Training Ground?

[DeeZone 10,100]

10 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

It’s definitely a step in the right direction, but until we have concrete agreements on how this is going to pay for itself, i won’t be opening the Single Malt Whiskey 🥃 ….

I just opened a bottle of Chivas Regal to go with the BBQ, unfortunately the barbie is firing up a bit.😳😳

[Katrina Dee Fan 3,893]

How’s this for an interesting take - I’ve seen suggestions in various social media reports that MRC are looking at funding this through potentially selling Sandown Racetrack. If that’s the case, would Melbourne need to raise a huge amount? 

[No. 31 1,307]

2 minutes ago, Katrina Dee Fan said:

How’s this for an interesting take - I’ve seen suggestions in various social media reports that MRC are looking at funding this through potentially selling Sandown Racetrack. If that’s the case, would Melbourne need to raise a huge amount? 

That is for another component of redeveloping Caulfield Racecourse, proposed new grandstand, new mounting yards etc has nothing to do with redeveloping the reserve inside the track where MFC ovals would be located.

[george_on_the_outer 7,696]

34 minutes ago, Katrina Dee Fan said:

How’s this for an interesting take - I’ve seen suggestions in various social media reports that MRC are looking at funding this through potentially selling Sandown Racetrack. If that’s the case, would Melbourne need to raise a huge amount? 

Nothing to do with us. It’s for their own development at the track.

[MT64 1,144]

1 hour ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Hope not

That is "future fund" money. Use the income but not the capital.

Frankly we should have been raising money for the training ground for years.

Of the $113M being spent by the Hawks various governments are putting up $30M ($15M from each of State and Federal)

How much money has been given to Geelong from both Federal & State governments to build "Taxpayer Park". Not sure how much they provided but there was talk of around 300m. I'm sure someone will be able to access figures to verify.

 

[Dingo 1,126]

1 hour ago, BLWNBA said:

Inability to obtain both Federal and State funding has been / is an issue as well. Final costs far closer to the $120million mark, Dees have to come up with 25%. 
 

Fundraising initiatives to be announced soon. Expect another Debt Demolition / Foundation Legend and Heroes event to be run. 

You can bet Peter Lawrence won’t be donating 

[Dr. Gonzo 24,289]

4 hours ago, DemonOX said:

Thanks @goodwindees ur info was spot on about an announcement today. 

God there is no pleasing some posters here. We get some news that our potential home quarters is progressing and some of u are carrying on that u thought it would be more advanced, yet if nothing is said the same posters still bloody carry on about the lack of progress.

FFS it’s not a 2 min process and there are stages that we need to go through to get this project completed. Yes it has taken a long time overall looking for a home base, but bloody hell a bit of positive news is better than nothing. 

Is it good news or is it chicken feed to appease the masses?

They said we should have an outcome on the business case by mid-2025, let's see what they have to tell us come next June.

[Dr. Gonzo 24,289]

3 hours ago, He de mon said:

I find the negativity about this bizarre. We finally have some concrete plans, and things appear to be moving in the right direction. I am not a fan of Caulfield, but if that is the position the clubs takes then I will embrace it. Just give us a home already. 
Notably the Lawrence fans are still not happy. Can’t campaign on that one anymore hey?

What concrete plans?

[Dr. Gonzo 24,289]

2 hours ago, Adam The God said:

So that's $20-25mill from the $32mill(?) sale of the Bentleigh Club? Of course, we'd have hopefully generated significant return on that from speculation in financial markets and interest, but that's a large amount to sink into the project, I'm sure it can't he helped though and the Caulfield asset gain will outstrip holding the Bentleigh Club. 

We should never have gotten rid of the pokies.

[Sideshow Bob 2,410]

Don't worry - Sideshow Bob has it sorted as the face of our new Burger joint McDemons to open on the corner of Neerim and Booran Rd.

Just need to a big enough drive through to service a gazillion burgers at $35 each - each one comes with a toy Petracca or Clarry 

Surely there's no copyright infringement going on there 😳 

 

[No. 31 1,307]

11 minutes ago, Sideshow Bob said:

Don't worry - Sideshow Bob has it sorted as the face of our new Burger joint McDemons to open on the corner of Neerim and Booran Rd.

Just need to a big enough drive through to service a gazillion burgers at $35 each - each one comes with a toy Petracca or Clarry 

Surely there's no copyright infringement going on there 😳 

 

I can see a giant red & blue billboard on Neerim Road ...

McDEMONS

Glen Huntly, VIC

"Home of the Big Trac"

 

[KLV 1,768]

13 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

You didn’t scroll down far enough …

It was reintroduced officially as a section, due to the advocacy of Jim Stynes during his presidency 

[No. 31 1,307]

24 minutes ago, Sideshow Bob said:

 

Surely there's no copyright infringement going on there 😳 

 

 

[Redleg 41,426]

1 hour ago, Dingo said:

You can bet Peter Lawrence won’t be donating 

Why should he after the way he has been treated?

He has put in plenty so far.

[redandbluemakepurple 360]

14 hours ago, Fritta and Turner said:

Neither did you...

2009 - MFC resumed as a MCC sporting section

I am intrigued that I did not get to vote on this being a MFC member during this time.  Did I miss it?  Just curiosity (for some time).

[Roost it far 8,581]

54 minutes ago, KLV said:

It was reintroduced officially as a section, due to the advocacy of Jim Stynes during his presidency 

It’s little more than ceremonial these days

[Roost it far 8,581]

Ooops

Edited September 18 by Roost it far

[Harvey Wallbanger 1,029]

2 hours ago, Dingo said:

You can bet Peter Lawrence won’t be donating 

I hear he wants to but he's not allowed to.

[daisycutter 29,737]

1 minute ago, Hawk the Demon said:

I hear he wants to but he's not allowed to.

could always do it through a proxy, someone like your good self, eh?

[Pottsydee 153]

9 hours ago, KozzyCan said:

So what's the next step after the business case is made? Will the business case unlock the funding or is that a seperate step that needs to be taken? Do we then need to find an architect and a builder? Then the building can begin once those plans have been completed?

Generally after the business case is developed the permit process begins. This could slow things down. Theoretically funding could be secured after the business case, just won't be 'shovel ready'.

[CBDees 3,167]

The Caulfield announcement creates more than one opportunity but not only for Melbourne. Just as importantly it gifts Casey a first class sporting hub and the opportunity for the reestablishment of the Casey Scorpions, while at the same time, allowing Melbourne to compete in the VFL as the Melbourne Demons. I am sure that having a reserve team, coupled with the more popular location (c.f. Casey) will substantially improve Club morale. 

[Phil C 730]

9 hours ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

What is this? A centre for ants?!

Post of the year 🤣

[mo64 5,881]

9 hours ago, Clintosaurus said:

So it's still peak MFCSS in here? [censored]. The $$$ will already be pretty much locked in.

Really?

[whatwhat say what 22,934]

53 minutes ago, CBDees said:

The Caulfield announcement creates more than one opportunity but not only for Melbourne. Just as importantly it gifts Casey a first class sporting hub and the opportunity for the reestablishment of the Casey Scorpions, while at the same time, allowing Melbourne to compete in the VFL as the Melbourne Demons. I am sure that having a reserve team, coupled with the more popular location (c.f. Casey) will substantially improve Club morale. 

very unlikely i think

we have a long term agreement to partner with casey

plus the advantage of having caulfield and casey is two elite facilities, not one

[beelzebub 23,383]

6 hours ago, daisycutter said:

i wonder if caulfield will finally include the "Deeluded MFC Social Club"?

Discount drinks in the racing bars ??