Quotes by Neale Daniher

“Im just disappointed for our supporters. The game was never a contest and that was the disappointing thing. To finish on that sort of note is the biggest disappointment for all Melbourne people because we werent ever in the game.”

“I think you just need to go away and collect yourselves before you talk too much about the past and too much of the future.”

“Its really important to come into finals with momentum. We had more home and away wins last year but it means naught if you dont come into finals with momentum. Last year we came off four losses, this year we came off three super elimination-type finals atmosphere (matches).”

“The momentum well get from these close wins will drive us into next week against the Cats.”

“At the end of the day the footy gods were on our side and that wobbly ball went through.”

“He does well for us with the rookies, Craig Cameron.”

“Weve just got to mix and match over the next two weeks to see which blokes we want to have a look at for Round 1 while tending towards the experienced guys.”

“That was the story of the night - we couldnt get out hands on the ball.”

“The executive committee comprising Kevin Sheedy, Paul Roos, Chris Connolly, Mark Williams and I are committed to the continued growth of the Association and working together to develop coaches across all levels of the game.”

“We were briefed on that and that was as far as it went and we didnt have any discussion on it at all.”