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Sometimes it may not be a virtue either.

March to July = 4 months gone.

How much longer will it take to get an agreement?

How long will it take to build a facility?

How long will MFC get in that new facility before bubbledome is completed?

At some stage, a line will be drawn and someone will say there's no point continuing with this project because there simply isn't enough time available to make it's occupation worthwhile.

is the facility ready to use as is, or does it have to be built?

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    is the facility ready to use as is, or does it have to be built?

    well this is it isnt it.. We can go there today.. Any new facilities are cream on the cake. Some folk are getting a bit excited...lol

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    I suppose the new facility means a gym of some description.

    The changerooms and playing surface are already first class.

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    Im not sure how many have actually ventured out that way...being in the boonies and all !! :lol::rolleyes: Folk ought to make a pilgrimage and take a look :) might be pleasantly surprised :)...and as others point out...will only get bigger and better !!!

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    is the facility ready to use as is, or does it have to be built?

    There is an existing facility there, but it needs to be extended to accomodate MFC footy dept currently based at Junction Oval for the 2009 season. It's only 3 months till pre-season training starts, and clearly it can't be ready by then, even if all buttons were pushed tomorrow.

    It clearly needs to get cracking asap.

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    latest from one of the eleven councillors. there will be another meeting on Aug 5 to make a final decision on the Casey venture

    regarding monies to be spent. As of now it can still be rejected, the vote last time was 7 for 3 against and 1 didnt vote. The vote has changed[proberly] to 6 for 5 against.

    It seems public pressure got to one of the councillors.[its an election year]

    when asked about the posspbility of Casey scorpions going it alone if the proposal falls through I was told that they hadnt thought of that possibility at all.

    If I was on the MFC board I would be sounding out Port for a VFA team next year.

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    latest from one of the eleven councillors.

    Was your informant a "for" or an "against"?

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    No prizes for guessing who the councillor is but the councillor will be voting against.

    I dont know why there has to be another vote, it was explained to me but I still couldnt make head nor tail over it.

    The AUG 5 meeting will be an open meeting so anybody can go.

    Beats me I thought a vote was a vote by the council but I quess I was wrong.

    Party politics are alive in Casey and it could be to the harm of the scorpions.

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    Would it be out of the question to revive the Prahran Football Club to VFL status and have an alignment with them playing at Toorak Park?

    We used to have a close relationship with Prahran and Jimmy even played for them in the early days.

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    I thought the Casey councillors were in favour of the MFC setting up at Casey Fields? It was only 2 (one a so-called Demons supporter! <_< ) who were against this happening?

    Hopefully Jim Stynes and the MFC board can make a few phone calls and get things back on track?

    It would be very, very disappointing if the plan to move the Demons Summer training base into Casey Fields fell through. :(

    As the August 5th meeting is an "open" one to the general public I encourage all Demons supporters to get down their and make as much noise as possible to make sure the Demons DO move into Casey Fields.

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    There is an existing facility there, but it needs to be extended to accomodate MFC footy dept currently based at Junction Oval for the 2009 season. It's only 3 months till pre-season training starts, and clearly it can't be ready by then, even if all buttons were pushed tomorrow.

    Hmmmm...if thats the case why bother? Bubble Dome will be ready before Casey Fields and will be far less of a hassle when petrol hits $8.00 per litre.

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    Hmmmm...if thats the case why bother? Bubble Dome will be ready before Casey Fields and will be far less of a hassle when petrol hits $8.00 per litre.

    The rectangular stadium will take another 21 months or so. Casey Fields is a far simpler project and would take about 4 months from when the button is pushed.

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    Hmmmm...if thats the case why bother? Bubble Dome will be ready before Casey Fields and will be far less of a hassle when petrol hits $8.00 per litre.

    Not many young kids with young parents living near the Bubble Dome.

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    Hmmmm...if thats the case why bother? Bubble Dome will be ready before Casey Fields and will be far less of a hassle when petrol hits $8.00 per litre.

    Hassle to whom ? and why? I dont quite understand :)

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    latest from one of the eleven councillors. there will be another meeting on Aug 5 to make a final decision on the Casey venture

    regarding monies to be spent.

    what time do proceedings begin ? 6pm ? anyone :)

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    what time do proceedings begin ? 6pm ? anyone :)

    Yeah does anyone have the details? I live somewhat near there and would be interested in going

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    6.30 pm at Narre Warren according to their website.

    It's the big joint out the front of Fountain Gate shopping centre, can't miss it.

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    Seems Melbourne Football Club got a runs at this week's Council meeting also. The local Berwick News has published an article saying Cr Rob Wilson tried to get Council to defer a decision on the club until after the November elections. His motion was defeated.

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    Seems Melbourne Football Club got a runs at this week's Council meeting also. The local Berwick News has published an article saying Cr Rob Wilson tried to get Council to defer a decision on the club until after the November elections. His motion was defeated.

    What's wrong with these people, we should look elsewhere (is there anywhere else?) and tell them to shove their fields up there arse

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    What's wrong with these people, we should look elsewhere (is there anywhere else?) and tell them to shove their fields up there arse

    That's a bit rough on the majority of Councillors who strongly support the Dees venture to Casey.

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    That's a bit rough on the majority of Councillors who strongly support the Dees venture to Casey.

    So, where is it at now?

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    So, where is it at now?

    According to 849dennisj earlier, it's going to the Council on 5 August:

    latest from one of the eleven councillors. there will be another meeting on Aug 5 to make a final decision on the Casey venture

    regarding monies to be spent. As of now it can still be rejected, the vote last time was 7 for 3 against and 1 didnt vote. The vote has changed[proberly] to 6 for 5 against.

    It seems public pressure got to one of the councillors.[its an election year]

    when asked about the posspbility of Casey scorpions going it alone if the proposal falls through I was told that they hadnt thought of that possibility at all.

    If I was on the MFC board I would be sounding out Port for a VFA team next year.

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    Who's up for a beer before we take our place in the peanut gallery ;) Probably bit a bit boring til they get to the Melb bit !!

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    Who's up for a beer before we take our place in the peanut gallery ;) Probably bit a bit boring til they get to the Melb bit !!

    :lol:

    Like watching paint dry. I'm up for a beer!

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    Wish list for a new alignment with Casey (if it happens) -

    Red and blue predominant colours.

    Play games not clashing with Melbourne's games.

    Melbourne players to have the same numbers at Casey.

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