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[the tick]

highlights of the shanghai game are up on afl.com.au

 

[AllenJakovich13]

RIP Stan 'Pops' Heal

MELBOURNE is saddened to hear of the passing of 1941 premiership player Stan ‘Pops’ Heal.

Heal, 90, passed away during the early hours of Wednesday morning in Western Australia.

Lynda Carroll Tribute To 'Pops' Heal

IN 2010, TWO VERY special Melbourne Football Club identities were inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame.

The first of these was Brian Dixon, legendary figure of the 1950s and 1960s. The second was Stan ‘Pops’ Heal, whose remarkable contribution to the game and the story of the Club was summarized in the 1941 annual report, following the third of a hattrick of VFL flags:

 

[Deefolt]

waaaaait that is where i have heard of stan heal, i remember that

 

[stretcharmstrong]

Sad news, really enjoyed hearing his story on the Hall of Fame broadcast. If I recall correctly, he was still very much "with it" and was quite funny.

RIP

 

[jimbler]

Any updates on Jim Stynes lately? I went to check his twitter page, but it hasn't been updated since October. Is he still having Chemotherapy?

 

[d33my]

Any updates on Jim Stynes lately? I went to check his twitter page, but it hasn't been updated since October. Is he still having Chemotherapy?

Best I can offer is that in recent photos (last week) he was looking quite healthy and had a fair bit of hair back, I'm no doctor but that might suggest he is off the chemo.

If you want to have a look for yourself check out the MFC Facebook page, sorry I would provide a link but at work FB is blocked.

 

[CM Sean]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5R0Q_-8jnw&feature=grec_browse

Ohh, the memories

 

[Crimson Azure]

Does anyone have twitter?

The reason I ask is Icaught the end of the news last night & heard something like:

"Lance Armstrong twittered that he has been to see Jum Stynes & he is putting up a good fight."

Can anyone confirm this?

 

[Spirit of 39]

Does anyone have twitter?

The reason I ask is Icaught the end of the news last night & heard something like:

Can anyone confirm this?

True story, mate. Jimma visited Lance in Adelaide this week. The big fella looks great, too.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sport/stynes-finds-inspiration/story-e6frg7mf-1225988024440
http://twitpic.com/3pvoxn

 

[LITTLE STINGA]

True story, mate. Jimma visited Lance in Adelaide this week. The big fella looks great, too.

That's awesome always great to see a story on Jimmy. I was very worried about him with his lack of tweets and the stuff coming off 'ology.

Great to see Jimmy still fighting, it's lifted my spirits. I just hope he keeps us informed a bit more (not the Jones every 5 mins standard but a tweet once a month would be nice just to show his fans that he is still fighting). KEEP FIGHTING CHAMP.

 

[AllenJakovich13]

melbournefc.com.au - Job Vacancy Digital Media Coordinator

THE MELBOURNE Football Club is seeking applications to fill the newly created position of Digital Media Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Communications Team, specifically in the area of Fan Development. [FONT=&quot][/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]The successful applicant will primarily be responsible for producing the club’s online communications via our website, email and social media (Twitter, Facebook etc). The fast paced nature of the football industry requires the person to be well organized and flexible in their approach to work ad-hoc when needed. Knowledge of football is useful but knowing how to communicate to a diverse customer base across a number of platforms is most highly regarded.[/FONT]

 

[RandB]

From MFC site: Coach Dean Bailey will speak with the boys on SEN this afternoon at 5:45pm

 

[Crimson Azure]

melbournefc.com.au - Job Vacancy Digital Media Coordinator

Yeah I saw that, this was my application process:

- Went onto mfc.com
- clicked on the link for the job
- Looked at the position description & realised I have none of the required skills
- Was disappointed for 10 seconds
- Left the site

 

[tfbr37]

Hey Fellas,

Hope you don't mind me posting this here - I am Toby from Footy Tragic (A Dream Team website), and we currently have our pilot up on our website: http://www.footytragic.com/show.php

It includes talk about the pre-season, as well as an interview with Cale Morton who was a great sport! Definitely worth checking out for his segment where he tells us why he is in for a huge 2011.

Daily articles on the site begin this coming Monday! Look forward to hearing everyone's thoughts!

