View Full Version : Time for fans to take back control
stickman11
17 Apr 2008, 20:43
What do fans want apart from winning?
Would love to know.
Personally, I want the dee's back.
I want a little more than a pen that doesn't work and a tie
Want to see more players out promoting the club to the younger generation
demondude
17 Apr 2008, 20:56
I want:
-to retire neitz, yze, white, holland
-to delist weetra, miller,
-Don Argus as president
-loyal supporters with a high membership
-to be a force, as we were
I want:
-to retire neitz, yze, white, holland
-to delist weetra, miller,
-Don Argus as president
-loyal supporters with a high membership
-to be a force, as we were
I understand all of them but White, why the hell would you want him to retire? He's required until we can get TWO not one but TWO up and running young ruckman better than him.
demondude
17 Apr 2008, 21:09
I understand all of them but White, why the hell would you want him to retire? He's required until we can get TWO not one but TWO up and running young ruckman better than him.
Yes, true though he has absolutely no impact on games anymore and i even believe someone like martin or meesen would be a better option along with johnson
ExTasDeeMan
17 Apr 2008, 21:12
I want to see:
* The marketing department create and develop a brand
* Marketing to children who will one day spew hurt when we lose
* A public figure head that we, and every AFL supporter respects
* No more Gardiner spruiking when we "Make a Profit!", when in fact, we don't.
* Gary Lyon to get off his ass.
More then anything, I want to be proud. I want to say I go for the Dees and not get constant shit.
Super-Chief
17 Apr 2008, 21:55
What do fans want apart from winning?
Would love to know.
Personally, I want the dee's back.
I want a little more than a pen that doesn't work and a tie
Want to see more players out promoting the club to the younger generation
Me too. The posters on here and the other Melbourne boards are willing to criticise constantly but almost never discuss doing anything about it. We might be passionate but we are still apathetic.
The problem is, how do we take take back control OR (more realistically) how do we get involved?
The club desperately needs a mechanism to involve ordinary members and supporters.
CaptainDavey
17 Apr 2008, 23:36
Revolution baby
* Gary Lyon to get off his ass.
Whilst I agree with everything else you said, I figure I'd highlight this one.
See him on the footy show tonight spruiking western bulldogs memberships, I think he even said he owns one. Any mention of our desperate need for memberships, gaz? Am I missing something? Are they plugging one team a week, or is this just a one off to help a struggling team? If it's the latter I'll be very disappointed.
CaptainDavey
18 Apr 2008, 00:15
Whilst I agree with everything else you said, I figure I'd highlight this one.
See him on the footy show tonight spruiking western bulldogs memberships, I think he even said he owns one. Any mention of our desperate need for memberships, gaz? Am I missing something? Are they plugging one team a week, or is this just a one off to help a struggling team? If it's the latter I'll be very disappointed.
In all fairness, last week they made mention that they were going to be pumping up the Doggies tires this week. You'd think this would come at the request of the club. Not only that, but they've got players answering calls and whatnot as you probably know. I'm sure if the club decides to promote itself in an interesting manner such as that, they'll get a run on the show. So I don't think it's Garry's fault, moreso the membership management
Supermercado
18 Apr 2008, 00:52
Out for my post going missing. What's wrong with a molotov cocktail?
Which post? None have been deleted from this thread.
Go the Biff
18 Apr 2008, 01:51
Whilst I agree with everything else you said, I figure I'd highlight this one.
See him on the footy show tonight spruiking western bulldogs memberships, I think he even said he owns one. Any mention of our desperate need for memberships, gaz? Am I missing something? Are they plugging one team a week, or is this just a one off to help a struggling team? If it's the latter I'll be very disappointed.
The Footy Show has pumped up our membership cause in prior years, as they have for other Vic clubs. Same deal - players ready to receive your call, promoting the membership hotline, even had a camera crew so they could cross to the "phone-room" etc. If the club wanted it done again, I'm sure TFS would accommodate them. That's the least of our many worries.
Supermercado
18 Apr 2008, 09:01
Which post? None have been deleted from this thread.
Maybe it got taken from above? It was fairly scandalous :D
Spirit of 26
18 Apr 2008, 09:50
Whilst I agree with everything else you said, I figure I'd highlight this one.
See him on the footy show tonight spruiking western bulldogs memberships, I think he even said he owns one. Any mention of our desperate need for memberships, gaz? Am I missing something? Are they plugging one team a week, or is this just a one off to help a struggling team? If it's the latter I'll be very disappointed.
As I've said before, Gary Lyon doesn't give a flying fig about the MFC. Sure he has a bond with some ex team mates, but fundamentally, the has no burning passion for the club. His manufactured persona of Melbourne's favourite son is something he practices well as it it gives his media career gravitas.
Maybe it got taken from above? It was fairly scandalous :D
Gah, everybody likes a molotov cocktail. It speaks a universal language.
Seriously though, normally when something's deleted it'll at least say so. Are you sure you actually posted it? :o
Flowerpower
18 Apr 2008, 10:49
Simple:
I want grit and determination.
I want a no compromise passion for the club that every player abides by.
I want ferocity.
I want to be able to say every week the blokes had a crack, win or lose.
I want heart.
I want a culture built on strength and never say die attitude.
I want to be proud to say I barrack for the MFC.
The Demon
18 Apr 2008, 12:05
Getting Jimmy Stynes involved would be a good thing.Also we need to attract more kids from Auskick level upwards and give them out some MFC merchandise.
Why doesn't the club run a few of it's own Auskick clinics in areas it believe's it will be effective. i.e MFC Auskick with players regularly attending.
Need to work harder with the schools as well.We are trying to convince kids to follow the MFC instead of one of the other 15 clubs.We need to convince them that the MFC gives a Shite about them!
