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It's not earth shattering Ben, but certainly only vindicates Neeld's list management decision. Mind boggling stupid by Moloney. I reckon I coach more mature kids than him. Think before you post, Moloney. Ridiculous human being.

I reckon Neeld was always going during the bye. The decision was only made officially by the board on Friday, but it was always the most sensible time to sack him. I would have approached the AFL at the start of last week and then sacked Neeld at the end of the week, but this way works as well.

He clearly loves the club, but he's not the brightest bloke. Prime example, he essentially backed Moloney's Instagram picture, instead of bemoaning it like he rightly should have. Loved him as a player, but is very base level.

Lol Mexico. I believe it's a psychological thing. Getting out of Melbourne. A fresh start. A seachange.

Why would Eade leave Collingwood? I'll tell you why old dee, he's a reasonably successful footy coach, not a HOF. If we offered it to him, he'd take it. I'm with Jaded though. Clarkson is my first option, Roos my second and then somewhere between Eade and Williams. Would probably be happy with any of them though.

Ross Lyon had money issues in Melbourne, he was never going to stay here.

What? There's at least Williams and Eade. We won't go with another untried coach. The AFL and we as members will demand an experienced, successful coach and they're out there alright.

Agreed. Clarkson every day of the week for mine. Doubt it though.

Just because he may have gone for Knights last time doesn't mean he will this time. In fact, I'd say almost certainly he wouldn't. We will go with someone experienced, with a better record than 33%. That is Knights' record is it not?

Where was anyone celebrating? And I certainly didn't go to Wesley. Andrew asked for a clue. That was all I had. Further, I'm on record as saying I don't think Kennett would be good for us right now. You really need to start giving other posters a little bit more respect and actually read their posts instead of simply jumping down their throats every time you perceive something you don't like.

That may well be another party involved too. The bloke I've been told about is definitely an old Wesley boy.

He's an old Wesley Collegian, but there are an awful lot of successful ex-Wesley businessman...or so my old man tells me.

Neeld is a horrible media personality. He's said some absolutely ridiculous things in public. If anything, it says something about the MFC "propaganda machine", or rather how we as supporters have preferred to place entire faith in the club, rather than question. The majority of fans are now speaking up this season though. As soon as 146 happened, Schwab fell and McLardy was always going to step down, it was just a matter of time. He was a reluctant leader in the first place. We will get what we want eventually. Hopefully by the top of 2014, we'll have a new FD (including a new coach), revitalised board (including a new President) and experienced people in administration.

I'll be interested to know the full ticket, but I did find out who his major backer is today and it's not someone with footy club experience. He's another powerful and influential businessman.

Sorry. What are we basing this cultural change on? I don't think any of us can really tell. Though there's certainly little evidence to suggest positive cultural change has occurred. If you're basing it on performance, considering we get thumped every week and drop our heads five minutes in, then I'd say the "culture" has gone downhill. Obviously though, it's not as simple as that. We severely lack experience, skill and decision making in the most important area on the ground and there may well be some positive signs we're not seeing as outsiders. Having said all that, cultural change is essentially redundant as a measurement of anything, if the on field performance remains uncompetitive.

Well, I'm not saying it will necessarily be at the end of this season, just he'll be out before the 2014 season starts. Personally, I think he'll be gone as soon as the new HFO is appointed and announced.

I'm pretty sure I overheard you saying this on the train the other day. And in answer to your question, no. Nothing will save Neeld. He'll be gone before the year is out.

Pretty much exactly my thoughts, PM.

Except Matthews is finished and was in 2008. He's past it, mate. I'm not saying we shouldn't interview him if he's keen, but there'd be a number I'd be choosing ahead of him.

Hang on, so you have Ayres on your list, but you complain of Ratten not having enough runs on the board? What exactly is it that Ayres has done that makes some people think he'll make a great coach? It's mind boggling. Simply mind boggling. You also make a valid point regarding Leigh Matthews' time out of the game. Ayres hasn't coached at the top level since 2006. Even then it was only in an assistant position too.

Your guess is as good as mine DemonOX, but whilst I'd love Roos, I can't see it happening. Williams is the more realistic candidate. Clarkson would be my number one "pie in the sky" though.

No, we should actually canvass a number of candidates this time. Not just one or two. We have to hear what a number of potential coaches might provide our list. I'd be pushing really strongly for two or three though. Thoughtful and considered. Hardnut is right. I think the AFL will ensure we get the best coach available.

God, I hope not. What a monumentally horrid decision that would be. He's a fricken VFL coach who could never get it done at AFL level. I'd prefer Craig to Ayres. At least he's coached at AFL level in the past five years. That would be a non-sensical appointment.

Agree on Gawn, Terlich and McKenzie. Josh Hunt is soft too, but if you can kick it, there are things you can get away with at AFL level. Mackie's another one who gets away with it. Strauss's problem is he doesn't get enough of it. I'd persevere with him though. New coach with some solid defensive structures and a plan for utilising our better disposers of the ball may well prove to be an important ingredient. Tapscott's on thin ice, but I'd agree. He's shown a couple of signs this year. I can't see him being truly comfortable at this level until next year, but if he can string together some games at the back end of this season, it will do his confidence the world of good. Agree on Bail. Horrible, horrible decision maker too. He looks alright when we're going forward too, but seems to lack the defensive work-rate. I disagree on Evans. I probably would have gone with a two year deal on this one, but I see something promise in him. His disposal and decision making is streets ahead of Bail, with half Rohan's game time. The three year deal is a show of faith though, along with our persistence despite his injuries. I think if he improves to become a solid B grader, he will repay the faith the club has shown him. That's the beauty of a three year deal in my eyes. Investment in someone. It wouldn't be a big contract anyway. Blease will probably always be a downhill skier for mine. He will look very dangerous in a functioning forwardline, with good midfield supply though. Agree on Pedersen, Sylvia, Davey, Fitzpatrick, Jamar and Dunn. I can see Watts playing the Gunston role too. As soon as Dawes went off last week he looked half the player he was in the first half. He will never work as a true KPF for mine. He could be a very good third tall, with an ability to play on the wing and high half forward too. Totally agree on the future, though I haven't seen enough of Kent yet to judge him. However, he appears to have quite a left peg.

I suspect his contract will probably be enough to get him over the line for another season.