Practice Match - Melbourne v Hawthorn @ Casey Fields

[RalphiusMaximus 6,046]

Sounds like a good day. Count me in.

[Earl Hood 6,086]

Sounds like a good day. Count me in.

You're game I haven't fired the Cessna up myself for nearly 30 years. I might be a bit rusty on take off. You will have to navigate.

[RalphiusMaximus 6,046]

You're game I haven't fired the Cessna up myself for nearly 30 years. I might be a bit rusty on take off. You will have to navigate.

No problem. I have an awesome sense of direction.

[Akum 2,660]

You're game I haven't fired the Cessna up myself for nearly 30 years. I might be a bit rusty on take off. You will have to navigate.

Why the Cessna? Couldn't you take Thunderbird 1?

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,816]

I don't suppose the game will be streamed on the MFC website?

Richmond are putting their practice match V's Essendon on their site.

[old dee 23,787]

I don't suppose the game will be streamed on the MFC website?

Richmond are putting their practice match V's Essendon on their site.

I suspect the reason would be money BBP

i.e. we don't have enough.

PS it might be on Hawthorn's you might be able to watch it there.

Edited March 3, 2014 by old dee

[DeeSpencer 25,671]

I suspect the reason would be money BBP

i.e. we don't have enough.

PS it might be on Hawthorn's you might be able to watch it there.

Might be to increase the crowd as well. Not sure if the club makes money from these games but I think Casey usually do the BBQs and should rake in a fair few dollars which in turn helps MFC. And you'd hope someone makes some money from the car parking disaster.

[Rod Grinter Riot Squad 5,654]

Not at all, was in ground just before kick off last year, park 5 min walk if that, 2 mins to find a park

Ignore my BS about not having parking problems people, I am mixing up the practice match with the intra club

[T-34 409]

I haven't been up that way for years, I would like to go but it is a long way to drive from Fitzroy and my driving skills are a bit dodgy these days. But can I still land my Cessna at Casey Airfield? Anyone know? If I can that would be great, I could do a circuit of the ground before play if you like. Happy to hang a few Demon flags out off the wings. Over and out.

Sorry The Hood Casey Airfield is long gone, replaced by Monash University campus and a private Secondary College.

Maybe you could set her down on the athletics track.

Parking should not be the issue it has been due to the opening up of neighbouring housing developments,however local cricket finals are on this weekend and games will be on at Casey Fields which probably won't help entry and egress of vehicles.

[DeeSpencer 25,671]

Sorry The Hood Casey Airfield is long gone, replaced by Monash University campus and a private Secondary College.

Maybe you could set her down on the athletics track.

Parking should not be the issue it has been due to the opening up of neighbouring housing developments,however local cricket finals are on this weekend and games will be on at Casey Fields which probably won't help entry and egress of vehicles.

From the time I've been going to these Casey practice games getting in to parking hasn't been too much of a problem. A little slow moving but you eventually get directed to the right area as it fills up.

The issue I've got is getting out they only have the one way out at the main entrance. At least last year they got everyone going out of there left or right quicker but they need a second exit which they probably wont do as it would mean crossing the rail tracks or cutting through properties south. Poor design but what do you expect I guess.

By the way for those coming down the Monash I've found it much quicker to go via Berwick and Clyde road than go through Cranbourne on the South Gippy Highway. Same on the way home.

[Hannibal 5,814]

While I could easily go last year's experience was a nightmare, even though I arrived in good time. The parking and traffic getting in and out is hideous.

Not to mention it's one of the worst spectator viewing grounds I've ever come across.

No thanks.

[Ted Lasso 19,496]

if we make the same errors against the Hawks we will get done by 10 goals plus, will be really interesting to see how we go.

[T-34 409]

From the time I've been going to these Casey practice games getting in to parking hasn't been too much of a problem. A little slow moving but you eventually get directed to the right area as it fills up.

The issue I've got is getting out they only have the one way out at the main entrance. At least last year they got everyone going out of there left or right quicker but they need a second exit which they probably wont do as it would mean crossing the rail tracks or cutting through properties south. Poor design but what do you expect I guess.

