Supreme_Demon

First question...do we have a club psychologist?! If not, we really need one! We also need to push to implement an entirely new culture at the Melbourne Football Club. Last night was a disgrace for all of us! It was embarrassing to look at the scores! Losing by 148 points is in the Fitzroy realm of ineptitude. The players have forgotten what winning feels like! Everyone is hurting and we need to hang tough and work through this. We need to look at Geelong and Sydney, as examples, in what they have done with their club culture. The "Bloods" culture is well renowned since 2005. The same with the Cats successful culture from 2007 onwards. The frustrating thing was....ironically back in 2006 we were in a similar position to Geelong. The difference? Geelong got the right players and the right club-people involved with them. We missed a huge opportunity to get Kevin Sheedy at the end of the 2007 Season. A man with 4 premierships under his belt and from a successful culture at Essendon. A man who had rebuilt Essendon 3 times to win flags. He also could've brought Damien Hardwick as his assistant who could've possibly taken over after Kevin Sheedy was ready to step down as senior coach. Unfortunately, we made the wrong decision at the time and chose Dean Bailey from Port Adelaide. That was a mistake in my opinion, but it's no point worrying about it now. It is now 2013 and we are having our 2nd re-build in 5 years as Mark Neeld says himself. We are trying to finally fix the mistakes made in the past. We need to start making these big changes NOW to our culture...no matter what it takes. Offer the olive branch to get James McDonald back at the MFC and whoever else has passion and leadership. If this means getting someone like Cameron Ling from Geelong or other people from outside successful clubs then so be it. Historically we can look at how Frank "Checker" Hughes left Richmond and came to Melbourne. He changed our name from the Fuchsias to the Demons and instilled a completely different culture. He did that in 1933 and it took 6 years to finally see a Premiership in 1939. We need to do the same again in the year 2013. Recruit people who are passionate, hard-edged and show leadership to entirely change our losing mentality and instill a new tougher culture. Those who aren't up to scratch need to leave. Unity is important...but at the end of this year the MFC will need to make some changes and get rid of those who are mentally weak. It is no point in imploding as a club now after only round 2. We will need to wait until the end of the season to make any drastic changes. It will be a long and tough road...but if we get the right people to our club who WANT to change things then we shall see light at the end of the tunnel for our beloved Melbourne Demons. Finally, my question I put to all you passionate Melbourne supporters out there is....who would you want at the MFC to help change our culture and make it something similar to what Geelong, Sydney, Hawthorn or Collingwood has?

First and foremost I want to see the Demons WIN on Saturday night against the Bombers! The most important thing the Melbourne players need to realise is that actions speak louder than words.... Joel Selwood at Geelong is a prime example of this! He lets his actions on the football field do the talking for him.

This is my tip for the top 10 in the 2012 AFL National Draft. I think that GWS have more than enough midfielders and they will take Grundy to help their ruck stocks and Plowman to help their embattled defence. Leaving the Demons to swoop on Toumpas. 1) Whitfield (GWS Giants) 2) Grundy (GWS Giants) 3) Plowman (GWS Giants) 4) Toumpas (Melbourne Demons) 5) O'Rourke (Western Bulldogs) 6) Stringer (Western Bulldogs) 7) Wines (Port Adelaide Power) 8) Macrae (Brisbane Lions) 9) Menzel (Richmond Tigers) 10) Daniher (Essendon Bombers) Either way, I'll be happy with the Demons getting either Toumpas, Wines or O'Rourke with our number 4 pick.

Hello fellow passionate Demons supporters! I put this to you...?? If the AFL does decide to penalize the entire Melbourne Football Club rather than individuals then we need to protest against this! We as Demons supporters have suffered enough! If the AFL does wish to punish the entire club for allegedly "tanking" then I suggest a number of options. The first would be a public demonstration with as many Demons supporters as possible at the AFL headquarters. The second would be, as supporters, mounting a class action against the AFL and taking them to court. Just like the Bulldogs supporters did against the VFL/AFL in the late 1980's. Anyways, these are merely suggestions of what we "could" possibly do if the AFL decides to punish the entire Melbourne Football Club. We shall not let the AFL (or the Media) destroy the Melbourne Football Club because of the flawed priority pick system that the AFL created in the first place! Punish the individuals and not our club!

Apparently this is what Don McLardy has said so far... http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/7415/newsid/143148/default.aspx Very measured and sensible. However, I personally would have liked a stronger and more robust statement.

I would have to say that Greg Denham is a terrible journalist who hates the Melbourne Demons. I have often heard him bagging us out on SEN Radio with Kevin Bartlett. I would take Greg Denham's opinion with a grain of salt! I also agree that before joining the MFC that Matthew Burgan was a very good reporter for the AFL when it came to draft coverage.

We will ALL miss you Jimmy. Your efforts not only helped save our beloved Melbourne Football Club but also saved the lives of many youth with your Reach organization. Rest in Peace Jimmy.

A bit of sour grapes and jealousy from Jason Akermanis methinks! What a pathetic little man he is....always saying something to get attention in the papers!

As much as I really do hate losing, and losing by almost 80 points against Hawthorn, I think it was a positive that it happened early. It now gives Mark Neeld and Co. a benchmark of what is expected to be an elite football team, which I must admit Hawthorn are. Let's hope Mark Neeld, Neil Craig and the rest of the coaching staff can do what needs to be done to make sure losses like we had against Hawthorn are very few and far between when the real season starts against Brisbane in Round 1.

