A time for reflection?

[sylvinator 96]

With all the positivity surrounding the demons over the past 12 months, I feel it is necessary to reflect on all the changes that have happened, because let's be honest, MFC was a basket case even very recently.

As little as 2 years ago the common line was- 'no money, no supporters, no home, no facilities, no team'

- MFC $5m in debt, relying on AFL funding, and did not have a profitable business model (making losses every year).

- small sponsorship deal

- training at junction oval, with possums in the admin roof, no goal posts or nets, and a cricket pitch through the middle.

- Daniher had not planned ahead and out list looked destined for spend 10 years at the bottom

Now

- We finally have a home; 2 in fact. We have 'bubble dome' as an elite training centre (including full sized field with goal posts, pool, gym etc) with our Administration also at 'bubble dome'. We also have Casey fields (including a full size-oval, gym, pavilian) to train in over the summer and once a week during the season proper

- We still have only $1m of debt, but we are continuing to cut away at it. Extra money coming in now includes $100k extra per game b/c of new stadium deal, $1m p.a. from MCC relationship, recently purchased pokie machines etc.

- We have one of the higher sponsorship agreement in the AFL

- Our membership has continued to increase by 5% each year, now up to $32000.

- Our crowd numbers at the MCG are quite strong, no longer should we see crowds of $15,000 at the MCG

- We have an inspirational President who is bringing passionate people back to our club

- And most importantly, our playing list is completely rejuvenated. We are always climbing our way up the ladder, w/o 7 first rounds picks (including 2 top 5 picks) not having played yet.

I feel like I finally have an answer to all my friends jibes at the mighty demons:

I just hope that we can sustain this positive momentum into the future! Can't wait for Stynesy, for all he's done to turn our club around, to witness out first premiership in 45 years in 2012!

Edited May 13, 2010 by sylvinator

[Guest Rojik of the Arctic]

I just hope that we can sustain this positive momentum post- Stynes, when he finnaly loses his inspirational battle with cancer. I hope Stynes can at least last till next season to see us consistently win,

Huh? That ain't going to beat Jimma. No how, no way.

[Reality Bus 17]

Who said Stynes will lose his battle? I'm more a realist than an optimist, and of course I don't know precisely how severe it is, but I wouldn't put that cue back in the rack just yet. If Jimmy has faith in himself, then so do I.

Other than that, excellent post

[Longsufferingnomore 1,654]

With all the positivity surrounding the demons over the past 12 months, I feel it is necessary to reflect on all the changes that have happened, because let's be honest, MFC was a basket case even very recently.

As little as 2 years ago the common line was- 'no money, no supporters, no home, no facilities, no team'

- MFC $5m in debt, relying on AFL funding, and did not have a profitable business model (making losses every year).

- small sponsorship deal

- training at junction oval, with possums in the admin roof, no goal posts or nets, and a cricket pitch through the middle.

- Daniher had not planned ahead and out list looked destined for spend 10 years at the bottom

Now

- We finally have a home; 2 in fact. We have 'bubble dome' as an elite training centre (including full sized field with goal posts, pool, gym etc) with our Administration also at 'bubble dome'. We also have Casey fields (including a full size-oval, gym, pavilian) to train in over the summer and once a week during the season proper

- We still have only $1m of debt, but we are continuing to cut away at it. Extra money coming in now includes $100k extra per game b/c of new stadium deal, $1m p.a. from MCC relationship, recently purchased pokie machines etc.

- We have one of the higher sponsorship agreement in the AFL

- Our membership has continued to increase by 5% each year, now up to $32000.

- Our crowd numbers at the MCG are quite strong, no longer should we see crowds of $15,000 at the MCG

- We have an inspirational President who is bringing passionate people back to our club

- And most importantly, our playing list is completely rejuvenated. We are always climbing our way up the ladder, w/o 7 first rounds picks (including 2 top 5 picks) not having played yet.

I feel like I finally have an answer to all my friends jibes at the mighty demons:

I just hope that we can sustain this positive momentum post- Stynes, when he finnaly loses his inspirational battle with cancer. I hope Stynes can at least last till next season to see us consistently win,

Can we please not have such negative talk about Jimmy. Lets all be positive because if anyone is to beat this thing it will be Jimmy especially if he has us all thinking positively. The power of positive thinking.

[Deestroy All 14,266]

Terrible wording.

[Guest Thomo]

With all the positivity surrounding the demons over the past 12 months, I feel it is necessary to reflect on all the changes that have happened, because let's be honest, MFC was a basket case even very recently.

As little as 2 years ago the common line was- 'no money, no supporters, no home, no facilities, no team'

- MFC $5m in debt, relying on AFL funding, and did not have a profitable business model (making losses every year).

- small sponsorship deal

- training at junction oval, with possums in the admin roof, no goal posts or nets, and a cricket pitch through the middle.

- Daniher had not planned ahead and out list looked destined for spend 10 years at the bottom

Now

- We finally have a home; 2 in fact. We have 'bubble dome' as an elite training centre (including full sized field with goal posts, pool, gym etc) with our Administration also at 'bubble dome'. We also have Casey fields (including a full size-oval, gym, pavilian) to train in over the summer and once a week during the season proper

- We still have only $1m of debt, but we are continuing to cut away at it. Extra money coming in now includes $100k extra per game b/c of new stadium deal, $1m p.a. from MCC relationship, recently purchased pokie machines etc.

