Longsufferingnomore

Come on Rusty. I am dying to see the photo of Demon Dog on the site. Maybe he could become the new mascot for Demonland.

We could kill two birds with one stone because our illustrious leader could also be called upon to defend our members - maybe not. Though he could be called upon to defend Co$$$$$$$od members! Could we join up the Alpacas under the pet membership. That would surely boost membership numbers.

You will get my vote Mr.Leg especially as we will get a weekly updated banana recipe and racing tips which will boost our Club's coffers. May I suggest you nominate bbo as "Vice". Job description would seem to suit him very well (going by avatar). RL for Pres

Jack said that his shoulder feels like that there is nothing wrong but he cant wait to get back into contact training which should be in about a week. He again reiterated how much the players are amazed at the success of the volunteers phoning up previous members. Jack spoke of the possibility of a player coming in next year each week to support the volunteers. Jade Rawlings said that the playing group were really upbeat and that there was something extra there today - must be that we are playing Co$$$$$$$od. (OK mjt etc - I will get in before you they should be like this each week). I agree with WW Jack W would have to be one of the nicest most accessible players at the Club. There was a lot of talk amongst the players during training. I would like to see more of that transferred to game day. Run and carry was fantastic but again OK to carry it out at training we need it when the other side are trying to kill you (as someone said today) Great to meet up with fellow positive Demonlanders (yes, there are some). RL see you next in the mounting yard!! All in all a good day. Disappointing turnout compared to the last time but still much appreciated by the players. Demon Dog wore his demon jumper albeit a little tight around the girth. He was a great hit with the players and had many photos taken. Obviously impressed by his physique!

Sorry you cant be there but thanks for your good thoughts. Good luck with the run through. Cant wait to see it on Monday.

Great. Thanks for your thoughts.

I am not against healthy debate amongst supporters but what I am against are so called journalists taking cheap shots at the Club when it is down and almost out. None of these people care if we fold or not. They are only interested in what they hope to be seen as relevant. Taking pot shots at the Club might be fun for them but it makes the job of the Club harder. I have never in any post said that I agreed with how the Club has been administered. I hold out hope that with PJ we have an experienced CEO and that a recharged Board (with some new and former Board members)will be installed at the end of the season. I see no use of supporters ringing in radio stations and slagging off the Club and its players and reinforcing some of the tripe that is broadcast as special comments. I am just as frustrated, angry and disillusioned as WYL, Gorgorath, mjt etc etc. I will however, be as proud and passionate for as long as the Club or I exist.

Thanks as always KC. Noticed that Davis was in the bests. Any chance of a call up?

Club has just tweeted out to the members of tomorrow's open session. Hopefully the hoards will be there. Demon Dog is ready with his jumper! His favourite player - Dunne

And don't we need supporters just like you.

I am not asking for sympathy. I am asking for balance.

K--b King made a categorical statement this morning on SEN that Sylvia, Frawley and Watts will not be playing at Melbourne next year and that other clubs were already circling to take them.I am now so sick and tired of hearing outlandish and inflammatory statements made by so called "experts" that I believe that the AFL needs to step in and make a statement supporting the steps that the Club/P Jackson are taking. These type of statements not only exacerbate the loser mentality that pervades opposition supporters about our Club but also MFC supporters are also listening to this type of rubbish. I am tired of hearing radio stations having competitions like "the best left field candidate for President of the MFC". This is not a joke. They are talking about a multi million dollar business, of peoples livelihoods and tens of thousands of peoples passion. I was angry that both David Schwarz and Dr. Turf found it humorous. There wasn't even a sense of uneasiness from either. Is this what we have become. The butt of every radio stations jokes. An easy road kill.

Haven't yet seen the tweet from the Club re tomorrows open session so we need to gather any Demon supporters out there (there must still be a few) and get down and support the players at Gosch's Paddock. Leave any antipathy towards the Board etc at home and come and watch the boys train. Our presence does encourage the players.

Fantastic post Ferdie. If you can, get down tomorrow to training. Bring that passion down with you and inspire the boys. You have inspired me and would seem others here on negativityland.

Geez hope this is a sign from the Almighty.

Thanks WJ. It is interesting when hearing from those who are actually working in the FD that there is a determination and belief in what they trying to do. I certainly came away far more positive about the long term future as long as the Club can work it's way through relentless hounding of the Club. I did however notice that you didn't quite answer my question.

WJ did you come away from the meeting with a different perspective on how the Club is travelling and where it is headed.

Someone has had $500 on a Melbourne win. Maybe they know something we don't!

Haven't read the whole screed but do we want someone who has a tendency to put everyone off side. Just think if he had stayed at Hawthorn we may have had Clarkson as our coach.

Might be a little difficult as will have the demon dog with me. Have had a chat to a family member who has come up with a great idea. Will discuss on Sunday. Great response from the volunteers. Also "sussing" out getting the big heads from the cheer squad for the kids to hold up. Any more news from SP.

Be careful what you wish for Moonshadow. As far as the article is concerned, written by the Club's two biggest supporters, the first provocative line is just typical of those two "journalists". In fact I would replace journalist with sensationalists.

Absolutely. Will be there with bells on.

Have spoken to the Club today and they have confirmed that the training on Sunday at 10.00am is an open session. The Club is sending out a tweet this afternoon to let everyone know. I hope we get a really good crowd down there. There are many people trying to make this happen. I will be there with the mentality that I am there to support the players as they are the ones who need our immediate support. I am not there to berate any official that may be there as there is enough of that in the media. We the supporters and the players do not need any more negativity that surrounds the Club at the moment. That is not putting my head in the sand because all that I know that is wrong with the Club and needs to be and will be fixed remains as such. Despite that the players and the Club will always have my support.

Wouldn't that be great. To have a favourite son return to the Club and basically saying ""all is forgiven". His "retirement" remains an issue at the Club and his return would hopefully put an end to the constant breast beating that goes on and on and on. Another area where the Club can move on.

...had a problem in that area. I think the FD now would never had sent Jack out on that Queens Birthday to be publicly humiliated like he was.