Training Ground?

[DistrACTION Jackson 10,683]

8 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

Told you that he knows more or that he’s committed money to the project?

That he knows a group have already pledged about $10m if it gets off the ground

[DownRightDee21 2]

Might be a dumb question and a obvious answer, but did we ever looking going back towards Albert Park area? Obviously Cricket Victoria have the Junction Oval locked in but there is a fair bit of land with heaps of ovals there. Surely one of them could be upgraded and used with a elite training facility built next to it?

[george_on_the_outer 7,865]

3 minutes ago, DownRightDee21 said:

Might be a dumb question and a obvious answer, but did we ever looking going back towards Albert Park area? Obviously Cricket Victoria have the Junction Oval locked in but there is a fair bit of land with heaps of ovals there. Surely one of them could be upgraded and used with a elite training facility built next to it?

Gave up on that 20 years ago.  No access during Grand Prix period, including the weeks/months before and after while all the infrastructure is moved.

Edited Wednesday at 02:25 by george_on_the_outer

[58er 6,870]

15 hours ago, DownRightDee21 said:

Might be a dumb question and an obvious answer, but did we ever looking going back towards Albert Park area? Obviously Cricket Victoria have the Junction Oval locked in but there is a fair bit of land with heaps of ovals there. Surely one of them could be upgraded and used with an elite training facility built next to it?

Really  DRD you are unrealistic and 20 years behind time. George has replied but my response is far more cynical and pointed.

Do you really think we can build an elite training and admin establishment for the next five./ Ten decades along with associated community facilities by hawking some local oval ( with or without fence) by stealth overnight? 

Obviously you haven’t read much of the previous 224 pages let alone the last 50 recently to have  any idea of the 2025 expectations for an AFL Club for the next 5/10 decades. 

It requires much more than your piggy bank to succeed so the saving is suggested to start asap. 

[Demonland 74,258]

2 hours ago, 58er said:

Really  DRD you are unrealistic and 20 years behind time. George has replied but my response is far more cynical and pointed.

Do you really think we can build an elite training and admin establishment for the next five./ Ten decades along with associated community facilities by hawking some local oval ( with or without fence) by stealth overnight? 

Obviously you haven’t read much of the previous 224 pages let alone the last 50 recently to have  any idea of the 2025 expectations for an AFL Club for the next 5/10 decades. 

It requires much more than your piggy bank to succeed so the saving is suggested to start asap. 

I initially considered removing this post and issuing you a private warning about your aggressive or overly passive-aggressive tone, particularly towards new posters. However, I believe a public reminder is more appropriate.
 

Pull your head in. Goes as a general warning to others too. We all barrack for the same team

[DownRightDee21 2]

5 hours ago, 58er said:

Really  DRD you are unrealistic and 20 years behind time. George has replied but my response is far more cynical and pointed.

Do you really think we can build an elite training and admin establishment for the next five./ Ten decades along with associated community facilities by hawking some local oval ( with or without fence) by stealth overnight? 

Obviously you haven’t read much of the previous 224 pages let alone the last 50 recently to have  any idea of the 2025 expectations for an AFL Club for the next 5/10 decades. 

It requires much more than your piggy bank to succeed so the saving is suggested to start asap. 

Nice to meet you mate, glad you were able to have a nice respectful response to the question.

Not sure what's got you so upset about a simple question but honestly hope your day gets better from here on in.

[DownRightDee21 2]

22 hours ago, george_on_the_outer said:

Gave up on that 20 years ago.  No access during Grand Prix period, including the weeks/months before and after while all the infrastructure is moved.

I did think about the GP - figured we could just use Casey during that period - but probably didn't consider the fact there is such a bump in/bump out period.

It's a shame because the venue the facility that Cricket Victoria have built there is great and if you were able to find space around Ross Gregory Oval/Harry Trott oval it would be a really good sports facility area - but as was nicely pointed out above those ovals are used for community use so would make it difficult.

Think of the possibilities during GP weekend though, you could hold functions, create a viewing platform and sell tickets for huge coin 🤑

[Redleg 42,128]

Hopefully we are going to get an announcement soon that the project is approved and going ahead.

That will of course narrow the discussion on our future training ground and administration centre, which will be at Caulfield Racecourse.

Edited Thursday at 00:34 by Redleg

[DistrACTION Jackson 10,683]

Just now, Redleg said:

Hopefully we are going to get an announcement soon that the project is approved fully and going ahead.

That will of course narrow the discussion on our future training ground and administration centre, which will be at Caulfield Racecourse.

Is this based on information you have or just you are hoping it is announced?

[Redleg 42,128]

6 minutes ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

Is this based on information you have or just you are hoping it is announced?

 Info on it happening, not on an announcement.

I think the club said we hoped to have it all agreed by about July.

Edited Thursday at 00:37 by Redleg

[layzie 34,527]

4 hours ago, DownRightDee21 said:

I did think about the GP - figured we could just use Casey during that period - but probably didn't consider the fact there is such a bump in/bump out period.

It's a shame because the venue the facility that Cricket Victoria have built there is great and if you were able to find space around Ross Gregory Oval/Harry Trott oval it would be a really good sports facility area - but as was nicely pointed out above those ovals are used for community use so would make it difficult.

Think of the possibilities during GP weekend though, you could hold functions, create a viewing platform and sell tickets for huge coin 🤑

Definitely an easy assumption to make and I would have thought the same before I moved to the area. Having seen it though it's chaotic from as early as Jan where the grandstands and other marquee structures are almost fully up, the bump out period takes ages and feels like half the year. 

Would be an amazing spot but seems beyond the realms of possibility. I do like the hospitality idea though!

Edited Thursday at 05:11 by layzie

[roy11 4,058]

7 minutes ago, layzie said:

Definitely an easy assumption to make and I would have thought the same before I moved to the area. Having seen it though it's chaotic from as early as Jan where the grandstands and other marquee structures are almost fully up, the bump out period takes ages and feels like half the year. 

Would be an amazing spot but seems beyond the realms of possibility. I do like the hospitality idea though!

I used to be involved on a committee level at a soccer club, when the GP held in late March some of the clubs that play out of Albert Park (Middle Park SC, Albert Park SC etc) were still locked out of their grounds for a few weeks after, always got fixture reversal requests cos Football Victoria's super computer simply doesnt care about requests/preferences aha

[layzie 34,527]

17 minutes ago, roy11 said:

I used to be involved on a committee level at a soccer club, when the GP held in late March some of the clubs that play out of Albert Park (Middle Park SC, Albert Park SC etc) were still locked out of their grounds for a few weeks after, always got fixture reversal requests cos Football Victoria's super computer simply doesnt care about requests/preferences aha

Yeah it's crazy isn't it!

By the way I always liked Albert Park SC better, Middle Park seemed a bit up themselves.