jayceebee31

Thanks - been complaining about communication problems with the club for ages now - but get drowned down every time.Best of luck re Round 7 -Ultimate,we both need it. RFPC will roll me due to Geelong resting Johnson and taking Ottens off at half time.This game is killing me more than the MFC.Just noticed your odds on to cause the upset of the round.Thks for letting us know re Strauss

Yep- big test for the boys as theBullants are a very strong club- WIN this one and we are really in for a top year.Does anyone know wht Strauss is not playing.He is not mentioned in the injuries list?

I have never ever heard the term a tough defeat when the looser was totally insipid.

Too far to go to Casey - for him.Would cost him a fortune in burnouts.

Chris stated when he took on his current position he would not coach. This means he will not discuss any aspect of coaching at this time or get involved in this area.. I think we need MFC people for our next stage of development. Former players that sweated for the Red & the Blue. One's that are totally determined to take this young list to greater heights. There ain't many qualified coaches available (one's that I feel are suitable re experienced practical now) -(or totally at the end of 2011).Malthouse will stay and honour his commitment,Matthews will stay in media, Roos will stay in the media,so whom is suitable. We need an experienced sidekick loyal to our club similar to Thompson's return to Essendon such as Connolly. We need a specialist backline coach ,not Royal, whom can realistically show our backline how to play.We need a competent forward coach,we need a skilled coach for our ruck prodigees, David Loats is not up to it IMO. I have stated many times on this site that we need a kicking coach.This surely is qualified by the woeful kicking this year and last from players like Grimes, Garland etc..we cannot get the ball out of our backline- lack of strategy,gameplan. We need IMO, players to come back and assist this young team.We need a culture like Hawthorn- whom ex players will come back when asked and love to help out. The more I think of this-a previous suggestion of Laidley ,with his stategic background along with defensive skills may be suitable as a candidate.But, this move is critical to our success long term. I think, we all, expect too much too soon. We will become a power from say, 2114/6 onwards/ This is when we need a Malthouse type. One that knows how to win a premiership, initially, we need a progressive type to take us to our next step IMO. Another factor,I go and watch training on a regular basis at several clubs including Essendon, North, Collingwood etc.. At the Mfc,virtually we do not have tackling practice until this week - others tackle on an ongoing basisas part of their weekly training.. At Carlton last year they worked with the Storm to assist them.They are next door to us, you would think we would involve them and their skill base. When Daniher coached he got in Rugby coaches to assist.Daniher also had one year Frawley to come in as a part time coach to assist.He had other part time coaches for other roles. We need help right now as we are just stagnating or going backwards.Help is certainly needed NOW.

Fair point that you make -however as a member of the leadership group he is probably the most consistent along with Beamer this year.At least he is trying his heart out and furthermore I enjoy his twits, etc..

Your post touched a nerve with me- Yes he is extremely close to Stynes. If not closer to Connolly-maybe a new pairing of Lyons/Connolly -joint senior coaches.Schwartz could become forward coach and Viney -Football Manager.What do others think?

I agree- but it is Chris that has to stand up now as GM of football- he has to either unite or axe.But he has also got to stand up and say something soon IMO.

Would you consider a Viney/ Lyon combo.

Whilst it is important to have a healthy debate we ALL need to look at our current position and ask ourselves -What can we do about it. Well I suggest, we or as many as possible attend training next Saturday morning- re DemonsHQ Melbourne FC The next @DemonsHQ open training session is at Gosch's Paddock - Saturday 7th May - 10:00am By doing this we show that we care and show the players that whilst we support the club we will not tolerate the last week's insipid display. We should also show solidarity by doing the above. Get there and show we care.

We disagree often but you are totally CORRECT here. We should all come this weekend and be positive and be as one. This is a very critical time for us and we need to be shown as supporters.

I understand your point and whilst I stir often this is a very seroius issue and I agree with Why you little's viewpoint. Schwab took an extremely hard line with Beamer and now Stynes has to take the same with the football department. Needs to lay down the law for us members and supporters.

Well thought out and stated but you forgot to add Mahoney to your list..

Yep but Fagan and co -could also be enticed.

I also agree but gee that performance is just unacceptable. Bailley has to go at years end along with Mahoney at least.

And another in Viney along with many so called senior experienced assistants. Need to gain a more experienced successful coach- such as Matthews-Malthouse etc..with a little thought of having back Neil Daniher.

Yep - made a few mistakes this round- that is the luck of the Irish- your no ceratinty yourself Dappa

It is on Foxtel

you have one wish- which is better Jonson has been subbed due to injury- the luckiest WIN you will ever have.

Starred again- a worthy pick up- whom will just get better and better.

I agree- Luke will be something special as well if he can get his body right-could be another Griffiths at Richmond though.

I wish you had stayed overseas as you are giving me a belting.But you have a good liist there and coaching well. If Jolly had of played- I would have beaten you IMO.However congrats.

Glad you got the desire you needed- payback time for me this week.Getting belted and don't have a ruckman-Jolly out injured,Ottens a bye. That's life- another week goes by.

A positive is--we can't get much worse. A pathetic display. Just watch Casey-we need a few from there ,next up.

I tend to agree- damn pathetic exhibition from him and the team.