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MFC Best and Fairest Night

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

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      On 12/08/2015 at 14:13, Bobby McKenzie said:

    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

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      On 12/08/2015 at 14:22, Demon Disciple said:

    He'd go alright as MC

    Thats got to be Big Maxy doesnt it??

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      On 12/08/2015 at 18:58, Gorgoroth said:

    Another MFC affordable night out.

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

    It costs what it costs.

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    Early top five prediction

    1. Vince

    2. N.Jones

    3. McDonald

    4; Viney

    5. Hogan/Cross

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      On 12/08/2015 at 22:57, jnrmac said:

    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

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    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.

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      On 13/08/2015 at 00:40, Gorgoroth said:

    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.

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      On 13/08/2015 at 00:59, jnrmac said:

    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.

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    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.

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    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...

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      On 13/08/2015 at 02:04, Sir Why You Little said:

    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

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      On 13/08/2015 at 02:11, old dee said:

    So you are not a gambler Sir WYL

    No i am not.

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

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

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      On 13/08/2015 at 00:49, Gorgoroth said:

    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

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      On 13/08/2015 at 02:56, chook fowler said:

    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

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      On 13/08/2015 at 02:56, chook fowler said:

    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.

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      On 13/08/2015 at 03:58, Gorgoroth said:

    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.

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      On 13/08/2015 at 03:58, Gorgoroth said:

    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.

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      On 13/08/2015 at 05:25, Bitter but optimistic said:

    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...

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