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Great work Macca, and while I agree with all you say, I would add that in agreeing with the statement "captaincy is overrated" I would add that leadership is not. Leaders are not always appointed or elected but often emerge. I can't provide supporting references without a lot of research through my library of HR, business and management sources, but I assure you my own experiences verify that conclusion. i would imagine that the examples you provide would identify a leader or lack thereof in every circumstance. The difficulty that this organic emergence created combined with the diversity of circumstances that require leadership may have had something to do with the multi structure models that were promoted for business and political purposes. Control and command models which are again being promoted in the current bushfire situation and embraced by politians to justify their existence can be fine and n some circumstances but are restricting in others. Still the considerations of these models will continue and it will be interesting to see how MFC deal with this. Good discussion starter.

Can't make it down, busy keeping an eye on Tennis, Cricket, Basketball, NFL and the new emerging sport ember watching. Im restricted from active fire fighting due to groin injury, now have a greater understanding of players frustration and attempts to play when injured.. training reports are a beacon for me so please don't hold back.

Bit harsh D1858. I was lucky to attend a few sessions late last year and as reported the contacts I had with "seasoned" reporters was fantastic. You cannot keep an eye on every player in every routine all the time. The reports we get are terrific because we get so many diverse views. None of our reporters are on the coaching panel and despite some of their intimate contacts are only making comments from their observations. None of our reporters "turns a blind eye" just comment from their perspective. Most of them "know more about the game" than most. i appreciate their thoughts and welcome them all.

Always suggested Darren should go back out to the fifty metre line and kick from there even when he marked in the goal square, as he was seemed to be more accurate the further out he was.

I did not think the constraints of Christian constructs would have any relevance to any of your actions. i regret you have succumbed to these dogmas. But thanks for reminding me of the passage of time, the day of the week. I seem to be in some strange time warp where cricket , tennis and bush fire monitoring have no respect for such frames of reference. Indeed even night seems to seep into what was formerly daylight hours. These are very strange times.

More [censored ]required I think. Why so much restraint?

BBO,sport and Discovery in the one image. So what's the image of his real car?

Good thing I missed then but may be a prelude for a longer distance win. Congrats on Cranbourne.

Buugger forgot to invest. How did you fare?

Thank god bananas at $3.99 akg in Clifton Hill Cherries at $26.99 kg is this another gender based issue?

If we are going to use Jackson as our next generation forward I hope we let him bulk up,muscle up ,and build his strength in the back at Casey. ATM he does look light and flexible and not suited to the roughhouse environment of a target forward.

Just pulled a groin muscle when moving some furniture. i now appreciate that 4-6 week time frame as the bloody thing not only reduced me to snail pace but keeps getting inflamed with the slightest over exertion. i know I'm old but this is unnecessary

Sounds like a very professional approach from everyone, club, players, and the Pereira family. What a story it will be whatever the outcome. Feel free to keep us up to date, you're part of the demonland family now.

This plus finishing fourth enter the final series with the experts admitting "they overlooked the team but haven't they performed well but will go out in straight sets" Goody says "finals are a new season" and unveils completely new set of players from the Casey Squad who haven't played the last three rounds in the ones in the mid field,with Max and Pruess at full forward, Trac OliverFritsch at their feet . Jackson plays a blinder as ruck rover with Kossie just bursting away from the packs through the hole tha Viney has created. This revolutionary style modelled on American football tactics confounds the opposition. When GWS prepare for it in the Grand Final Goody pulls another surprise and reverts to a new soccer/ hockey possession game which frustrates the opposition who while trying to wrest back some control give away free kick after free kick as the umpires finally recognise that Melbourne players have backs and heads. The winning margin is so one sided the experts agree that "this is the worst side to ever win a flag"and "it's understandable that none of them are in AA or Brownlow contention" Filled with confidence the team remains undefeated for the next six years and is the first complete team to comprise the AA team.. AFL institutes new ruling that teams that finish on top are relegated last on the ladder, umpires are not to pay free kicks to Melbourne players unless they are so baby injured they can't take the kick and it is thrown up. Essendon take advantage of the rule change but draw the grand final against Fremantle who win by default as they swapped place with Collingwood who unfortunately finished on top of the ladder. I think it's getting a little too close to Christmas. Hope Santa brings you you want you want. MERRY XMAS GO DEES,!!!!!!

