Norm Smith's Curse

And the biggest point i forgot: Dermie: why appoint two 20 year olds as captain? [censored] off all the older players and ruin their careers,et c

They just had a 20 minute discussion about the Dees and where we went wrong - which can be summed up as: Walls: Bailey was progressing the group well although slowly Walls: The players were causing infighting Dermie: Aaron Davey looks like he doesnt want to be out there Walls: why would you go and watch the team - there are no exciting players to go and watch Dermie: they have gone far backwards in the last 12 months and it doesnt look good. Usual 'analysis' really...

What better scape goat than a pick 4 who is scared of second efforts.

Cale Morton - break out game - round 5!

It does if your thinking about what your supposed to be doing for the coach while kicking the ball thus distracting yourself or second guessing while choosing a target which is what ive seen a number of times so far this year. I dont think some of the clangers have been skill errors, some have been hesitations and cant-decides.

they way i take it if jason says something I usually believe the opposite is true.

We've been running on potential at this club for too long. Id prefer the proven journeymen myself. At least they could play.

i still remember that final where we beat them. Ah bliss...

We just need more of his kind.

Watts has been one of the good things about our season - every week he looks more intent on imposing himself - i think a break out game will happen perhaps this season when he finally clicks and his confidence grows when he wins some contested footy.

Im also a little concerned that adopting a collingwood game plan might not be the best option.

I think the term 'desire indicators' suggests that Neeld has had to coin a term or phrase to explain what should be instinctual. Poor Neeld has his work cut out...

I dont really agree with this post - part of the problem with where we are at now is a lack of leadership and endevour - which generally happens when you sack your hardworking captain when he is still clearly the most consistent players in the side; or give Robbo the arse, or offer Bruce a one year contract after all that he has done for the club. Youth focus at all costs put us in a situation where we have second rate players with very little leadership potential trying to inspire a group of young players who were directionless under Bailey. Four years under Bailey and our list looks worse rather than better. Sure there were some poor draft pick decisions in the later years of Daniher years and i guess that should be the focus. Neale's group should have started thinking about a new key forward years before Neitz retired.

exactly.

One thing I do like about Dunn is that he always seems to really have a go.

i tend to agree, what is acceptable effort for Melbourne supporters wouldnt be at other more successful sides. Lets not forget what picks these guys were taken at.

Spot on. thanks for everything Jim.

the player who said he'd sooner quit a year of football than play for the dees...

The move has enabled him to get into the game and for once thankfully there is less focus on him.

Didnt Gary Lyon say the Richmond game was the statement game?

Neeld didnt say it - he went through his ex boss...

Tell the club to keep the vouchers - they need the money!

I just hope we dont become like Port and be a team that every player resists going to at all costs - be it trade or draft. I remember reading how Luke Ball would have sooner take a season off than play for the Dees...

Its almost like every one is taking their opportunity to sink the boot in when they can!

So your questioning their intent? Maybe i was being too kind...