Crystal Dees

This is EXACTLY how I'm feeling. Change the 30 years to 60 and it's me. I'm a pensioner and am far from wealthy, but I've still spent around $1,000 just this year on memberships, raffles, fund raising, merchandise etc. to keep the club going. But on Sunday something died. My passion and undying optimism and faith stopped. I haven't watched or listened to anything AFL, let alone MFC which is not me. Like everyone here I have gone through bad patches frequently but this feels different. Terminal. I want to snap out of it but I'm not confident I will. I need to put Groundhog Day behind me.

So he possibly lacked motivation because he knows he's leaving? It was a final!!!! Isn't thst the ultimate motivation?? How did Dangerfield play knowing he was leaving Adelaide? My lack of enthusiasm is based on watching him for a couple of seasons because his name has been raised before. Why replace our existing plodders with another at twice the salary?

Agree completely. Below average career stats in every facet except marking. Has never got a Brownlow vote in his career. Despite having a relatively injury free career, unlike most of his well credentialed teammates, has only 1 top ten club b & f (7th last year) in over 130 games. Not sure what his best position is. Maybe front row in the team photo because he looks like he should be able to play.

Just wanted to say how proud I am of our AFLW team. Another close loss, it happens so often it seems. So I thought I'd check the records. In our short history, we have played 18 games for 11 wins and 7 losses. 5 of those losses have been by less than a kick. In every one of those 5 losses we had more scoring shots than the opposition. The cumulative scores are; Opposition 29.12 Melbourne 22.34 In another loss we kicked 1.4 to 4.1. Only against Collingwood last year have we been comprehensively defeated in our history. It is frustrating to say the least.

Hey all. I play a golf game called Golf Clash. You can find it on your phones app store. Some of you may have heard of it or may even play it. It's a lot of fun and can be quite addictive. It's free, but of course you can spend $, but only if you want. Anyway, they introduced 'clans' recently - completely voluntary - for players so they can feel part of a team. I have created one called Melbourne Demons. I say this only to ecourage those that are or will play in future. I created it for Melbourne supporters but most who joined are not. I will always ensure there are spots in the clan for genuine Dee supporters so if you ever play check the clan out and please join. It has a forum also and would rather talk MFC than golf ?

And he wouldn't get that at Melbourne with a flag to boot????????

I would have thought that too but 'the chart has flipped' as GW would say. Freo have professed their love to Jessie for years, he finally does something about it and in effect they reject him. From what I've seen and heard about Jesse that will hurt him deeply and that little Freo fan inside him just might be gone. He knows he is loved at Melbourne and that love is tangible. I wouldn't be surprised if he re-signs long term with us now. I certainly hope so.

Not quite 'feather in cap' worthy Peter, but something has been inserted somewhere!

Is it too late to renege on the Jeff Farmer trade? Maybe.......but Kobe is ours!!! ?

In his very first statement he made the trade period about him. He won't pass his 3 month probation..

I thought Burton at Adelaide was the worst AFL club administrator but Bell may get the gong.

Excellent and balanced interpretation of what is an emotional time for everyone one involved including supporters. Thanks Pro Dee

Mo has left the building...........

Dad..........?????

I see.....the club aimed to make finals and didn't. Your right - unforgivable. Let's strive for the spoon and if we do better - you'll come back? As Harry Who once said......... Amazing....

I noticed - but you don't want criticism for your criticism!!! We have all felt that way over the years but most value the loyalty needed to persevere. Melbourne is one of only 2 clubs who have improved each of the past 4 years so your underdelivering reference is harsh. Of course players will do and say silly things on and off the field occasionally. Look at events of this week. See the bigger picture and remember why you started barracking.

I would be disappointed if the reasons you stated for not renewing are real but I am not arguing that people wouldn't be that superficial. It's good that you raise this as it makes it hard for the club and loyal supporters to challenge the absolute disdain that the AFL treats our club as it proves we are lightweights compared to most of the others. We have improved in so many areas as a club but not in the eyes of the AFL as fixtures of recent years and other decisions attest (eg $500k fine for being NOT GUILTY of tanking). We continue to be rogered at any opportunity. I hate the style of the bullies in clubland but they get what they want from the AFL. If you have the brand and the memberships you will get your way - just shout louder if it doesn't happen initially. We can't use that tactic because we are not respected. I don't know if anything other than success will change things but we can play a role. I cannot fault the club in it's efforts and direction to achieve this and I and the other 21,899 will enjoy it so much more knowing we have and will always stick fat. I have personally been responsible for 10 ongoing MFC Memberships over the years and see it as a responsibility to sell and lobby membership to 'barrackers'. The incumbent staff/board can't do it without the support of us true believers. We finally have more than hope to sell so challenge those supporters you know to be members.

We have given up the unknown to secure the known. SMART!

Not worth a 4th rounder. Will never be any good! *I reserve the right to change this opinion once the deal is completed ?

That explains the pre finals match stance. "Don't touch me!! ?

If Adelaide won't budge on 2 first rounders there is a solution if Richmond are interested. We could swap our top 3 picks 10, 27 & 45 (draft value 2445 pts) for Richmonds 15, 17 & 53 (draft value 2370 pts). We give the 2 first rounders to Adelaide and keep the slightly downgraded 3rd rounder. Richmond end up in the top 10 of draft and better trade value overall. Thoughts?

Ruckman notoriously take longer to develop. Those who have played very little football even longer. Flip was recruited less than 12 months ago as a rookie and has not had the opportunity to play one game yet. He has just turned 19 and you think he should be delisted? WOW!!

What if JW goes to Sydney. We get their 2nd draft pick (31) and Swans swap their 1st pick (14) with Adelaides (16) to sweeten the Lever offer? I know some will say unders for Jack but we have devalued him this past week.