Queanbeyan Demon

I'm amazed that any Melbourne supporter could have the slightest bit of sympathy for Carlton. They snatched Barras and Wellsy and spent 40 years buying premierships by raping poor clubs (us, St. Kilda) and putting thugs onto the field (Rys-Jones, Williams, Fitzpatrick, Walls, Big Nic, Vin Waite, Buckley, I could go on . . . ). They are arrogant and delusional (1990's attempting to buy Norff, 2012 - "they know we're coming") egomaniacs (Harris and Elliot) and proven draft and salary caps cheats. As far as I'm concerned they can rot on the bottom of the ladder for ever more.

1. Who will coach Carlton next week?
2. Who will coach Carlton in July 2015?
3. Who will coach Carlton in 2016?

QD

Painful memories Quean b ?

At least one of the catholic brothers has done time at HM pleasure.

It is a tough choice.

Try to 'manage expectations' while keeping open talk to a minimum and focusing on internal conversations.

OR

Try to respect and engage with the beleaugered supporters by being as transparent and informative as possible.

Philosophically I am always, always in favour of greater transparency. That applies to everything from Ballarat Catholic Schools to Free Trade Agreements, and indeed, to football clubs.

what about the Catholic schools in Malvern?

Jon Anderson reckons he might find a home at Freeo next year.

Anyone criticising Roos either has a very short memory, or zero idea about the modern game.

Was he on the field today? No.

Did he draft or recruit half our list? No.

Did he get us into the mess we're in after years of [censored] drafting and [censored] development? No.

Did he do pretty much everything right from the moment he got in the door, including spending a year teaching players how to defend? Yes.

Is it his fault his players are seemingly incapable of following basic instructions or putting in EFFORT? NO.

at least one person on this site is talking sense.

I had more confidence in the Sydney game than the Hawthorn or Freo games. I didn't think we'd win the Sydney game though. My girlfriend and I have been dating eight years now (she's Hawthorn filth) and we haven't won a game against them in this time. I'd prefer to win this game over the Freo or Sydney games.

Do you get a regular check-up?

One can dream of that.

Those of us who witnessed 87 & 88 i am sure have....

Still it goes on...

I love what we did you Thugthorn in the 80's. And I think we are not without a chance of doing it again in 2015.

There is no nobility in being superior to your fellow man, the only true nobility is being superior to your former self.

Fair point.

Tom Cruse

Justin Bieber

The Kardashions

Gilligan

Pol Pot

1st Camberwell South Cub troup

Glen Iris CC

Kevin Rudd

Bernie Madoff

Tony Abbott

I was at the game today Watts was pathetic, he is useless has no heart for the contest, he is a total liability, even the crow supporters and players we're giving it to him. It is so frustrating watching him compete with one arm, losing his feet, turning away from the ball or player, or jogging at half pace. He has had enough time, chances and opportunities he is never going to make it

send him to Royal Parade in return for Levi Cassboult

Out Watts, in Kylie Minogue

Watts = trade year end

After the latest Steven Motlop saga it seems there could be a few cracks falling through.

Josh Caddy robbery prank.

Billy Smedts driving selfie photo.

Dawson Simpson Drink driving.

Allen Christensen off field issues that resulted in seeking a trade.

Brad Hartman taking personal leave.

Recruiting Mitch Clark.

Personally i think their great dynasty is over. Their young players are a real worry as they don't seem ready to step up. Im talking about Caddy, Smedts, Horlin Smith, Walker, Simpson.

Their older players are slowing down. Bartel, Johnson,Lonergan, Stokes, Enright, McIntosh,Rivers all looked cooked and slow..

I can see us overtaking them within the near future.

As my mate Dick McGee used to stay, "a few dicks creeping in down there".

I thought Watts had a go. He is clearly a changed man, and en route to a breakout year.

Poor delusion supporter

We should stack the team with SouthAfricans.

They can be both defensive ond offensive in the same sentence.

brilliant.

Was at the game. I had been willing to give Dawes the benefit of the doubt up until today. He played half the game pretty much in front of me. His skills are below par but most critically, is his poor ability to read the fall of the ball. Time and again he was out of position - but worse still, often pushed away/off from the ball by smaller more agile opponents. His seconds efforts don't have any impact on the contest and he often looses his feet. We're probably paying him 500k a year. Remarkable gig if you can get it.

He's a scumbag as far as I'm concerned. He's a very average player running around on 750k per annum. Good gig if you can get it.

Hi all,

Couldn't agree more pitchfork. The current attire of sports coaches in Australia is one on my pet hates. Neil Balme's coaching team pretty much all wore suits - light brown in colour I seem to recall.

I appreciate there are people with other valid opinions on this topic. And I hear the arguments for the current attire. For example, clothing is irrelevant, it's the modern era, sponsor bang-for-buck are some examples. But suits – certainly a collar and tie – communicate so much. The research is pretty definitive on this topic. People who dress authoritatively carry authority before they have even opened their mouthes. Dress communicates so much sub-consciously. It’s why there is a certain dress standard in our courts system for example. Conversely, it’s why detainees in our gaols are given plain dress. Dress communicates hierarchy.

I remember when Ron Barassi went up to Sydney to sort out that rabble in 1993. At the time, they were at least as bad as we are now – possibly even worse. Brasso changed from an open neck and slacks to collar, tie and suit. I also recall his utter dismay when telling a story about his first week in Sydney. He said the administrators – and some of the players – did not know the names of the boot-studders. He was shocked. He said his first job was to restore some self-respect, discipline and standards. I would be surprised if a suit was not part of that message.

As always, interested in all other opinions.

S&S

Master Bate is the man. He has all the qualities to be a standout Melbourne Captain.

As a fellow asylum seeker from 'ology, I love you Fence.

I miss 'ology, but like most, realise the world evolves and things change. Good to see many of the old 'ology posters over here.

Another 'ology refugee has arrived.

Hello Everyone,

My mate, who knows a lot about footy and went around with the Saints in the VFL back in the 70's, reckons Marc Murphy is over-rated. Says he takes "short steps" when the pressure is applied. He can't stand Bruce McAvaney's veneration of him and puerile commentary when it comes to MM.

What do others think? Anyone have any stats that would support the "short-steps" assessment?

S&S