- We have one of the higher sponsorship agreement in the AFL

- Our membership has continued to increase by 5% each year, now up to $32000.

- Our crowd numbers at the MCG are quite strong, no longer should we see crowds of $15,000 at the MCG

- We have an inspirational President who is bringing passionate people back to our club

- And most importantly, our playing list is completely rejuvenated. We are always climbing our way up the ladder, w/o 7 first rounds picks (including 2 top 5 picks) not having played yet.

I feel like I finally have an answer to all my friends jibes at the mighty demons:

I just hope that we can sustain this positive momentum post- Stynes, when he finnaly loses his inspirational battle with cancer. I hope Stynes can at least last till next season to see us consistently win,

And we havn't even seem much on feild sucess yet. Imagine what it will be like in two years.

[e25 5]

Terrible wording.

Yep.

I think we can all agree that it's a great post except for that final paragraph, and the sentiment is right, but the wording is a horrible [censored] up.

Focusing on the main point of this thread - incouldnt agree more.

I was overseas when it finally dawned on me the hardships our club faced and I was confronted with the proposition of never watching the dees play AFL ever again as I knew them.

A harrowing thought at the time.

But these also are not the dees as I knew them.

Words don't suffice, but I couldn't be happier, more positive about our future or more committed to being a part of making that happen.

Go dees.

[Red Sox 2]

With all the positivity surrounding the demons over the past 12 months, I feel it is necessary to reflect on all the changes that have happened, because let's be honest, MFC was a basket case even very recently.

As little as 2 years ago the common line was- 'no money, no supporters, no home, no facilities, no team'

- MFC $5m in debt, relying on AFL funding, and did not have a profitable business model (making losses every year).

- small sponsorship deal

- training at junction oval, with possums in the admin roof, no goal posts or nets, and a cricket pitch through the middle.

- Daniher had not planned ahead and out list looked destined for spend 10 years at the bottom

Now

- We finally have a home; 2 in fact. We have 'bubble dome' as an elite training centre (including full sized field with goal posts, pool, gym etc) with our Administration also at 'bubble dome'. We also have Casey fields (including a full size-oval, gym, pavilian) to train in over the summer and once a week during the season proper

- We still have only $1m of debt, but we are continuing to cut away at it. Extra money coming in now includes $100k extra per game b/c of new stadium deal, $1m p.a. from MCC relationship, recently purchased pokie machines etc.

- We have one of the higher sponsorship agreement in the AFL

- Our membership has continued to increase by 5% each year, now up to $32000.

- Our crowd numbers at the MCG are quite strong, no longer should we see crowds of $15,000 at the MCG

- We have an inspirational President who is bringing passionate people back to our club

- And most importantly, our playing list is completely rejuvenated. We are always climbing our way up the ladder, w/o 7 first rounds picks (including 2 top 5 picks) not having played yet.

I feel like I finally have an answer to all my friends jibes at the mighty demons:

I just hope that we can sustain this positive momentum post- Stynes, when he finnaly loses his inspirational battle with cancer. I hope Stynes can at least last till next season to see us consistently win,

Mate....great post until the end there. My mum is going through the same battle as Jimma and he provides such inspiration for her as he does so many others.....I was really enjoying reading this until that final part, but I assume you did not mean it to come out as this, more a general sweeping comment. Hopefully my mum or Jim don't read this one!

[sylvinator 96]

Sorry for the negative wording guys, didn't mean it. Cancer that has spread to the brain can sometimes be a death sentence, but we're not talking about any normal person here. This is Jimmy Stynes.

I'm definitely hoping for a miracle and see him pull through! What an inspirational guy. (and, of course, I would send the same good wishes upon anyone struggling with any kind of illness or disease)

Didn't mean any offence.

Maybe this thread can go back to its original objective--- basking in the sun of MFC's accomplishments over the past 12 months.

[satyricon 267]

Sorry for the negative wording guys, didn't mean it. Cancer that has spread to the brain can sometimes be a death sentence, but we're not talking about any normal person here. This is Jimmy Stynes.

I'm definitely hoping for a miracle and see him pull through! What an inspirational guy. (and, of course, I would send the same good wishes upon anyone struggling with any kind of illness or disease)

Didn't mean any offence.

Maybe this thread can go back to its original objective--- basking in the sun of MFC's accomplishments over the past 12 months.

It actually spoilt a great post for me, a suggestion that you go back and edit it......that way it is all positive.....even a positive comment about JS

Edited May 13, 2010 by satyricon

[sylvinator 96]

It actually spoilt a great post for me, a suggestion that you go back and edit it......that way it is all positive.....even a positive comment about JS

DONE

[Sir Why You Little 37,244]

DONE

What we need at the MFC is a Venue where all of us Mad Demon Supporters can celebrate our victories until the early hours of the following day! Food Drink Replays etc etc. This next decade is going to be ours.

If it is to be Leighoak or the Bentleigh club Fine, but the club needs to get the ball rolling

Coming home after a great G game by 7 PM is just not on. I want to celebrate with supporters. My dad tells me Legendary celebrations went on during the 50's & 60's when we were kings.

We should rekindle some of that to unite supporters & club even further.