MFC Best and Fairest Night

[Bobby McKenzie 2,385]

Just noticed the ad for MFC Best and Fairest on their website. Interesting that Bernie Vince headed the banner. Do they know something already?

[Demon Disciple 12,073]

Just noticed the ad for MFC Best and Fairest on their website. Interesting that Bernie Vince headed the banner. Do they know something already?

He'd go alright as MC

[Wadda We Sing 10,685]

He'd go alright as MC

Thats got to be Big Maxy doesnt it??

[Gorgoroth 12,929]

Another MFC affordable night out.

[jnrmac 20,055]

Another MFC affordable night out.

Where would you like to have it? McDonald's?

It costs what it costs.

[dees189227 12,373]

Tommy will come out blazing but will be wound in by Vince.

[Demon Jack 6,884]

Early top five prediction

1. Vince

2. N.Jones

3. McDonald

4; Viney

5. Hogan/Cross

[Gorgoroth 12,929]

Where would you like to have it? McDonald's?

It costs what it costs.

I don't eat fast food.

$250 pp is not exactly reaching out to your supporter base. They always bang on about engaging the supporter group but that sort of flat cost excludes the majority.

Maybe they should look at some tables at a cheaper cost for those less affluent supporters.

rge raffle tickets are $200 FFS

[Spirit of 26 261]

Includes alcohol. If I went they'd lose money on the night.

[pitmaster 3,519]

I don't mind lashing out. Everything is covered and it's a good vibe.

Gorgoroth's suggestion of a budget option is not a bad idea though. One year I went it was at Melbourne Town Hall and there was a budget ticket which gave entry but no meal, and (possibly) drinks at bar prices. The budget tickets weren't on the main floor, but in the balconies above. It would depend on the venue if it could be done again.

[Gorgoroth 12,929]

As a non drinker free alcohol doesn't appeal

[jnrmac 20,055]

I don't eat fast food.

$250 pp is not exactly reaching out to your supporter base. They always bang on about engaging the supporter group but that sort of flat cost excludes the majority.

Maybe they should look at some tables at a cheaper cost for those less affluent supporters.

rge raffle tickets are $200 FFS

Seriously

It costs around $60-70m a year to run a club. They don't make profits (well maybe a small accounting profit). Stop whining. Its really easy to take pot shots but a lot harder to be pro-active. Make a suggestion. Be part of the solution if you think there is a problem. Contact the club and offer them your event organising skills. The night sells out so clearly many think it is a good night.

You clearly have never organised such a large event (and not many have) but if you have ever organised a function like this you would know that you can't do anything with large numbers like that for under $200 a head. $250 a head is about right.

What sort of alternative would you suggest? A BBQ at the G? I'd be really interested in your alternatives to 'reach out to supporters' whatever that means.

[ManDee 7,134]

Seriously

It costs around $60-70m a year to run a club. They don't make profits (well maybe a small accounting profit). Stop whining. Its really easy to take pot shots but a lot harder to be pro-active. Make a suggestion. Be part of the solution if you think there is a problem. Contact the club and offer them your event organising skills. The night sells out so clearly many think it is a good night.

You clearly have never organised such a large event (and not many have) but if you have ever organised a function like this you would know that you can't do anything with large numbers like that for under $200 a head. $250 a head is about right.

What sort of alternative would you suggest? A BBQ at the G? I'd be really interested in your alternatives to 'reach out to supporters' whatever that means.

A BBQ at the G? I'd be in that, sounds like a great idea.

[Gorgoroth 12,929]

Me too! BBQ at the G sounds awesome.

Jnr, I appreciate the club has certain ways to make money etc and costs of events.

No I've not run a dinner, but have run events for 60 odd people from around Oz and NZ over a weekend. So I do have some idea.

[Sir Why You Little 37,010]

Pity it is at Crown

I try to avoid that cesspool of evil

This city has changed a lot because that piece of junk has been built...

[old dee 23,782]

Pity it is at Crown

I try to avoid that cesspool of evil

This city has changed a lot because that piece of junk has been built...

So you are not a gambler Sir WYL

[Sir Why You Little 37,010]

So you are not a gambler Sir WYL

No i am not.

Watching my father attempt to gamble taught me that...

[jules7 787]

It is usually a great night, good venue, good company, good atmosphere and most importantly we all love the MFC!!

[daisycutter 29,606]

if they had it at the wattle park chalet i'd be interested

[chook fowler 19,447]

As a non drinker free alcohol doesn't appeal

Might be a good time to start.

Don't know how any supporter has survived the last few years without mind altering substances

[old dee 23,782]

Might be a good time to start.

Don't know how any supporter has survived the last few years without mind altering substances

Amen to that chook

[Gorgoroth 12,929]

Might be a good time to start.

Don't know how any supporter has survived the last few years without mind altering substances

I'll have between 3-7 drinks per year. Maybe a wine with a meal, or a whiskey cod it's delicious or the occasional port with a cigar, alcohol would prob make the loses even harder to deal with.

[chook fowler 19,447]

I'll have between 3-7 drinks per year. Maybe a wine with a meal, or a whiskey cod it's delicious or the occasional port with a cigar, alcohol would prob make the loses even harder to deal with.

I admire your restraint.

Edited August 13, 2015 by chook fowler

[Bitter but optimistic 22,223]

I'll have between 3-7 drinks per year. Maybe a wine with a meal, or a whiskey cod it's delicious or the occasional port with a cigar, alcohol would prob make the loses even harder to deal with.

Biffen, on a thirsty day would have that many for breakfast.

I , on the other hand who understands restraint, would get to my seventh around lunchtime.

[Gorgoroth 12,929]

Biffen, on a thirsty day would have that many for breakfast.

I , on the other hand who understands restraint, would get to my seventh around lunchtime.

I always picked you as a "restraining" type...