Yep it's good that Max didn't nurse hmself but I don't believe you can wrap em up in bubble wrap either. If this activity keeps him vibrant, positive and in good spirits it's ok by me. Enjoy yourself and keeping agile and fit at the same time is all good

That was not only a dirty act, and an indicator of why Richmond went on to win so many games, but also one of the best few acts by a Melbourne player in defence of a teammate. It could be one of the few reasons why you would support JV as captain. But it certainly shows an important element of leadership.

"Slobbering, foul mouthed rants" that's a valuable ability to have and will provide a distraction in the 10 minute break at half time.

I enjoy the symbolic red, crimson of the cherry. In the right light it has shades of red and blue. It is a well rounded fruit with a hard core pip, a tough skin protecting the rich and firm flesh. It is truly the fruit of the demon supporter. I find bananas too practical coming with their weird yellow brown shading., and what's with their bendy curved spine thing. Their skin covering being an easily disposable container is environmentally friendly whic is a fine feature. Both are ideal for smoothies but the cherry smoothie if properly prepared is the peak. The only negative with the cherry is just what do you do with the pip?

Thanks all. Seems there is some intensity in the match sim. Does that impact disposal still?

Lots of good argument there LN and I both agree and disagree. Brownlow votes are rarely an indicator of club worth but I feel you may be being a bit harsh on Brayshaw getting it " on the back of running forward from the work of others". I also recall he was in and under and bursting through, taking hits and getting taps.His disposal was terrible but he sure got a lot of it under the umpires nose. His placement on the wing or in one on ones showed up his poor disposal and his confidence like the rest of the team was impacted. BBob mentioned at training that Brayshaw always trained in an style that he looked like he was injured or exhausted, slumped shoulders, slow gait and always last to join huddles. But he, BB, conceded that he always competed enthusiastically and ran and ran during all sims and training exercises, his spirits seems better and he seems to be enjoying himself. He may still have some inner demons with his concussion etc but seems to discard them at training. Perhaps his confidence is , perhaps he is reflecting his teammates confidence. Let's hope so.

In the interests of further education The cherry market is subject to huge manipulation. SA crops being introduced late into the market as drought conditions are indicated as prompting a shortage. NE Vic has supplies at $7 a kg for seconds (or Casey as we call them) while Yea cherries were $30 for5 kg (Caseys) Global headwinds could impact on Banana prices as Josh and Mathias prepare (scare) us for disaster while praising their economic management in retaining a shallow surplus. Thank god we have such giants of fiscal responsibility to help us through the festive season. The reaction s in the real economy are remote from the considerations of the Canberra bubble. Fortunately ScoMo is reported to be in the pacific islands somewhere. No doubt feasting on bananas.

Very true, that "context" is everything. We must all be prepared to respect that and acknowledge it. Sometimes that does clarification and genuine apology if offence caused. I have often found that discussion results in both sides of an offence apologising to each other.This usually also results in increased understanding, education and progress.

Yes can't help but agree but was also including investment of hope and non monetary factors as well. It does mean hat the return I have had on disappointment and frustration have me well down the insanity road.

Yes a great report again BB and having experienced it with you and others can totally agree. I recommend everyone try and see one session and it will heighten your understanding and appreciation of the reporting we have. We all have prejudices so it's best to accept the report and try not to challenge and fuel them. Im thankful there are a few who are regulars as you can add a greater historic perspective. I'm hoping to get down more often and will include a visit to training a school a priority. i was thankful to see the complexity of training methods and the intensity that seemed to be building even during the one session I saw. Would appreciate your comments on that and any consequent improvement to those skills and abilities you mention becoming instinctive and reliable not just in the first drill but throughout and at the end of the session,like kicking goals when exhausted and under pressure. i also think we need to maybe accept that there will be injuries from training and I hope we can see the management of that through the rehab group. I love the fact that so many can identify action and progress within that group rather than the standard 4-6 of official reports. Thanks all and keep up the good work. Looking forward to our journey next year.

Probably the most significant unrecognised factor RDB but confidence of playing squad which enhances belief and justifies anticipation of fan base. When confidence is there the snap goes through , the set shots become easy, the fumble becomes a clean possession , the handpass reaches its target, etc. The squad does seem to have a few options for every position and a variety of tactics and strategies. With confidence in those and their abilities the players can overcome set backs in the short term and the longer term will evolve with success. I have not seen a squad with such high depth of skills, abilities and characteristics. We need our coaches to develop and use those features to give us long suffering supporters some return for our investments.