By the way for those coming down the Monash I've found it much quicker to go via Berwick and Clyde road than go through Cranbourne on the South Gippy Highway. Same on the way home.

Plenty of work has been done regarding entry and exit.

While there is still only one exit road it has been widened and is multi laned.

Not ideal but should be an improvement on previous setup.

[robbo24 66]

took me over an hour to even start moving in the car park last year. 90 minutes to leave the car park. Wont be doing that again

[deeko 952]

Dont go you putrid little sook you won't be missed.

Dont tell me how to post!

Tough day today possum?

[mjt 640]

How's the people that drive from Melbourne to Kardinia Park for a game, that's what brings flags and glory some of our supporters a very timid and weak, very dissapointing people want premiership cups but they want them for nothing.

[DeeSpencer 25,671]

How's the people that drive from Melbourne to Kardinia Park for a game, that's what brings flags and glory some of our supporters a very timid and weak, very dissapointing people want premiership cups but they want them for nothing.

Timid, weak, disappointing. Are you describing yourself?

[mjt 640]

Timid, weak, disappointing. Are you describing yourself?

Timid, weak, disappointing. Are you describing yourself?

There premiership supporters because they travel to support there club 9 times a year, if you don't like Casey don't go the main reason this clubs dying is because of weak links like yourself , If people have attitudes like you this club will be finished by 2020, this club needs Casey like the Hawks needed Waverly now if you don't go that's up to you but dont cry when we go down like Fitzroy . Edited March 3, 2014 by mjt

[Ted Lasso 19,496]

There premiership supporters because they travel to support there club 9 times a year, if you don't like Casey don't go the main reason this clubs dying is because of weak links like yourself , If people have attitudes like you this club will be finished by 2020, this club needs Casey like the Hawks needed Waverly now if you don't go that's up to you but dont cry when we go down like Fitzroy .

Sorry but that's a load of s@#$, the club is not dying, and it's certainly not dying because some supporters won't choose to go watch a practice game at casey.

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,742]

took me over an hour to even start moving in the car park last year. 90 minutes to leave the car park. Wont be doing that again

So you'll just stay in the carpark? Like, forever?

[mjt 640]

Sorry but that's a load of s@#$, the club is not dying, and it's certainly not dying because some supporters won't choose to go watch a practice game at casey.

Port Addlaide have 52,000 members we have people complaining about driving 1 hr to a new regional centre , think about ?

[Ted Lasso 19,496]

Port Addlaide have 52,000 members we have people complaining about driving 1 hr to a new regional centre , think about ?

Who cares what Port have, we have 28,000 and are coming off a 2 win season, some supporters aren't going to drive to casey, myself included and that is going to have absolutely no bearing on whether the club survives long term or not, how many W's we put out in the next three years however will.

[nutbean 8,838]

iv been travelling on a train for years to

the MCG to watch my team play do I [censored] and moan , it works both ways we should be thankful the clubs not at Junction Oval because if they were they would be finished , 1 practice game and fools whinge about parking and travel if you can't handle it Dont go, if supporters felt the way that sook Hannibal does how many members would we have not every one live 10 mins from the g .

You are aware of the slight difference in access by public transport to the G as compared to Casey ? You are are of the slight difference in car parking options and the way traffic disperses from the G as opposed to Casey ? You are aware of the excellent viewing facilities at the G as compared to Casey ?

No-one moans about travelling to the G because it is the premier sporting stadium in Australia - with great viewing and easy access....as opposed to Casey.

[mjt 640]

Who cares what Port have, we have 28,000 and are coming off a 2 win season, some supporters aren't going to drive to casey, myself included and that is going to have absolutely no bearing on whether the club survives long term or not, how many W's we put out in the next three years however will.

50,000 is the average now we need outside support but if you don't support Casey that's your decision D26 , this clubs 22,000 members behind port and I back Jims and Paul's decision to see it through.

[RalphiusMaximus 6,046]

Honestly, I've never had a problem getting a park at Casey. Getting out can be a pain because of the volume of traffic, but you get that a pretty much any venue. If you're really worried about it leave partway through the Casey game and you should have no issues. I do advise caution with the canteen though. I've had some terrible results from eating some of their cooking in the past, in particular the egg and bacon rolls.