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“While the project is not yet guaranteed, it would take a considerable
and unexpected setback from here for it not to come to fruition”

very promising line 

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    On 12/12/2024 at 17:22, daisycutter said:

    "The Redleg Centre" works on many levels ... eh?

     

    note: i lowered myself to include some caps ... don't tell e. e. cummings

    arhhhh I've often wondered if e e cummings was your muse dc 

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    13 hours ago, Redleg said:

    School will work with the MFC to help the MFC get what it wants.

    There was also a bit about despite the Chairman’s dog walking, the MRC is working closely with the MFC.

    Second article saying the project could be finished by 2028 and club has had feasibility approved and has moved to funding stage.

    It is happening and hopefully finished in 4 years maybe less.

    That is frikn wonderful news. 

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    8 hours ago, Oxdee said:

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    The Max Gawn Centre for kids who want to learn to play football and do other things good too

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    On 12/12/2024 at 14:05, Neil Crompton said:

    idea! What price is Red's horse on Saturday?

    Late scratching, pulled a shoe off and slight injury. Will run next week at Pakenham.

     

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    It's Crown land, MRC don't control it and would have known about this for some time. If they had a major say this would have been stopped some time ago imo. Feasability is done. Is Kanga trying to extract some benefit to appease the MRC so as to gain its support l wonder? Maybe the dog walkers can use the track given its rarely used if he is so concerned ... not

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    4 hours ago, Demons1858 said:

    It's Crown land, MRC don't control it and would have known about this for some time. If they had a major say this would have been stopped some time ago imo. Feasability is done. Is Kanga trying to extract some benefit to appease the MRC so as to gain its support l wonder? Maybe the dog walkers can use the track given its rarely used if he is so concerned ... not

    Vacant land, 8km from the CBD isn’t going to stay that way for long. Glen eira council has the least amount of parkland in any Victorian Council. The deal is done. Well done to the MFC for jumping onto this initiative. Kudos to kate and Gary pert 
     

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    I have always thought that if the Dees can pull off a training base at Caulfield that would be an amazing outcome. Relatively close to the city, near train and tram lines, located in a historic MFC metropolitan recruiting zone (so there actually is a local history and connection there) and consequently already has a strong local following in nearby suburbs.

    This will be as important as the 2021 flag in re-establishing the Demons as a real force in footy again.

    Should not overlook the marketing possibilities and connection with the other nearby neighbour, Monash University (Caulfield Campus). It is a chance to cultivate potential new supporters amongst international students. 

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    Just now, No. 31 said:

    I have always thought that if the Dees can pull off a training base at Caulfield that would be an amazing outcome. Relatively close to the city, near train and tram lines, located in a historic MFC metropolitan recruiting zone (so there actually is a local history and connection there) and consequently already has a strong local following in nearby suburbs.

    This will be as important as the 2021 flag in re-establishing the Demons as a real force in footy again.

    Should not overlook the marketing possibilities and connection with the other nearby neighbour, Monash University (Caulfield Campus). It is a chance to cultivate potential new supporters amongst international students. 

    100% agree. I personally think this is better than the MCG precinct as it will enable a stronger community feel in the Glen Eira area. It is also close to a lot of suburbs you would imagine would be desirable for an AFL player to live given their increasing salaries.

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    Please excuse the pun but it looks like MFC are - “Off To The Races”.😁👍

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    On 14/12/2024 at 14:50, DistrACTION Jackson said:

    100% agree. I personally think this is better than the MCG precinct as it will enable a stronger community feel in the Glen Eira area. It is also close to a lot of suburbs you would imagine would be desirable for an AFL player to live given their increasing salaries.

    Yes, indeed. 😎👍🏻

    Building a Home Base in the Demons traditional "Homeland" and old recruiting zone makes perfect sense.

    It will also benefit the local community in the Glen Eira area.

    The big challenge now will be getting the $100-$120 million dollars we need to build the Home Base.

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    Personally I think the money is the least of the problems. If we get the green light the money will flow like wine

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    7 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

    Personally I think the money is the least of the problems. If we get the green light the money will flow like wine

    Agree.. there will be enough financial support when the dream becomes reality 

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    On 14/12/2024 at 14:50, DistrACTION Jackson said:

    100% agree. I personally think this is better than the MCG precinct as it will enable a stronger community feel in the Glen Eira area. It is also close to a lot of suburbs you would imagine would be desirable for an AFL player to live given their increasing salaries.

    A lot of them seem to live in East Bentleigh, where we are. I always see Melbourne and Collingwood players at the local supermarket and on Mackie Road.

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    On 25/10/2024 at 08:52, biggestred said:

    "The Caulfield proposal includes two football ovals, two rectangular ovals and walking tracks."

    whats a rectangular oval??

    An oxymoron?

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    50 minutes ago, 58er said:

    A soccer or rugby one 

    You can’t have a rectangular oval.

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    The old Western oval was almost rectangular IIRC

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    On 14/12/2024 at 16:46, DeeZone said:

    Please excuse the pun but it looks like MFC are - “Off To The Races”.😁👍

    Don't "gallop" to conclusions.

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    52 minutes ago, bush demon said:

    Don't "gallop" to conclusions.

    we need to rein in the racing puns

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