New training ground and base?

[Guest Neitzblitz]

Does anyone know if we are still moving to olympic park, near new stadium? blitz!

[Guest Neitzblitz]

BUMP..Blitz!

[DeeSpencer 25,678]

Yes we are definitely moving some of our offices into the new stadium. We are also going to train at an oval next to the stadium which should be completed by the early rounds of next year - see Schwab's twitter

[Guest Neitzblitz]

why not all of our offices? Is there a social club there? No more junction oval? Blitz!

[hoopla 418]

why not all of our offices? Is there a social club there? No more junction oval? Blitz!

We hear a lot of promises about our future home - but nothing tangible.

I'd like to see Bubbledome/Olympic Park plans with our name on it - and I'd like to see plans at Casey with our name on it.. And then there is the redevelopment of the Southern Stand at the G.When's that happening - and is that prospect going to be used to explain more temporary accommodation?

These concepts have been bandied around for a long time now - the concepts were developed by the previous committee.Yet our pre-season is at the Junction Oval yet again.

Carlton showed Bradshaw, Brock and Co a half finished gym. What will we show Luke Ball?

As I've asked on another thread why aren't we promoting the Red & Blue Foundation to fund the equipment our new gyms are going to require?

I'll be very disappointed if we don't get some firm information in the Annual Report.

Edited October 25, 2009 by hoopla

[Supermercado 2,797]

I'm not for this blitz gimmick.

[The Big Ticket 94]

I'm not for this blitz gimmick.

It's OK, I think he's been given a long holiday.

[Matt Demon 1,418]

We hear a lot of promises about our future home - but nothing tangible.

I'd like to see Bubbledome/Olympic Park plans with our name on it - and I'd like to see plans at Casey with our name on it.. And then there is the redevelopment of the Southern Stand at the G.When's that happening - and is that prospect going to be used to explain more temporary accommodation?

These concepts have been bandied around for a long time now - the concepts were developed by the previous committee.Yet our pre-season is at the Junction Oval yet again.

Carlton showed Bradshaw, Brock and Co a half finished gym. What will we show Luke Ball?

As I've asked on another thread why aren't we promoting the Red & Blue Foundation to fund the equipment our new gyms are going to require?

I'll be very disappointed if we don't get some firm information in the Annual Report.

The reason we are training at the Junction oval Is because both our training facilities are currently being built. If you go down to Casey you'll see a mass of construction and same with the Bubble dome. Both will be ready for next season and both will be state of the art compared to the Junction. So you ask what we'll show Luke Ball? We'll show him a construction zone just like Carlton showed Bradshaw.

[hoopla 418]

The reason we are training at the Junction oval Is because both our training facilities are currently being built. If you go down to Casey you'll see a mass of construction and same with the Bubble dome. Both will be ready for next season and both will be state of the art compared to the Junction. So you ask what we'll show Luke Ball? We'll show him a construction zone just like Carlton showed Bradshaw.

Clearly I am aware that there's spectacular bricks and mortar at the Bubble dome - my question is how much of that space is being set aside for the MFC ? - and what right of access will we have to the shared facilities behind the other tenants?

Will we be able to say to Luke - "that is going to be our gym - we will have 30 sets of weights in it - our medical rooms will adjoin the gym over there - we''ll just have to run down there to get to our oval etc" The oval will be available to us 4 afternoons per week or .... ?

Good to hear that the buildings at Casey are progressing

Edited October 25, 2009 by hoopla

[Clanger King 9]

As I've asked on another thread why aren't we promoting the Red & Blue Foundation to fund the equipment our new gyms are going to require?

I'll be very disappointed if we don't get some firm information in the Annual Report.

I really like your idea and post about the Red & Blue Foundation. Is there anyway that you can bring this forward to the MFC? Maybe they are waiting for the new developments to be built.

I really hope we clear our debt this year. Once our debt is clear I think we will be pushing the comp as the most marketable teams in the comp baring GC and GWS. Everyone of my mates are talking about Melbournes young list, Jim Stynes battle and hoping he gets through. ATM i think we are becoming the buzz team. Must make the most of it or at least get out of our debt

[Keyser Söze 0]

Clearly I am aware that there's spectacular bricks and mortar at the Bubble dome - my question is how much of that space is being set aside for the MFC ? - and what right of access will we have to the shared facilities behind the other tenants?

Will we be able to say to Luke - "that is going to be our gym - we will have 30 sets of weights in it - our medical rooms will adjoin the gym over there - we''ll just have to run down there to get to our oval etc" The oval will be available to us 4 afternoons per week or .... ?

Good to hear that the buildings at Casey are progressing

I actually have some plans of the MRS in my possession which clearly show areas set aside for MFC.

Change rooms, gym, pool area, recovery, etc.

I've been on site too and right now it won't quite be at the stage where its worth having a walk through because none of the fit-out has been done yet.

It will be an elite facility.

Same with the work that will be done to upgrade Gosch's Paddock.

Other than the location there's not much to see yet.

[hoopla 418]

I actually have some plans of the MRS in my possession which clearly show areas set aside for MFC.

Change rooms, gym, pool area, recovery, etc.

I've been on site too and right now it won't quite be at the stage where its worth having a walk through because none of the fit-out has been done yet.

