Demons to investigate new Docklands base

[redman 28]

The proposed move to the new docklands is nothing new and has be floated before.

It appears as though we are sharing the costs with Netball Victoria and the City of Melbourne for a feasibility study to be completed.

Demons to investigate new Docklands base

Plenty of comments from Big Jimmy on the proposal to move into "Western Park" next to the Bolte Bridge.

If it's deemed a better option than AAMI Park with its State-of-the-Art facilities then we can't lose!

[Steamin Demon 392]

Doesn't hurt to explore anything that could help Melbourne, We are becoming a very proactive club under Jimmy.

[gOLLy 401]

I thought we were pretty settled now.

[13thflag 0]

This is great will it have a social club? hope so, the club has moved forward in so many ways great work to all at our great club.

[beelzebub 23,383]

I thought we were pretty settled now.

Yes and No. whilst our surrent situation is a vast improvement there are still some niggles and compromises. It was the previous board ( essentially 0 that got us directed towards Bubbledome and for that they ought to be commended. As too the current board for pushing it thorough and getting the deal we have.

Ever since the notion of a Docklands venue surfaced it has piqued the interest of our club as it would be superior ( again ) to what we have now and locate allthe machinations of the club in one spot. Unlike previously we can now look at all these things with some degree of calm and theres no need to rush to any decisions.

Whilst Bubble is good its not really quite 'ours' and a place like Western Park would all but be.

Now all they would need to do is paint those columns of the bridge blue with red vees...perfect !!

[george_on_the_outer 7,703]

I cannot believe how much the current Board and administration have moved the MFC in such a short period of time.

For 25 years there was talk about a training facility. It has all happened at last. And we have an expansion growth option with Cranbourne and Casey.

This has got us onto equal footing with every other club, finally.

But they haven's stopped there. They are now looking at the next phase in 5,10,20 years from now. For the FIRST time since I have been supporting the club, we actually are planning for the future instead of trying to build on the past, survive or catch up to everyone else.

Big plaudits to Jim,Cameron, Don and everyone else.....

[e25 5]

We are doing very well for ourselves at the moment...

If you pay attention to Schwabby's twitter, there have been a few from the beautiful game telling him how much they'd love to poach him.

All idle chitchat, but it shows you the esteem he is held in.

[H_T 3,049]

I thought we were pretty settled now.

This site was discussed some time ago prior to the move to Bubbledome. The Lord Mayor Robert Doyle for the City Of Melbourne was involved in the discussons IIRC. It was also discussed on this forum in 2009: -

http://demonland.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=16820&st=40&p=265519&hl=Mayor%20&fromsearch=1entry265519

[TheOx05 1]

Tried to add an oval to the site to get a feel on location...shaded red area would be the location for pool, gym , indoors facilities...

Edited November 18, 2010 by TheOx05

[pringle 42]

As long as it doesn't lead to more home games played at that awful nearby basketball stadium and a loss of our connection to the MCG.

[beelzebub 23,383]

As long as it doesn't lead to more home games played at that awful nearby basketball stadium and a loss of our connection to the MCG.

why would it ? Didd our presence at the JO lead to that awful stadium ? No it didnt.

[drdrake 3,187]

If this happens will the club be able to sell the naming rights, the position would be great for any company to get maximum exposure.

[daisycutter 29,738]

I hear it is agreat place for flying kites

Literally anf figuratively

[Matt Demon 1,482]

Yeah It gets very windy down there. They would have to do something about it as you literally would struggle to kick a footy around.

[daisycutter 29,738]

If we did, would we become the

"Dockland Demons" or the "Melbourne Dockers"????

[Sir Why You Little 37,130]

If we did, would we become the

"Dockland Demons" or the "Melbourne Dockers"????

Stop this Talk, the docklands charge far too much rent. And the food costs more than the airport!

This new place better be completely owned by us, The MFC or i say Stay where we are, its better than the junction!!!

[H_T 3,049]

Stop this Talk, the docklands charge far too much rent. And the food costs more than the airport!

This new place better be completely owned by us, The MFC or i say Stay where we are, its better than the junction!!!

You must also consider what the club has to pay for the lease within the current deal.

It's no use stomping your feet like a 2yo unless you know all the facts. Besides didn't you have faith in the current administration ? Or has that now fallen by the wayside ?

[Sir Why You Little 37,130]

You must also consider what the club has to pay for the lease within the current deal.

It's no use stomping your feet like a 2yo unless you know all the facts. Besides didn't you have faith in the current administration ? Or has that now fallen by the wayside ?

HT relax, i was having a laugh....this place is often way too serious ok B)

[jarnott10 0]

Would we play Home games their? Didn't we just move into AAMI Park????

[Rogue 585]

No surprise we're trying to bail on AAMI.

I know next to nothing about the Docklands idea but it's worth looking into simply because there aren't too many possible spots you could develop a facility close to Melbourne.

As long as it doesn't lead to more home games played at that awful nearby basketball stadium and a loss of our connection to the MCG.

Indeed.

While it would involve moving our administration out of the 'G, we've made an effort to integrate somewhat with the MCC and I'm sure we'll continue to cultivate that bond.

[Matt Demon 1,482]

Came across this article and thought some of you may be interested.

http://melbourne-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/waiting-on-vicurban/

[Lutz 76]

Not exactly related, but I was talking to a good friend who is an architect at Daryl Jackson.

For those who aren't familiar with the architecture caper or Daryl Jackson, his firm is a big player in the Australian industry.

They win lots of industry awards, have designed both Docklands stadium and upgrades to the MCG, and Daryl Jackson himself is a mad bombers supporter (you'd have to be...).

She's been having regular visits from Hird and Bomber Thompson, so they can tweak every minute detail on their latest project.

To the point of becoming a bit bored of it, she said.

Now that Essendon is looking to have a new training facility built, DJ is all over it, and designing the facility for peanuts.

I'm reliably told that it will feature 2 ovals - one an exact replica of the MCG, another an exact replica of Etihad.

This goes beyond merely dimensions.

The turf system underfoot will be built in exact accordance with that of the grounds which the ovals are to mimick.

I dare say a lot of training won't be done on the "docklands" surface.

Anyway, that's what we're competing with, or will be in a year's time.

Edited October 23, 2011 by Lutz

[beelzebub 23,383]

So theyre the firm that put Docklands the wrong way lol... Youd want them huh !!

[Lutz 76]

So theyre the firm that put Docklands the wrong way lol... Youd want them huh !!

Textbook ignorance.

They did what the client asked for.

Blame the "turf engineers" or whatever they get called.

Edited October 23, 2011 by Lutz

[Jordie_tackles 354]

I thought Cox architects did the latest MCG redevelopment?

was combined effort between both firms

Amazing for essendon by the sounds of it..... 2 grounds such as that wow

Edited October 23, 2011 by Jordie_tackles