Heart Beats True

Definitely a top line coach over keeping Scully.

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My mistake. Nevertheless, CC is full of it as well.

Robbo from the herald sun just tweeted he has been told his services are no longer needed. And now he has retracted that. Awaiting confirmation.

If you believe the story, it looks like we are on the verge of major changes. Strap yourself in and hold on. It will be a very interesting off-season. http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-premiership/melboure-demons-expected-to-terminate-the-services-of-cameron-schwab-dean-baileys-future-is-unclear/story-e6frf3e3-1226105362245

Can't wait for this kid to get a run with the Dees. Maybe we should draft his mum as well. Jack Viney's the lad for the Dees

Bugger. I really wanted to see Cook come in this week and have a run in the seniors.

Sportsnewsfirst on Twitter is reporting that: "#AFL boss Andrew Demetriou says he'd have no problem with young Melbourne star Tom Scully joining Greater Western Sydney" Demetriou can go forth and multiply. He is flogging a dead horse with GWS.

Massive man-crush on Jordie McKenzie. He is a ripper!

Here's a link for you: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/demons-coach-offended-by-malthouse-blues-20110531-1fe1s.html

It must be promote Bailey time. Another story on Bailey and coaching:Dean Bailey wrestling his Demons

Here we go: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/im-the-man-at-the-dees-melbourne-coach-dean-bailey-is-under-mounting-pressure/story-fn7shz1t-1226063749900

BM, I have supported Aaron for years and am becoming increasingly annoyed by the fact that he continues not to show what he is capable of. In saying that, he isn't helped by the coach. I would love nothing more for him to switch back to being a defensive forward and goal kicker. That's when he really set the team alight and when I used to salivate watching him run down opposition backs and kick goals out of the air.

Joel Selwood Luke Hodge Jonathan Brown

Harvey, Didak and Aaron Davey.

According to Patrick Keane: @AFL_PKeane Melb places J Fitzpatrick, J Grimes and J Spencer all on long-term injury list. Michael Evans upgraded from rookie list for Spencer. I would think he will come in this week. Hopefully we unearth a young star.

According to Patrick Keane, Michael Evans has been upgraded from the rookie list. Spencer, Grimes and Fitzy all put on LTIL.

Four quarters of high intensity footy, aggression and heart. I want them to play like their lives depend on the result of the game.

Stynes claims the club is "absolutely" right behind Dean Bailey (lets hope with a knife!) http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/demons-have-nowhere-to-hide-says-captain-brad-green/story-e6frf9jf-1226048727427

Here is another article today in the HS from Robbo talking about Bailey and possible replacements - http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/tackle Seems like the deserved media pressure is building.

He has had his opportunity. I think it would be a big mistake. He plays the role of the funny man and is a bit of a bullsh*t artist quite frankly. Blunt, I know, however true. Melbourne needs to look outside the past players for a coach. A change in culture is needed and this could come with an appointment from outside the club.

Trust me, I wasn't having a go at you. Personally I hope you're right. I'm just sick of getting my hopes up for him signing and nothing actually resulting from the rumours.

Here we go again.... I won't believe anything until I hear it from Tom's own mouth.

According to the Ox, Luke's nickname around the club is also "suicide" for his attack on the ball. Dean Bailey has referred to this in interviews previously. Personally, I don't care what his nickname is just as long as he continues to play well.

The most disappointing thing is the lack of apparent game plan. There is no real obvious system to the way the team plays or to deal with opposition structures, some of which, like the press, is a very common game plan. I don't think that Bailey is on his own. Our forward line is starved of opportunities and this is a direct result of our midfield who is coached by Scott West. From my POV, there is a lack of passion. The team needs a coach that inspires players and encourages a sense of belief in a game plan. Melbourne is in need of a coach that has been successful in the past and that the players will have faith in, not only for their past achievements, but for their crystal clear vision. Bailey will now come under scrutiny and rightly so. Potential is a wonderful thing to get sucked into however potential needs to be delivered. MFC needs a Mick Malthouse or Paul Roos to unlock the potential and inspire.