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Should the Board and the FD join Demonland?
Tricky replied to michael collins's topic in Melbourne Demons
Apparently he isn't - some poor bastard on here actually knows them both, in the flesh - can you believe his bad luck? I think we should begin taking donations to the cover the frontal lobotomy he will no doubt be requiring. -
Ha! Let's just do a straight swap for Ablett - I'd be happy with that
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Disgusting.
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Then we need to change his mind. Can you put in a good word for us?
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Wish I had posted this.
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This. I understand the "not the end of the world" outlook, but anyone who thinks our quality KPP are expendable is delusional.
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LOL. The original is still the best! http://demonland.com/forums/index.php?/topic/29858-relax-weve-got-this/?hl=relax Depressing to think the idea is even more comical this time around!
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Half Time address from Peter Jackson Yesterday
Tricky replied to Slartibartfast's topic in Melbourne Demons
No I'm not -
Half Time address from Peter Jackson Yesterday
Tricky replied to Slartibartfast's topic in Melbourne Demons
And a pretty sound one based on the facts he presented. Do you take everything so literally? What's your point again?? -
Half Time address from Peter Jackson Yesterday
Tricky replied to Slartibartfast's topic in Melbourne Demons
Which part is not factual? -
I started out with a similar sentiment - although in my case I could not shake the feeling that backing a second consecutive untried coach, given the magnitude of the mess we were in, was extremely risky... In the time since then, I believe we have witnessed numerous, serious errors in judgement on Neeld's part and under his reign we have bottomed out beyond all expectation to a W/L record of 5/29. 4 of these 5 wins against expansion clubs - and you can throw in our largest ever loosing margin at the MCG I believe. Why must the ability to progress on-field in any way, shape or form, be mutually exclusive to the "long-term" plan? Unless we see some inkling, some glimmer of hope on-field soon, then I see no reason that we should have any confidence that we are moving forward under MN. Enough is enough. Cool.
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Like Neil Craig?
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Half Time address from Peter Jackson Yesterday
Tricky replied to Slartibartfast's topic in Melbourne Demons
Yep, I suppose when people actually state facts, the message will sound similar... -
An incredibly boring premiership?
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To this I say what stuie said below... I'm not against untried coaches per se. Obviously we want the right person for the job above all and this cannot be guaranteed. However, a proven, experienced, successful coach who remains relevant to the game is, IMHO, far less of a gamble.
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You would entertain hiring a third consecutive untried assistant after (what would be) 2 colossal failures? Seems like absolute lunacy to me FT - might as well get GLyon to pick him for us....
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Great post. Let's hope however that they don't have to continually repeat the lesson like the rest of us modern day Demons.
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Half Time address from Peter Jackson Yesterday
Tricky replied to Slartibartfast's topic in Melbourne Demons
No it doesn't. Jon Ralph article puts this kind of comment into perspective (Not a fan, but he is right on this): http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/the-buzz-its-enough-to-make-every-heart-beat-true/story-e6frecjc-1226642434738 Melbourne could yet finish bottom and, if it does, its record since 2007 would read: 14th, 16th, 16th, 12th, 13th, 16th and 18th. When the AFL brought in its priority pick system, the league made it clear only a club with levels of failure akin to Fitzroy's would receive a pre-draft pick. Fitzroy finished sixth, 10th and 11th in three of its final eight seasons, figures Melbourne can't boast. And as Dees great David Schwarz said on Monday: "Melbourne is a bee's whisker from being in the Fitzroy position." The league's formula for priority pick allocation is based on premiership points won, finals appearances and premierships, as well as injury rates - not the level of incompetence of previous administrators or the volume of the objections from rival clubs." -
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/teams/paul-roos-denies-links-to-melbourne-coaching-job/story-e6frf9mf-1226642510151 Is the double negative in this article enough to fuel our hope? "Roos, who led the Swans to the 2005 flag, said not even a huge payday wouldn't lure him back into the coach's box."
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Half Time address from Peter Jackson Yesterday
Tricky replied to Slartibartfast's topic in Melbourne Demons
Sat, if i could paint you a picture, it would look like this: -
Half Time address from Peter Jackson Yesterday
Tricky replied to Slartibartfast's topic in Melbourne Demons
Sentiments that stuck in my mind after last night that should give us hope: I’ve been asked numerous times today “How will we entice anyone here?”. Easy. It’s the biggest and best challenge in football at the moment and there are a lot of people out there who like those sort of challenges. Fundamentally that’s why I am here. I can’t say no to a challenge. So there will be others who will say the same thing. -
Half Time address from Peter Jackson Yesterday
Tricky replied to Slartibartfast's topic in Melbourne Demons
Perhaps it was unfair, a room full of premium members despairing after a first half of football from our team that was reminiscent of your local under 9's side, but he certainly came across very detached and smart ass-like... Peter Jackson on the other hand addressed the room with respect and even stated that he marveled at the loyalty of the members given the predicament of the club. -
Half Time address from Peter Jackson Yesterday
Tricky replied to Slartibartfast's topic in Melbourne Demons
I was there too BB and you have summed up the atmosphere very well. Exactly what he said and was clearly an indictment on CS. -
Spot on rjay. How the decision was made to hand this tragic mess to an untried coach beggars belief.