I'va Worn Smith

Sheer profanity

We are Melbourne

Yes they do. The point being made is if they and other clubs put their hands out for tax payers money, it is OK for us to do the same, proving their is also a community benefit.

We should not forget that North and Western Bulldogs were also the recipients of significant tax payer funds for their ground and training facility upgrades.

It's Mabo, it's the Constitution, it's the vibe.

The "meat" of the strategic plan will not be publicly released. It would be folly to divulge our IP in this regard. The naysayers are already out in force, mainly due to so many long years in the wilderness. We must trust in the vision and hope that the players truly are buying in. Again, I understand the doom and gloom on the injury list, but I am hoping that Burgess et al are taking a cautious health management approach and most injuries are not long term. My greatest wish for 2020 and beyond is that I can soon sit back with satisfy and smug smile, as we begin to deliver and shove it up those that love to sink the boots into the Dees.

A great interview. In contrast to Ball's tribunal record, it is interesting to note how West Coast went the biff in the 1990 semi final. Grinter kicked 4 that day, but the horse had well and truly bolted by the time we made the scoreboard look respectable. We fell for the 3 card trick that day and let the Eagles strong arm us. Note the umpires did very little to stop their tactics.

Greg Wells and Gary Hardeman were great players in very ordinary sides. I would throw in Hassa Mann for a mention as well.

"Politically correct and Lefties"!!!!!!! AFL is the name of the organisation. The players play Australian rules football. They can call the organisation anything they want. But don't change the name of my football club. The simple fact is, this is entirely a beat up and the organisation will not change its name. Wait............... while I open another bottle of Chardonnay. Hic.

And of course the Bullies should never allowed the production of the "Year of the Dogs" at arguably one of the worst times in its history.

Kozzie magic!!!!! https://www.melbournefc.com.au/video/560975/maroochydore-camp-kozzy-magic?videoId=560975&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1581030439001

Let's say, for the sake of the discussion, no doco has been made. 2020 season starts for us in Perth. We get flogged by the Eagles and by round 6 we're 1 and 5. The hounds begin to bay. Calls for Goodwin's immediate sacking, for the President and CEO to stand down and crisis meetings are held every second day. Headlines everywhere. Conversely, we start the season off with significant wins, TMac reprises he last gasp, match winning goal in Perth. Our recruits shine and young stars take the next step. Go Tracc. Headlines!!!! As I said, either scenario will be news in 2020, doco or not.

Seriously? If the players buy in to this and believe, then there is no issue. Nothing to see here. It is entitled to Hell and Back. Yes, we have been to hell. This is not saying we're back. It is making a statement that we will give everything we have to get back. If we have another poor year, or if we improve markedly, then either way, it will be a story in 2020 and there is no doubt about that. As with other so called journos, Cornes just likes to sink the slipper into us. He and his ilk add grist to the mills of the stereotypists that believe that we are all snow bound, Range Rover driving silver tails, with a soft underbelly. I don't give a flying proverbial about what they think ...... and in this particular case I reckon the old axiom applies, that any publicity is good publicity. Move on and go Dees!!!!!!

Perhaps the risk of a defamation claim makes one adverse to providing "meaningful info" on a public forum

Because it is worrying.

I have heard very similar things, from very reliable sources, which express concerns about the off field culture of the club

So when is the next instalment?