Longsufferingnomore

Dont think it has been reported here but it was also put to the Board that they should consider discussing with the MCC the possibility of a statue of Jimmy being erected outside the ground. MCC officials were at the AGM. A great expression of Melbourne's not just Demons, admiration and respect for a truly great man. Probably more apt now than ever.

It certainly was flat (even the singing at the end) but I really put that down to finding out that Jim wasn't there because he was having another operation Yesterday. Many were there to say goodbye to Jim as President. CS certainly wasnt the same CS we are used to. He was almost circumspect in the way he presented. I am sure that he is a very clever CEO but that the blow up last year has left a few wounds which need time to heal. He certainly has lost a lot of weight!. The question by a member on the culture of the club I think was handled as best as it could in the venue with multiple media outlets there. Don mentioned that the Club had set out to be a more inclusive Club which he believed had been achieved (and I am sure we all would agree here). To my mind the gentleman was questioning the player culture and I dont believe the AGM is a place where that can be discussed with all the players in attendance. I did see same gentlemen concerned waiting to talk with Cam after the AGM so he may have got his answer then. If he is a member here maybe he could enlighten all of us. I was disappointed that more wasnt made of Garry Lyons work with the Club and it took a member to stand up at question time to thank both Garry and Todd before they were thanked on behalf of the Board. Don has been a surprise to some as to how well he has handled Jim's and his own position. I left feeling very confident that we are back on track as a Club. It is where we should have been at the beginning of last year. There was very little raz-ma-taz, ra ra-ing. It was down to earth, lets get on with the job, cant wait to get to round 1 kind of stuff. Russel Howcroft reminded all that the first chance to see the boys play is Feb 17 at Casey so get down there.

Le Beau Cheval any relation to Vite Cheval - Good horse in its day

Rather than trawl through 10 pages can someone confirm when the captain and leadership group will be announced.

Thanks HT. I will sleep better tonight!

Bring back Crackers

Can someone listen to the discussion with Jake Niall about our "apparent" leadership crisis and report back. Unable to listen.

C - Grimes VC - Trenners/Moloney LG - Jones. Jamar. Rivers, Green. Watts/McKenzie

Nit picker

Just noticed updated membership at 21927. At 24 Jan 2011 we were 22396. Given all the changes (for the good- hopefully) I would have thought this years membership would have been ahead of the tally for 2011. Surely this is disappointing.

Does anyone wonder about Clark tweeting his thoughts about Greeny to the world. I wonder how Brad feels about his "skipper days prob. over". Alternatively has Brad indicated that he would prefer not to be captain. Has anyone seen any tweets from Brad to indicate this. Don't make Jack T Captain. All the world knows that it is his for the taking when the time is ripe. Just not now. Let him concentrate on his game this year and if necessary step in if Grimsey is injured. I still believe that Jamar is the smokey. He is held in high regard by FD.

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A little tweety bird has indicated that a certain unnameable has had a reoccurence of a problem with a certain knee. Our thoughts are with him

You left out Jamar - a possible smokey for Captain

Denis Clark No 17

What Dean Wallis did was IMO even more disgraceful because he knew he was retiring and was untouchable. What happened that day was a premeditated massacre. I still feel sick when seeing Simmonds lying there and the Ox losing it and absolutely going ballistic at Wallis. Everyone appreciates a player that is hard at the ball but that day they crossed the line and I put the blame squarely on Sheedy.

With regard to the relationship between DLR and CS, I have also had this confirmed almost from the "horses mouth". Although DLR is known to be high maintenance, this is concerning that the relationship got to the point where he no longer wants anything to do with the club, until CS has gone. Why didnt someone else step in because in these times no one can afford to lose any sponsor. (Just on another note and because I cant be bothered starting another topic heard yesterday from Carlscum insider that CJ's shoulder maybe a little bit more serious than they are letting on at the moment)

R is of course rampaging ridley

Outstanding - hope the Club sees this!

He talked about all the support he got from the other players then he disses them by saying one of the reasons he left was because of the disharmony between different groups of players. Oh please you little twerp.

Getting the boot or disgusted with GWS sham and walked.I was deleted some months ago when I said that the look on "Mums" face when he was drafted said it all. Comments were made then by supporters who noted how unhappy she looked. He was never going to stay. We never had a chance. Obviously the Manager works for all the family. Will he get his percentage from Dads pay packet.

Has anyone mentioned here that Rawlings flew up to see Clark to convince him to come to the Demons. Sorry if it has been mentioned - couldnt be bothered to read 6 pages.

carrot is dangling

Even the day he was picked the look on Scully's mothers face was a story in itself. It was as if the unbelievable had happened.There was no loyalty to the Club from day one.

If that is the case and he did go and see DB during the season then if there was credence to his complaints then why didnt DB crack the whip and do something about it. DB = too much like a friend = soft