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Stephen Powell suffered OP so bad his pubic bone had begun to dis-integrate, so the story goes(went). MFC saw it coming and wouldnt give him the 3 year deal he got with the Saints, I think. This could mean both KrazyJay and Hannibal are correct. We really dont want to get another Brent Maloney. I remember when some thought we outsmarted Richmond by giving up Pick 12 to get him, yet they took the draft pick instead of beamer!!!

Wait a minute. Isn't it exactly the same fitness regime he instigated at his last two clubs? Hawthorn and Melbourne. It shows that if you want that style you employ BB. He has not shown any variation at all. If you dont want that style, you dont want Bohdan. Therefore you get rid of him.

It should be given to the members that showed up. :angry: Macca wasnt good enough this year. his disposal just let him down. Jones is getting there but his decision making let him down. and they were the best...

Ricky Petterd. Looks like gaz too.

9. Alan Johnson deserves to be in this company. 22. Chris Connolly.

Just every now and then a singular post brings a far away look and a desire to open a better red than that already picked out. Good one graz. ps do you have something against 13? yze - Jakovich pps went with a St.Hallet FAITH!

Pathetically crap sound. Apart from Caroline wilson's lisping interjections enquiring about his private life, most of the (possibly) interesting stuff sounded underwater. What I got. 1. He is an educating coach, he was asked if this meant MFC were rebuilding, couldnt hear answer! 2. He is going to start Pre-season early, he believes a 10 game player can be as useful as a 100 gamer if lots of pre-season practise is employed. A lot of what was said was given a straight bat, not really opening up. If it wasnt for the bad sound and Carolyn Wilson's impersonation of Kath from Kath and Kim, asking stupid personal questions I may have got more.

Completely Agree. BTW Chris Connelly has had a few knockers too, during this process. A good bloke and a great player. If he hadnt gone down with shakey knees I believe he would have been a MFC legend, not quite Robbie standard but at least as good as Gary Lyon. I hope we find some way to get him back to the club.

Sorry to change tack but I think Wheels is going to have to find some leg speed to keep his "untouchable" status and automatic selection. And especially, if you are putting Bartram down back, it is definitely Wheels who is looking shaky. He cant play any where else.

I agree. While the jury is still out, IMO, it is remarkable that so many believe he had a Stellar year. I reckon that although he is the type we need, he is not in our best 25.Yet..

When do you say enough is enough? What can you do? I think we arent going to get the best coach on offer. I think it is because the prospective coaches look at how we are run, more than who we have on field. Im not with you Bazza, yet. But Im mightily [censored] off. IMHO you could read the writing on the wall after our pathetic practice matches this year when we had everyone on the park. When that happened at North they shoved out Schimma and put in Pagan. The media screamed but look at North Melbourne since. OK Im going back 15 years, but thats called a hard decision. I am disappointed at the instant dismissal of a 'reasonable in the circumstances" point of view. Me, Im losing faith in Paul Gardner.... He needs to understand his position as chairman is not a part time job. He strikes me as slightly relaxed and possibly indifferent to the supporters.

I have to confess something worse. I actually think Ryan Ferguson is probably OK. I also believe he hasnt had the opportunity to show his credentials. If we delisted six, he wouldnt be in my list. But I figure Im one out.

I saw it. I thought Bell coat hangered another player and Brogan was flying the flag for his team. I also thought that Bell shouldnt have been trying to convince Brogan that he was innocent, which he was. But who did you think was going to go up against Bogan? White? No! I know.... Wheatley.

I would have Polack. Although he hasnt been utilised well as 3rd man up, I believe he is turning (at last) into a decent KPP

Absolutely Agree. He is the first to go in my mind. His decision making and disposal are ABYSMAL! I cant believe Bob is making the call to keep him. I am gobsmacked!

I haven't seen anything that bad but have watched him be a prat many times. Also had a friend who was on the board at the Tigers for a while, and he and his wife had a few stories about his manner and attitude. He wouldn't be welcome back there either.

My fear is not that Chris Connolly comes back although Im putting $10 on Chris Bond(now at elevens on sportsbet), My fear is that the door will be open for the "little mate" Cameron Schwab. I dont like him and dont want him back at the club.

Why? I would think we may want to keep those that go in hard. Simon has courage and endeavor. Plenty dont, but have "style" and look good kicking it. I would get rid of those that go to ground in a contest... Ward Wheatley Yze.

Well I dont agree with you, but not by much. Pretty honest of you though Jaded (you are living up to your moniker) We are certainly looking down the barrel of a major clean-out.

I would have thought Chris Johnson has had enough chances. its his application thats missing for mine. Ferguson deserves a few games straight, he really has had so much bad luck. When I think of who we could let go and they could come back to haunt us it is Ferg, Russian and Miller. I dont think CJ is ever going to make it unfortunately.

Im not one that likes Paul Wheatley. I would like to see him traded. I dont dis-like him(anymore) as I understand that he cant play any better than he did yesterday. If it does mean putting him on a wing and accepting he is a receiver, fine. I just always hoped his talent would lend itself to be more of a really good backman. But I accept now rather than denigrate him. My problems with him are: He cant stay on his feet during a one on one and its a real hole in his game. When he is in a position to enter the fray he stands back, AAron Davey goes in harder. It is just my opinion... but Id like to see him Ward and Brown go at years end.

It would seem to me that Ash has been here as long as I can recall, and his opinions are pretty fair. Someone who has only been around for a month shouldnt really have the say on who can come and go. stick it up your jacksee Alan.

The footy club needs to be aware that this week is the last straw for a few people. I was going through clothes to take to the salvos yesterday and didnt hesitate throwing out some old scarves. I still have a couple but Im finally resigning myself to a few harsh realities. I came across the certificate sent to me by the club when we put in $100 each to "give Robbie one more chance to play in the finals".It was 20 years ago. After the Western Oval game and knocking off the Roos and the Swans, I thought we came out of the wilderness. And the twenty years since are better than the 20 before. But I went through the 60's 70's and 80's. since then its been better(what can you say?, I could write a book). Im 50 and I dont reckon i will ever see a premiership. I think the club will fold or merge. All the same to me. Im losing my passion, and it shits me, but I have poured money, time and loyalty into the MFC. All I can add, If Gardner said that, it wasnt appropriate.

Mark McClure was on 774 today and he reread the above quotes. He said it was astonishing that a coach would only blame the players and take no heat himself. He then said that ND noticed 10 minutes into the game that they werent here to play. On this point He thought it "interesting" that a coach that didnt change any plans, only blamed the players. I have heard enough today of how bad my team is and couldnt keep listening. Driving a richmond supporter home last night was depressing enough. I did think that after looking like making a recovery two weeks ago, now that the MFC have given up (again) so hopelessly, that I feel like we never get anywhere.

And he could play a bit, just quietly. Still has a kick on Sundays...