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Just letting you all know that I was told today that the Caulfield facility will be announced very soon, perhaps over the next couple of days.  I was told the MCC is a significant contributor and th

Redleg
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Unconfirmed rumour we have signed with Caulfield Racecourse.

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I just realized I am in a pretty unique situation in this project. I am a MFC member of about 50 years and former Executive Director of the Club, among other roles. I am a Life Governor and

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May have been raised elsewhere, but we were back training at Junction Oval yesterday as guests of Cricket Victoria. 

Goes without saying, but less than ideal preparation for a finals series hopping around city venues. Nothing has changed since the old Junction days...

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9 minutes ago, Gouga said:

May have been raised elsewhere, but we were back training at Junction Oval yesterday as guests of Cricket Victoria. 

Goes without saying, but less than ideal preparation for a finals series hopping around city venues. Nothing has changed since the old Junction days...

Last WWC game in Melbourne was last night so we should be back to 2 venues now at least. 

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2 hours ago, Gouga said:

May have been raised elsewhere, but we were back training at Junction Oval yesterday as guests of Cricket Victoria. 

Goes without saying, but less than ideal preparation for a finals series hopping around city venues. Nothing has changed since the old Junction days...

Maybe just a change of scenery to freshen the boredom.

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26 minutes ago, george_on_the_outer said:

...another week to go...FIFA requires the stadiums to be free for a week AFTER the last game is played. 

https://sport.optus.com.au/news/womens-world-cup-2023/os59834/fifa-womens-world-cup-2023-host-stadiums-melbourne-aami-park

Last game at AAMI Park/Melbourne Rectangular Stadium was last night and Storm are playing there this Sunday.

Imagine no team would base themselves here for training given no more games in Melb,  should be right to use Gosch's Paddock and any internal facilities. 

 

 

 

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3 hours ago, Gouga said:

May have been raised elsewhere, but we were back training at Junction Oval yesterday as guests of Cricket Victoria. 

Goes without saying, but less than ideal preparation for a finals series hopping around city venues. Nothing has changed since the old Junction days...

The girls also had photo day yesterday at Casey so boys may have moved for the day to allow this to happen.

Nibs and JV also spoke to the Vic players on leadership so one may have worked around the other??

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Good mail redleg, I’ve had confirmed that we are “being considered as a tenant” but nothing official. This coming from an existing tenant.

Long time coming. 

I may be singing the praises of Pert & Roffey once it lands.

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45 minutes ago, Mach5 said:

Good mail redleg, I’ve had confirmed that we are “being considered as a tenant” but nothing official. This coming from an existing tenant.

Long time coming. 

I may be singing the praises of Pert & Roffey once it lands.

Is @Redleg suggesting that we are going to have an announcement today?

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1 hour ago, Mach5 said:

 “being considered as a tenant” but nothing official. 

Gives me flashbacks to my days desperately trying to find a decent rental to live in

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9 minutes ago, Hawk the Demon said:

Heard 21 year lease.

Two ovals.

Building to house admion and football department.

$15 million needed from us - come on down Foundation Heroes and Legends.

I would happily give some hundred bucks if this materialises.

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46 minutes ago, Hawk the Demon said:

Heard 21 year lease.

Two ovals.

Building to house admin and football department.

$15 million needed from us - come on down Foundation Heroes and Legends.

That’s quite detailed Hawk… and obviously exciting. Is the source decent? 

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54 minutes ago, binman said:

Gives me flashbacks to my days desperately trying to find a decent rental to live in

Season 3 Baseball GIF by The Simpsons

 did you use to not get it because you wouldn't trim the sideburns? 

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1 hour ago, Hawk the Demon said:

Heard 21 year lease.

Two ovals.

Building to house admin and football department.

$15 million needed from us - come on down Foundation Heroes and Legends.

Just out of interest is the $15m required from us in line with what other clubs have tipped in for their developments?

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Significant news. it really is incredible to think back to 2012 when the club was in legitimate trouble and think just 11 years later we'd be around the 70k member mark, had won a flag, look a big chance to win another, on the verge of securing a facility upgrade. all the wonderful people involved have done a remarkable job. 

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Not only is the Foundation Heroes event on today, but also the Ron Barassi Wills and Bequest event. This is for people to include the MFC in their Wills and Bequests

Ties in with money being sought for new facilities.

Remember we have a lot in the bank already from the sale of Bentleigh land and Oakleigh lease of pokies facilities.

However, we would be talking a lot more money and will need plenty from other sources, private, government, AFL etc.

Hopefully my info was correct and Caulfield Racecourse is about to be announced as our new home base.

Go Dees.

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19 minutes ago, Demons11 said:

Just out of interest is the $15m required from us in line with what other clubs have tipped in for their developments?

The available figures are very rubbery

Essendon's facility at Tullamarine is quoted at $21M whereas Hawthorn's new facility at Dingley is quoted at $100M.

$15M sounds reasonable compared to the Hawks contribution at perhaps $30M

Jimmy S wiped out $5M of debt so hopefully over time we can find $15M

 

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