Docs Demons

Canplay, give it a break. The kid can play (your name?) and we have got him for next to nothing. He has played in more finals than most , if not all of our list in total and will be a bonus for us. Anyone that big and plays an outside role linking backs to forwards will help us heaps. Welcome to the Dees Adam. You will be a big asset to us getting back into finals.

I'm based up in Qld now and that to me looks like the Gabba and they do not train there. Only now and again during the footy season.They have been nomads, training at various venues and looking to establish a complex about as far away as Casey fields is to the G. If it is up to training facilities then I assume we will win that one even though got no idea how good ours is.

Just because someone can run fast means nothing. Some of the best teams over past years do not have quick runners but control and pass the ball correctly to their own team mates which then makes them all look quick.

Well I hope you 2 are alive IF and when it happens

My positive is that whilst we played most games if not all with half a side we really only got belted in a couple of games therefore I can see huge upside with improved game plan and skills and gradual improvement with the guys we keep that got a few games into them this year and of course the likes of Brayshaw,Salem, Hunt etc get back to their best. Many games with mainly VFL players in side we were in until near the end so that gives me hope. Proviso is we cull and recruit well in this trade period.

Agree. Martin, being a top pick is on the move. I now live up here in Qld and NO sporting club, AFL, Rugby, BBall etc on the Coast have flourished. In most cases they just fold. The locls in the main are just not interested plus many Mexicans who still support their own teams.

Back to the ND days and making finals in the even years !! Piece of P in 20

I think most of them have also retired from their performances and efforts !! however on a serious note Lewis has been invaluable to us with his experience and knowledge of the game and I can only wish and hope he and Roughy join us in coaching roles.

Blood oath but I'm afraid they have curled their toes up. That Sydney effort was, the very least park standard. Lets just get into 2020 as quickly as possible with some hope and forget 2019.

Will renew but most likely after the pre season games. Been a member in worse times than this one. Have hope.

I reckon that is why he gave him a spray as he passed to ANB. Clarry knew what the outcome would be!! This aside agree not a good look but boy i would love a Barassi type to give all the players a spray in lieu of mothering them.

With you on this Oli.

Yes. Your post 70 about 20 mins ago which I quoted on. Pert is not at fault here. He is not coaching and playing and had basically nothing to do with on field efforts by our team this year. Give him time to dissect over summer and make informed decisions which I'm sure he will do but please it is not his fault we are in this position.

What's the effort on the ground by so called AFL players got to do with Pert. Wake up to yourself. Goody and players at fault here. No one else.

Not bad Joeboy even tough you were kind to most.

Bing. I think you are spot on. My view also that those players are playing for their careers tonight.

Born and Breed in Melbourne's east. Was transferred for work in 90's and have no need to go back. Kids and Grand Kids now up here. So as far as house swapping it's a big no.

BBO is not living up to his last name> Optimistic

All you Melbourne people need to get to the ground this Friday night and support the Dees. Lets have more people there than Sydney as last 2 home games were poorly attended by us. I can't as based in Qld but I reckon we have a big chance in this one. Been playing some ordinary footy but only just getting beaten so tidy up some basic skill errors, look for our players for a change when we win the ball (which we do often) and come home with the bacon.

Well said Poita and very relevant re Jones. This aside I have watched last 2 games on the idiot box up here in Qld and must admit being disappointed in the crowd and in particular the lack of Melbourne supporters. Understand season has been one to forget but I just hope all you Melbourne folk turn up Friday and give the team some support. THEY NEED IT.

Whilst we had a few out we really were just about playing a Magpie 2nd 18. Need to realise we are just not good enough at moment and having the need to play to many guys that are just not up to AFL standard at present. Let's hope this improves next year big time but one player I am really concerned about is Hunt. Just running around ( and not fast) doing not much. Big Trade period coming up and huge pre season for all players left on lis.

Yes you can have Viney and Jones but Brayshaw was one of our best today. Doubt they will drop the Co Captains.

Tanking?

Lynch at the Tigers had no preseason and is building nicely !

Excellent comments. Not all is lost. Thought Frosty also gave his all albeit some brain fades but that is what we will get with him. Heart in mouth stuff.. Good finish in last 3 games which we can win and get to work in preseason and onward's and upwards in 20 with some clever drafting and de -listings