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I was there Monday and yes they all look bigger, So much so that I had heaps of trouble picking some players names maybe I need better glasses, Some obvious that I recognised easily, the better known players but all the same its not easy, Some names on those photos, which are great, would help !! Go Dees give 'em HELL !!!

Happened to drive by, so it was my First time at training for 10 years or more, It has changed ! Got there when they were doing the 4 or 5 handballs before the long kick forward, actually counting up to the 5, but contested and tight, very little room. Then later they swapped a bit and had the ball coming out of defence out onto the wings. Some observations it was too windy for great football, but they worked hard Some of our lads have been working in the gym, particularly Pettard and McKenzie compared to last year at least Collingwood were training behind us with seperate groups, senoirs the other side and must have been reserves this side. Did not recognise anyone close but H. O'Brien was in the far group. Our guys to my mind were more developed in the shoulders than the Collingwood guys close this side, I was surprised, did not expect this. As I was leaving after about 25 mins our rehab group of 5 were working with a ball doing variations of kick to the lead, mark then handball back, jog to the rear For both a short version and a longer one, at least it was ball work. Only recognised 3 Jurrah, Tappy, and Spencer I think Was not long enough and I could only recognise a few players in the main group, but it was enthusiastic and energenic, pleased i went. Rang up and purchased our two members tickets for the coming year, so for me 15 straight and 35 out of 44 since I was 18... Go Dees Give 'em HELL !!!

There has been a lot to like from Neeld since he was appointed and this report, if its kosher, is anuther one in a good list I'm liking 2012 more and more,,,,,, Go Dees Give 'em HELL!!!

Hindsight is a wonderful thing. Getting rid of Junior as captain and player was ..now.. clearly a mistake Green was the best in 2010 and probably deserved it, but 2011 was not a good year for any one. It needs to be someone who will be respected by all the players and who deserves a game each week on todays performances not the performances of past seasons, Give it to a younger fella who can still grow into the role, not to someone who has reached his personal zenith. Go Dees Give 'em HELL !!!

Yes fantastic reading I know its only Jan but just the same fantastic reporting by all. Go Deees Give 'em HELL !!!

RBB Many thanks Go Dees give 'em HELL

Me Thinks you are quite right, last season was a safety first don't damage the goods year for the sake of my wallet in the next few years. Lets not kid ourselves. The kid lied about his contract and we would all like to believe his lack of performance was due to knee soreness. I think you will find that there hasn't been an issue with his knee for quite some time (IMO). But lets get over it, its a cancer if you let it eat our heart out, Go Dees Give 'em HELL !!!

Many many thanks to Maldonboy, fan and JCB love the reports. Its so much better feeling positive ! might prove a trifle early but what the hell it makes me feel good, Go DEES give 'eM HELL !!!!

I read both articles in the papers, pleased with the words, was OS when the shite hit the fan late this season, but it was a lot of doom, now at least the position seems to have reverted to looking up, and I am as positive now for 2012 as I was 12 months ago looking forward to 2011 I wonder how many of our "stars" will rise up with our expectations as they absorb the workload MN and the other coaches are putting on them! Blimey I hope our players respond with the desire to play well like most supporters on these web sites expected them to do. Go Dees Give 'em HELL !!!

I had high hopes for 2011 only to get very dissappointed like every else Now I feel as confident as 12 months ago, it DOES feel better, time will tell go Dees Give 'em HELL !!!

I agree This year the club went backwards and seemed to have no game plan and certainly no plan B, but 08 09 and 10 went as expected and bails coached for the club and not for himself, A poor year in 2011 has led us to a new coaching regime, and renewed expectations, We certainly are not a great side, but the fundamental players might be in place lets hope so. The Coach has gone! Long reign the Coach, Bring on 2012 Go Dees Give 'em HELL !!!

My enthusiasm for the coming season is almost as strong as the disappointment of the last I need to pay the bills so I wait with a dry mouth any reports, I thank you in advance those that get to training and report, but I was keen for this stuff last year, how well did that go... I can remember some Geelong supporter friends feeling simillar a few years ago, Now wouldn't that be nice, Hang on and enjoy the ride, the Good and notso, Go Dees Give 'em HELL !!!

Demon Disciple....... No one has had such an impact when times were really bad, which counts for even more imo, as what Jim has had. This alone places him as the top Demon by some margin over our clubs 153 year existence. Jim is a living legend of this club, and forever will be. Can only agree whole heartedly with these comments His fighting spirit should be a guide to us all in all in individual endeavours not just the footy, get well jimma we need you up and about ! Go Dees ! Give 'em HELL !!!

MELBOURNE has appointed the highly-credentialed David Misson to the role of fitness manager. Misson, regarded as one of Australia’s best and most versatile fitness coaches, comes to Melbourne following a four-year stint at St Kilda, where he was elite performance manager. So who is this guy is he any good ? your thoughts !!

Thanks muchly I needed the smile,,,, : Go Dees Give 'em HELL !!!

Great news a clubman to look up to good on ya colin !!!!

Good on yer Cadel, great ride, Last couple of days fantastic rides Very little help, being sweated on and used by that bludger Frank S. Strength of Character and Personal belief. Take em on Dees. Give 'em HELL !! now I can get some better sleep for 12 months

OK never thought of asking this forum. but CANADA is there any station of TV that carries replays or games live Only here for 5 weeks but.....anyone with hints greatly appreciated Cheers Go Dees Give 'em HELL !!

If you were poor or very average as a player,,utter useless as a Coach why not Coach the maggots and take revenge on everyone who said you were terrible. The umpires should have someone like Roos coach them from a players viewpoint. I still cant understand how the player making the play gets called for holding the ball when the opposition is laying into his back !

Woefull display, very disappointed,two wins then no backbone just seemed to give up ! How many more games will we win very few I would suggest, not up in Darwin after the bye ! Will we win enough for DB to keep his job, I doubt it hope we are looking hard and talking hard to his replacement,, I am [censored] off !

Agree completely, well worth the admission costs just love watching the development. Its a pity Jurrah does not push himself as had as Jack, different skills I suppose. Cant go saturday but will be watching on Fox at the Flying horse brewery Fabulous game between two sides coming on growing into very very good sides 10 years of rivalry Throw in the blue baggers "special" Go Dees Give 'em HELL !!!

Definitely true, You need elite footballers, but its the attitude and ability of the lowest rated players that determinewhere the side sits in the ladder race, given the oppositions similar players on any given day. Go DEES ! Give 'em HELL !!

Melbourne supporters these days come from a broad cross section, some smart some void of clear logic, But we are here for the future that seems tantalisingly just out there, I can almost grab it, but been there done that, haven't grabbed it yet May be this time go to the G on Monday give a yell, Go DEES ! Give 'em HELL !!!

I only saw it on Teev but I thought it was great, I saw it as right on the essenduns chest gave our man with the ball extra couple of metres to deliver clinically Great to see Should see it more often, I wonder how that bruise is Go Dees give 'em HELL !!