Kev

Cannot believe the chicken littles, sky is falling and the constant disparagement. Young ones will be inconsistent, it is the next few games that will define our season. So we lose one, it is not the finish of us as a competitive team. Keep building Dees.

The pessimists are out again. Have some belief. At least when we are losing there is more reading on this forum. If we get our system going can you all keep posting as I only have the radio. Go Dees.

Thanks Binman, I enjoyed the podcast and the segment, unleashed/dumped. Agree with what you say about Goody. My thoughts are that he has changed/evolved his approach, the opposite of stubborn. We have seen him grow as a strategist and a personnel manager (players, assistance and administrators). His analysis and understanding of the game is second to none. He always appears calm and continues to instill culture and brand into the MFC at all opportunities. I used to think that he wasn't getting the best out of the players. Then I look at our young players development and how they make an impact (including some we let go) when they get their opportunities. He also seems to have found the balance between over-involved and aloof, with the group. Love his emphasis on roles. They can play knowing what is expected which can help when the going gets tough, and when in review. He seems to give 100% to the club and his group. Thanks Goody.

Can the Cheer squad get a giant head of the "haircut" with that title and a sign of love #22, or, is that a bit overboard and could be seen as sarcasm, cynicism and opportunistic. Doesn't a win over the bombs make for a good week! @WalkingCivilWar Just had one of those great Thai massages, woo hoo. 2hrs and $15.

Thanks Ethan, difficult job, that by the end of the game, their best is to be unnoticed. We need them and especially at the lower levels across many codes. The dislike of umps is a disservice to everyone.

I am usually in the top tier of the southern stand, the applause for the umpire as they are announced has been more popular of late. It used to be an occasional spectator along with myself. Now, more family's are doing it. Could be about the AFL pushing the "respect". I'd still suggest, we put our biases aside and the ego (getting supporters on a similar trajectory) and start giving love and not the popularised vinegar. Team focused Thanks for the reply. PS. Keep up the good work, back from Thailand in early September. I'd suggest taking it to extreme, and giving the umps a standing ovation as they enter. See if the cheer squad can influence them. @WalkingCivilWar

My footy influences have always told me the best way to effect umps in a positive way, was to be nice to them. It is human nature to be spiteful to those that rile you up. Give the squad a talking too. Get them to put some sugar on the responses to the umps. Be role models for the youngsters, respect those making difficult decision. Does the squad applaud the umps when the ground commentators introduce them to the field? He complained about "haircut". Must be more to it than just that. The umps shouldn't have to complain about what the cheers do. Be nice, be loud, be positive influences, not antagonistic.

How about that, able to take the foot off the pedal late in the fourth against against a contender. We know how to win when we play with effort and will. Building at the right end of a season. The next (Freo in Perth) is a big test again, hope we learnt plenty from the Alice loss.

Why do the pessimist go quiet when we score? They need a bit of balance. Perhaps they are in the camp of "I told you so". Two in a row, Go Dees! This is far from over.

I'd like Petty to ruck. He will compete, and at any opportunity, attempt to bring the pain to their mids. The aggression that he shows is something that can only enhance Viney's, Sparrow's and ANB's pressure game. Bring on the "bruiser".

Hope they try Tomlinson as a forward in Casey and at training. Time for him to do a reverse AMW.

We had them. Why do we still have the arrogance/bath water about us. Tell them to ignore the scoreboard and keep at it. We have to take our chances and realise that all moments count. Ruthless less, such an important game to take the 4 points from. We have to learn how to win, and how to control the momentum issue. I thought we had it, only to drop that, after bang, bang, and a few more bangs in the second. Getting down to our last chances to squeeze into the eight. Keep building Dees, and do some work on the mental strength.

The sporting globe in Richmond was getting refurbished a month ago. Was closed, I even looked on their website before I went, and there was no indication. Ended up going to"the spread eagle", 372 Bridge Rd, upstairs, asked for some volume and they turned up the sound.

I am hanging out in Thailand, Mueang Surathanni, with the wife. The days are 30°C plus, something like 303K. I've been listening to the games on the radio (ABC). The broadcasters seem to call the opposition more then us. Only when I see some video highlights do I realise we were also playing. It is tough to get a good read on our style. Anyone have some suggestions as to the best radio feed? Go Dee's!

