Adam The God

9 hours ago, Wrecker46 said:

I’m a fan of the Guera era. Not sure what this bloke is actually doing but he will have a strong purpose. All our appointments so far have been spot on since Guera came on (even slightly before) when he was working in the back ground

Or he'll be compensating for another's shortcomings (Richardson), like Cook is doing for Guerra.

Surely they wouldn't make this hire unless it had a specific focus we're not over as outsiders.

It'll be interesting to read what the club says about the role.

2 hours ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

I think it’s a really good thing given the experience and success Cook has had. Guerra obviously has extensive business experience and great connections in Victoria, but fast tracking his knowledge on football matters makes sense.

I agree that it's great to have Cook involved but it's a great pity we weren't able to attract a CEO that didn't need Cook to teach him the ropes.

As for Guerra's extensive business experience, could you outline this for me please? Outside of the position at VCCI, what are his business credentials?

He is apparently a great networker, but is that enough?

11 minutes ago, rjay said:

Does this not show that we have a poor mix of skills on the board if probably our most important issue (apart from the on ground performance) is being handled by a novice.

Vice Prez is a political novice and CEO is a football novice. We need better attributes for the board.

9 minutes ago, Harvey Wallbanger said:

Exact words "...we continue to work closely with key stakeholders and (our Vice-President) is leading the project for the Board and has learnt a lot along the way about politics. .... it is a top priority for us .... we are not in a position to announce anything publicly tonight .... but we are really close...than we have ever been..... we know it is important for our players, our staff and our members.....we will share more as soon as we are able to...."

So disappointing...

It'll be interesting to see what low expectations allow us to deliver on output next year.

Most will have us in the bottom 6 and most wouldn't have a clue (myself included) who will actually play midfield and whether they can step up now minus Trac/Clarry.

We might just find that Rivers, Lindsay, Langford, Windsor, Kozzy, Steele and Viney is an incredible mix, better suited to the modern game.

26 minutes ago, deespicable me said:

Pphhhtt! A drop in the ocean compared to Victoria's debt.

Most of Victoria's debt is 0.1% and owned by one hand of government, the RBA.

No such semis are likely to be bought up by the RBA to fund this.

Most of Whitney's greatest songs IHMO were written by the brilliant George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam. I believe 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' is one of the greatest songs of all time.

I'm sure the boys listened to that or 'How Will I know (How Good Steven King Will Be As Coach)' when the CEO was busy getting himself lost in the bush.

I hope the latter is not a metaphor for his time in the big job. At least he found the desk after six months.

BTW, why did the new CEO go on the camp? I'd prefer him making sure we don't sign sponsors affiliated with bikie gangs.

1 hour ago, Sydee said:

All I want for Christmas is for Steven King to give us all the "Vision for Melbourne" that Jack Steele found so compelling

It will restore faith for many here that are teetering on the edge

Let's be honest, Jack was told he'd play midfield. Tick. He was told we want to play a fast, attacking game. Tick.

We'll have to wait until 2026 to see how it rolls out on the field.

5 minutes ago, Demon Disciple said:

Stewart is not a KPD and neither will XT be. Similar to Stewart, Taylor will be that hybrid defender who will hopefully become just as good as Stewart.

The point I was making is that May and Stewart are excellent interceptors. That's Taylor's role.

3 minutes ago, jnrmac said:

He's a Key Position players and he's shorter than our new midfield Onley Fans.....

Which didn't bother May or Tom Stewart...

Did Guerra do this deal?

44 minutes ago, The Lobster Effect said:

So if Essendon would have taken Robey and Sharp rather than risk someone doing a deal with us to take Sharp, would we have taken Taylor and Farrow?

Does JT not literally say if Essendon take Sharp, we'll pick Taylor and Pickett? Or am I going crazy?

Great content except they missed night 2 of the national draft...

I like it.

Fascinating framing by the incoming President.

11 minutes ago, Rob Mac...... said:

Thanks Adam.  I played for Scotch against Melb Grammars leading goal-kicker who asked whether I had a footy scholarship because his parents paid nothing for fees, uniforms, books or anything just due to his footy. I said Scotch had no sport scholarships at all.

I've lived O/S since and your 1st post made me wonder whether you had specific intel that all the APS schools had since become in lock step about this?

(must crash, 12.40am over here)  Cheers, Rob

I was in that system for 20 years, but stopped coaching end of last year, so couldn't tell you if it's changed in the past 12 months.

It's a pretty loose goosey competition and as far as I'm aware all the schools do it.

1 hour ago, Rob Mac...... said:

Scotch College gave no sports scholarships in the 1960s, though Melb Grammar did. Are you sure ALL APS schools do now?

A lot of them call them general excellence these days as the APS stamped down on it for a while.

11 minutes ago, Greg Schneider said:

What? Are you calling being in the emergencies a call up? A debut was never announced, not sure what you mean

A meeting with Goody, then got injured that week.

11 minutes ago, Greg Schneider said:

Best footy I’ve seen him play for us was in his first year at Casey on a wing, was pressing to debut (in a very strong side in 2022) but went down with a long term injury. Moved to defence when we brought in Lachie Hunter (good one 🤦‍♂️) and just doesn’t look like it. Wing / half forward in 2026 hopefully.

Did get a call up and then got injured before he could debut.

Sounds like I could have made training today @Harvey Wallbanger ...

Wasn't sure where to put this, but it seems appropriate enough here. Mods, please feel free to move if need be.

https://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/1932890/inside-the-draft-room-access

Some great access. I'd prefer it was visual, but I'd suggest this is coming at some point down the track.

The most interesting thing of note is this bit:

"8:04pm  

Lamb’s phone rings, it’s a short call. A pick trade is floated by another club, which Lamb shuts down. That’s not part of the Dees’ plan tonight.    

The draft rolls on. "

I wonder which club it was and what they offered.

3 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Stoppage work looks strong here.

Cripps-like but with pace.

1 hour ago, layzie said:

Helps when you buy them with scholarships around year 8-10 😜

Just messing around @Adam The God !

I completely agree. Bloody Caulfield.

Same with all the APS schools.

9 hours ago, DeesignerAU said:

To be fair that school has produced some great players regardless of the private school tag - https://www.cgfc.com.au/static/uploads/files/caulfield-grammarians-the-afl-vfl-2016-wfwgxxxapopc.pdf

Some great Demonland posters as well.

22 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Thanks mate. Saw this after I posted. Also think I saw Mentha in a video a moment ago, jumping all over him after taking a speccy in 2024, so could be close with all of them.

2 hours ago, Demon_JB said:

He's a livewire. Zippy, tough, strong footy IQ and will be an absolute menace up forward. Gippsland captain, drifted out due to PCL injury. If he had played all year, he would have been top 15 pick potentially. Keep an eye on this one, think Papley.

Watch this space. Good outcome Dees fans.

Thanks Bailey.

Look forward to seeing you in the red and blue in 2027 as well.