Steve13

Riley out replaced by Toump.

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In Roosy's presser today he said that the club would not appoint a successor with a different direction to him.

Although I have previously stated that I thought Rawlings was the obvious choice, this comment would point toward Kirk being a front runner.

I would give either Danger or Fyfe anything required to get them to the club (this is why I'm not in charge). They will be in the top two players in the comp over the next decade.

After reading the VFL player review on the MFC website, Jordie Mac would be the only player deemed to be in the mix based on the performances on the weekend.

Dawes - Frawley

Salem - Jetta

Toump to start as the sub.

Every time Roos speaks of the coaching group he make a specific point of how fantastic Jade has been. I have no idea who the club are looking at, but would be far from surprised if Jade is right at the forefront of their thinking.

I would go hard after Sam Reid, may feel he is slipping down the pecking order at Sydney and with the Roos factor it would seem plausible that we could get the deal done.

Thoughts? What is he worth?

I also agree that Zac Clark would be a good target or Tom Nichols from GC.

The AFL have a vested interest in Richmond winning games. An up and about Tiges = crowds. Lids gets off Viney is suspended. Well done AFL you have compromised OUR game for a few $.

Although I hope I'm wrong, I can't see any chance of Jack being cleared.

If Tippet plays then we must bring in Jamar. Jake will need a chop out and Pedo will be required down back.

Would love to see Garlo back to play the third up role.

Would love to get my first look at Salem.

If Kent is fit he comes strait back.

Riley a sneaky chance?

Some of Cometti's best work.

'If he kicks this there is no telling what the score will be'

'if they keep winning they will be hard to beat this season'

On Brock McLean - "wow he is deceptively slow"

One of his and my favourites 'he crept up on him like a librarian, no one heard him coming'

Bruce's best of all time.

Collingwood v West coast approx. 8 years ago, both Shannon and Dean Cox playing. Dean Cox goes for a run down the wing, what followed next still make me laugh to this day.

'ohhhh Denis, I like Cox, not little Cox, big Cox'

Should some questions be asked of Dave Mission? Stress related injuries and soft tissue injuries have decimated our most valuable players two years running. Thoughts?

Matt Jones was the only player today that consistently spread from the contest with pace and purpose, he was often not rewarded so the stats may not show his endeavour. Many others today could learn from his game.

I'm disappointed with missing an opportunity to grab a win, however I look at it differently to many others. We have a game plan for the first time in 5 years. With a bit of cleaning up (turnovers & goal kicking) we will be competitive and we will sneak a few wins. With the enclusion of key players throughout the early part of the season and the confidence that will grow from playing together we will see significant improvement as the season progresses. I understand and share the disappointment but hold your judgment , we will the small things right that we didn't last night and we will steadily improve. There is light.

I was shot down on the Clark thread after the footy show interview when i stated...

"And i hate to be a pessimist but after watching Hulk on the footy show with Gazza the other night, i wouldn't be holding my breath on his return this year either. He looked shattered IMO. Hopefully it was just over the thought of missing a few games and the start of the season and nothing more serious. Body language not good though."

I still stand by that view. Yes like everyone, i'm hoping for a very early return, but i'm now prepared for the fact that we might not see him until some time in the 2nd half of the season (assuming the injury isn't career threatening).

I await further arrows and barbs lol

No barbs or arrows, however The update on the website says he's back running and will be back doing contested work this week or next. Positive news

Phone gone into meltdown

You should try being positive 'curry and beer' it's not as scary as you may think

Cheerful fella aren't you

Cheerful fella aren't you

JKH, Georgiou, Cross, Vince, Michie & Tyson will all play and I cant wait to watch the new MFC

if they stop playing our song before games we will never hear it...

My impression from this thread is that the Chicken Littles are in the minority. I think most understand this isn't a surprising result, albeit a slightly disappointing one. I'm still confident we can and should get a win in Round 1.

I agree, just frustrated by the minority. I don't see this as a set back and am still positive that this year will be one of rapid (in perspective) improvement.

Thanks to all who have kept their perspective. To those who haven't....jog on. We are a team on the mend, it won't happen overnight but whilst it's happening positivity will help and negativity will hinder.

Clarkson has been building his side for 8 or more years, Roos has had less than 5 months. Have some perspective people. This is a 2 win side playing the premiers. I have little doubt that we will be much improved this season, however we can not expect to be anywhere near hawthorns level this early into the process.

Pre 'Whiskey A Go Go'

During Neeld's reign we begged and pleaded for an experienced coach who would-

Teach the basics...tick

Instil confidence in our players...tick

Provide hope to members and supporters...tick

Improve our onfeild performance...tick (although early doors)

& sell the club

PR is doing all of the above, and some want to question the ability of a proven premiership coach to perform his roll because of a 15 minute segment on a high rating football show once a week...give me a spell.

Apologies to fellow positive supporters and contributors, I am simply frustrated that after 7 extremely tough years some still find it necessary to criticise almost every thing.

Can't wait for the day we win the flag and people on here can only find the negatives in it. Bunch of miserable comudgeins