Return to Glory

I'm genuinely excited at the prospect of renewal. I'm craving change now. Perhaps it's a naff thing to say, but Melbourne has experienced 'paralysis through analysis' both externally and internally. And it's damaged the club and, I suspect, most if not all within it. Of course, I'm not entirely sure what that renewal will look like except that new players will come along, some will make it and some won't but invariably despair will be replaced with a sense of hope and kids wearing badges with faces of up and coming stars. Give it three years...with the right people.

That's a team that's not invested in the game plan and second guessing.

I'd have him at the Dees in a heartbeat. Terrific to see that smug team get done.

I'm not sure about knowing more Nietaphart. I'm just a bit of a nerd when it comes to father-son stuff and have kept tabs on him.

I'm not as sold on Kalani as others, but if he comes to us I hope I'm completely surprised. Did watch him in last year's championships and was underwhelmed. However, he's a slightly built tall and will definitely take time.

Match reports didn't have him in the best for what it's worth.

He's a hard listen Hardtrack. And there's also the realization that the Toiges may beat us.

Yeah, I did wonder about that. Although Mal Brown coached from a cherry picker outside the ground many years ago. It'd be a nice start to a Senior coaching gig

Probably right. But can we have the best of both worlds and lure a Corey Enright type (I rate him) over as caretaker coach? Akin to a free hit.

When he does leave (whenever that is), he'll leave as our Premiership coach. That's not nothing. And whatever the mood now, he's a famous figure of our club

Hindsight is 20-20 vision, but yes, we should have played him.

It feels like it now. I happen to like Simon and he will always be our Premiership coach. I'd like to see him finish up but I also dislike the vitriol.

Many learnings however

Probably the wrong forum, but I'm punch drunk. If we are looking at 2026 already, maybe Goodwin should leave now rather than end of year. Get the players (who remain) used to a different system. Rip that band aid off

Just tonight?

Just play the kid.

And perhaps a bit of this

Other than 'FFS kick the thing', I'm all for an ethos of sacrificing self for team on the field. Watching GWS and Hawthorn (as much as I despise them) will show even the most casual observer that they work as one. Numbers to the ball, numbers at stoppage and spread. The game is changing and we appear to be a step behind. Or three.

Very true The Wiz. You're probably the voice of reason here, but in respect to Petty I'm struggling.

All the more reason for someone to get in his ear BBP.

Have mentioned him in 'rebuild' but I'd certainly have Corey Enright in the frame for a senior coaching position if it ever came up.

No idea as to the chances, but would love to prize Anthony Caminiti from the Saints. Incredibly underrated. Mobile, dynamic and would be an upgrade on Petty. And I'd bring Corey Enright (Saints defence coach now) across with him. Smart bloke imo. Would go so far as to say he'd be a shrewd choice should we look to consider a different Senior coach.

I know it was VFL, but JVR was a mostly one grab mark and would come out and meet the ball at Casey. It's like the forward aggression has been coached out of him.

I've avoided saying it prior to tonight, but Petty isn't a player who wears an injury well. And there's often a mystery injury. Translate that how you like. Genuinely, I've had him in the gun since the 'golf with mates' interview, but he has no go in him at all. I want him gone. He's an absolute Donny Downer.

JVR doesn't want for effort. But he's playing so poorly, he may be better served playing down back during a game. May be a 'rob Peter to pay Paul' but at least it would get rid of Harry the Heartbreaker. I'm not sure I want to see him in the team again. A performance without any redeeming qualities. Does not appear to give a s h i t.