Training Ground?

[daisycutter 29,288]

2 hours ago, Demongirl35 said:

We honestly need something soon. It’s embarrassing!

I am unfamiliar with Fawkner park on Toorak Rd but is that an option? I just had a quick look on maps haha so if it’s a [censored] idea just ignore me

fawkner park would be a terrific location. would tick all boxes. i believe it was looked at but got scrapped as not being obtainable. don't know the nitty gritty reasons though

[Dee Viney Intervention 1,817]

2 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Taking into effect they'd be stiff being in a car for an hour or so. 

Brock McLean mentioned this year's back as another reason why he left Melbourne. 

Ironical that a bloke that was disciplined by the club for doing burnouts in the Trinity Grammar car park on his way out from a pre season training session had an issue with training at Cranbourne where burnouts are a way of life.

[58er 5,903]

3 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Taking into effect they'd be stiff being in a car for an hour or so. 

Brock McLean mentioned this year's back as another reason why he left Melbourne. 

Really DD you take Brocks opinion ? 
He has no right to any opinions IMO after he did what he did as whistleblower.

If the haters are still unchanged re Trac they should absolutely disregard a stupid comment like this. What do players on other Clubs get  to training Free Ubers? 
Even other Clubs have some transport issues. 
BTW it didn’t harm us in 2021 when the same size MCG oval was prioritised and the other facilities. 

let’s be more grown up and sensible on this issue. Caulfield hopefully will prevail asap. 

[58er 5,903]

22 hours ago, D Rev said:

OK, hear me out here.  A bit left field. 

If Trac is sick of the club and concerned about his brand, trade him to Richmond for Yze, Punt Road Oval and all their draft picks. I'm not actually that concerned about the draft picks.

Punt Road is well located (at least *literally* miles better than Casey) and will serve the team well for generations. 

Richmond can go and train at Kevin Bartlett oval or some [censored].  Don't care.

Waste of paper you wrote on DD not even funny or sensible or quirky. Please don’t try again. 

[No. 31 1,052]

2 hours ago, bluey said:

A couple of years back there was a gold plated plan to relocate to Melbourne Uni.

Close to transport, coffee shop and muffins.

Utilise their gym, oval and medical staff and educational facilities.

 

The footprint of current state-of-the art AFL training facilities is larger than Uni of Melbourne has available.

BTW, one of Carlton's earliest ovals used in its early history are where the playing fields and residential colleges are currently at Melbourne Uni.

As for Fawkner Park, awesome location, don't see local sporting clubs and residents allowing that though. The beauty of Caulfield RC Reserve is that it is currently dead ground, not used by anyone regularly other than some dog walkers.

 

[ChaserJ 4,638]

On 10/09/2024 at 11:12, No. 31 said:

17 Carlton Premiership trophies:

1906, 1907, 1908, 1914, 1915, 1938, 1945, 1947, 1968, 1970, 1972, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1987, 1995.

They are on display in the foyer of the club at Princes Park. Also has some displays of club history, old guernseys from different eras etc. There is a cafe there as well (1864 Cafe). It is quite well done 👌

Have spent a bit of time there watching u18’s footy in recent years, can vouch for the cafe, staff there are good folks too.

[spirit of norm smith 15,056]

I’ve only been out to Casey fields 3 times.  It is a long way out and definitely would not be preferred for the Melbourne Football Club as a training base for the players. It shows the poor planning and action over many decades to find the right location. We have to get a place like Caulfield Racecourse or Fawkner Park or similar!! 

 

"A lot of players have concerns with the fact they have to go out (to Casey Fields)."

Expect the Demons' training venue to feature prominently as part of Melbourne's review, reports @cleary_mitch.

[Maxie 14]

Not sure if it has been mentioned but any thoughts about La Trobe uni? Matildas have their home base there I believe. Loads of space, great facilities. Links to uni sports science wouldn’t go astray. Win win? 

Edited September 12 by Maxie

[Grr-owl 1,168]

20 hours ago, Katrina Dee Fan said:

 A big problem with AAMI Park is that MFC don't have exclusive rights to the facilities, it has to be shared amongst Melbourne Victory and Melbourne Storm.  The facilities are also better out at Casey, MFC have exclusive use of the facilities there because it is their investment. 