 

[Crimson Azure]

A few comments from Stynes in the HS.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/vi...ew-cancer-hurdle/story-e6frf7kx-1225995154650

 

[AllenJakovich13]

Yeah I saw that, this was my application process:

- Went onto mfc.com
- clicked on the link for the job
- Looked at the position description & realised I have none of the required skills
- Was disappointed for 10 seconds
- Left the site

yes I did the exact same thing.

this might interest you..

http://www.scorpions.com.au/news/lead-story/statisticians-required-for-2011.html

Statisticians required for 2011

The Casey Scorpions are seeking a number of reliable and motivated people to join our Football Statistics team for the 2011 VFL season.

These vital match day roles involve recording statistics during Scorpions matches (reserves and seniors) and delivering this information to coaching staff. It may also involve setting up and packing away the statistics system on match day, co-ordinating video filming of matches and alignment of match vision with statistics post match.

These volunteer roles would suit anyone with a love of sport who wishes to become involved with football at the elite level, or university students (across a range of courses such as IT, mathematics or exercise science) requiring work placement. Training will be provided but you should possess the following attributes:

Knowledge of Australian rules football (preferred but not essential).

Computer literate with the ability to learn a specific data input and statistical package.

Ability to describe or input information clearly, quickly and correctly.

Good eyesight.

Available Saturday or Sunday (depending on VFL fixture) from March to September 2011.

If you’re interested please contact Football Operations Manager Tim Shellcot via email to tim@scorpions.com.au

Hey Fellas,

Hope you don't mind me posting this here - I am Toby from Footy Tragic (A Dream Team website), and we currently have our pilot up on our website: http://www.footytragic.com/show.php

It includes talk about the pre-season, as well as an interview with Cale Morton who was a great sport! Definitely worth checking out for his segment where he tells us why he is in for a huge 2011.

Daily articles on the site begin this coming Monday! Look forward to hearing everyone's thoughts!

cheers for posting. Cale speaks very well for a youngster.

 

[Spirit of 39]

An update on Jimmy.

http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl...t-stays-positive/story-e6frf33l-1225995194373

 

[Crimson Azure]

Did anyone see the DB interview (on fox sports I think), if so does anyone have a link?

 

[Crimson Azure]

Article on the MFC site re the Scully press confrence:

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/7415/newsid/108761/default.aspx

 

[Crimson Azure]

Scully out for 4-6 weeks:

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/7415/newsid/109814/default.aspx

 

[AllenJakovich13]

From HQ with Matt Green

Chief operating officer Matt Green looks at the club’s profit model and how it correlates when striving for the ultimate success

 

[AllenJakovich13]

The Age - TV time for young Dees

SIX of Melbourne's gun youngsters have used the bye week to become immersed in the television industry, flying to Sydney to meet and receive instruction from the likes of Lachlan Murdoch and Foxtel boss Kim Williams in the middle of the TV rights negotiations.
Whereas players traditionally use the break to rest or head home, Tom Scully, Jack Trengove, Jack Grimes, Jack Watts, James Frawley and Cale Morton spent yesterday and Tuesday in Sydney, visiting Channel Ten yesterday, Foxtel on Tuesday and also media company DMG, the owner of radio stations Nova and 5AA.

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/tv-time-for-young-dees-20110420-1dp2j.html#ixzz1K75fhPPh
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[AllenJakovich13]

melbournefc.com.au - My role in the coaches' box: Viney

MY ROLE in the coaches’ box has changed significantly over the years.

Having started with Melbourne as a young assistant coach in 2000, through to my previous line roles with Hawthorn and Adelaide, my positions in the coaches’ box have varied along the journey.

As a line coach I have predominantly focused on stoppages and transitions from stoppages, whereas now my role is to be one step removed from the line coaches and coaching staff.

In my new role in the coaching box I coordinate a lot of information between the line coaches and Dean Bailey or Craig Lees, who does our rotations, on the bench.

Communication also comes back the other way. Dean and Craig also need to know information from the line coaches and whether we need to make a change or alter a specific match-up.

I then pass the information onto the line coaches to make the decision. Then I will confirm match-ups with Craig.

At times, there might be occasions when we are discussing certain positions or moves, which one of the coaches might bring up.

 

[Crimson Azure]

I got a little cross eyed after reading tat but it must be less complicated than it reads.

 

[Timmy Houlihan]

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/7415/newsid/112346/default.aspx