Hardnut

Understand where you are coming from Clanger King, but my understanding is that the players don't know where they are at now, especially on the field. Better to let them play basic football first - that's what they were drafted for - then improve their game tactics understanding.

Demon stalwart is spot-on and probably fair to everyone. Personally, as a Melbourne supporter who knew MFC when it was ruthless and successful, I would replace Bailey immediately. It would be even better if Bailey did the right thing and stepped down as Dean Laidley did at North. Then MFC could move on from this debacle with some dignity still intact.

Support staff are largely responsible for skill development - DB's problem is that he is not focussing on basic football, rather he is trying to instill an outdated Port Adelaide style of play.

iv is pretty well spot-on. Huddles, zones, rolling zones are passing fads - basic football attitudes and skills are the real essential requirements - footy is a simple game. Look at the attitude difference at North this year - similar group of players to last year, but they played simple, hard, disciplined footy, enjoyed it and got the result they wanted. Based on DB's two years, he should move on immediately and give MFC a chance of success this year.

Good humour guys, sad that Dean Bailey was playing his serious gamepplan (whatever that is)!

Last night's game has forced me to join this discussion. After years of footy watching (including MFC's only win in 1981 at the old Western Oval) and coaching at various levels, it is clear to me that the coach must bear the responsibility for MFC's last two years. Where's the game plan? Where's the development? Where's the desperation in the players? Anyone who watched the North game knows where I'm coming from. MFC has a group of young kids who want to play footy and enjoy it - that clearly isn't happening with the present negative approach to the game. It's time for Dean Bailey to move on - immediately.