jumbo returns

C'mon - it's a footy forum. I'm bitter too, but heaven help me, I can't stop looking.......it's hideous.

Thanks NSC.

Unaccountable, bruise free footy played like millionaires - when things turned, they sook. This style saw teams like Collingwood, Hawthorn and even bloody Port touch us up. The style we want nearly worked against St Kilda....tough, uncompromising.

Can someone with better techno skills please post a link to the article?

And probably want his autograph or add him on Facebook.

Walked into a poor culture, allegedly....

Not sure how to paste the link but interesting reading....a couple of salient points about 'being around such a competitive and young, exciting group....' In today's Age if anyone's interested.

No. The team is still 5-6 weeks away from a sound performance. Hard to believe that Black Caviar's win dividend was more than the Hawk's.

I'd rather Cook at FF and if Watts must play, HBF or W.

Martin? Did anyone really watch the game? Back to back millionaire stuff that was so undisciplined. Dropped too many marks. Did none of the blocking, shepherding that's required. No. No. No.

Mitch Clark

Will Royal survive?

Not yet - I think Gysberts will work. He's a single minded character who is very, very, competitive. Don't let his laconic demeanour off the field fool you.

+1

Let's hope all goes well. If, like old dee said, he doesn't have to appear, he'll be back. He just looked miles and miles ahead of that level.

Talk footy - don't belittle. Cite your reasons why.

Didn't Brian Royal have one year left on his contract?

Therein lies the problem with the Club since we've stopped being competitive.

Or Nik Nat? The boys you mentioned were gone by the time we picked Blease and Strauss.

Aint that the truth.

They could find the coin by restructuring......I think Neeld will pick his own crew season's end anyway.

Well, if you think about it, he's just out of playing, knows the ever changing culture of the players and he really knows his stuff. I think it would be a good move.

I must admit, I have been very impressed by the presentations of Matthew Lloyd as a commentator and analyst. He was a hard, uncompromising footballer who is in touch with the 'zeitgeist' of the AFL. What about trying to poach him as a mentor for the players? I know he has a blossoming media career, but I'm sure everyone has a price. Can he do any worse than Brian Royal?

Was highlighted by Matthew Lloyd on the Sunday Footy Show and it was agreed it wasn't a great look - apparently Mark Neeld saw the footage and will 'talk' to those involved. He also said that Melbourne doesn't have any 'profile' or 'respect' from any other club in the AFL and this was further evidence of the mindset of the players. Wasn't Taylor Walker seen having a beer at a mate's game last year? I remember the comments around that incident at the time were that 'he wasn't happy' and 'will be traded' at season's end.....

Pagan's paddock? Every forward was defensive side of the 50, allowing Carey one out..... Wouldn't work with the press. Having said that, the Roos' midfield was fantastic and they trusted each other to win the one on one scrap.