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Last Po I was going to finish with the dignity of losing graciously but then realised if I was to lose thar phrase could never be considered. However he did not prevail and I was able to savour the reward of victory magnanimously and yet humbled as my team lost. We now head to the elimination while his team is propelled straight to the Grand final. I must increase intake of bananas as I contemplate eliminating another upstart on Thursday and repeating victory on Friday in the GF. We all have our minor diversions from the harshness of following MFC.

Currently outside the emergency created in NSW but wary of the climate of fear that is taking precedence over any positive action to maintain personal tranquility. My recognised title is an indicator of where my preference lies. Off to squash where my team has carried me to the final series. I must defeat yet another young challenger, rabid hawks supporter who needs to be reminded of the dignity of losing.

Probably the most significant attribute!

I consider it a dalliance now.

I have heard the term reality shock, that would be the status if Biffen is even close, and Uncle and bewilderment are joyous company. As to others being thoughtful, that option is usually missing on the new instant social media channels, if this thread is an outpost it occasionally also moves into the error of instant response being more relevant than any considered process. It would be admirable to have red pleased but I believe he already inhabits a higher state.. But thanks for your comments which I have always s enjoyed usually only as an observer.

As an occasional contributor I too have missed the usual appearance of the thread. I doubt the plea to interpose some actual football dialogue would do anything but reduce the overall streams of consciousness that regularly inhabit the site. I read recently that Nick Cave had identified the beach as, the sand representing the conscious mind and the water representing the subconscious. Didnt have a clue what that meant but have grappled with the need to redefine the diving board in the pool. And what of the significance of the banana as an economic unit to rival the bitcoin? When does the abstract replace the obtuse? The potential of the Chaos theory to overwhelm the simplest of observations reduces football matters to just another variable in the complexity of life. Well must be drawing closer to the inanities of the game but never let this thread be halted.

I liked the way he seemed to glide along at a fair pace for the sustained distance. There appeared to be no jarring or heavy compression. While he did seem fatigued that wasn't too bad for a training run. It was probably more sustained than most reality chases,and it's better that he builds up the repetitions with shorter recovery periods as we get closer to game time. Nice work for a big unit.

I hope the Dees take my suggestion of the last few years and invite umpires advisers to attend our club and advise what is wrong with our techniques. We seem to be called to play on often from mates and free kicks that then means we are off balance and structures are not formed. We give away free kicks for tackling and do not get frees when tackled high or in the back. Tripping also seems to be ignored. Maybe we are clumsy. Anyway invite the umpires and treat them as wise gods even. Show them over emphasised respect and build a cooperative and friendly relationship. Treat them as and make them our friends. Maintain that relationship not by criticising them but asking them for support all season to overcome our problems.

I'm certainly not flying any white flag. Totally the reverse. Pick a side that will win, based on form and match up. We did see how we coped with injury and some players did step up when exposed to the higher standards but could not sustain it, others were not able to step up as not exposed to faster pace or bigger bodied opponents and higher intensity. Intensity is a real key and I think we should have the depth of the Tigers and develop that through training the whole squad with an understanding of the competition for positions.

Couldn't agree more DJ A feature I would like to see this year is use of the complete list. Pick teams on form, match up and peak and taper needs. Nurse players if needed to maintain a consistent performance individually and for team. Each position should have a set of players allocated as replacement and should be rewarded with selection if form warrants.

Hmmm yeah you got me. I refer to Demonland and support the Dees. Wear my old Melbourne Demons branded hats scarves shirts and jackets. Perhaps this schizophrenic support is the root of our problems. I have always argued that we are Melbourne ever since the aborted Hawthorn takeover. I continue to maintain the Melbourne name is our strongest ally in avoiding relocation etc. Also Melbourne should be more definitively used as marketing an promotion identity, leveraging off every other "Melbourne" campaign. Still don't want to dilute the passion of my statement. We, Melbourne Football Club, must retain our rightful place as the premiere club. We must win a premiership!