Won last week, hoping we make it two in a row. We got the jump on North and if we can get a good start against the Lions we will be right in it. They have mental pressure on them as well, pushing for the eight, being favourites and at home. They could crack! I reckon we have always been a better away from home team. One day we will dominate the “G”, till then these away games are important to win. Play as a cohesive team, make it easier for each other, be clean with the ball, and fight for everything. Expecting a return to our best, a season defining game! Go Dees!

Why are we trying to handball straight down the line? (McQualter?) Means the receiver has their back turned to any on coming traffic, and they come quick and close the space. Silly strategy, could be lateral like the NRL, till the overlap is created. Then, the freedom from pressure, and it is easier to hit up a forward. It isn't there with the mids structure/system. We invited the pressure. Only time we created overlap, was after the errors the Woods made. Why aren't our disposal making it easier for each other? Too many kicks into the forward line where it became 1 on 2. How many times did we control the play only to make it difficult for the connection and so turn the ball over. At times we need to play keepings off and make less predictability, otherwise the opposition easily cuts out the angles, when we perform straight line hit ups. We are not running in waves together, players half a kick in front doesn't seem to work for us, even on a beautiful day like it was, how will that system go if a slippery day? We had no central corridor game, most plays hugged the boundary, very little take the risk inside, even when we needed to score quickly. We are not being creative, though if Goody said we improved, then we role played better. Need to help the players act more instinctual, especially when we had nothing to loose. Hope we can turn the slump around and improve our system.

Petty after some hand skills with all rehabbers, spent time on the exercise bike.

Salem didn't appear hurt.

Thailand

Beautiful morning for training. The dew has dried, out from AAMI, quiet chatting. Maysie does his heart symbol. 7 in rehab, Turner, Hore, Sestan, BBB, Petty, Spargo and Schache. All in runners. Melky weighted and change of angles work. Salem has his individual program. White cap (no contact), Howes, Woewodin and, Sparrow. Some players did laps, Gawn, Fullarton, McAdam, (a couple of others) as a competitive short pass at the mannequin ran. Low-key, running the cobwebs out. I didn't stay long, also I am off overseas for a few months. New trackers needed.

The leaves dropped early this month. A few, which can build with a wind and surface on the fence are still around. The dog owners are really good in this area. There is no designated duty, though trainers set up and measure distances, gives them plenty of scope to find issues. The surface of Gosch's is lush, a few caps to the irrigation system are covered by a heavy soil. The goal line turf had a recent refurbish.

Misty feel about the morning. Backs first out with Petty and TMac interacting with them. Suggest Hunter the sub. Woey was doing plenty of plays. Setting themselves with slings along the boundary connecting the backs to mids. From the mid-stoppages to central corridor, the spread out the back. Kossie is in his own zone.

I was trying to match name with the numbers. Ivey listed as number 19, Pissano is probably that number. A gun, with a fair bit of height.

There were about 16 MFC AfLW training. Some first drills involved capture of ribbon. They moved the ball with the emphasis on forward structure. Goal kicking, then 5 minutes of play each way. They bibbed up. Hore in control, setting standards. Coach Stinnear matched up to Taylor, teaching her about the body work and positioning needed as a defender. Ivey was amazing, great talent, good forward craft and has the ability to hit goals. Purcell went through some physio test, then joined the team for the sims. Powerful movements and skills. Mithin was full of leadership qualities and looking fit and strong, Lampard and Bannan showing skills and experience. Goldrick ready to go. Fitzsimon quick mover, Zanker clean hands and getting some goals off, 1 step. The standards were very good, they trained quite extensively. Turner was down with a trainer. Successfully ran a few laps at pace, was in footy boots, seemed to have ticked a box.

There were about 16 MFC AfLW training. Some first drills involved capture of ribbon. They moved the ball with the emphasis on forward structure. Goal kicking, then 5 minutes of play each way. They bibbed up. Hore in control, setting standards. Coach Stinnear matched up to Taylor, teaching her about the body work and positioning needed as a defender. Ivey was amazing, great talent, good forward craft and has the ability to hit goals. Purcell went through some physio test, then joined the team for the sims. Powerful movements and skills. Mithin was full of leadership qualities and looking fit and strong, Lampard and Bannan showing skills and experience. Goldrick ready to go. Fitzsimon quick mover, Zanker clean hands and getting some goals off, 1 step. The standards were very good, they trained quite extensively. Turner was down with a trainer. Successfully ran a few laps at pace, was in footy boots, seemed to have ticked a box.