It will be an elite facility.

Same with the work that will be done to upgrade Gosch's Paddock.

Other than the location there's not much to see yet.

Thankyou ...great to hear.

Do you know how many others will use Gosch's paddock?

[Keyser Söze 0]

Thankyou ...great to hear.

Do you know how many others will use Gosch's paddock?

No, I've got no information on the time sharing of any of the facilities.

I just have the drawings showing the areas specifically designated for the MFC, also the areas for the other tenants, the Storm, Victory, etc.

Edited October 25, 2009 by Keyser Söze

[hoopla 418]

No, I've got no information on the time sharing of any of the facilities.

I just have the drawings showing the areas specifically designated for the MFC, also the areas for the other tenants, the Storm, Victory, etc.

Appreciate your help

Your proof that we have so many designated facilities has overome my scepticism ( You get that way as a Melbourne supporter!)

Sounds great

[Keyser Söze 0]

Appreciate your help

Your proof that we have so many designated facilities has overome my scepticism ( You get that way as a Melbourne supporter!)

Sounds great

No problem.

From talking to a friend who works for MOPT yesterday she also said our entire football dept would be housed at MRS and the only admin at MCG would be for things like Membership, merchandising, etc

ie. Arms of the club where a 5 minute walk from where the players are won't be a major issue.

[hoopla 418]

I really like your idea and post about the Red & Blue Foundation. Is there anyway that you can bring this forward to the MFC? Maybe they are waiting for the new developments to be built.

I really hope we clear our debt this year. Once our debt is clear I think we will be pushing the comp as the most marketable teams in the comp baring GC and GWS. Everyone of my mates are talking about Melbournes young list, Jim Stynes battle and hoping he gets through. ATM i think we are becoming the buzz team. Must make the most of it or at least get out of our debt

The Red & Blue Foundation was actually put in place by the previous committee so the club is aware of it. It is on the website. I have just been surprised that it hasn't been promoted more aggressively.

The only reason I can think of is that equipment is such a small part of the overall budget that a strong R&B Foundation campaign is not worth the effort.

That would surprise me given that we sell home games for amounts like to $200k -$300k

It also shows the supporters some imagination - which is good for the image.

If enough people respond positively to the R&B Foundation thread... the club will surely increase its profile

Edited October 25, 2009 by hoopla

[H_T 3,043]

No, I've got no information on the time sharing of any of the facilities.

I just have the drawings showing the areas specifically designated for the MFC, also the areas for the other tenants, the Storm, Victory, etc.

Has "Melbourne Heart" got anything to do with the new facilities at "BubbleDome" ?

[Keyser Söze 0]

Has "Melbourne Heart" got anything to do with the new facilities at "BubbleDome" ?

Can't remember off the top of my head and I don't have the plans on me at the moment.

I don't think so specifically, but there are some non-specified or vague areas on there.

Its actually quite a large facility and I remember there is space set aside for a Union team and i think also for hockey.

With MFC's admin there we are certainly the major tenant.

We take up about a quarter of the space there. It will mostly be on the side facing Swan St

[Keyser Söze 0]

And the MRS has been affectionately name the "missus" by a few involved with it.

[rpfc 28,383]

And the MRS has been affectionately name the "missus" by a few involved with it.

...because it takes a long time to get ready?

Or because it soaks up alot of hard earned?

Or because it wears bloody strange things on top around Spring Carnival time?

Yeah, I know, I'm such a guy.

[Ryan Dee 140]

...because it takes a long time to get ready?

Or because it soaks up alot of hard earned?

Or because it wears bloody strange things on top around Spring Carnival time?

Yeah, I know, I'm such a guy.

Why are you taking on a new persona?

Pretty sure the last yew months your posts have turned from a decent read (although patronizing), to just crap where you try to be funny, or whatever it is in every post.

[rpfc 28,383]

Why are you taking on a new persona?

Pretty sure the last yew months your posts have turned from a decent read (although patronizing), to just crap where you try to be funny, or whatever it is in every post.

Covered this.

Odd mood in the off-season.

Apologies.

[H_T 3,043]

Its actually quite a large facility and I remember there is space set aside for a Union team and i think also for hockey.

With MFC's admin there we are certainly the major tenant.

We take up about a quarter of the space there. It will mostly be on the side facing Swan St

Hockey ? Wtf ?

[Sir Why You Little 37,033]

No problem.

From talking to a friend who works for MOPT yesterday she also said our entire football dept would be housed at MRS and the only admin at MCG would be for things like Membership, merchandising, etc

ie. Arms of the club where a 5 minute walk from where the players are won't be a major issue.

Are there plans foe a Social Club, After Match. Restaurant where Supporters, Members & MCC/MFC members can all meet after matches or drop in mid week.

This club has never had that. We need it.

[Tatu 416]

Are there plans foe a Social Club, After Match. Restaurant where Supporters, Members & MCC/MFC members can all meet after matches or drop in mid week.

This club has never had that. We need it.

A place to celebrate after a win, or comesurate a loss....

A place with the longest honours board in the AFL...

A place where a stranger to AFL, can learn about the oldest football club in the world...

A place where MFC really means something.....

We need a social club....A place where we belong.