Family Day - Luna Park 19/2/17

[Demonland 71,832]

Anyone there?

[Whispering_Jack 29,881]

Yes ... nearly 9.05 and they haven't opened the gate yet.

Outrageous and on a par with the AFL Pass scandal.

[DemonLad5 1,642]

Going to get my jumper signed 

[Whispering_Jack 29,881]

The queues here are long for every ride and every booth that has players and the lure of their autographs inside. Fortunately, the shortest queue is for the food.

[DemonLad5 1,642]

I asked Kent how the back was tracking. He said he was still about a month away. I asked if he thought he'd be available for round 1. He said he was hopeful but he didn't sound convinced at all

[whatwhat say what 22,726]

Me and the kids drove into Hunt and Petracca repeatedly on the dodgems.

[Deeman 1,496]

Pity about the rain.

[Whispering_Jack 29,881]

2 minutes ago, Deeman said:

Pity about the rain.

Despite the rain at the end I put it down as a success. Lots of people buying memberships, club apparel etc and the players (men and women) were there for photo opps, autographs. The kids were enjoying themselves. 

Briefly spoke with Michael Hibberd - he's hopeful of playing in next week's JLT game.

[Hellaintabadplacetobe 4,294]

Always enjoy attending this day, a great chance to rub shoulders with all the players who are very approachable and appear to enjoy themselves (Tommy Mac look bored out of his brain but I got a smile out of him). Congratulated JKH on a solid game and discussed his hopes of not just competing for the small forward position but hopes to play up off the wing too.

Had some banter with J Lewis asking when he is going to update his Twitter photo of him accepting a medal for the Hawks, to which Jonesey got a laugh out of. Lewy said he doesn't use it and can't even remember what pic he has on it.

Great to chat to some of the girls too, Daisy Pearce is every bit as popular with the kids as a lot of the senior blokes.

Got some great pics with our kids with many of the players, thanks to the MFC for the opportunity for our kids to meet their heroes. 

[Canplay 634]

Really well run by the club -  and the players are great with the kids.  Got to say Jack Watts was a stand out as usual -  a real natural with kids and goes above and beyond with supporters.

Did anyone see Hoges?  I didn't and was concerned as he seemed to have a leg injury late in the game against Dogs.

[poita 3,898]

A great day for the kids as always. I thought it was easier to navigate than usual - perhaps having the women there as well helped to lessen the crowds around the men.

The only missing player (men) was Wagner - everyone else was there, although some were definitely playing hard to get. We were on the dodgem cars at the same time as Frost and Salem.

Tyson and Neal-Bullen were two players who were really good with my six year old, who I perhaps hadn't seen as being so confident in the past. Watts and Trengove are always friendly and we didn't make it upstairs for the main stars.

[Mdemonski3 174]

Was great to have the girls out in force as well. Highlight of my daughters day was to meet daisy and the team! 

[Leoncelli_36 2,264]

I'll be honest, I think Luna Park has done its dash. Time for a new site for the family day. the 9.00am start is too early on a sunday and the fact is all the rides are jammed with lines and you've got two hours to enjoy. I think we get a good turnout, but I reckon a 1pm -4pm scenario on a sunday would yield greater numbers.

 

As posted on another thread, I don't know why it isn't just held in Yarra Park car park outside the MCG. This seems the most logical idea. We need to push this with the MCG. Just like the AFL uses the area on Grand Final day. You can set up activities for kids, rides etc. Plus, the Demon Shop is adjacent and it would be a great opportunity to sell a range of merchandise. I would actually love to see family day held out in the park and along the concourse at the MCG. I know the club likes Luna Park for the rides. Let's be honest though, I reckon most parents gave up on the rides due to the massive lines.

[Mdemonski3 174]

Not sure I agree leoncelli.

The kids all love luna park family day, even more than a game. Would be a lot of disappointed young fans were Luna park family day to be scrapped. Plus it is always good to get an icecream / coffee in acland st afterwards.

[Spirit of 26 261]

Go to where your membership is.

Mt Buller. Just for fun. 

[Leoncelli_36 2,264]

At 9am there was nothing open on Acland street. I just think the time is all wrong. Yes, kids might love it, but Family day should be very everyone. I just think you'd get a lot more people along and a lot more buying memberships if you made it for all and got a decent time slot. 

[Sir Why You Little 37,010]

9am on a sunday is way too early for me, but i don't have kids

Maybe we need a 2nd "Family Day" for the more mature members of the Melbourne Family at a more appropriate venue....

[ArtificialWisdom 4,045]

Just now, Sir Why You Little said:

9am on a sunday is way too early for me, but i don't have kids

Maybe we need a 2nd "Family Day" for the more mature members of the Melbourne Family at a more appropriate venue....

The Family Day After Party?

[Sir Why You Little 37,010]

43 minutes ago, ArtificialWisdom said:

The Family Day After Party?

Exactly once the kids have happily gone home, about 1pm would be great

[Moonshadow 17,675]

5 hours ago, Sir Why You Little said:

9am on a sunday is way too early for me, but i don't have kids

Maybe we need a 2nd "Family Day" for the more mature members of the Melbourne Family at a more appropriate venue....

Spearmint Rhino?

[Sir Why You Little 37,010]

58 minutes ago, Moonshadow said:

Spearmint Rhino?

Make for a very interesting afternoon. 

Lots of $$$ changing hands could well benefit The Club