It’s possible the design has partly commenced the staring point is to know where all existing drainage lines are and what direction it runs. Presumably into those old ponds that were there 50 years ago.

All old stuff needs to be deactivated and the new work placed Then the top levels can begin. It is not rocket scientist stuff.

Here we go..

29 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Here we go..

Plan B if Caufield somehow falls over sounds like there has been a decent setback.

Btw is Smith now officially president?

15 minutes ago, KozzyCan said:

Plan B if Caufield somehow falls over sounds like there has been a decent setback.

Set back or not, Waverley is a better location than driving to Casey twice a week, so go for it... even if it's temporary

1 minute ago, Rednblueriseing said:

Set back or not, Waverley is a better location than driving to Casey twice a week, so go for it... even if it's temporary

Totally agree, and allows the admin to be located in the same building as the players.

59 minutes ago, KozzyCan said:

Plan B if Caufield somehow falls over sounds like there has been a decent setback.

Ought to be part of plan A ...

Caulfield, I wouldn’t think , to be available for 3/4 years. So in the meantime why not utilise Waverley??

I called Waverley as an option years ago and got shot down on here.

Is there any chance i get a 5c bag of lollies or a toffee apple if we end up going there?

Anyone!!??

Isn’t the plan to use Waverley short term?

17 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

Ought to be part of plan A ...

Caulfield, I wouldn’t think , to be available for 3/4 years. So in the meantime why not utilise Waverley??

Agree. You don't send the incoming president, CEO and vice captain to Waverley as part of the 'design process' for Caulfield. It just doesn't make much sense given the unique residential layout/build of Waverley.

I think (and am hoping) that they considering Waverley as a temporary home while Caulfield progress over the next 3-5 years. These things always take longer than anticipated so it would be a smart move if it is financially viable to execute without jeopardising Caufield.

6 minutes ago, Demon Time said:

Agree. You don't send the incoming president, CEO and vice captain to Waverley as part of the 'design process' for Caulfield. It just doesn't make much sense given the unique residential layout/build of Waverley.

I think (and am hoping) that they considering Waverley as a temporary home while Caulfield progress over the next 3-5 years. These things always take longer than anticipated so it would be a smart move if it is financially viable to execute without jeopardising Caufield.

Well you would. You’d want a players point of view about things that are important and aren’t, facilities wise.

Waverley would be an interim location while Caulfield gets built is my understanding

It cuts the to and fro from two locations

Happy to be corrected

16 minutes ago, Demon Dynasty said:

I called Waverley as an option years ago and got shot down on here.

Is there any chance i get a 5c bag of lollies or a toffee apple if we end up going there?

Anyone!!??

Sorry @Demon Dynasty ……..

7 minutes ago, Dee Boys said:

Well you would. You’d want a players point of view about things that are important and aren’t, facilities wise.

Agree that a player's perspective would be important in the facilities design but then Waverley would be an interesting first location for such research given the many other superior facilities. You may be right though and this is one of many facilities that the Dees crew visit or at least the first which is public knowledge. I was just speculating but of course time will tell.

Caulfield has always been a swindle, now pushed between a car park and the pokies that we sold them from Bentleigh.

It’s been a bust from day one.

2 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Here we go..

Not a snowflake chance in hell.....

"CEO Andrew Dillon said the purchase of the ground would assist with "talent pathways programs, community footy, and umpire development and programs"."

And don't Freo and West Coast want to use it for training when over here?

On 10/09/2025 at 10:00, Demonland said:

Photos courtesy of @Redleg

What is this? A training facility for ants?

The pic doesn't do justice to the size of that carpark. It's enormous.

1 hour ago, Demon Time said:

Agree. You don't send the incoming president, CEO and vice captain to Waverley as part of the 'design process' for Caulfield. It just doesn't make much sense given the unique residential layout/build of Waverley.

I think (and am hoping) that they considering Waverley as a temporary home while Caulfield progress over the next 3-5 years. These things always take longer than anticipated so it would be a smart move if it is financially viable to execute without jeopardising Caufield.

53 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

I'm surprised that Mitch Cleary hasn't reported this as Viney being asked to look at his options and touring Hawthorn's facilities.

14 hours ago, chookrat said:

I'm surprised that Mitch Cleary hasn't reported this as Viney being asked to look at his options and touring Hawthorn's facilities.

20 hours ago, Demon Dynasty said:

I called Waverley as an option years ago and got shot down on here.

Is there any chance i get a 5c bag of lollies or a toffee apple if we end up going there?

Anyone!!??

Sure

21 hours ago, Demon Dynasty said:

I called Waverley as an option years ago and got shot down on here.

Is there any chance i get a 5c bag of lollies or a toffee apple if we end up going there?

Anyone!!??

Half a bag of lollies and a future jelly baby?

On 06/08/2025 at 23:58, KozzyCan said:

Just rent Waverley as a stop gap. Get the admin and footy department at one location. Half the drive from the city. Sort out Caufield in the background.

It will make us instantly more appealing as a club.

Agree. It definitely is an improvement in the interim and a plan B option.