Ideas to better the club

[Damo 3,447]

Go to Elsternwick Park. When possible (once a month?) have a training session at 4:30 on a Wed/Thu or Fri. Have an announcer, sell cans of beer and sausages in bread.

[Gipsy Danger 1,067]

we should have a trumpeter that belts out grand old flag as THAT will help create an exciting atmosphere.

Dark days indeed

[demon-4-life 467]

1. Artificial crowd noise at training

For skills drills and particularly goal kicking we should turn up the noise with some artificial crowd noise to replicate game day

So you mean get them to train in silence?

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,477]

So you mean get them to train in silence?

Classic.

[Moonshadow 17,678]

At boundary throw ins don't tap backwards, tap to the boundary line to a fast runner who times his run from a distance.

Err, like this?

http://youtu.be/Jk6QeSy1I70

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,477]

So you mean get them to train in silence?

Slightly off topic but slightly the same, last year in a meeting at work I suggested we replace some of our supervisors with life size cardboard cutouts. I stated we could save money and get the same output. It wasn't well received.

[McQueen 17,867]

I received my Christmas pack in January.

Reckon there's room for improvement on that front.

[John Crow Batty 8,886]

For various reasons other than the obvious under performing we have a [censored] image within the competition. One of my biggest banes has been the the wimpy demon mascot. No matter how many times it has been changed it is still portrayed as ineffectual and benign as we perform. The logic is that it may offend people being associated with an overly dark aggressive Satan. As far as I am concerned I don't care if we offend wowsers and owl eyed evangelical types. I like to see a bad arsed and rebellious image, and hopefully it will reflect on the way we will play. I think we will gain more than we lose if as in wrestling speak we turn "heel".

[ManDee 7,352]

Nude goal umpires for home games.

Other than Chelsea I think that would turn many away.

[drdrake 3,203]

A social club, somewhere in the MCG for just our members to drink all members, The Jim Stynes room is ideal, would love to see the premium members moved from the Hassett room to the Jim Stynes room.

[Elusive Tunbridge 795]

Other than Chelsea I think that would turn many away.

So many had the thought, but you were the one to post. Respect.

[La Dee-vina Comedia 17,089]

For various reasons other than the obvious under performing we have a [censored] image within the competition. One of my biggest banes has been the the wimpy demon mascot. No matter how many times it has been changed it is still portrayed as ineffectual and benign as we perform. The logic is that it may offend people being associated with an overly dark aggressive Satan. As far as I am concerned I don't care if we offend wowsers and owl eyed evangelical types. I like to see a bad arsed and rebellious image, and hopefully it will reflect on the way we will play. I think we will gain more than we lose if as in wrestling speak we turn "heel".

So you want to give Viagra to those demon mascots who run around the boundary line before the game?

[Ungarie boy 233]

To help build on the Casey relationship (and increase membership) I would take the following approach to recruitment, where you make it MFC policy to rookie list each year one player from Casey. This will:

• Encourage many young footballers to pursue a career with Casey knowing that if they perform they could earn a spot on an AFL list

• Provide for older players looking for one last shot at the AFL with a plausible Casey option

• Cater for recycled AFL players who may also look to be furthering their career through Casey

• Help create a very strong team (reserves) where Melbourne players must truly earn a spot

• Likely develop a winning culture through strength and depth of the team

• Encourage greater support in Casey due to the strength of the team (and possible success) which then creates greater exposure of the Melbourne brand through listed players playing for Casey

• Increase MFC support as Casey players progress into MFC squads

• Stronger Casey also means they have a greater capability to successfully replicate Melbourne’s game style, which would make it easier for players to transit to the AFL

• An influx of more skilled/professional players dedicated to one last shot at the AFL will likely provide a development environment enmeshed in stronger work ethic

It could be argued that this approach potentially weakens our team list, but in reality not many rookies make it (50 games) - particularly the last spot. Conversely as the practice is implemented it will likely create a more skilled pool to choose from, as more AFL hopefuls sees this as a possible avenue to the AFL.

Of course if all AFL clubs adopt this approach then the effect is minimised, so like everything you need to be first (established practice) to reap the greatest benefits.

[P-man 13,367]

I say we have a good look at the blueprint they are using for International Darts competitions.

So basically, more alcohol at games and a really enthusiastic announcer. That seems to be the darts blueprint

[daisycutter 29,927]

So basically, more alcohol at games and a really enthusiastic announcer. That seems to be the darts blueprint

and don't forget lots of unfastened lightweight plastic chairs

[La Dee-vina Comedia 17,089]

Tread carefully. Asking for the darts atmosphere and plastic chairs may be taken seriously by those at AFL House and we'll end up with more home games at Etihad.

[Little Goffy 14,812]

Nude goal umpires for home games.

Jazza, I'm sure if you really want to mix pron and football you can rent a corporate box and bring your laptop. No need to involve poor old Dean Margetts in your entertainment. Jordan Bannister might be up for it though.

[Demonised 1,373]

Err, like this?

http://youtu.be/Jk6QeSy1I70

Yep, just like this - but at boundary throw ins. I'm sick of the wrestling fiasco that most boundary throw ins have devolved into.

[ManDee 7,352]

Nude goal umpires for home games.

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,477]

Is that Chelsea?

[dee-luded 2,959]

Other than Chelsea,,,,,,,,,,, I think that would turn many away.

oh yeah, what about nude boundary umpires sunshine;

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,477]

Their best add by far.

[The Great One 99 125]

So basically, more alcohol at games and a really enthusiastic announcer. That seems to be the darts blueprint

The atmosphere at the darts is incredible. If we can replicate that, then we are onto a winner. Not sure an announcer yelling "six" has the same ring to it than "one hundred and eigghhhttyy" But the dressing up of the fans could be done. I know we say in jest that more alcohol is probably not a good idea. But could you imagine if we had a big section of the crowd that dressed up, drank beer, sang and acted like yobo's. I think it's a winner.

[La Dee-vina Comedia 17,089]

The atmosphere at the darts is incredible. If we can replicate that, then we are onto a winner. Not sure an announcer yelling "six" has the same ring to it than "one hundred and eigghhhttyy" But the dressing up of the fans could be done. I know we say in jest that more alcohol is probably not a good idea. But could you imagine if we had a big section of the crowd that dressed up, drank beer, sang and acted like yobo's. I think it's a winner.

I'm sorry. That definition fits the Collingwood cheer squad. Doesn't sound at all desirable.

[Biffen 12,949]

Their best add by far.

Nice shot of Roosy spitting it at the ump!