52 minutes ago, KozzyCan said:

It’s not about aesthetics, it’s about functionality. Which the Jack Dyer Stand was never going to be again.

Aren't they going to reuse elements and materials from the old Jack Dyer stand in the new stand? If it is well designed and executed with taste it could be a win for new modern facilities with a nod to its history as well. Lets see what it looks like when finished.

28 minutes ago, KozzyCan said:

If this were true we wouldn’t have spent half a century looking for a training ground.

You chastise me for comparing punt road with the mcg only to come up with this.

Our challenge has not been to do with Heritage overlays but rather trees and dog walkers, both of which seem to be more difficult to circumnavigate.

On 09/08/2025 at 17:32, Diamond_Jim said:

And we thought we had training ground problems

In the NRL the Roosters and Rabbitohs are having an all out war it seems....

South Sydney have now asked the NSWRL to reconsider its position and believes the Roosters junior representative program is an extension of the junior league.

The Rabbitohs are arguing that their juniors are being enticed to join the Roosters because of the convenience of having the training facility in their area.

The Roosters have provided $200,000 of funding to provide lighting and improve the school’s sporting facilities.

The Rabbitohs have submitted a formal application to have the Roosters banned from training in their backyard and are awaiting a response from the NSWRL.

The references are to the junior teams

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/turf-war-rabbitohs-want-roosters-thrown-off-training-ground-20250809-p5mlnk.html

...and some people want to go back to zones.

The sooner we move on ridding ourselves of academies & F & S the better.

6 hours ago, KozzyCan said:

If this were true we wouldn’t have spent half a century looking for a training ground.

You chastise me for comparing punt road with the mcg only to come up with this.

The moral of that story was to point out your dribble. 💩💩

12 hours ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

How can that stand at Punt Road not have a heritage protection?

It was, then it wasn't. Then the National Trust came in and tried to stop Richmond knocking it down.

But Richmond starting talking about it helping local community, women's football, indigenous groups and foundations and it was a battle they'd never win.

$115m training base to be fully paid by the Tassie taxpayer and the AFL:

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1388567/tasmania-devils-unveil-plans-for-high-performance-hq

It will be up and running before they even enter the comp! We can only dream....

Edited August 13Aug 13 by dice

Happened to be in the committee room at Caulfied yesterday when J Kanga, during a pre-lunch speech, said in the future at Caulfied, there will be the MRC, and there will also be the MFC. I nearly fell off my chair. No details were given, he was just addressing his Demons loving mate at the time who I think heads up Mornington race track. My wife had to assure me l wasn't hearing things. Unfortunately didn't speak to him in person but hey, maybe things are well progressed like a couple on here have mentioned???

1 hour ago, demonzz said:

Happened to be in the committee room at Caulfied yesterday when J Kanga, during a pre-lunch speech, said in the future at Caulfied, there will be the MRC, and there will also be the MFC. I nearly fell off my chair. No details were given, he was just addressing his Demons loving mate at the time who I think heads up Mornington race track. My wife had to assure me l wasn't hearing things. Unfortunately didn't speak to him in person but hey, maybe things are well progressed like a couple on here have mentioned???

no mention of mt scopus?

16 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

no mention of mt scopus?

They're kinda on their own turf though so to speak.

To celebrate 40 years since being kicked off the G by the MCC and not having a home base since, i'll be posting a hit song each week from 1985. First cab off the rank...

20 minutes ago, Demon Dynasty said:

To celebrate 40 years since being kicked off the G by the MCC and not having a home base since, i'll be posting a hit song each week from 1985. First cab off the rank...

Geelong's should be "Money for Nothing"

4 hours ago, whatwhat say what said:

no mention of mt scopus?

No need to, as they own their land on the West side of the course and the Dees will be on Crown land on the South East Corner and also with an oval or two in the middle of the track, also on Crown land.

The school and the MFC are in total alignment and that is from the horse’s mouth .

10 hours ago, demonzz said:

Happened to be in the committee room at Caulfied yesterday when J Kanga, during a pre-lunch speech, said in the future at Caulfied, there will be the MRC, and there will also be the MFC. I nearly fell off my chair. No details were given, he was just addressing his Demons loving mate at the time who I think heads up Mornington race track. My wife had to assure me l wasn't hearing things. Unfortunately didn't speak to him in person but hey, maybe things are well progressed like a couple on here have mentioned???

