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Even if this is true isn't it still on the coaches for going down that path? Goodwin went back to the old contest/defence well in the second half of last year and admitted it was a mistake to do so. Personally I believe that we did need to change but find the gamestyle we've gone with incredibly strange. We still play incredibly defensively but just try to play keepings off with chip kicking rather than actually trying to attack and cause damage. Friday night was one of the more cowardly coaching performances I've seen. Reminded me of Brendan Bolton parking the bus towards the end of his time at Carlton.

Sharp is just the new Daniel Nicholson.

I alluded to this in the other thread but this is probably the better spot for it. These quotes really don't bode well for Goodwin "The purpose of the review was to identify opportunities for the AFL Football program to return to finals in 2025." "Our Playing List: The review identified strong confidence within the playing group and football staff that we can play finals next season. We have a very strong core group of players, but fast-tracking the development of our talented young players will be essential." "Members may have noted our commitment during the trade period to secure an additional top 10 selection ensuring we have two early picks in this year’s draft. This aligns with our decision to continue bringing in high-end young talent to complement our core group and return to AFL finals next year." "Game Style: The review emphasised the need to refine our method of play, focusing on all facets of the game— with the ball, without the ball and in the contest. During the pre-season, our coaches will work on evolving our game style to maximise the strengths of our playing group, aiming for a style that not only propels us back into the finals but withstands the pressures of finals football. As a competitive measure, specific details of our game style remain confidential. " "Our path forward relies on collective effort. With the reviews complete, our players and coaches are ready to put in the work needed to return to the finals in 2025 and we ask that they feel the support and energy from you, the Demon faithful, as we prepare for the 2025 season." melbournefc.com.auLetter from Brad Green | Football and Board UpdatesPresident Brad Green has written to members to share updates regarding both the AFL Football and Board reviews.

So the sooner we sack him the better off we are next year basically as we'll have less money tied up in the soft cap?

The club made very strong statements about expecting to return to finals after the review last year. So reckon Goodwin is in a bit of trouble on that alone.

It really is just a matter of time now. Whenever the board can work up the courage to sack him. I expect it will probably be around the middle of the year probably a couple of weeks after we've appointed a new CEO.

Hodge has sounded like a Dees supporter the way he's expressed his frustration, I love it. He's one of the better commentators out there.

Umpiring definitely the biggest issue facing the Melbourne Football Club right now...

We never ever looked like we could do enough to win. Playing behind the ball and chopping it around the backline, we never had players up the ground when we did break away. Goodwin is now coaching to mitigate the damage on the scoreboard. Not uncommon for coaches on their way to the sack.

The less said about that scumbag the better.

Should have gone with the frosted tips and middle parts. Mullets weren't really a big thing in the late 90s

Smalls need to be pushing higher up the ground to create pressure and leave some space to run into. Also having three plus tall forwards is fairly useless even when you bomb it in because you just end up with that many guys competing in the air so the ball hits the deck anyway. Two talls can do that just fine.

I'm with you. I just don't think any issues he's facing justifies playing a second ruck that is even more limited.

Yeah Kalani will be at the Dees then.

If that's the case then Gawn should be rested until he's right to go. Structurally playing two rucks who can't play any other position is a waste of a spot in the team.

Playing Tom Campbell would be so pointless. Have we learned nothing from the Grundy experiment?

Don't they also have a busload of academy picks to find room for this year too? Kalani might be low on their priorities.

That press conference was bizarre. Why does he need to apologise?

Was responding to the second part of your post, specifically about their list management but you knew that. They've already beaten one of last years grand finalists and two other finalists from last year including one of the flag favourites. They're going okay.

Lucky we don't have a CEO for them to protest against this time.

I agree. With all the off-field nonsense that's gone on I think it shows this group could use a fresh start. It's probably not just Goodwin that needs to go but one of Oliver or Petracca too. Possibly both. There are so many players at the club who have been good citizens and worked hard only to watch the two biggest stars at the club make things all about them and despite their form these guys are still being prioritised above other players. I sympathise with what Petracca went through last year but I do feel he's probably damaged a lot of his relationships at the club, as has Oliver. One thing Goodwin has always struggled with is managing the egos of his players. Some clear air could completely revitalise the club as it did with Collingwood and GWS in recent times.

Wasn't it around then that Collingwood's cap issues were about to really blow up too?

While he might not be as rigid as Goodwin, Simpson is a big believer in the contested ball, forward half game style. Which makes me nervous. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0UHFsPtf4ZRB48VlAsG4P2 Go to 16:22 Would rather just look at the best assistants across the competition. The most exciting teams in the comp are all coached by guys who were just assistants before getting the big job. There's talent out there if you look for it.

The carrot for us would have to be through draft picks. Our cap isn't in any strife so the whole notion of trading these guys to relieve cap space is a bit of a furphy, I agree. We'd just have to end up overpaying other players

They're clearly just having a discussion. Not everything a journalist says has to be a factual report. When Cal Twomey does actually report a story he's pretty much always on the money.