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Has anybody noticed that our performance at the MCG seems to have improved significantly since Gosch’s Paddock was resized to match the MCG? Would this make any difference? I guess it can’t hurt, but there are undoubtedly several factors at play…

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    1 hour ago, Jonathan Steffanoni said:

    Has anybody noticed that our performance at the MCG seems to have improved significantly since Gosch’s Paddock was resized to match the MCG? Would this make any difference? I guess it can’t hurt, but there are undoubtedly several factors at play…

    Certainly can't hurt. There would be some kind of compounding effect training on it week after week as well.

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    Any further news about a Home Base in Caulfield?

    Thought I should ask as it is something I am extremely passionate about in regards to our beloved Melbourne Football Club finally having a proper Home Base.

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    Alan Richardson flagged yesterday on SEN that things were progressing well in regards to Caulfield…..

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    12 minutes ago, Bleasey as that said:

    https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/08/24/demons-confirm-approach-from-richmond-to-assistant-for-senior-coach-search/
     

    interview at the bottom of the page ……

    Wrong thread perhaps ...

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    7 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

    Wrong thread perhaps ...

    If you listen to the interview, you will hear the discussion on the Caulfield racetrack proposal……

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    11 minutes ago, Bleasey as that said:

    If you listen to the interview, you will hear the discussion on the Caulfield racetrack proposal……

    Okie dokies ... cheers

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    I noticed this article about Hawthorn's trials and tribulations building their (3rd!) new home base in Dingley. Not that I have much sympathy for them! 😒

     

    Here is the link to the article: https://www.afl.com.au/news/1031238/hawthorn-hawks-committed-to-new-base-despite-woes-main-contender-emerges-for-ceo-role

     

    Anyway, fingers crossed we hear some good news soon about what is happening regarding our home base at Caulfield Racecourse? 🤞

     

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    ive finally updated my technology and am able to comment again.

    i have followed tis discussion for some time and am an unashamed supporter of Fishermans Bend location.

    As a proposed development area with an existing development board and proposed public transport there are many attractions 

    If you havent been down there just do yourself a favour and drive around the total area and then look at a map to see the obvious potential.

    I have thought of gathering a team of Demonland expertise to prepare a briefing paper for a community entertainment facility incorporating a training ground, all gymnasium and associated football requirements including an administration centre. With theatre spaces for cinema as well live streaming of away matches this could be a site for members when the MCG is full at finals time.

    Anyone wanting to contribute thoughts feel free to go for it.

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    FB is one of the largest urban renewal projects with anticipated 80,00 population. this community will need liesure and entertainment facilities. It also provides a local supporter base

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    Soo... where we at with our home training base?

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    2 hours ago, dpositive said:

    FB is one of the largest urban renewal projects with anticipated 80,00 population. this community will need liesure and entertainment facilities. It also provides a local supporter base

    Fishermen's Bend is as far away from the demon supporter base as is Casey. To me it feels like another heartless Docklands.  Sorry it is a No from me. 

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    9 minutes ago, demonglory said:

    Fishermen's Bend is as far away from the demon supporter base as is Casey. To me it feels like another heartless Docklands.  Sorry it is a No from me. 

    Again, why does it matter that it is away from the ‘supporter base’? You’re not welcome there outside of open trainings ahead of our patented straight sets exit from finals.

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    11 minutes ago, demonglory said:

    Fishermen's Bend is as far away from the demon supporter base as is Casey. To me it feels like another heartless Docklands.  Sorry it is a No from 

    2 hours ago, dpositive said:

    FB is one of the largest urban renewal projects with anticipated 80,00 population. this community will need liesure and entertainment facilities. It also provides a local supporter base

    Correct, port melb vfl ground is ripe for development same theme song almost same colours … very tricky with our alignment with Casey..  would need to be a standalone but plenty of room. FB will be a new suburb but it’s attached to old port melb that’s the difference…

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    Huh?! Fisherman's Bend?

    I thought we are now fully investigating the option of the Caulfield Racecourse for the Melbourne Football Club's Home Base?

    Anyway, I guess we should hopefully hear some news at the upcoming Melbourne Football Club's AGM?

    The matter of our Home Base should be at the top of our agenda.

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    15 minutes ago, Supreme_Demon said:

    Huh?! Fisherman's Bend?

    I thought we are now fully investigating the option of the Caulfield Racecourse for the Melbourne Football Club's Home Base?

    Anyway, I guess we should hopefully hear some news at the upcoming Melbourne Football Club's AGM?

    The matter of our Home Base should be at the top of our agenda.

    We’ve waited so long, it wouldn’t surprise me to learn that we’ll have Caulfield Racecourse as our eastern base, with FB as our western one 😁

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    1 hour ago, rpfc said:

    Again, why does it matter that it is away from the ‘supporter base’? You’re not welcome there outside of open trainings ahead of our patented straight sets exit from finals.

    If we had a proper home base we wouldn't go out in straight sets, we'd be the undefeated champions of the universe!

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    18 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

    If we had a proper home base we wouldn't go out in straight sets, we'd be the undefeated champions of the universe!

    Not if it’s more than 45 mins from the CBD we won’t! Rah rah fart 

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    caulfield racecourse >>> fisherman's bend

    there's no way they'll make any announcement during spring carnival

    i wouldn't expect anything until at least may next year

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    13 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

    If we had a proper home base we wouldn't go out in straight sets, we'd be the undefeated champions of the universe!

    Rubbish So if we had a home base  since 1964 we would be leading the AFL/VFL Premiership winners on about  20 flags. 

    Do Pigs really fly ? 

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    17 hours ago, dpositive said:

    ive finally updated my technology and am able to comment again.

    i have followed tis discussion for some time and am an unashamed supporter of Fishermans Bend location.

    As a proposed development area with an existing development board and proposed public transport there are many attractions 

    If you havent been down there just do yourself a favour and drive around the total area and then look at a map to see the obvious potential.

    I have thought of gathering a team of Demonland expertise to prepare a briefing paper for a community entertainment facility incorporating a training ground, all gymnasium and associated football requirements including an administration centre. With theatre spaces for cinema as well live streaming of away matches this could be a site for members when the MCG is full at finals time.

    Anyone wanting to contribute thoughts feel free to go for it.

    Sorry  FB is a [censored] to get to.

    Wont matter to me but if im a player needing to get somewhere  to train at the times normally scheduled then FB is a disaster. 

     

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