Mega Thread General MFC Discussion IV

[Topkent]

Then say it, 'kent!

Is that how it finished my memories cooked

 

[Headless]

I remember Beamer doing a huge celebration after kicking a big goal?

Wanna say he kicked the sealer from 55 on the boundary far side

Then say it, 'kent!

Is that how it finished my memories cooked

Yes, that's right!

Assuming you consider the sealer to be the very first goal of the game, of course.

 

[Headless]

I think this is what you were thinking of, Topkent. 1.20 mark.

 

[Bluelegs]

I think this is what you were thinking of, Topkent. 1.20 mark.

Wonderful, Headless. Put it on the highlight reel!

 

[PerfectFooty]

I used to do this back in the day for random fun when we changed to Roos and i'm bored so here's the list by mfc coach they debuted under.

Bailey
Gawn, Tmac (I'm counting the era, I'm not counting caretakers even if he first played under Todd Viney)

Neeld
Viney

Roos
Salem, Trac, Oliver

Goodwin
The rest

King
White?

 

[Scythe]

 

[Proper Gander]

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New set of choppers for our Jacko.

Actually I’m pretty sure that virtually nobody at this event was sporting their original, non-altered teeth

 

[Bluelegs]

Interview with Guerra in Hun today that goes into the club's trade period. Seems like he's basically been given the job of being the club's mouthpiece which isn't surprising.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/paul-guerra-and-steven-king-have-hit-reset-at-melbourne-after-four-turbulent-years/news-story/f8919cd01b5534764b1e457a931efa23

Pretty much a fluff piece but the most interesting part is this at the end.

The decision to sack contracted premiership coach Simon Goodwin

Simon Goodwin

Age

48

Ht

185cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

20.9

5star

K

12.1

4star

HB

8.8

5star

M

4.0

4star

T

2.5

4star

No current season stats available

D

9.4

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

2.2

2star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.2

4star

cost Melbourne over $1 million in the soft cap yet it will not influence their 2026 plans.

Melbourne also moved on veteran coach Mark Williams and is tossing up moves to employ a new head of strategy and rejigging their development model.

“The soft cap for Goody was taken care of in this year,” confirms Guerra.

“That’s been sorted. So we have got a clear (2026) cap. We have landed (assistant coach) Jared Rivers, we have landed our VFL coach Rhett McLennan.

 

[Topkent]

May seems like a good fella who can't handle the piss. I'd say this is about as good as someone could take this

“It’s one of the best meetings I’ve had,” Guerra says, adamant May was always on board with the club’s moves.

"We sat Steven down and said, ‘Steve, you got 12 months to run. To be honest with you, we’re probably not renewing you at the end of next year. So when we’re having a chat to you this time next year, we’re probably saying goodbye to you. We’ve got a good crop of youth coming through, and we have to play them, otherwise we’re going to lose them, and they’re in the spot that you’re occupying. So to you mate, we’re probably going to prioritise youth over you, and if that means you want to go and look for another option, then do it.’

“He stopped, and he looked at us, and he said, ‘I totally get it’.

“He said, ‘The club’s been so good for me. I’ve got a premiership here. I’ll always love the club.’

"He said, ‘But just let me be clear, you’re sacking me’,

“(I said) ‘No, we’re not sacking we’re just being honest with you.’

“He goes, ‘all right. I’ll look for a trade, but if I can’t get a trade, can I come back?’

“So in Kingy’s words you come back but earn your spot like everyone else.

“He said, ‘If I don’t get a trade I will come back in and earn my spot and commit to helping develop the kids who will take my spot.’

“You can’t ask for anything more from a player. Steve King spoke to him yesterday and he’s fully charged to come back in, which is great.”

 

[mrmonkey]

Sounds like May never wanted to be traded. I don't think it was a hit to his ego that nobody was keen on him. I think there just wasn't any effort to look for a new home.

 

[Lord Nev]

Sounds like May never wanted to be traded. I don't think it was a hit to his ego that nobody was keen on him. I think there just wasn't any effort to look for a new home.

Did a medical at Collingwood, so not sure he wasn't interested in moving.

 

[markm106]

Not sure if it was mentioned but I heard May had a foot injury at the end of the season. Probably should have just kept playing Adams.
That may also explain the assumed failed medical at Collingwood.

 

[mrmonkey]

Did a medical at Collingwood, so not sure he wasn't interested in moving.

I think he was told to look for a trade but in his heart he wanted to stay. He knows it's just business and is prepared to do tje team thing.

 

[Proper Gander]

May seems like a good fella who can't handle the piss. I'd say this is about as good as someone could take this

I totally agree.

Don’t know if you have heard much of his radio stuff from Swaziland or wherever you are, but he’s a regular guest in some thing or other with Gary Lyon and some other characters. My takeaway about May is:

• honest / straight shooter
• clever about footy, and not stupid about life in general
• capable of self-reflection and seeing his own faults and acknowledging them
• capable of taking the piss out of himself

He’s a guy I think I like. I’d love to have a beer with him (in the unlikely event he would like to have a beer with me).

Everyone has points against, and he’s raked up a few that have been made public. But that’s everyone. You weigh up pros and cons.

One thing I do know is he’s the best fullback I have seen play for Melbourne by a fair margin.

 

[Lord Nev]

I think he was told to look for a trade but in his heart he wanted to stay. He knows it's just business and is prepared to do tje team thing.

Maybe. Not sure his history backs that up, but the media quotes did him lots of favours given he was asked to leave.

 

[Lord Nev]

not stupid about life in general

May was my favourite player at one stage, but not sure the above is backed up by the evidence tbh.

 

[Proper Gander]

May was my favourite player at one stage, but not sure the above is backed up by the evidence tbh.

I mean not stupid about looking at life and talking about it reflectively. Never sounds stupid.

On the actual doing life bit though, yeah he’s had some suspect moments

 

[stEdy]

Mitch Clisby named as Port development coach - wowza

 

[mrmonkey]

Maybe. Not sure his history backs that up, but the media quotes did him lots of favours given he was asked to leave.

We'll never really know, but I think had he not been told to look elsewhere he wouldn't have. The way I see it Trac and the club splitting ways mutual but Trac would be OK with staying had there been no deal. I think though that it was always highly likely going to get done. I think the club definitely wanted Oliver out and there was no way he was coming back. May told to look elsewhere and would have been fine leaving but I don't think he really wanted to. I think that situation was handled very well. Just the reality where the team and May are at.

 

[Lord Nev]

We'll never really know, but I think had he not been told to look elsewhere he wouldn't have. The way I see it Trac and the club splitting ways mutual but Trac would be OK with staying had there been no deal. I think though that it was always highly likely going to get done. I think the club definitely wanted Oliver out and there was no way he was coming back. May told to look elsewhere and would have been fine leaving but I don't think he really wanted to. I think that situation was handled very well. Just the reality where the team and May are at.

The players made it clear all 3 weren't wanted at the club anymore. May will need to keep up his charm offensive when he gets back for preseason if he doesn't want it to be awkward. When Gawn is having subtle digs at Trac in the media you can only guess how bad it all was behind closed doors.

 

[Bluelegs]

Mitch Clisby named as Port development coach - wowza

Interesting. Has he been doing SANFL coaching or something?

 

[Scythe]

Mitch Clisby named as Port development coach - wowza

My boy! Always preferred him to Terlich

 

[Scythe]

Interesting. Has he been doing SANFL coaching or something?

Was Talent Manager/U18s coach for North Adelaide

 

[Scythe]

(Found that out 30 seconds ago)

 

[Bluelegs]

(Found that out 30 seconds ago)

Don't be modest. You are our resident SANFL expert.