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Yesterday, I took both my kids, my nephew and one of my kids friends who is a Collingwood supporter - (working on a conversion here)

All day the kids wanted to chant ... Go Dees! Brought a tear to my eye many a time.

However, could not help but think we need to create 4 "sign posted" zones around the MCG where Melbourne families can take the kids to be around like minded supporters. Importantly .. These zones should be free to the public and not be membership based.

Call it an introduction to barracking for the Dees for all kids ... nobody is excluded. Lets make the "Melbourne experience the best fun for ALL kids"

So basically its a compass type approach ... with North , South , East & West "sign posted" meeting points

ie The Northern Stand Junior Demons Club, Southern Stand Junior Demons Club, etc

Hopefully we get some sort of banner & heaps of Dees Flags and try to encircle the ground, so irrespective of where the ball is we get "Melbourne" noise flooding thru the arena.

Possibly at half time we have a "Noise Meter" which zone can make the most noise and thats where we give out some Demon footballs as prizes!

Just an idea! Looking forward to hearing others view point.

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Call it an introduction to barracking for the Dees for all kids ... nobody is excluded. Lets make the "Melbourne experience the best fun for ALL kids"

I like the idea and actually emailed a lesser version of your idea to the ideas@melb address some time ago

I hope they do something along those lines

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So like another cheer squad?

More like an introduction to a cheer squad theme ... its a noise squad. Cheer squads can be appear very intimidating for many families. Plus cheer squads are normally locate behind the goals. Many families like to sit in the Northern Stand, Southern Stand, Ponsford Stand ... so dont try and force people to the cheer squad instead take the "noise" squad to the people.

Cheer squads also tend to be that bit more passionate - emotional - aggressive about the game. Again not a good environment as an introduction to the Dees.

thats a really great idea! im only 13, and a true blue supporter, but what age group of kids would this go upto???

Robbo ALL kids are welcome, all families are welcome. I dont want to put any age limits ... However, target ages 5-18 ish!

IMHO if we do this smart ... Melbourne kids can bring their friends ... many who may not be Dees supporters ... and have a fun day.

Kids leave the MCG saying ... ITS Fun barracking for the Dees!

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Kids leave the MCG saying ... ITS Fun barracking for the Dees!

Great idea, and one that Melbourne needs to target. I think there are many parents who deliberately don't sned their kids to the footy because the crowds can be intimidating. I went to a Canadian Football Match some years ago and was amazed at the number of children attending, there were also many strict rules around swaring and generally abusive behaviour, it made for a very friendly environment.

As a low crowd drawing team, in a very large stadium we have an opportunity that few other clubs have, that is to offer quality seating (ground level) that offers a safe environment for young kids and familys.

we also need the Parents leaving the MCG saying, It's fun barracking for the Dees.

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Melbourne Birthday parties at the G in this section would be fantastic IMO.

Cheap entry tickets for parties, with kids having it at the g and getting "free" knick-knacks from the club and a look around the G

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Melbourne Birthday parties at the G in this section would be fantastic IMO.

Cheap entry tickets for parties, with kids having it at the g and getting "free" knick-knacks from the club and a look around the G

Thats a cracker of an addition ... could easily be worked in.

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Went to the game on Saturday ... I'm now convinced ... after a few certain events.

We must now not only sit together we must leave together.

When alcohol & football passions mix ... some supporters from opposition sides just CANT HANDLE IT ...

Whats it going to take for a football club to stand up and take preventative measures.

I'm telling you now the AFL will do nothing against the "big four clubs" apart from findless "investigations".

WHY .... MONEY.

PS Just as a side note I refused to take my kids on Saturday ... you just cant take the risk.

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Why doesn't somebody send the link to this thread to the MFC ideas email, think somebody from the club reads this anyway, I have submitted a couple of ideas which were welcomed and I received a prompt reply.

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