Supermercado
18 Apr 2008, 12:05
Gah, everybody likes a molotov cocktail. It speaks a universal language.
Seriously though, normally when something's deleted it'll at least say so. Are you sure you actually posted it? :o
Yep it was there. Hmmm scandalous.
I pledge never to suggest storming the MCC members and throwing firebombs at them again :D
demon21
18 Apr 2008, 13:13
As I've said before, Gary Lyon doesn't give a flying fig about the MFC. Sure he has a bond with some ex team mates, but fundamentally, the has no burning passion for the club. His manufactured persona of Melbourne's favourite son is something he practices well as it it gives his media career gravitas.
Thats a load a crap if Lyon dosent care about the MFC then why would he and stynes speak to Gardiner a few months back and why would he help the club out last year to select the coach. I think the people that have a go at him saying he hasnt done anything a very wrong we dont know what he does of behind the scenes.
Spirit of 26
18 Apr 2008, 13:44
Thats a load a crap if Lyon dosent care about the MFC then why would he and stynes speak to Gardiner a few months back and why would he help the club out last year to select the coach. I think the people that have a go at him saying he hasnt done anything a very wrong we dont know what he does of behind the scenes.
Where did I say he hasn't ever done anything at the club? It's like when he had a specialist coaching role at the club the first year after he retired. His involvement was brief and relatively superficial.
I direct you to my last sentence.
demon21
18 Apr 2008, 13:58
I think you saying that Gary Lyon doesn't give a flying fig about the MFC is utter garbage.
demonfan9
18 Apr 2008, 19:01
A group of past players including Greg Healy and Anthony Ingerson have agreed to play a backroom role in helping to raise sponsorship dollars for the club, while Lyon had officially signed on as an ambassador for the City of Casey in a bid to push the deal over the line.
This is one of the things I want to see. Past players getting involved with the club that made them who they are. I'm sure they have many contacts; both football and business, and given their profile, we need them to help put the club back on the map.
Deenamite
18 Apr 2008, 19:12
I want supporters to show up to games.
I want to support a team thats commited to winning.
I want to see a board that's commited to developing a brand.
I want to see more people love the club. Don't just follow them, love the club for what it is.
delirious1
18 Apr 2008, 19:13
Yze/Robertson/Neitz/Miller/Holland gone
Sylvia Traded if he cant preform.
Make Mcdonald the face of Melbourne FC.
Wouldnt get rid of Weetra, he isnt that bad.
Keep recruiting like you have started, not the "best" talent, but the kids who will die to play football, and are not just flat track bullies, you built a team of them, need more Mcdonalds, not more bruces.
Deefolt
18 Apr 2008, 21:33
Yze/Robertson/Neitz/Miller/Holland gone
Sylvia Traded if he cant preform.
Make Mcdonald the face of Melbourne FC.
Wouldnt get rid of Weetra, he isnt that bad.
Keep recruiting like you have started, not the "best" talent, but the kids who will die to play football, and are not just flat track bullies, you built a team of them, need more Mcdonalds, not more bruces.
enough with the miller hate, he is the player most played OUT of position i think bailey has FINALLy realised this and god damn we need paul johnson back, funny thing to say but we played against the kangas with a man down... jeff white is officially not as good as paul johnson anymore :) yay
Out for my post going missing. What's wrong with a molotov cocktail?
Must admit Super, I couldn't help but think of United 93 when I read the thread title. :)
Pjkimber
19 Apr 2008, 17:57
Simple:
I want grit and determination.
I want a no compromise passion for the club that every player abides by.
I want ferocity.
I want to be able to say every week the blokes had a crack, win or lose.
I want heart.
I want a culture built on strength and never say die attitude.
I want to be proud to say I barrack for the MFC.
You took the words right out of my mouth :D
Supermercado
19 Apr 2008, 20:45
Must admit Super, I couldn't help but think of United 93 when I read the thread title. :)
Tomorrow's banner = LET'S ROLL
demonfire
20 Apr 2008, 18:51
we dont have enough fans to take back control.
we'll be offered the gold coast position.
and we dont have the supporters to rally against it.
Gold Coast Demons 2011.
As I've said before, Gary Lyon doesn't give a flying fig about the MFC. Sure he has a bond with some ex team mates, but fundamentally, the has no burning passion for the club. His manufactured persona of Melbourne's favourite son is something he practices well as it it gives his media career gravitas.
Then what does that say about the culture of Melbourne, if not even Gary Lyon can show any passion? :(
I want to see Nathan Carrol delisted. Simply because he can't deliver, poor performance and lets the defence down. That is why opposition score goals too easily and quickly.
It's time to try Martin in the defence.
demonfan9
20 Apr 2008, 19:39
We need more former players and officials to show some passion for the club in the public eye. At least let people know that we are still around, and that people do still care about the club.
Supermercado
20 Apr 2008, 20:07
I want to see Nathan Carrol delisted. Simply because he can't deliver, poor performance and lets the defence down. That is why opposition score goals too easily and quickly.
It's time to try Martin in the defence.
I put more on the shoulders on the spastics in the midfield who can't keep the ball out of our defence for more than five seconds at a time.
demonfan9
20 Apr 2008, 20:55
Carroll was terrible today. How hard is it to hit the ball with your fist when you are 190 odd centimetres?
Karl Pilkington
20 Apr 2008, 21:00
Blood and death.
red+black
21 Apr 2008, 02:30
What do fans want apart from winning?
Would love to know.
As a neutral observer, I'd want all MCC members (that follow Melbourne and go to Melbourne games) to be forced to take out Melbourne club membership.
That's not the case is it? Melbourne loses money by MCC members not paying the MFC one cent?
Supermercado
21 Apr 2008, 02:41
Too busy wallowing in their elitist bullshit.