Tigers Dayz

My life is more fullfilled now that THE thread has gone. Any chance of similar for pro Malthouse threads? Or is it all about The Lord Of The Wings?

I'm not going to renew my membership if a Mick comes to MFC. I think MFC are safe for my continuing membership.

What now? I think we should go after Mark Thompson (pie eater), or maybe James Hird himself. We could offer him a sh@#load. Perhaps the HARDMAN is the answer. I don't know.... The senior coach, as opposed to the FD and the cattle, doesn't decide game outcomes on each day. Yeah, right! I've always been sure that the only people who can win a game are those on the field, and the line coaches whom have pre-drilled and pre-decided the days plan. Of course, we could always go out and find the most expensive coach on offer, because he would always be the best. I think we should go after Malthouse, because after 10 years, he, all-of-a-sudden became the best which had nothing to do with the financial budget which could put the best people around him (you know the names), and you know the budget. Seems to me like MFC can at least be competitive, at the moment. Seems like our young blokes can play to a higher level than they probably should given game numbers. Oh Yeah... lets dump Bailey and get a better coach!

We're not cursed. We are Demographically challenged.. No key/identifiable demographic base. This has challenged all aspects of club success over the years, due to our low supporter base, resulting in poor finances and leverage within the AFL, eg, fixturing, media coverage, players not wishing to play for MFC (Judd for instance) etc.

I'm resolved to just enjoy the marvelous footy Scully and these other kids will play for the rest of this year, as I have enjoyed it to date. I'm not going to spoil the rest of my year with speculation or worry. Life's too short, and footy goes on!

After reading the 50 pages of posts and originally indicating I would rather Tom not play if he won't sign a contract now, I have decided, based on forum opinions and subsequently more informed thought, that; For the club to come first; Tom must continue to play if form permits to reward both himself and the club for the year. The club must continue to work on the best deal for the club (not necessarily Tom), so other players are also rewarded for their work. If we lose Tom after our best negotiation efforts, so-be-it. Every loss has some potential for gain. Who knows what opportunities may present for club and players. I remain a loyal MFC fan into my 6th decade,and football life goes on. Also, I am not a weak assed suck who excepts loss/defeat lightly.

The old comparison of Nats v Watts as #1 pick is gradually being put to bed. IMO, Watts more versatile, quietly deadly, no low percentage tricky stuff, more long term upside failing injury. In fact the comparison isn't realy made any more, is it?

Can't wait for Tapps to return. Oldie? I'm sure the moderating wisdom will come, eventually.

Koschitzke sling tackle on Duncan tonight... 3 weeks.

Developmentally

That's right to! Sylvia has been good this year, hasn't he, as a more senior player? I'm just trying to remember previous years.. Damn. When did he begin, again? Scully or Sylvia resign? .....mmmmm Scully for me! He has a Judd attitude.

We should thank our lucky stars that Malthouse will not be available whether we wait or not! We just saved ouselves squillons on a figurehead. 11 years to get a flag in the wealthiest club in the land... give me a break! What's the rush? We have a coach. We can find a "manager" if necessary at any time. Dime a dozen! It's the FD and Cattle who do the job!

I don't have time to read the whole thread to make my point (which may already have been made). All you people "in the know", or who have a proper grip on drafting and contract negotiations, tell me why a contract cannot be presented to Scully right now, which assumes he is the best player in the AFL at this seasons end. That contact would, in essence be the best the MFC could do. If that contract is not signed by Scully immediately, then that would say we cannot afford to keep him. Why, then, would he get another game with MFC for the rest of the year? Subsequently we would then progress another young player in the team, and Scully would get no further development? Hit me!

Morton - refused to go Watts - Coming along fine Gawn - GA doubleyou enn

I beleive Malthouses claim that Maric is a cheat is despicable.

He was never "bruise free", also.

Now fairly regular player for the best side in the league. At round 11. Malthouse has decided this guy can play! He's starting to play good footy in the starting 22 in the best side in the land. Bail would probably get a walk up start with Collingwood also, eh? Buckley is almost esconced Nicely predicted WYL.

Agree with your basic sentiment. But what you are saying is that we don't currently have Captain material. Given we must have a Captain, then Green is it. Back to my original post, even if quietly spoken, he is not "soft", or shall we say "bruise free".

Bit harsh. Both players, off field, exhibit a mild mannered demeanor. I don't agree that translates into "soft". When Green runs backs with ball flight to mark, eyes always on the ball, is that soft? He tackles, he does work "inside", not only outside. The flash does his best work outside, running the lines, but soft? Tough call. The mark he failed to take last week may be explained by injury. Look, most clubs might contain better choices for Capt, Vcapt, but we don't have those choices at the moment, so suck it up. We'd all love a Jonathan Brown, but we don't have one yet. By the way, 23 years a member?... your a baby.

Well I'm going to check the stats now fella. 22 disposals, 4 marks, 7 tackles. 1 goal, 1 pt. Five Carlton players had better stats. Sylvia was similar, Jordie and Moloney had similar tackle counts. You listed 3 errors from Green and sh*tcan him for them and for not being a leader. Mate, move on!

Keep guessing brfe, seems to be all you do. Are you calling him gutless? Is this a phenomena only manifested this year? Or has he alway shirked the issue? I'm saying he lead ok. He presured and tackled and did his bit. Pity he didn't have more mates tonight, most sidelined.

Take your pick as to who was Melbourne's best player, either Green or Sylvia. I thought both showed good leadership tonight. Easy to find mistakes when a player has much ball. I'm happy with the Skippers efforts tonight.

STOP PRESS:No players, no press.

Bate - no more chances Jetta - not even close Newton - Clearer no future.