4 minutes ago, KozzyCan said:

Where has this idea that our use of Gosch’s paddock gives us any kind of leverage come from?

There have been reports that the Pies and Tennis Australia want Goschs' and if true they would like to move us on.

They are from the big end of town.

Therefore to get us off, another home needs to be found.

Just now, Redleg said:

There have been reports that the Pies and Tennis Australia want Goschs' and if true they would like to move us on.

They are from the big end of town.

Therefore to get us off, another home needs to be found.

Where can I find these reports?

3 minutes ago, KozzyCan said:

Where can I find these reports?

Posters on DL have referred to them, but I suppose you could google Tennis Australia and Goschs and do the same with the Pies.

"Gosch's Paddock is a key public recreational space located within the Melbourne & Olympic Parks precinct, adjacent to AAMI Park and the National Tennis Centre. It serves as a vital green space for the surrounding elite sporting venues, including Melbourne Park, and is frequently used for AFL training, public exercise, and as a pedestrian pathway during events like the Australian Open.

Melbourne Park +2

Key Information regarding Tennis Australia & Gosch's Paddock:

• Expansion Potential: As of early 2026, Tennis Australia has identified the land around Gosch's Paddock and neighboring venues as potential space for future Australian Open expansion to accommodate more fans and facilities."

Edited 3 hours ago3 hr by Redleg

Just now, Redleg said:

Posters on DL have referred to them, but I suppose you could google Tennis Australia and Goschs and do the same with the Pies.

I did just that and found this article. It may be what you are referring to

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/magpies-open-to-vacating-nest-to-help-australian-open-keep-growing-20260202-p5nyy0.html

So basically the idea here is Pies would temporarily use Gosh's paddock during the Australian Open to accomodate Tennis Australia. But the article also explores other options and considering it's only a month we're talking about here I doubt that Gosch's is much of a trump card.

3 minutes ago, KozzyCan said:

I did just that and found this article. It may be what you are referring to

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/magpies-open-to-vacating-nest-to-help-australian-open-keep-growing-20260202-p5nyy0.html

So basically the idea here is Pies would temporarily use Gosh's paddock during the Australian Open to accomodate Tennis Australia. But the article also explores other options and considering it's only a month we're talking about here I doubt that Gosch's is much of a trump card.

I think there were a few media reports quoted, but that could be one.

The Pies already train at Goschs occasionally during the year.

"Collingwood Connection: While the Collingwood Football Club ("Pies") trains at the nearby Olympic Park Oval (Westpac Centre/Glasshouse), they have used Gosch's Paddock for training, particularly for matches near the MCG."

And our leverage? On this public land that we ‘book’? Rent? Lease?

The difficulty in kicking us out is commensurate to our leverage in encouraging assistance with Caulfield.

It’s tenuous and hopeful at best.

Just now, rpfc said:

And our leverage? On this public land that we ‘book’? Rent? Lease?

The difficulty in kicking us out is commensurate to our leverage in encouraging assistance with Caulfield.

It’s tenuous and hopeful at best.

Lease and leases expire

3 minutes ago, KozzyCan said:

I did just that and found this article. It may be what you are referring to

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/magpies-open-to-vacating-nest-to-help-australian-open-keep-growing-20260202-p5nyy0.html

So basically the idea here is Pies would temporarily use Gosh's paddock during the Australian Open to accomodate Tennis Australia. But the article also explores other options and considering it's only a month we're talking about here I doubt that Gosch's is much of a trump card.

aside from all that, the filth has had a need for a 2nd oval to better accommodate aflw,vfl and vflw close to their current location. currently they are quite restricted regarding expansion. same requirements with richmond but so far not much said publicly by them

9 minutes ago, rpfc said:

And our leverage? On this public land that we ‘book’? Rent? Lease?

The difficulty in kicking us out is commensurate to our leverage in encouraging assistance with Caulfield.

It’s tenuous and hopeful at best.

But tenuous and hopeful is ahead of nil.

If we have a lease for a certain period, that is a legal right and better than tenuous and hopeful, would you not agree?

Has the club announced anything re Waverley?

3 minutes ago, Demonsone said:

Has the club announced anything re Waverley?

They haven't announced anything about anything.

My understanding is that both Collingwood and Richmond would like Gosch's. Tennis Australia have also thrown their hat in the ring. I've no doubt Eddie could get in Jonathan Munz's ear about getting Melbourne into Caulfield so the Pies can take over Gosch's.

58 minutes ago, Redleg said:

The pressure to leave Goschs and get Caulfield diminishes if we go somewhere else temporarily.

If parties want us to leave Goschs, then help us get Caulfield.

I wouldn't budge until Caulfield is fully committed and they are turning the soil.

Couldn’t agree more. Happy to be know as the Gosch’s squatters until something permanent becomes official.

38 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

My understanding is that both Collingwood and Richmond would like Gosch's. Tennis Australia have also thrown their hat in the ring. I've no doubt Eddie could get in Jonathan Munz's ear about getting Melbourne into Caulfield so the Pies can take over Gosch's.

I reckon it will be TA and either Coll or Rich as TA use will mainly be in the footy offseason/preseason.