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MELBOURNE will induct former captains David Neitz and Shane McGrath into the club’s Hall of Fame when it holds its 10th anniversary of the Foundation Heroes.

Foundation Heroes was founded in 2008 by the late, great Jim Stynes.

This year’s event will be open for all members and supporters to attend – not just for Foundation Heroes.

Neitz, one of Melbourne’s greatest ever players, featured in a club record 306 games from 1993-2008.

He captained the club in 175 matches from 1998-2008 and kicked a career total of 631 goals – both club records in their respective statistics.

McGrath, who captained Melbourne in 1950, was a member of the club’s 1941 premiership.

Despite missing three seasons due to war service, he later returned to play in Melbourne’s 1948 side. He is regarded as one of Melbourne’s greatest full backs.

This year’s Foundation Heroes event promises to be a special night of celebration and fundraising.

2017 Foundation Heroes – details

Date: Wednesday 31 May

Venue: Melbourne Town Hall

Time: 6.30pm for 7pm

Dress: Lounge suit

Tickets: $275 per person

Includes sit-down gourmet dinner, a premium beverages package and first class entertainment

Current players, directors and members of the MFC Hall of Fame will be in attendance

Click here to purchase tickets

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2017-04-28/greats-to-be-honoured-at-foundation-heroes

 

 

Good move to allow supporters to attend not just FH. Much more egalitarian than a room full of supporters with money. Much prefer to be sitting with the supporters from the outer than those from corporate boxes or the long room. We have to eliminate the perception that Demon supporters are from the top end of town or attended Melbourne Grammar. Yeah I know we have a few players from Brighton and Carey. 

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This event is tomorrow night if you are interested.

MELBOURNE will induct former captains David Neitz and Shane McGrath into the club’s Hall of Fame when it holds its 10th anniversary of the Foundation Heroes.

Foundation Heroes was founded in 2008 by the late, great Jim Stynes.

This year’s event will be open for all members and supporters to attend – not just for Foundation Heroes.

Neitz, one of Melbourne’s greatest ever players, featured in a club record 306 games from 1993-2008.

He captained the club in 175 matches from 1998-2008 and kicked a career total of 631 goals – both club records in their respective statistics.

McGrath, who captained Melbourne in 1950, was a member of the club’s 1941 premiership.

Despite missing three seasons due to war service, he later returned to play in Melbourne’s 1948 side. He is regarded as one of Melbourne’s greatest full backs.

This year’s Foundation Heroes event promises to be a special night of celebration and fundraising.

2017 Foundation Heroes – details

Date: Wednesday 31 May

Venue: Melbourne Town Hall

Time: 6.30pm for 7pm

Dress: Lounge suit

Tickets: $275 per person

Includes sit-down gourmet dinner, a premium beverages package and first class entertainment

Current players, directors and members of the MFC Hall of Fame will be in attendance

Click here to purchase tickets

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2017-04-28/greats-to-be-honoured-at-foundation-heroes

 
On ‎2‎/‎05‎/‎2017 at 2:36 PM, hemingway said:

Good move to allow supporters to attend not just FH. Much more egalitarian than a room full of supporters with money. Much prefer to be sitting with the supporters from the outer than those from corporate boxes or the long room. We have to eliminate the perception that Demon supporters are from the top end of town or attended Melbourne Grammar. Yeah I know we have a few players from Brighton and Carey. 

hemingway this would have to your worst post ever.Do you think only the eglatarions have stumped up $ 5000 to ensure the survival of the MFC ?

You have the opportunity to kick in your $1. Just go to the MFC website and make a bid !

On 5/2/2017 at 2:36 PM, hemingway said:

Good move to allow supporters to attend not just FH. Much more egalitarian than a room full of supporters with money. Much prefer to be sitting with the supporters from the outer than those from corporate boxes or the long room. We have to eliminate the perception that Demon supporters are from the top end of town or attended Melbourne Grammar. Yeah I know we have a few players from Brighton and Carey. 

your poorest ever post. ungrateful, spiteful and jealous. 


In fairness to Hemingway ,he spends most of his money on rum,marlin fishing and Cuban hookers .

6 hours ago, Biffen said:

In fairness to Hemingway ,he spends most of his money on rum,marlin fishing and Cuban hookers .

With the exception of rum it sounds like an ideal life style.

 

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