3 hours ago, Redleg said:

No need to, as they own their land on the West side of the course and the Dees will be on Crown land on the South East Corner and also with an oval or two in the middle of the track, also on Crown land.

The school and the MFC are in total alignment and that is from the horse’s mouth .

So good to hear some positive news in this space.... it could really make or break our club... just can't wait for a official update on progress

26 minutes ago, Rednblueriseing said:

Happened to be in the committee room at Caulfied yesterday when J Kanga

I heard from senior execs at MRC a while back (1 year +) that the MRC and trust were all good with MFC coming on board but the dees just had to stump up the cash. “Someone needs to help pay for the new grandstand” was the comment (or along those lines).

27 minutes ago, The Jackson FIX said:

I heard from senior execs at MRC a while back (1 year +) that the MRC and trust were all good with MFC coming on board but the dees just had to stump up the cash. “Someone needs to help pay for the new grandstand” was the comment (or along those lines).

That's good news if the MRC are OK with us - however it's a hollow comment, as they have no say in our project. Our plan does not involve any money for building grandstands for the MRC. The MFC plan does not envisage any grandstands at all - because our ovals are inside the track.

51 minutes ago, The Jackson FIX said:

“Someone needs to help pay for the new grandstand” was the comment (or along those lines).

Selling the stables land to the school has achieved that.

23 hours ago, Harvey Wallbanger said:

That's good news if the MRC are OK with us - however it's a hollow comment, as they have no say in our project. Our plan does not involve any money for building grandstands for the MRC. The MFC plan does not envisage any grandstands at all - because our ovals are inside the track.

Just telling ya what I heard from the Kangas mouth. I have zero behind d the scenes info but I wouldn't think this good operator would spew [censored] in a public room full of old money. Not I BTW unfortunately.

That’s important re getting Kanga onside as he’d been dead against it from the start. As much as he theoretically “can’t do anything about it”, he can absolutely throw various spanners in the works. Placating him, if true, is an important little win.

Kanga’s support isn’t essential but it’s welcome. Lock this in and we’re automatically better off. It amazes me that so much land sits there barely being used. Our facilities will still leave plenty of grass for dogs to poop on. NIMBY’s can GAGF.

Another Final series and still no home base where supporters who cant get tickets can gather and watch the competing teams on big Screens.

No doubt the AFL would make such an arrangement expensive but it could be used as a club fund raiser if possible.

Its why any proposal should include an entertainment and retail sector to benefit from activity generated by the club presence.

Are we there yet ????

Dees Caulfield home base moves a step closer https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/melbourne-plans-to-establish-home-at-caulfield-racecourse-progress-key-meeting-set-for-this-week/news-story/289ce5e10a03bc0bfb03b14806efb27f?giftid=isjgq3Cd7j

On 17/08/2025 at 20:28, Harvey Wallbanger said:

That's good news if the MRC are OK with us - however it's a hollow comment, as they have no say in our project. Our plan does not involve any money for building grandstands for the MRC. The MFC plan does not envisage any grandstands at all - because our ovals are inside the track.

It all comes under the Trust - the ‘stands’ I was referring to has nothing to do with any potential MFC development, but helping pay off recent/future developments in the vicinity.

When I say ‘the MRC said they are good with it’ I believe the inference was ‘the trust is good with it, so long as the cash is there’…

Wonderful news.

The new option being sprouted for the guineas carpark directly opposite the train station will be fantastic for fan access - retail/social/dining hub immediately comes to mind there.

9 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Dees Caulfield home base moves a step closer https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/melbourne-plans-to-establish-home-at-caulfield-racecourse-progress-key-meeting-set-for-this-week/news-story/289ce5e10a03bc0bfb03b14806efb27f?giftid=isjgq3Cd7j

Well that’s thrown me.

I didn’t see that area as the new training base and am not sure other than being closer to the train, why it is being considered, but it sounds as though it is now very close to being finalised in the approval stage.

Hope there is some car parking for dees fans who want to attend training too, as the area is heavily used by train travellers who park their cars all day.

Edited August 29Aug 29 by Redleg