NRL has built a new facility at Seabrook Reserve in Broady. As I understand it, they are moving there soon, along with all VIC rugby....

[Grr-owl 1,168]

18 hours ago, No. 31 said:

The footprint of current state-of-the art AFL training facilities is larger than Uni of Melbourne has available.

BTW, one of Carlton's earliest ovals used in its early history are where the playing fields and residential colleges are currently at Melbourne Uni.

As for Fawkner Park, awesome location, don't see local sporting clubs and residents allowing that though. The beauty of Caulfield RC Reserve is that it is currently dead ground, not used by anyone regularly other than some dog walkers.

 

Not to mention, I live close by. I'm thinking of mounting a campaign through the courts to gain myself a spot on the board so that I can push through my agenda. Any one willing to join me? Email arriving soon....

[Grr-owl 1,168]

20 hours ago, chookrat said:

Can't the Australian Open move. I hear from the East Melbourne dog walkers that the tennis makes a racket and the noise upsets the dogs.

Yeah, there'd be no net benefit.

[layzie 32,717]

18 hours ago, 58er said:

Really DD you take Brocks opinion ? 
He has no right to any opinions IMO after he did what he did as whistleblower.

If the haters are still unchanged re Trac they should absolutely disregard a stupid comment like this. What do players on other Clubs get  to training Free Ubers? 
Even other Clubs have some transport issues. 
BTW it didn’t harm us in 2021 when the same size MCG oval was prioritised and the other facilities. 

let’s be more grown up and sensible on this issue. Caulfield hopefully will prevail asap. 

To be fair to Brock he had that opinion the day he left which was before the whistleblowing.

Still a bit of a feeble reason but I'm sure it was a factor. 

[Fritta and Turner 4,177]

21 hours ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Over ten years ago

This saga is entering joke phase

Brock Mclean left the Dees at the end of 2009 (and didnt get any quicker).  Thats 15 years ago

[Fritta and Turner 4,177]

On 12/09/2024 at 05:27, Rednblueriseing said:

The biggest reason we won't attract A Grade talent from other clubs

Tell that to Lever and May

[Rednblueriseing 784]

7 minutes ago, Fritta and Turner said:

Tell that to Lever and May

Wouldn't be surprised if they were told a new facility was around the corner when they arrived... I stand to be corrected but doubt any top line player will see us as a destination until we have a proper home base.

[Jack Vineys Anger Manager 289]

Apologies if it's already been mentioned, but what happens to Waverly once the hawks move. Could we move in to Waverly?

[FreedFromDesire 583]

Caulfield is all systems go. Will be announced next week.

[Demon Disciple 11,607]

1 hour ago, FreedFromDesire said:

Caulfield is all systems go. Will be announced next week.

[daisycutter 29,288]

14 minutes ago, Demon Disciple said:

[No. 31 1,052]

7 hours ago, Jack Vineys Anger Manager said:

Apologies if it's already been mentioned, but what happens to Waverly once the hawks move. Could we move in to Waverly?

Too small footprint for current AFL standards. Single oval hemmed in by housing. Hawks want to move to Dingley for good reasons.

[demon3165 2,564]

Wow, they have to travel for four hours for two days to train. How imposing is that? Guys making good money to play a game. I don't know how the common folk do that for five to six days a week for a lot less money. What a bunch of precious people.

[mo64 5,473]

7 minutes ago, demon3165 said:

Wow, they have to travel for four hours for two days to train. How imposing is that? Guys making good money to play a game. I don't know how the common folk do that for five to six days a week for a lot less money. What a bunch of precious people.

So if we had to fly to Brisbane every week to play, you wouldn't see that as being detrimental to their performance?

If I had a choice of clubs, the travel time to training would be a factor.

[BLWNBA 692]

4 hours ago, FreedFromDesire said:

Caulfield is all systems go. Will be announced next week.

Press conference on Wednesday. As FreedFromDesire posted, green light given. 

[Rednblueriseing 784]

3 minutes ago, BLWNBA said:

Press conference on Wednesday. As FreedFromDesire posted, green light given. 

Hope so... any intell?

[Jaded No More 67,598]

3 minutes ago, BLWNBA said:

Press conference on Wednesday. As FreedFromDesire posted, green light given. 

I can’t wait for all the negative dooms and gloomers to apologize for saying this will never happen.

Nor can I wait for them to complain about the location.