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McLardy has reported on mfc website that Opel have signed on for another year...more good news for the club

Really like the language Neeld has been using of late. Using 'us', 'we', 'our club' all the time whereas it was often 'they', 'the club' etc. I can hear the cynics say it is media training but the shift in language seems heartfelt to me. I take it as a sign that Neeld has moved from 'embracing the job' to 'embracing the club'; a significant shift. He is now saying only positive things in public about individual players; another shift from early in the year. This can only do wonders for player confidence and makes it harder for journos to have cheap shots at players...think Jack Watts...

We already have a Goddard...his name is Jack Watts!

Option 2

Usually retired players coach at a different club to get experience in another...wouldn't mind this so long as he doesn't play in another jumper! If he does we will know is that he didn't go willingly

Am choking back tears...hope this is what Brad really wants

It means Port are tanking!!

Simple question: Is Port tanking!!

Greg Denham in today's Australian has reported: AFL general manager of football operations Adrian Anderson last night told The Australian: "Brett has spoken to Brock McLean today and his instructions are to do whatever else is necessary to complete the investigation. "Brock McLean's comments go beyond what has been said previously and come on top of (former Melbourne coach) Dean Bailey's remarks. It warranted a fresh look." Whatever we think of Denham and his open hatred of the Dees, if the AFL plan to continue it does not bode well. I'm guessing if they continue they will 'find' a 'sacrificial lamb' to quiten the press which has been baying for MFC blood all year

If Brock doesn't have real evidence wouldn't it be a delicious irony if he had to apologise to the MFC!!

Surely this isn't possible - This would be out to Neeld's 3rd coaching contract (assuming 3 year terms) and it will burden the coach and the Club with a lumbering 'white elephant'. Surely the Board wouldn't allow this. Let's hope Collingwood sign hiim up fast!

They are tanking!

Our forward area belongs to Mitch Clarke...I don't want anyone else (especially Cloke) taking up his space. I understand we need several tall forwards but Mitch owns the space and he is numero uno! We need a tall, strong second fiddle not an underperforming, selfish sod. Also don't like Cloke's attitude to negotiations...reminds me too much of that No. 1 P_ick!

Moloney should be OK. Neeld said on SEN yesterday that he was sub last week, partly because of form but he had been heavily tagged this year and partly to experiment with a key mid-fielder as sub in case the AFL brings in a 2sub/2interchange bench. Neeld also said he pretty much new the players that would go at the end of the year altho he was open to change if there were some exceptional performances in the next 8 rounds. Yes, Well done Tom!

Did anyone notice that Scully is out of team this weekend - reason quoted: groin injury. Wonder if this is Sheedy speak for 'dodgy knee'...remember the Essendon flu!

Um...do these guys not have alarm clocks/phone alarms!

A great captain doesn’t need to be an elite player! Not a fan of Nick Maxwell but this article shows why he is captain: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/collingwood-captain-nick-maxwell-a-mistaken-identity/story-fnantfnw-1226412706617 In his words “…People ask why is this s--- player the captain…” Read the article and find out. Grimes will be a great player and great captain! Is Sylvias Dukes starting this thread just to be a troll!!

Just wondering...who is going to kick our goals? Clarke, Green and Davey have kicked 38 of the 119 goals this year but not playing. The forward 6 if line up as listed have kicked a total of 33 so far ie 2.5 per game. Would loooooooooovvvvvvvvvvveeeeeeeeeeee to see a Dee win but hard to see us getting enough goals.

Ok by me if others take up the idea

No.1 P_ick!

Today's HS article: Jim Stynes sought Tom Scully honesty Extract: "...Stynes sought assurances and wanted Scully to be upfront and honest, yet was stunned at the revelation that Scully's father Phil had signed with Greater Western Sydney as a recruiter in October 2010. Though publisher Penguin remains guarded, Stynes' view of how Scully and his advisers handled the saga is set to be less than complimentary. There is still some residual angst at Melbourne, more about the perceived falseness of the final year than the decision to go itself..." This is what really burns deep! Ok take the money...many have before...but where was the integrity and respect $cully. Lets honour Jim Stynes' sentiments and boo the hell out of $cully!