I totally agree with everything Mick Malthouse had to say. Let's hope Mark Neeld and Mick Malthouse still talk often.

I found a positive article in regards to Max Gawn and his knee rehabilitation. I really hope he can fully recover and become our number #1 ruckman at the Melbourne Demons in a few seasons' time. Here is the article in question:- Gawn's strong resolve I would also like Max Gawn to aim to become the strongest player at the Melbourne Demons if he builds up in the gym for the whole year. Doing a PE Teaching degree at Deakin University will also keep him busy. All the best to Max Gawn in his recovery! GO DEMONS IN 2012!

Hmmm....still wondering who our other Major Sponsor will be? I'll put my faith in Cameron Schwab to deliver the goods and find the MFC a big Chinese company for us though.

So any idea who may pick up in the Rookie Draft tomorrow then? Can we have some predictions? I'm hoping we get Jai Sheahan....as for the rest...I'm not too sure? Perhaps Marley Williams?

If somebody could take a few photos of training and put them up here at Demonland it would be greatly appreciated!

There are quite a few there that have potential. If we can rookie at least 3 of those named in that list I'd be extremely happy! Personally, I like the sound of Jack Crisp (a tough hard tackling midfielder) as well as Jai Sheahan (a tall forward with exquisite foot skills) and Andrew Boseley (a really competitive defender who has lots of character and determination). A talented quick, crumbing small forward would come in handy too! Anyways, I'll leave it up to Barry Prendergast and the rest of the MFC recruiting staff to make the correct decision.

Asking Mark Neeld questions?! That would be pretty impressive if you get that chance! I think the main question would be.... "Mr Neeld, how do you intend to change Melbourne's Culture and how it continually seems to accept mediocrity? Will you promise to do whatever it possibly takes in your power to make our Club ruthless in its determination to win that 13th Premiership?" Yes that's more than one question...but I thought it was a good start.

I am very pleased with the fact of how it seems that Cameron Schwab (and Mark Neeld) pulled out all stops to get Mitch Clark to the MFC. To get a player that we "need" in the forward line is a massive coup for the Demons! We haven't really landed a "big fish" since we got Jeff White from Fremantle at the end of 1997. Coincidentally, Cameron Schwab was involved with that as well! To think that a few months ago Cameron Schwab had his head on the chopping block by the MFC board! I must admit that I've always been a big fan of Cameron Schwab...but I will say that I hope he continues to do well as the CEO of the Melbourne Demons and can get the opportunity to extend his contract at the end of next year. Having said that, Cameron Schwab now needs to concentrate on getting a new "front jumper" sponsor for the MFC. Hopefully we will end up getting the Bank of Melbourne as has been touted will possibly happen. Congratulations to Cameron Schwab and his hard work!

Greg Denham is nothing more than a "scribbler" he's not worth worrying about too much! Having said that, I must admit I was annoyed by his insulting comments towards the Melbourne Football Club. I suggest we gang up on him next time he's on SEN Radio with KB. The number is 9429 1116 Let him know that if he feels the urge to put down our Club without giving a possible solution that we will NOT cop it from him or anybody else! I don't mind hearing constructive criticism. But if somebody is not going to offer a possible solution to problems with the Melbourne Football Club and simply want to "bag out" our beloved club then they can go and get stuffed!

Well it seems that we have decided to "move on" from the mini-draft seeing as we have now missed out on both O'Meara and Crouch. Personally, I'm quite disappointed... But I have faith in Tim Harrington as I'm sure he didn't want to do anything that would mean it would cost the Demons far too much for a young kid. Here's the link about the topic: http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/7415/newsid/125016/default.aspx I hope we can still get at least one or two trades done...although it's not a massive deal if we don't. I just don't want to see any of our players leave for nothing!

I heard that on SEN radio too! Hopefully the Demons get something decent in return from the Gold Coast...??

I don't like the idea of this "loophole" I personally think it's cheating the system! GWS to keep Jeager O'Meara is quite greedy in my opinion! Anyways, I doubt that the AFL will allow it to happen....but I could be wrong?!

I would love to see the Demons get a player of Brad Crouch's quality. I think that Jaeger O'Meara is out of our reach...but you never know? Whoever we get, the most important thing is to not give away "too much" so we end up losing out.

Well it seems that Brett Lovett the former Melbourne Demons player has been sacked as Coach of the Sandringham Zebras in the VFL. Here is a link to the article about it: http://www.theage.co...1009-1lft3.html Perhaps he would be a good replacement for Garry Lyon as "Director of Football" .....?? However, I suppose it is up to Mark Neeld and the MFC board. I would prefer for Garry Lyon to stay at the MFC in some capacity though. Anyways, I would like to hear people's opinions on whether or not we should consider offering Brett Lovett a job back at the Demons?

Last I heard we may possibly be getting Bank of Melbourne as our sponsor as well....?? However, I haven't heard much about that lately. Keeping Hankook or Kaspersky would be fine.

Chris Connolly is a brilliant salesman! I remember him doing a great job promoting Fremantle when he was coach back in 2006. Get him to dress up as Father Christmas for all the schools around Cranbourne and give out Demons jumpers as Christmas presents for all the kids!