Kev

Why the personal attacks? I am not Confucius.

I may be strange, it is only a footy game. Doesn't mean I am not passionate about MFC and AFL. I enjoy the game and have for decades. I am not so tribal or divisive, and can find my life not being turned upside down because of a loss. I enjoy a win and take a loss in a sportsmanship way. I get this from participating in competitions and not the media that thrives on us having divisions.

I am not upset. Merely trying to change a few of the perspectives. Those wallowing could be happier with a change in their thoughts. I like the moments I live. To win or lose is not so important to me, the journey is my joy. Success is overated. If only the praise would be expressed more. The criticism always seem to be in greater numbers. Reading the venom is not much fun, and shows a lack of self understanding by the authors. You're the second person to say I shouldn't post. What is that about? Good luck group thinkers. A dissenting voice to the "realists" and "venters" should not heard!

I understand it. Just don't get how it makes joy with that type of perspective. Focusing on the negative is a protective behaviour, so you don't do it again. Though you will all be back again for more of it. Sadistic or change the behaviour. Repeating the way is not in your best interest.

Agree, but that seems to be were we are at. The leader aren't quire right.

I am not a stand back person. Not stopping the vent, no chance you can change others, that is up to them. Merely bewildered by such an approach to being. Addit; the venting was there very early in the game, same happened last week.

I am reading the demonland threads. Yes you are right, judging all the sourness and misery.

Given last week we applauded the young ones for carrying us, I assume they didn't today. When our young brigade fire they will drag the oldies along with them. That is were I see our team at the moment. We rely on the youngsters.

Here I am, and I am sure there are others. Doom and gloomers are up and going. In Goody I trust.

Kossie is 23 or 24 (still young), cannot be in his prime yet, 27 to 28 is when they come into their prime, I reckon.

The venting was all through the game day forum. Gets a bit much. I can understand after the game. The threads really tick over when the game doesn't go our way. When we take control the thread has much less input. Seems the venters want to be the dominant voice. Makes like they don't enjoy footy.

Couldn't watch the game, listened to it. Didn't hear that the youngsters played well from the commentary. We are a young team!

Turner played well last week, this week not much. JVR seemed the same, as was kossie. I only listened to the game but could be wrong.

Cannot watch, overseas and a wifi link is not possible to set up and the watch AFL and streaming to a tv comes out at about $100 a month. as a guest I cannot set up with the modem etcetera. listened on the radio. That aside, I am disappointed in the negative of many on the Demonland. I am amazed that you put yourselves through pain. It is a game that usually half those watching lose or win. To be so infuriated and disparaging with a loss just bamboozle me.

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.