Jump to content

Training Ground?

Romey
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

7 hours ago, rjay said:

Just noticed Andrews has promised $6mill to redevelop Box Hill City oval.

I love the old ground but another $6 mill to the Hawks seems a bit much.

This is a club that was late to the party and not a bit interested in the women's game but reaps the rewards now.

Must be trying to win/save votes.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
     

    I just learned that our president is part of the Wyndham Council and she is also working on the project for the new stadium for the Western United (A-League). 

    Should this be an indication that something will definitely happen under her tenure at the MFC?

  • Quote
    • Haha 1
    4 hours ago, ElDiablo14 said:

    I just learned that our president is part of the Wyndham Council and she is also working on the project for the new stadium for the Western United (A-League). 

    Should this be an indication that something will definitely happen under her tenure at the MFC?

    LinkedIn suggests that our President is CEO - Melbourne Sports Centres (MSAC) - Full Time.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Haha 2
     
    15 hours ago, ElDiablo14 said:

    I just learned that our president is part of the Wyndham Council and she is also working on the project for the new stadium for the Western United (A-League). 

    Should this be an indication that something will definitely happen under her tenure at the MFC?

    as my cousin calls it, Estadio do Tarneit!

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    15 hours ago, ElDiablo14 said:

    I just learned that our president is part of the Wyndham Council and she is also working on the project for the new stadium for the Western United (A-League). 

    Should this be an indication that something will definitely happen under her tenure at the MFC?

    I would think that WU will get money before the MFC in fact will probably have it built before the MFC. The reason is not only money but the location. WU are not trying to build 5 minutes from the G. There are lots of locations in the west available. 

  • Quote
    • Like 4

    I say we drain the Yarra and put our training ground there. Fat lot of good it does the way it is at the moment. The majority of residents with property looking onto the Yarra in South Yarra and Toorak are probably Dees supporters anyway, so there’d be little if any fuss.

  • Quote
    • Haha 5
     
    17 hours ago, Demon Disciple said:

    I say we drain the Yarra and put our training ground there. Fat lot of good it does the way it is at the moment. The majority of residents with property looking onto the Yarra in South Yarra and Toorak are probably Dees supporters anyway, so there’d be little if any fuss.

    Definitely one of the more innovative suggestions.. we could simply put it into a big underground drain for a kilometre or so

  • Quote
    • Haha 1

    1 hour ago, Diamond_Jim said:

    Definitely one of the more innovative suggestions.. we could simply put it into a big underground drain for a kilometre or so

    West Gate tunnel

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    27 minutes ago, Redleg said:

    The Myer Music Bowl and surrounds.

    Bulldoze the Botanical Gardens...no one would notice.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Haha 2

    24 minutes ago, Cyclops said:

    A noisy one it seems.

    i can't hear you

    can you speak a bit alloweder?

  • Quote
    • Haha 2

    If there were ever any doubts that there are no votes in the MFC it has been proven beyond doubt. The two areas where Labor lost votes  is in the west and to the greens in the inner suburbs. From that we can bet there will be plenty spent in the west. Just watch the WU new stadium fly. And green space in inner Melbourne for a MFC home will not fly. It's is time the board looked seriously at alternatives to the G proximity plan if they want something this decade. 

  • Quote
    • Like 3
    • Thanks 1
    • Sad 1
    2 hours ago, old dee said:

    It's is time the board looked seriously at alternatives to the G proximity plan if they want something this decade. 

    They should, but they won’t

    Edited by Demon Disciple

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    On 11/22/2022 at 6:08 PM, Dee Viney Intervention said:

    Unfortunately can’t see a footy ground or training facility at this proposed development over the rail yards near Fed Square by Matthew Guy.

    FC2425F7-DE11-4C09-ADDF-2192D8025F79.jpeg

    Disappointed to see the development isn't billions of dollars of car parks, but I guess carparks near train stations in local electoratea is a federal government responsibility.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    2 hours ago, old dee said:

    If there were ever any doubts that there are no votes in the MFC it has been proven beyond doubt. The two areas where Labor lost votes  is in the west and to the greens in the inner suburbs. From that we can bet there will be plenty spent in the west. Just watch the WU new stadium fly. And green space in inner Melbourne for a MFC home will not fly. It's is time the board looked seriously at alternatives to the G proximity plan if they want something this decade. 

