MrMoose

Game over - we are simply not good enough!

I just read that article and like what Neeld says. I really liked Dean Bailey as a coach but Neeld just seems to have so much more credibility. There is no doubt we will see a super fit demons team playing football in 2012 - can't wait!

The family and I went to the function - what a relief to be amongst Melbourne Supporters after putting up with the Richmond Ferals all day. Anyway, though it was advertised to start at 5, it didn't really get going till 6 - when the players started arriving. Once again they were fantastic and VERY obliging in autographs and pictures - especially considering they only finished a game 90 minutes earlier. The formalities were on the stage on the track in front of about 1,000 supporters and was hosted by Chris Connolly; 1. Jim Stynes - talked about the debr demolition and announced that it was now ar $3,000,000. Thanked evrybody and explained the process and how the club was continuing to raise funds until 'in the black'. Then showed a video of the function where all the 'high rollers' donated all the big dollars - included in this clip was Garry Lyon's 'rev up' speech. 2. Cameron Schwab - talked about how he was glad to be back and his plans to take the club into the future. 3. Dean Bailey - thanked all the staff, players and supporters for putting up with such a hard year. Again, outlined his vision for the future, especially the fact in that out playing group is so young and so many had been blooded this tear. 4. Jack Grimes, Aussie, Brad Miller - we all introduced onto the stage and interviewed by Connolly. Good fun. 5. Jeff White - introduced to a standing ovation. A video clip was played of his Melbourne Highlights and then he spoke. Said, no matter what happens he will always be 'red and blue. Very passionate speech about his love of the club etc. 6. Ben Holand - introduced to the crowd and spoke about his time and love at the club. Rousing ovation from everyone. 7. Adam Yze - huge applause and a bigger ' Yzzzzzzzzzzzzzzeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee' from the crwod. Showed a video package and then he spoke. He got quite chocked up talking about his time and love for the club. Left the stage to a standing ovation and another big ' Yzzzzzzzzzzzzzzeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee'. 8. Connells then got all the players on the stage. There was a bit of a break dancing display from some kids and Brad Miller - LOL. A pledg was then made that next year will be huge with all the changes being made around the club. They also pointed out there will be a LOT more club nd supporters interaction. Everyone then sang the theme song and home we went. Though freezing it was well worth the wait. Again, those players were just great and patient. They all must just wanted to get out of there and off to 'rehab'! LOL

It was $126,276 until McNamee was sacked!