Fantastic!

I'll Put my hand up. i was disappointed we let Watts go and disappointed we let Hogan go. But I didn't know the full story and supported the club. I think we missed both but have also moved forward with a better list. Also disappointed that Frosty's gone but think we have improved the list. Watts and Hogan haven't gone on yet to be unqualified stars of the like of Burgoyne, Jarman, Ablett Wanganeen, who can singlehanded affect a clubs fortunes. I am sure Frosty's not in their league and I reckon we have enough stars to step upthat we will not miss him. im looking for our current list with the new additions to really step up and surprise many other clubs. This is the first year of the Demons. We can win and continue for another 4 years as the kids hit their straps.

Upper body is fantastic. Hope he has core strength through thighs and no weakness in knees and ankles. Also hope our propensity with foot injuries does not strike. Hes just another of our youngstars who can develop this year to begin our resurgence and bring success.

It's a game of infinite variables but chaos theory says there are patterns in the data. Lets unlock the information and use it wisely

Sometimes its good to know how bad you are. But it's even better to know how bad your opponents are. Hope he can bring both sets of data to the club. This detail can inspire coaches and players to improve performance. Will watch with nterest but uncertain if we will ever be informed.

Watson and Sosson would make an interesting coffee joint.

We could ask Jack what he thinks of him?

Some good comments on this thread. I hope supreme gets to the forum and puts his points. its a complicated business. I can remember so many 5 year plans discarded after 3, with never any thoughts of the 10, 20 plus that we have endured. Theres plenty of mature knowledge in Dland from experienced professional and business people who can add value to our club not only through their membership but through their engagement.

Not sure of the year but my Dad took me to a Melb v Saints game at junction oval. i was under 7 years age coz we moved from Mornington to Traralgon. Dad had played at Dromana with Eric Guys dad and was and is still a saints fan. We went to see the tank play but all I saw was Tassie and Bob Johnstone at both ends. We have both lived glorious lives despite ou teams lack of success.

Totally agree. The potential must be released through improved coaching patterns,( chaos and tempo combined,) attitude, (second efforts) ,techniques (shepherding and support running and skill (kicking esp for goal) All coachable for a group at their optimum age and experience point.

Good get with Robby who still has a great presence around the club. Again could inspire a few of our potentials to give their all. He was unfortunate to play in sides that did not have the collective talents of our current squad and yet he has an impressive highlights reel.

Brad Green would be my choice. He was a natural forward one of the few strikers that we have had until the club decided to make him more versatile and destroyed that intuitive reaction. Not sure what his career score line was but he was a great kick to commence with, probably hasn't forgotten that skill set. Seemed to have a sound technique. Neiter was one out of the box and one of our few champions of that era. But he missed so many "captains goals" ( the ones that you really have to get to swing or maintain momentum and confidence) that I never had confidence in his technique But both sharing and inspiring our potentials would surely lift morale and confidence as well as technique.

Thanks Rusty i understand and agree with all you have said. i do appreciate your table and hope it continues. All that said Stretch does seem the outlier who performed well at Casey and didn't get rewarded, was only given a single chance on promotion before being dropped while others were given multiple games. Only at the end of the season was he given a string of games. By then the whole side was playing without confidence and cohesion. in short I reckon he got a raw deal. Did Todd and Steven have some history that was reflected on the siblings. I saw him play live only a few times and he was far from the worst on each occasion but still got no recognition. I like him from the name and may be biased but would hate to see him leave, and especially play well at another club with a different regime. But I said the same of Watts and Hogan but appreciated the club makes decisions with more players nformation than I can possibly contemplate. i will watch with interest as always and support the Dees

Good points Saty. Confidence is big factor.I have banged on a bit all year about umpiring impacting on confidence and our technique failures which may affect that. Have called for umpiring advice at training but not sure if that occurred. Also training intensity to match game day situations. Not sure how that is inserted at training. Have always enjoyed your training reports and will look forwa d to you commenting on those two issues next season.