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Hardnut
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MFC cannot afford to keep MN much longer because MFC runs the risk of both losing good players and not attracting good players at the end of the year, if they keep MN - it's fairly simple really!
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You have the wrong 'Hard' CBF, but the reasons why JK lost Government were complex - certainly he is a strong character which is why he makes enemies - personally I'd be happy with strong characters around me rather than 'Yes people'.
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He was either having a cheap shot at the medical profession or he did not realise what he was saying M'Lord, which is why I raised the issue - it symbolises why he is not suitable to be coaching MFC. If you have another interpretation, I'd be happy to read it.
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He was probably talking about the so-called experienced players he brought into the Club!
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A comment about today's President's lunch based on media reports. In regard to Jeff Kennett's comments about offerring himself for President of MFC, McLardy was correct in dismissing the 'brown and gold' side of JK. However, McLardy showed his lack of understanding of the responsibilities of his own position when he brought JK's politics into the discussion - this lack of judgement parallels that of MN as Coach and shows how poorly both men are dealing with the pressures of the current MFC position. Both men need to keep their eyes on the ball, not on the man.
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I think you need to add another dimension to your comments GNF - the weak decisions (or non-decisions) made by the Board mean they must go also.
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He was referring to Clark's medical treatment - I have no idea what he really meant, which is why I raise the issue of his comment.
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Watching MN's presser tonight - the guy cannot be serious with a comment about expensive specialists - does he know the impression he gives with such comments?
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Sorry for the late response Jack but I needed a dinner break! Do you realise that the Pies are now a struggling mid-order side and no longer a genuine top four side? MFC should have been beaten by much more today, only saved by poor kicking by the Pies - Cloke alone could have done that damage (but no criticism of Garland who I thought was our best for the day). MFC has potential, but nothing has changed with the Coach or the Board.
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BTW, anyone notice how the 'Malthouse' game plan failed yet again on Friday night - even with a group of players who are good around stoppages, it still didn't work against a team who play more positive football - yes, I agree it was close but.....
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Well 'Ralph', I have made it clear that I do not think MN should remain coach, but I reject your assumption that I am negative. On the contrary, I am looking forward positively to a future without MN and without the current Board. I believe many of the players on our list have much to contribute - I think that's being positive, unlike some posters who (negatively) want the players to bear all of the responsibility!
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Regardless of the dubious quality of coaching we have, our attitude has to be 'we can win' tomorrow - even if those at the top can't provide a winning culture by example, those at the 'coalface' have to take a stand and draw that proverbial 'line in the sand'.
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So, yet another player they could not develop!
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Peter Jackson: review of the board coming ...
Hardnut replied to Whispering_Jack's topic in Melbourne Demons
Understand your post 'UH' - I was in the minority last year - I do not believe the Club is actually rebuilding even though they may think they are - in fact, they are going backwards IMO. -
Keeping JW should be an obvious and straightforward exercise - why is it apparently an issue?
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Peter Jackson: review of the board coming ...
Hardnut replied to Whispering_Jack's topic in Melbourne Demons
Thanks for the feedback WJ - a lot of interesting material there and it sounds like PJ did a smooth job. I agree that the current position MFC finds itself in is not due to any one person, but I have no doubt that MN and NC must go before further damage is inflicted on the Club. Whilst others may have cases to answer, the Coach must ultimately be held responsible - anyone who doubts this should ask themselves whether they would have followed MN's path - reading DL, I doubt there would be many. -
The Club should have known better - one would have to question whether due diligence was done - was it a mistake or just simple incompetence, especially given the stated aims of the Club for an experienced coach and the availability of other rookie candidates.
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I agree the problem was created by the Club, but the reality now is that MN must go and quickly.
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Good post 'Soidee' - the apparent lack of action by the Board and the lack of a 'media savvy' comment says a lot!
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The Club certainly does need leadership from the top 'Unleash Hell', but it has not occurred to date. As for 'year's end', the Club cannot afford to wait that long! As for the selection of MN as an untried coach - MFC were clear that they wanted an experienced coach - why then did they panic and appoint an untried coach, and why MN when there were several other possibilities? Sure, you may say hindsight is a wonderful thing, but IMO the Board has a lot to answer for in this situation.
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All this discussion is doing is to confirm that we had a relatively young list full of potential before MN arrived. MN failed to develop most on that list (apart from those he removed in one way or another) and he brought in players mostly of little value. My summation is that, apart from drafting youngsters which anyone can do, Clark may be OK if he can remain fit, Dawes has a lot to prove, and the rest of the mature imports are not worth what we lost to get them. None of the MN supporters have mentioned Dunn as an improver - he was struggling to get a game, but now seems to be performing a reasonable role in the team. Jones, Frawley, Garland etc etc would all have improved themselves under any circumstances, as would many of the younger, no-name players - their own pride lifts them, even if MN can't get his act together as a coach. Never underestimate the individual's pride in their own performance - amidst heavy losses, it often appears that all players are bad, but IMO this is not the case. Maybe this is why other clubs circle MFC to pick individual players.
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Looks like MFC can't win - they can't afford to sack MN and they can't afford to keep him and let the damage continue! I guess that's what happens when a Board keeps making wrong decisions.
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Media 101 for the MFC Board - never get the media off-side - continual references to Chocco being a luxury as an assistant and looking after the bench for the Tigers tonight.
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If it does happen, what an irony - Chocco (PA premiership coach) replaces MN who replaced DB who was an assistant under Chocco when PA won the flag!
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Just a small point of order 'rpfc' - why did the' normal' Board meeting occur much earlier in the day than usual - were they seeking attention.....???
