Melbourne's Financial Backing

[Watt and Howe? 16]

Learned from a very reliable source today that Mitch Clarke is very happy at Melbourne & that we have some well-known friends in very high places who are providing a strong financial assistance to the club. Obviously won't name sources, take it as you see fit...it's off season.

[Jordie_tackles 354]

Very good news, can i maybe ask for details in the manner of this backing without who is providing it exactly?

Always nice for such news

[Rogue 585]

Dear Demonland,

I heard from a very reliable source (Judd's Grandmother, if you must know, and talking of sources she's certainly saucy!) some top secret info about some good stuff going on...but I can't tell you about it.

Anyway, just thought you'd like to know!

I knew that you'd understand that you can't actually know anything.

Take this as you see fit!

Love,

Rogue

XoXo.

[Lutz 76]

Rogue = Gossip Girl?

[45HG 1,539]

Dear Demonland,

I heard from a very reliable source (Judd's Grandmother, if you must know, and talking of sources she's certainly saucy!) some top secret info about some good stuff going on...but I can't tell you about it.

Anyway, just thought you'd like to know!

I knew that you'd understand that you can't actually know anything.

Take this as you see fit!

Love,

Rogue

XoXo.

I don't think that you were in any position to disclose that information.

[rpfc 27,497]

I am uncomfortable with offerings of kissess and hugs from Rogue...

[Watt and Howe? 16]

Very good news, can i maybe ask for details in the manner of this backing without who is providing it exactly?

Always nice for such news

We have our own Pratt family & they're maybe even more generous (I don't know the extent of Pratt support at Carlscum). They provide help in the form of open book incentives to help get deals done.

EDIT: Also MC was messed around at Brissy a fair bit - haven't heard of a player having so many surgery's in one season.

Edited November 15, 2011 by Watt and Howe?

[Hobbits's 17]

well, it's good to learn Mitch "Clark" is happy from this thread.

i will take it as I see fit.

[Radar Detector 1,339]

It would not surprise me if the backer W&H speaks of is related to board member David Thurin. He is the son in law of one of the wealthiest men in Australia (Top 10 BRW Rich list style).

[Sir Why You Little 34,579]

Learned from a very reliable source today that Mitch Clarke is very happy at Melbourne & that we have some well-known friends in very high places who are providing a strong financial assistance to the club. Obviously won't name sources, take it as you see fit...it's off season.

It's your Avatar W & H....Looking at Gus smile at me like that is most unsettling!

[Dee Dee 1,046]

This should be of no surprise! A few months ago Don McLardy in a newspaper article mentioned that there were a number of quite wealthy people at the club who were willing to back the club financially in an effort to improve facilities/list/staff etc.

Of course people with real wealth don't throw their money away. If the results don't come I'm sure the money flow will stop!

[Redleg 37,680]

It would not surprise me if the backer W&H speaks of is related to board member David Thurin. He is the son in law of one of the wealthiest men in Australia (Top 10 BRW Rich list style).

Doubt it, they follow Carlton.

[daisycutter 28,578]

Talking of spondulas, any news on the new major FOJ sponsor? Current sponsorship contracts are now lapsed I believe.

[Radar Detector 1,339]

Doubt it, they follow Carlton.

Will take your word for that. Boy do they have some financial clout down at the Visy Blues.

[Watt and Howe? 16]

nope not them; but glad to here them also if true

[H_T 2,941]

nope not them; but glad to here them also if true

Redleg already indicated that it's not likely them given their support for Carlton.

You said in OP you have information, are you willing to divulge it ? If not, why start a thread ?

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

I don't think that you were in any position to disclose that information.

Or at least being that candid and honest about it. I mean really.

You said in OP you have information, are you willing to divulge it ? If not, why start a thread ?

Indeed. Why?

[jabberwocky 2,301]

I was trying to keep it quiet but I am supplying Mitch Clark with a regular supply of flathead and snapper fillets.

[Rogue 585]

Or at least being that candid and honest about it. I mean really.

Sorry guys, I'll try and be more discreet in future.

[Deestroy All 14,262]

Redleg already indicated that it's not likely them given their support for Carlton.

You said in OP you have information, are you willing to divulge it ? If not, why start a thread ?

Why not? It's not a slanderous rumour. It's something good about the club if true (makes sense with the amount of cash we're throwing at coaches and elite fitness staff etc...), and the info is being relayed to us die hards without the source being divulged, take it or leave it.

[45HG 1,539]

I was trying to keep it quiet but I am supplying Mitch Clark with a regular supply of flathead and snapper fillets.

Who's giving him the bananas though?

[Watt and Howe? 16]

Or at least being that candid and honest about it. I mean really.

Indeed. Why?

Because the fact that this family isn't already recognized as being strong Melbourne supporters & financer's has me puzzled & hence I've drawn my own conclusion that they would want it kept private (don't know why). We all know journo's go on here & would hate for this knowledge to affect the club (again I don't know how but better to be safe then sorry).

Posted this on here because I was having some drinks with people in the know & wanted to share we are in a strong financial position going forward.

EDIT: You're right Deestroy; it has a lot to do with why we are able to have such an extensive & highly regarded coaching list + snaring/keeping a few players.

Edited November 16, 2011 by Watt and Howe?

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

Because the fact that this family isn't already recognized as being strong Melbourne supporters & financer's has me puzzled & hence I've drawn my own conclusion that they would want it kept private (don't know why). We all know journo's go on here & would hate for this knowledge to affect the club (again I don't know how but better to be safe then sorry).

Posted this on here because I was having some drinks with people in the know & wanted to share we are in a strong financial position going forward.

But you havent said anything of substance other make illusions of something important. And if you are worried about this affecting the Club i am not sure why you even started a thread about it.

[Watt and Howe? 16]

But you havent said anything of substance other make illusions of something important. And if you are worried about this affecting the Club i am not sure why you even started a thread about it.

thats fine, take it or leave it, idc

[Chook 14,556]

As long as it's not a sinister fast-food boss giving us carte-blanche, then I'm happy.