Supreme_Demon

This is definitely an issue that needs to be rectified by the MFC. Unfortunately the big problem is money. Everything revolves around money in the end. If I was a billionaire I would simply pay for an amazing state-of-the-art modern training base and call it the Robert Flower and/or David Neitz oval...but unfortunately I am not. Some of the ideas and suggestions about a second training base are definitely worth pursuing. Sadly I think any development of a secondary training base will need a green light from the local community as well as local and state governments. It might worth setting up a crowd-funding initiative for this as a long-term project. However any plans will need to be fine tuned and explained in better detail first.

I definitely agree there. Which is why I believe that a large number of MFC members will be demanding a total in depth review of the football department at this year's 2019 MFC AGM. If enough of us make a big deal out of it then it will happen.

That's true...Adem Yze did have some pretty poor last games. He was a bit too selfish at times. Although I think he could of played one or two more seasons as forward. As others have mentioned the treatment of James McDonald was incredibly disrespectful. Which is why Nathan Jones needs to play over 300 games and retire on his terms. Ideally finishing with a Premiership like Shane Crawford did after over 300 games with the Hawks in 2008. But unfortunately fairytale finishes rarely happen in the AFL....

Understood. My apologies for the grammatical error. I will still reiterate that I believe Nathan Jones can easily play well over 300 games and beat David Neitz's games record. The fact that the Melbourne Football Club has only ONE 300 games player in 160 years is a disgrace too. Although rectifying the Premiership drought since 1964 needs to be the priority for the time being.

Peter Jackson did an excellent job turning around the MFC's financial situation in my opinion. I wouldn't mind Paul Roos hanging around more, however his contracted finished, and he has his own life to live and is back involved doing media stuff now. Nevertheless, in the end the buck stops with Simon Goodwin. If we are in the same position this time next year then heads will roll...sad but true. I genuinely hope Simon Goodwin can turn things around as I am certainly sick of being disappointed.

I have no issue with Garry Lyon and David Schwarz giving their opinions about the current predicament that the Melbourne Demons are in. However, I rate David's opinions higher than Garry's as I consider Garry a very rude and selfish person from my past brief interactions when I was a lot younger as a teenager back in the late 1990's attending Melbourne Demons Family Day events. Nevertheless, rather than just outright criticism it would be better if they gave back to the Melbourne Demons by being more involved at the Club either at Board level or Football department level. I know they have work and family commitments, but why not come by training once or twice a month and help out? They were both very talented forwards when they played for the Melbourne Demons. Why not come and help with goal-kicking practice or something like that? If you want to do something to change the Club around then be more involved. Anyway, that is just my 2 cents worth.

I respectfully disagree. Nathan Jones deserves at least 1 or even 2 more AFL seasons. He should retire when he is ready to do so. It is important for club culture that we look after our veterans and treat them with the respect they deserve. Nathan Jones was the small glimmer of light during the dark days from 2008 until 2013. We have a history of mistreating veterans. Such as James McDonald, Adem Yze, Cameron Bruce and even Brad Green. James McDonald could of played over 300 games for the Demons and certainly Adem Yze could of too. Cameron Bruce could of played well over 250 games for us and Brad Green could of played another season or two. I genuinely hope Nathan James plays over 300 games and beats David Neitz's games record. I also hope Nathan Jones get a chance to play in a winning Melbourne Demons Premiership in either 2020 or 2021. Nathan Jones truly deserves it. He is a legend of our club and deserves to be treated like one.

I think Simon Goodwin will be offered a 3 or 4 year extension. On the proviso that Brendan McCartney is also given a 3 or 4 year extension.

These are my following suggestions; #1 Pruess #12 May #16 Kolodjashnij #21 Jordon #23 Bedford #27 Hore #32 Sparrow (I think there is video footage of him wearing this jumper number at junior club level?) #34 Neitschke #43 Chandler #46 Walker #50 Bradtke (I like the idea of him wearing the number his Father wore in the NBL for the Melbourne Tigers)

Hypothetically, if the Demons won the Premiership in 2019 I would cry tears of joy like the rest of us here. I have thought about painting myself red and blue and running around naked...but it's not worth getting arrested for. Probably get drunk and go to the celebrations the next day. I would definitely want a photo of me and my Dad with the Demon's newest Premiership cup.

My questions to Peter Jackson would be... 1) Besides winning games of football, what does the Melbourne Football Club need to do continue to become financially successful? 2) What advice would you give to Gary Pert when he takes over the reigns as CEO of the Melbourne Football Club?

