If we weren't such a horrible side to watch on the field we would be given a better draw.

We can't ask for help from the draw until we provide something successful or at the very least entertaining on the field. The two go hand in hand.

It'd be nice if that wasn't the case but it is.

agreed, and our time will come.

Absolutely DD!

Sorry I can not work out the quote thing.

From my post on 6th Jan

"FACT !!!! I'm sorry that I can't reveal my sources however the MFC just missed out on a major sponsor to the bombers. This sponsor will be a grocery item. A new company into Australia that wants to take on “CC’s”. The deal was very big and we lost the deal of a number of factors, but the major one was our TV exposure. EFC got wind of our negotiations and pinched them. It proves that unless the MFC get better free to air TV we will not get sponsors tho the levels of the bigger clubs"

I have not replied as I was awaiting to talk to my contact and EFC responce to the loss of the Mexican food company to the Bulldogs.

EFC is furious. The AFL (MR A.D) got involved and bascially changed the companies mind. EFC workred on negotations for some 3 months.

O well better the bulldogs than EFC. I'd rather it had been us!

Sorry I can not work out the quote thing.

From my post on 6th Jan

"FACT !!!! I'm sorry that I can't reveal my sources however the MFC just missed out on a major sponsor to the bombers. This sponsor will be a grocery item. A new company into Australia that wants to take on “CC’s”. The deal was very big and we lost the deal of a number of factors, but the major one was our TV exposure. EFC got wind of our negotiations and pinched them. It proves that unless the MFC get better free to air TV we will not get sponsors tho the levels of the bigger clubs"

I have not replied as I was awaiting to talk to my contact and EFC responce to the loss of the Mexican food company to the Bulldogs.

EFC is furious. The AFL (MR A.D) got involved and bascially changed the companies mind. EFC workred on negotations for some 3 months.

O well better the bulldogs than EFC. I'd rather it had been us!

If Mr A.D. changed Mission's mind, why didn't he change it so they became our sponsor?

If Mr A.D. changed Mission's mind, why didn't he change it so they became our sponsor?

Would have the doggies been worse off then us in 12mths without it?

Which ads to my point. The only way to we as a club are going to reverse this downward spiral is to win games. Winners get more TV exposure. Our "sunday" Draw is just garbage for marketing.

If Mr A.D. changed Mission's mind, why didn't he change it so they became our sponsor?

Because each year the AFL puts far more into the Dogs than they do into us = less of a bill to pay if the Dogs don't have a sponsor than if we don't.

If Mr A.D. changed Mission's mind, why didn't he change it so they became our sponsor?

The Bulldogs Have Just Built that Huge Facility out at Westie Park. Of course the AFL will push their cause. Don't Forget Mr A.D. said publicly last year that The MFC stands for nothing. To the AFL we are the pits. Making up numbers nothing else. If we survive this Hurdle the Club will have to do it with Help from the supporters. All money must be directed towards the Football dept where possible. We must win games to gain cred.

Would have the doggies been worse off then us in 12mths without it?

Because each year the AFL puts far more into the Dogs than they do into us = less of a bill to pay if the Dogs don't have a sponsor than if we don't.

The Bulldogs Have Just Built that Huge Facility out at Westie Park. Of course the AFL will push their cause. Don't Forget Mr A.D. said publicly last year that The MFC stands for nothing. To the AFL we are the pits. Making up numbers nothing else. If we survive this Hurdle the Club will have to do it with Help from the supporters. All money must be directed towards the Football dept where possible. We must win games to gain cred.

Of course - it all comes down to money, and the less the AFL have to pay out of their coffers, the more left for trips to the Superbowl etc.

QUOTE (pitmaster @ Jan 6 2009, 03:10 PM)

Citi Group would be perfect - major international bank with growing presence in Australia - offices in Melbourne and Sydney and 2500 staff doing investment and consumer banking. and so far a low profile - go for it Dees!

Sadly you are mistaken. Although there are parallels with where MFC are at financially

Citi group have lost over 95% of its listed value on US stock exchanges through the global financial crisis and has been subject to a US Government bailout. There was a real risk that they could have gone under without the bailout.

As a consequence, Citigroup like many foreign banks will be reigning in their foreign exposures and concentrating on their domestic markets. I would expect that they will be cutting staff and operations in Australia going forward.

Watching Swans and Pies replay and I am struck by the Citi symbol on the Swannies jumper.

You are such a know all RR that I thought I'd give this a bump and maybe bump up some humility for your goodself since this 09 post was in response to my suggestion that Citi could work for us.

Boy, you sure know how to hold a grudge!

Boy, you sure know how to hold a grudge!

Lol. pitmaster has lost a lot of sleep over that one.

The suggestion that the citi group would be reducing their activities in countries like Australia is laughable, anyone in the industry knows that. The shut down some of their departments a couple o fyears ago that weren't making money but they're going hard for new business.

they're going hard for new business.

Yes they are- for Christ sakes stop sending me application forms -I DON'T WANT YOUR FREAKIN CREDIT CARD

Citibank are alive and very well.

My credit card reminds me monthly. And yes i don't want another one thankyou!!

The good thing about Citibank is they can lose Trillions and the good people of the US will bail them out and be so stupid as to let them start trading again.

The financiers and scumbags behind them need public execution-after being tortured.

Welcome to the MFC !

We'll take your stolen cash Thanks.

Bank of Melbourne seems such a great match. I wish the Shwabb man could make it happen (i know they're not interested but i'm going to invoke the Clark model of business)

Yes they are- for Christ sakes stop sending me application forms -I DON'T WANT YOUR FREAKIN CREDIT CARD

I had one for many years nutbean

Then about six months ago they cut the Frequent flyer points in half so I cut the card in half and sent it back.

It must have worked because i have not heard from them since.

Not one phone call from the Philippines.

Aint live grand

Boy, you sure know how to hold a grudge!

Ahhhh... respect at last.