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IN: TMac (Jackson if he's ready), Lockhart, Spargo, Hannan OUT: Preuss, Smith, Bedford, Baker Would like to see Salem and Rivers rotate through the wing. Also keen to get Oliver more outside the contest for a different look, force him to change up his thinking. Viney and Petracca more in the middle.

Ah yep, fair call. As much as I think Yze will make a great senior coach at some stage, it doesn't feel like a good idea at all for us to bring in someone no absolutely proven should we move Goodwin on.

Came very close to getting the Adelaide job, and someone else mentioned here they heard he nearly got the Freo job. Credited with greatly improving the kicking skills at the Hawks, worked his way up to being strategy coach. Kicking skills and strategy would be pretty much the first things on the wish list for most of us I reckon. Personally I don't think he's quite ready to be senior coach for us, but I can't imagine a better fit for an assistant coach, possibly with the view that he's the successor to an experienced coach we name. Couldn't care less he's a former Demon.

Less than continually hiring and firing the wrong people and not winning games.

(Reasonably realistic) wish list... Head Coach (3-4 years) - Ross Lyon Forward Coach/Successor - Adem Yze Midfield Coach - Dean Solomon Backline Coach - Luke Hodge Ruck/Stoppages - Ben Mathews Part Time Goal Kicking Coach - Brad Green Head Of Development - Mark Williams Development Coach - Jordan Lewis Director Of Football - Alan Richardson

Yeah they have.

If people want to take pot shots I have every right to defend myself with facts.

Yes, the article says we're one of the clubs linked to him, I put it in there that we had specifically interviewed him. Not claiming it as earth shattering news, but that info had not been put out yet. Look, it's up to you, either I've heard some stuff or there's been some amazingly lucky guesses.

They're all here on Demonland to check. Jennings news was on here well before reported. I posted it in this thread on 3rd July, was reported in the media 12 August. I started the Jackson thread by mentioning we had spoken to him, that hadn't been reported. Please remove that other info mate, those people wouldn't want that put here. DM me if you like.

You're welcome to point out all the times I've "thrown [censored]" and it hasn't stuck. I always put my hand up when I get one wrong. Here's a running list for you: Jennings gone - Correct McCartney gone - Correct Dees chasing Yze - Correct Looking at drafting Jackson - Correct Weideman injury - Correct Max Gawn lat injury - Correct Jake Lever injury - Correct Bennell leaving Freo - Correct TMac injury - Correct Dees not chasing Hill, rate the top end of draft higher - Correct Dees looking to split 2019 picks - Correct Bennell selection for Freo - Incorrect Rooke gone - Incorrect (Rawlings leaving possibly changed it) Pendlebury late out - Incorrect (Different source, no good) Roos taking a role at Blues - Incorrect. (Though did come out and say he was open to it) Mahoney likely gone end of year - We’ll see Goodwin gone if doesn’t win 9 games - We’ll see Harmes unhappy and likely to request trade - We’ll see TMac ankle injury - We’ll see Gotta be a pretty lucky "[censored] thrower" to get that many random guesses correct hey? If you don't want to read what I post, just block me, that's what I'll be doing now to save myself wasting time with your personal trash.

Yes, correct. Mate of mine, who's a big Dees fan, has a close knit business group with a bunch of former Demons. They have a busy group chat where they talk about MFC. One of the former players is till involved with the club a bit and passed on some things Burgess told him including the Bennell management and that Burgo is a big fan of Petty. TBH don't care anymore if posters who seem to have willy measuring contests here believe me or not. Same person passed on Friday morning that Brayshaw and Harmes were injured, which I posted here and came out correct. Didn't see you reply to that post though strangely enough.

Yep, that was me. Came (indirectly) via Burgo a few weeks back. Either they're not happy with his form, his fitness progression or just got it wrong.

This is an article containing a synopsis for anyone wanting to read what was said. The phone call to an AFL legend that could save the AFL’s ‘most untrustworthy team in the comp’

Have tried to DM you multiple times and have commented to let you know about that too. That's the best way to clear the air IMO. Clearly now this has crossed a line that is not ok. I'll say again, I'm open to messaging to call a truce. I don't want the drama, and I certainly do not want this crossing over into my personal life again like it now has.

It's clearly you given your comment, the fake email you used and the timing. It's honestly a bit scary when people cross the line like this and I hope you realize how serious this could be. I am still open to chatting on DM to clear the air as I have previously mentioned, but you have ignored.

Just putting it here on record that you're accusing me of being a stalker while sending me threats through my work email. Have previously tried to DM you to call a truce but you ignored it and continued with the personal attacks, which have clearly now crossed a line. In your words, I'm "calling you out" on this behaviour as it's appalling.

Harmes will be out a few weeks with a hammy.

Along with Jones, Gus and Harmes also chances to miss on Monday with injury/soreness.

Balme is looking to wind down rather than start again apparently (mate of a mate kinda thing). Reckon it'd be hard to poach away from the Pies in the current financial climate.

A few potentially left field ideas (tbf, it's not the type of role I know about candidates available)... - Brad Scott - Alistair Clarkson - Alan Richardson

AFL: Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin faces the media after his side's disappointing loss to the Swans.

Pathetic post-match presser from Goody. All the usual stuff in the same monotone voice. 'We're working hard' 'Better connection' 'We'll learn' 'There were some positives'... I get that what is said to the players is probably different, but does he even realize that this is his one chance to communicate to the people who make this club exist? It's becoming more and more apparent he knows the problems but has no actual answers.

Reckon you could see it in his body language tonight that he knew it was time. Hopefully supporters can treat him with a bit of grace and respect as he (probably) bows out. If there's one player we can all agree on as 'bleeding red and blue' it's Jones.