Looks like Freo think Rory Lobb from GWS is the magical answer to their forward line I guess? ? Personally, I'm glad Jesse Hogan will be staying as Freo don't want him. I hope Jesse Hogan knows that we all want him to stay and win a Premiership with the Demons.

Nathan Jones is a champion. He has endured a lot of pain and suffering while the Demons were hopeless in seasons past. He used to be our "shining light" in a team that was regularly getting thrashed. He could have gone to another AFL club to seek success but he stayed loyal to the Demons. He is an inspirational player and Captain. Nathan Jones deserves success! Congratulations on 250 games Nathan! I hope to see you play 100 more games and a few Premierships! Certainly would love to see Nathan Jones play well over 300 games and surpass David Neitz's record of 306 games for the Melbourne Football Club. Let's hope the Demons smash the Bulldogs this weekend in tribute to Nathan Jones playing his 250th game!

Hats go off to Jason Taylor the MFC Recruiting Manager for finding these talented youngsters. He has done a great job so far and will hopefully find a few more gems in the draft this year too!

I'm still very cautious. Been disappointed many, many times before. Just taking it one game at a time... Some recent history over the past 31 years or so. 1987: Too young to remember with Jimmy Stynes running through the mark and Gary Buckenara kicking the match winning goal after the siren in the preliminary final. Was heart-breaking that Hawthorn won a game that Melbourne should have won! 1988: Too young (fortunately) to remember seeing the Demons get destroyed by the Hawks by a massive 96 points in the Grand Final. The Hawthorn team in the 1988 Grand Final was simply too good. 1994: We had a great side but lost to West Coast in the Preliminary Final. Names like Schwarz, Lyon, Tingay, Jakovich etc...we had a star-studded line up. Injuries got the better of us too. 1998: Had a massive amount of momentum but lost to North Melbourne in the Preliminary Final. I remember Jeff Farmer taking that specky at the start of the game but missing the goal! Really thought we were a massive chance to win the Premiership that year after bouncing back from the Wooden Spoon in 1997. Sadly it wasn't to be! 2000: Had high hopes but Essendon were too strong beating us by 60 points in the Grand Final. Essendon were the best team all year. 2002: Lost that final to Adelaide in a game we should of won. Travis Johnstone had a blinder but our team run out of legs. 2004: Lost that close final to Essendon. The one where Matthew Whelan laid a terrific hip-and-shoulder on James Hird! 2005: Lost that final against Geelong (having Neitz injured was a big blow). 2006: After beating St. Kilda we lost the next week against Fremantle in a final. So lots of false hope and bitter disappointment in the past. There is certainly something special about this current team and I am excited...but also very nervous. Let's see how things pan out... A drought breaking Premiership would see the MCG awash with tears of joy from long-suffering Demons supporters. Nevertheless, I dare to dream. The Bulldogs, and the Tigers have won Premierships. Why not us? It is up to the Melbourne players themselves. As Paul Roos once said, they need to choose to be great.

I'm not too fussed about us now wearing the red and royal blue jumper now as our "clash" jumper. It is better than wearing the white jumper. It takes us back to the days of the mid 1970s and early to mid 1980s when we used to wear these colours. Let's just hope we can win far more games than we did in those days! For those interested here is a video link showing the new red and royal blue "clash" jumper. http://www.melbournefc.com.au/video/2018-01-22/clash-jumper

Apparently Ron Walker is a Demons supporter and has been number 1# ticket holder a few times too?

If he is big and tall and strong then I think it would be worth having a look at him? I guess we'll see if he tries out with the Sandringham Dragons or Oakleigh Chargers and is serious about playing AFL. It would be great to see a new Lyon at the Demons. ☺ Let's hope he isn't as grumpy as his old man though!? ??? In the end, it is up to any individual (son of a gun or not) if they have the skill, desire and motivation to play AFL.

Didn’t Garry Lyon have about 3 or 4 sons? Good news if at least one of them ends up playing for the Demons.

Are people still donating money to the MFC via Debt Demolition? I hope they are? I think the website should continue going until we wipe out ALL the debt that the Melbourne Football Club owe completely! In many ways we could easily do this and I'm sure those at the MFC will know this and will keep it going for as long as it takes. If we have raised almost $3.1 million dollars already then I'm sure that we can continue to have fundraisers at the MFC. Perhaps the MFC should even consider doing a bit of fundraising at the Melbourne Football Club players Best & Fairest night?

I hope Garry Lyon reminds people on the Footy Show tonight about the Demon Debt Demolition website. Luckily, I get my tax return next week so I'll be able to donate a bit of money too!