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That’s not an out. It was humid but one week from summer, Melbourne has had the same. I’m very frustrated with coaching. All the same issues again. Remember Sydney had their three big bodied midfielders out. Yet only Viney - as usual - made a stand. I remember reading that the coach wasn’t too bright and is intimidated by smart people. Something about that rang true after two straight sets exits and same issues - again tonight. I do love the Dees and dream of success again. But I fear an awesome list i being/has been squandered by a coaching group that’s not really up to today’s standards. it would be my happiest moment to be proved completely wrong. Tonight was super poor guys. No excuses. I watched it and we were trounced. :(

Amen.

There was a rumor on Twitter about us going hard for Naughton, fwiw. Don’t shoot the transcriber!!

I still feel like we were the best shot and it still hurts. I also feel like they scammed their way to the premiership with 7, 1 and 4 point wins. But you don’t keep winning those tight ones if you’re no good. I think their coach is superb. It’s painful!

Maybe try and get Whitfield? Great decision-maker and kicker. Just a thought.

+1 I jumped out of my seat when Jesse took that hanger. Very happy for the big fella

Mr September passes in September. RIP.

Terrific post. If we don’t shake things up we’ll literally be the definition of insanity. I’d make Brayshaw captain - think he could do with the extra responsibility. But Trac would be terrific too. Definitely need coaching panel changes to bring in new voices and ideas. Perhaps Dew or someone else who has sat in the chair? And a sharp up-and-comer. Tomlinson must stay - and needs to be paid more respect - and I don’t understand the point of Schache and Dunstan. Not up to it. Really, really need some pace and elite kicking. Heartbreaking watching Bedford put on the afterburners though I’m super happy for him.

Nah, worse, poor bugger is a Dogs supporter. It does mean he understands though.

Just can’t trust our team. It makes footy so painful to watch. Can only hope this builds some steel. The Oliver touched and Kozzy snap hitting the post were heart-breaking. The moment we were 5 points ahead you knew a Carlton goal was coming. Bloody criminal organization.

Maynard will go. Whatever those imbeciles say is irrelevant. I’ve also switched off footy media after the loss as can’t deal with all the piffle.

Brisbane are wobbling and Port may well get over them. If not, we will. Just need to smash Carlton, which we’ll do as we owe them big time for their last cheating win. Hopefully Pies make it to the grand final and Viney and May meet out some Demon Vengeance on the way to a flag!!!

Yes, and prepare for your game plan to be worked out…as it invariably is after a premiership. Ended the season with a whimper, alas.

We’re the worst 13-4 team! But a win is a win.

Yep, or feel free to go to North in PSD. Brayshaw we have no hold on. Compensation will be lame too. In truth, we got Jackson in a bizarre down spot of 2019 and JT will find some good players with picks. Geelong and Hawthorn lost Ablett and Franklin and still did alright afterwards. The sky won’t fall - just a bit sad about the lack of loyalty. But that’s the reality I guess.

Agree with every word. Well said. A game at that junk ground is barely relevant. We just focus on getting the wins for top 4. That’s all that matters (and won’t be easy either). But do it and then let’s see. Brayshaw please!

Amen. Never forget 186. Hibberd to Stengle.

Blitzkrieg football. I remember Barassi urging this on one of his teams when he was coaching in the 70s. Last night looked like Blitzkrieg football to me and wow did it look good!

He was welling up last night. It was great to see.

Awful draw. Just rotten. No games for us Sydneysiders and our run at the end is horrible. Nice start with Geelong and the best three midfielders. Seriously... The only thing to say is that if we're good enough, we'll win them. But it'll be no thanks to this sh!tty draw.

Sad day for me. Feel like we let down Grimes, Trengove and Watts badly. For all his flaws, I just wanted to see Melbourne and Jack finally succeed and I felt sure it would happen. Good luck to him at Port.

Is there a chance this whole episode is a surreptitious rocket for Jack? He's unlikely to secure a trade just because of the way the chips have fallen so will wind up staying at Melbourne. Perhaps will shake off some of his apathy and if not then really on the block next year? He frustrates me but he's also been part of a club that went to hell and back during his time. I've always hoped Melbourne's success would come with Jack Watts part of it so both sides were validated. Just a dream I guess.

I haven't felt this way since 1987. God it's good. Go you mighty Dees!

Brock is as thick as two short planks. The tanking comments simply brought the crisis in the club to the fore. He would've been clueless anything he said would have an impact. Just as he's clueless now about slagging off Carlton. I didn't like him exposing tanking, but I think in the end it was good for our club for everything to be out in the open. No one will tank any more as it simply doesn't work -- Carlton another great example of that. More than anything I was annoyed they weren't dragged through the filth too. Our club has been run by incompetents for year. Right now we have a capable CEO and coach. At least we can look forward with a degree of confidence that decent people are at the tiller. The rest is history.

I love Roos, very glad. Send Chip to Casey for the rest of the season. We only want hearts that beat true.