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awesome forward line with Cloke, Clark and Jurrah. IMO the exiting mids, Gysberts, Jones, Moloney, Sylvia, Mctagger and perhaps Couch would all lift for the occasion especially with the Neeld "Kick long to Contest" game plan.

Cook is learning at Casey. Must promote on Form otherwise everyone gets upset. Green and Couch could go before him. Anyone know how L. Williams is travelling?

That's all cool Jurrahcane=Love the name!! At least post has Bater in and this is where he should stay.

Davey is a great kick but sadly rarely gets one>

What is the process involved to get Couch back on the list of available players to be selected. I understand he was taken off a few weeks earlier. Magner comment: IMO he was played out of position in both Brisbane and Tigers games. He seems to me to be a midfielder/Tagging role not a goal scoring forward. Swing him back in the Guts.

PA at Demonland should not be personally out of pocket for Co-Ordinating such a forum. To the Contrary IMO. He or She should be subserdized. How about a fundraiser at Bentleigh Club? A face to face night throwing around all the issues going on at MFC. While I disagree with the locking of certain opinion blogs without notice the Demonland Site is generally a great place to go to Vent out or praise our beloved. How about we all start by pledging $50 and after that look to an annual fundraiser?

Ok Stinger but what's "a good go at it"

lol. yes you did! and it's Pinot Noir from Adelaide Hills!!!!

here here! Promote Couch and maybe Green if he still has enough left in the tank.

2 -3 goals and instant promotion. Promotion well earned I say.

So that's a yes

but you suggested this time next year your faith would be tested if Melb were at a similar position? Mick is clear of the Pies next year? Melbourne are two wins and MN has a 5 year plan.

Is MM clear of contract commitments with Magpies in 2013 and would we be interested in him taking over as coach if Melbourne were in this position at the same time next year?

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Good one Macca!!! Like it

At last someone in the real world. Sheedy could of passed the baton on the Malthouse.

You are right. Cam Bruce would be still getting a game. So would several other players we need not punish ourselves any more. Bennell is OK and played some consistent footy under Bailey. Sure Hawks has a better list than Melbourne and certainly a better coach. There is one player couldn't get a run with Melbourne and still gets random runs with Hawkers ?

No rudder boat loses direction.

IMO- MFC are a laughing stock. A premium list one day pathetic the next. Not Neeld's fault just feel Melbourne rushed this process. Malthouse is available next year though Neeld would have to quit. NEELD'S still on L plates remember. Who can recall pre-season him sitting with Trenners and Grimesy. No games between the lot of them that is as Coach or Captains. Mighty Demon Ron Burgundy needs to come into the real world and perhaps view a game from the General Stands to get a more balanced view. In other words come into the real world.

To a large extent I agree with Tonatopia and Hardnut re: Neeld. Process was badly flawed and no other club really wanted Neeld. Melbourne got badly sucked in. I have warmed to Neeld a little since the Bombers game not because we won that game but more so the out pouring of emotion from NEELD proved to me has has the passion. He does have the passion and appears the players like him. Two very important requisites. Am sure he realizes the wrong call was made re duo Captain set-up and if given the same opportunity again would give it to Jones/Clark/Jamar. That's not to criticize Trenners or Grimesy only to say both are way to young and immature.

Hi Bonkers-Yes and Neeld can see this. Bennell was very good last year. He showed signs yesterday. Maybe just enough to warrant another game. I hope so.

Cheers for the great efforts with an "on site" supporters view. Only seen Fitz once. Maybe was a bad game. He didn't look up to it. Do you think he could be NBT. How about Cook. Never seen him play either. Not kicking goals but a lot are calling for him to play? What ya reckon on today's effort. Last one ...Leigh Williams?

IMO Neeld will stay conservative and not rock the boat too much. If Jamar is right then he will come in for Spencer. As I posted previously Neeld likes Bennell and wants to develop him as a fast leading forward. IMO> a la Eddie B. Fair call. Thought the same a few weeks back. Future or the Past?? Couch or Green? If Green is to play on next season then he get the call up. Given this is not likely IMO Couch will play his first game. Outs: Spencer (Will be back), Magner. Ins: Couch, Jamar.

Not bad though would leave Bater in. Very Interested in Williams and how he's coming along after the illness. Did Cook kick Ass today V Port or is it a token gesture?

Great work! really enjoyed the coverage even though was a little late at 645pm. BIG Q: Selection issue. Next week go for the tried but getting old Brad Green or the new, for some reason unknown to many has evaded selection, T. Couch.