Training Ground?

[Mazer Rackham 14,971]

Just now, daisycutter said:

maybe even darwin?.......................hoping

Any advance on Darwin? Mariana Trench?

[daisycutter 29,616]

2 minutes ago, Mazer Rackham said:

Any advance on Darwin? Mariana Trench?

make it antarctica then afl can claim game is international

[Demi Dee 578]

35 minutes ago, daisycutter said:

make it antarctica then afl can claim game is international

The blood red snow seems to be a good fit. A bit of advance marketing to get the project ticked off? 

[Demon Disciple 12,145]

36 minutes ago, daisycutter said:

make it antarctica then afl can claim game is international

you would have the last virtually untouched place on Earth infected with Filth, DC?

That's cold, even by penguin standards.

[Cards13 9,117]

6 hours ago, george_on_the_outer said:

Trouble is there is nothing new in this.  It was what Pert said at the AGM......, it was what was said last year at the AGM,..... and some variant from the Boards for the past 30 years. 

 

Yes there is, very recently people on here and the Eddie Mcs of the world have been talking about Docklands or Port Melb or Yarra Bend or Elsternwick etc. this is saying something is happening close to the G. Relax and give it time. 

[daisycutter 29,616]

4 hours ago, Demon Disciple said:

you would have the last virtually untouched place on Earth infected with Filth, DC?

That's cold, even by penguin standards.

well when global warming really kicks in we will all be living in northern russia, canada or western antarctica (see image below).........no more mcg.......sigh

https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/climate-change-map-HD.jpeg

 

[old dee 23,792]

10 hours ago, Cards13 said:

Yes there is, very recently people on here and the Eddie Mcs of the world have been talking about Docklands or Port Melb or Yarra Bend or Elsternwick etc. this is saying something is happening close to the G. Relax and give it time. 

I appreciate your thoughts cards and talk of areas other than near the G is a waste of energy the board is locked onto the  G area. However after being homeless for the better part of half a century my patience is almost exhausted. I just want the FD to have first rate training facilities and bloody soon. End of story.

[Matt Demon 1,464]

What are the chances of the AFL & state government stumping up millions of dollars for a new facility now?

[whatwhat say what 22,773]

2 minutes ago, Matt Demon said:

What are the chances of the AFL & state government stumping up millions of dollars for a new facility now?

Zero

As is the dream of Tasmania and NT having sides

[Earl Hood 6,086]

On 3/6/2020 at 7:54 AM, old dee said:

I appreciate your thoughts cards and talk of areas other than near the G is a waste of energy the board is locked onto the  G area. However after being homeless for the better part of half a century my patience is almost exhausted. I just want the FD to have first rate training facilities and bloody soon. End of story.

Any chance to convince Tennis Australia and State Government that worlds tennis elite need an elite training facility, pools, gym, altitude room, whatever else needed for the world’s greatest athletes. It could be fitted into the covered practice courts to the east of Rod Laver. Tennis guys have it in December and January and we take over the rest of the year. And we request to train on our own club ground once a week. OK tell me I am dreaming. 

[MyFavouriteMartian 572]

On 3/5/2020 at 11:35 PM, daisycutter said:

well when global warming really kicks in we will all be living in northern russia, canada or western antarctica (see image below).........no more mcg.......sigh

https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/climate-change-map-HD.jpeg

 

We'll slip back into ice age,  before we hit + 4*C. IMO.

[Wells 11 5,406]

On 3/19/2020 at 8:42 PM, Matt Demon said:

What are the chances of the AFL & state government stumping up millions of dollars for a new facility now?

If/ when we come out of this building projects offering jobs and growth may be very on the cards. 

[Demon Disciple 12,145]

7 hours ago, Wells 11 said:

If/ when we come out of this building projects offering jobs and growth may be very on the cards. 

Gotta get the economy going again somehow Wells!

[Adam The God 30,261]

Depends on the cost but surely we'd be looking at options to finance a development without State or Federal funding. It's tough out there, so I'm sure we'll be strategic about it.

[Mickey 4,684]

2 hours ago, Demon Disciple said:

Gotta get the economy going again somehow Wells!

Can think of no better way than a major redevelopment of the MCG precinct and Richmond Station

[Supreme_Demon 3,865]

I just wanted to know if there are any new updates on the Melbourne Football Club's new training facility combined with the administration and a social club?

 

I originally liked the Jolimont Station idea of having an new oval and headquarters built there. But it seems that the local community around East Melbourne sadly don't want it there.

 

Nevertheless, I think Gosch's Paddock will be fine with an overhaul of Richmond Train Station as well as a training base, administration and social club for the Melbourne Football Club. The issue will be having enough space for everything we need.

 

This plan for the new Melbourne Football Club headquarters will certainly cost a lot of money....but it would be a big project that would reinvigorate the sporting precinct and create a lots of jobs during the current economic climate.

 

Anyway, I am looking forward to hearing more news soon.

Edited May 20, 2020 by Supreme_Demon

[dl4e 5,851]

Casey Fields.☺️

[Diamond_Jim 12,591]

3 hours ago, dl4e said:

Casey Fields.☺️

let's face it....this is the new normal

embrace it

[dpositive 1,665]

Casey has all the features of the Waverley project of the AFL. It is in the expanding population zone and does have potential for expansion.

while the MCG area is our traditional home it has too many limitations.

Thats why I would like to see some more advanced commentary on Port Melbourne. A mix of private property which may now be more economically available and open space which can be incorporated. An opportunity to invest less with the promise of stimulation.

[whatwhat say what 22,773]

casey will have to be our home for the foreseeable future

spending money on infrastructure is just not going to happen in these economic times

[Deemania since 56 6,650]

On 2/19/2020 at 1:49 PM, daisycutter said:

i think you mean Vic Park, young willy? and yes would love to see the filth booted out of our precinct and back to their filthy lair

That is a very practical and sensible answer. The Filth just didn't want to part with the refurbishment costs in the past. Now it is time for Eddie to pay the Tillerman. While he is at it, he can duck foff.

[george_on_the_outer 7,604]

1 hour ago, whatwhatsaywhat said:

casey will have to be our home for the foreseeable future

spending money on infrastructure is just not going to happen in these economic times

It was interesting listening to the players comments at the Casey training sessions in the past couple of days.  To paraphrase " good to be at Casey because it is close in size to the MCG, so we can practice using the space"  ( unlike Gosch's).

[Tough Kent 2,137]

In the past 7 days I've listened to podcasts where Scott Watters and Brendan Goddard have both spoken about the disaster that was Seaford. They both mentioned how moving away from the club's heartland was foolhardy and how the players hated driving that extra distance to work every day. 

We won't move to Casey on a full time basis.

Edited May 21, 2020 by Tough Kent
Grammar

[Dr. Gonzo 24,223]

3 hours ago, whatwhatsaywhat said:

casey will have to be our home for the foreseeable future

spending money on infrastructure is just not going to happen in these economic times

Governments should spend in a downturn to stimulate the economy

[george_on_the_outer 7,604]

1 hour ago, Tough Kent said:

In the past 7 days I've listened to podcasts where Scott Watters and Brendan Goddard have both spoken about the disaster that was Seaford. They both mentioned how moving away from the club's heartland was foolhardy and how the players hated driving that extra distance to work every day. 

We won't move to Casey on a full time basis.

Hard to believe anything both of those have to say.  Moorabbin to Seaford....really.   Didn't seem to worry Hawthorn who moved from Glenferrie to Waverley and are now heading to Dingley.