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I have no doubt that our 12 wins season for 2017 was well short of what the team SHOULD have achieved - 16 wins minimum IMO. I shouldn't have to explain why - every Melbourne supporter with a ruthless streak, who follows footy - and I mean follows footy - knows why. As soon as the players and coaches develop a ruthless spine of expectation and MATURE, and ignore the pitter patter of pats on the back from the 'Cheese Platter' brigade - the more RESPECT they will have from the comp and opposition supporters. Finishing OFF opposing teams by putting foot to their throat when in front by 4 or 5 goals, instead of putting the 'cue in the rack' or clocking off early with plenty of game time left...is a hallmark of a ruthless team and club. Another thing..... Disgraceful starts to games says more about mindset and preparation before games than just the players performance themselves. Ben Dixon highlighted perfectly the lack of defensive pressure v Brisbane through visual examples on League Teams on Fox Footy Channel and described it "very lazy" - suggested that if Collingwood started like they did v Adelaide and Geelong - that the Pies could tear the Dees a new one in the first quarter. He said the Demons needed to be on the ball from the start and work hard defensively because of the Pies midfield and their kicking efficiency early in games. Now, I'd like to think our coaching staff are thorough! Thorough enough to take note of footy analysis which is easily accessible by experts. But given the output in the first quarter on Saturday - leaves a lot to be desired and tells me very much - how prepared the team actually was, and how much they were switched ON.