    OD, I would think that the votes for providing the MFC with a home in the MCG precinct would translate into votes in the Inner South. The major parties are not likely to win inner city seats in the future but I would think Labor would have picked up votes in the Inner South if they had pledged a home for the MFC in the MCG precinct without losing anything in the city.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    10 minutes ago, chookrat said:

    OD, I would think that the votes for providing the MFC with a home in the MCG precinct would translate into votes in the Inner South. The major parties are not likely to win inner city seats in the future but I would think Labor would have picked up votes in the Inner South if they had pledged a home for the MFC in the MCG precinct without losing anything in the city.

    I know if vote for em if they committed money to the building of a home base.

  • Quote
    • Like 2
     
    1 hour ago, Demon Disciple said:

    They should, but they won’t

    Sadly true DD

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    31 minutes ago, chookrat said:

    OD, I would think that the votes for providing the MFC with a home in the MCG precinct would translate into votes in the Inner South. The major parties are not likely to win inner city seats in the future but I would think Labor would have picked up votes in the Inner South if they had pledged a home for the MFC in the MCG precinct without losing anything in the city.

    IMO that would be  negated by people not wanting to lose green space. The MFC lost out when we turned down Olympic Park. Trying to get something now is extremely difficult if not impossible. 

  • Quote
    • Like 5

    Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
    Reply to this topic...
    Go to topic listing

    Featured Content

    • PREVIEW: Port Adelaide

      With both sides precariously positioned ahead of the run home to the finals, only one team involved in Sunday’s clash at the Adelaide Oval between the Power and the Demons will remain a contender when it’s over.  On current form, that one team has to be Melbourne which narrowly missed out on defeating the competition’s power house Collingwood on King's Birthday and also recently overpowered both 2024 Grand Finalists. Conversely, Port Adelaide snapped out of a four-game losing streak with a win against the Giants in Canberra. Although they will be rejuvenated following that victory, their performances during that run of losses were sub par and resulted in some embarrassing blow out defeats.

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 1 reply
      Demonland

    • NON-MFC: Round 14

      Round 14 is upon us and there's plenty at stake across the rest of the competition. As Melbourne heads to Adelaide, it's time to turn our attention to the other matches of the Round. Which teams are you tipping this week? And which results would be most favourable for the Demons’ finals tilt? Follow all the non-Melbourne games here and join the conversation as the ladder continues to take shape.

        • Thanks
      • 148 replies
      Demonland

    • REPORT: Collingwood

      The media focus on the fiery interaction between Max Gawn and Steven May at the end of the game was unfortunate because it took away the gloss from Melbourne’s performance in winning almost everywhere but on the scoreboard in its Kings Birthday clash with Collingwood at the MCG. It was a real battle reminiscent of the good old days when the rivalry between the two clubs was at its height and a fitting contest to celebrate the 2025 Australian of the Year, Neale Daniher and his superb work to bring the campaign to raise funds for motor neurone disease awareness to the forefront. Notwithstanding the fact that the Magpies snatched a one point victory from his old club, Daniher would be proud of the fact that his Demons fought tooth and nail to win the keenly contested game in front of 77,761 fans.

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 1 reply
      Demonland

    • PREGAME: Port Adelaide

      The Demons are set to embark on a four-week road trip that takes them across the country, with two games in Adelaide and a clash on the Gold Coast, broken up by a mid-season bye. Next up is a meeting with the inconsistent Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval. Who comes in and who goes out?

        • Thanks
      • 178 replies
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: Collingwood

      I have something on tomorrow night so Podcast will be Wednesday night. The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Wednesday, 11th June @ 8:00pm. Join Binman, George & I as we dissect the Dees heartbreaking 1 point loss to the Magpies on King's Birthday Your questions and comments are a huge part of our podcast so please post anything you want to ask or say below and we'll give you a shout out on the show. Listen LIVE: https://demonland.com/

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 37 replies
      Demonland

    • POSTGAME: Collingwood

      Despite effectively playing against four extra opponents, the Dees controlled much of the match. However, their inaccuracy in front of goal and inability to convert dominance in clearances and inside 50s ultimately cost them dearly, falling to a heartbreaking one-point loss on King’s Birthday.

        • Sad
        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 533 replies
      Demonland
    View All