stage 2: Fritta gets the mark; Stage 3: Fritta goals from the HFF/BP/outside the boundary line/on the run from afar ... and there is only one way to be capable of these feats -- practice, practice, practice.

Ta-tah, Tom (and Oscar).

Smith is hungry ... talented ... under-developed ... ready. Goodwin, give him a go! TMac ain't the answer any more. Just because the McDonald brothers are taller than you, SG, as Coach, you should not be scared to give them the advice to move on.

That tally of '...being wasted in the backline...' on Goodwin's credit sheet affects the careers of two possible key players: Salem and Harmes. Meanwhile, Hunt is degenerating on the wooden plank, Smith has to sit to watch TMac stuff up continuously and several possible hot rockets with the pace of youth champ at the bit in readiness for an opportunity for which they are working very hard with immense patience. This list of poor management can easily be extended - to make matters worse - whereby effective players deteriorate out of position, out of favour and out of prudent development.