Training Ground?

[Roost it far 7,362]

54 minutes ago, KLV said:

It was reintroduced officially as a section, due to the advocacy of Jim Stynes during his presidency 

It’s little more than ceremonial these days

[Roost it far 7,362]

Ooops

Edited yesterday at 11:00 by Roost it far

[Hawk the Demon 739]

2 hours ago, Dingo said:

You can bet Peter Lawrence won’t be donating 

I hear he wants to but he's not allowed to.

[daisycutter 29,296]

1 minute ago, Hawk the Demon said:

I hear he wants to but he's not allowed to.

could always do it through a proxy, someone like your good self, eh?

[Pottsydee 150]

9 hours ago, KozzyCan said:

So what's the next step after the business case is made? Will the business case unlock the funding or is that a seperate step that needs to be taken? Do we then need to find an architect and a builder? Then the building can begin once those plans have been completed?

Generally after the business case is developed the permit process begins. This could slow things down. Theoretically funding could be secured after the business case, just won't be 'shovel ready'.

[CBDees 3,165]

The Caulfield announcement creates more than one opportunity but not only for Melbourne. Just as importantly it gifts Casey a first class sporting hub and the opportunity for the reestablishment of the Casey Scorpions, while at the same time, allowing Melbourne to compete in the VFL as the Melbourne Demons. I am sure that having a reserve team, coupled with the more popular location (c.f. Casey) will substantially improve Club morale. 

[Phil C 717]

9 hours ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

What is this? A centre for ants?!

Post of the year 🤣

[mo64 5,477]

9 hours ago, Clintosaurus said:

So it's still peak MFCSS in here? [censored]. The $$$ will already be pretty much locked in.

Really?

[whatwhat say what 22,068]

53 minutes ago, CBDees said:

The Caulfield announcement creates more than one opportunity but not only for Melbourne. Just as importantly it gifts Casey a first class sporting hub and the opportunity for the reestablishment of the Casey Scorpions, while at the same time, allowing Melbourne to compete in the VFL as the Melbourne Demons. I am sure that having a reserve team, coupled with the more popular location (c.f. Casey) will substantially improve Club morale. 

very unlikely i think

we have a long term agreement to partner with casey

plus the advantage of having caulfield and casey is two elite facilities, not one

[beelzebub 23,191]

6 hours ago, daisycutter said:

i wonder if caulfield will finally include the "Deeluded MFC Social Club"?

Discount drinks in the racing bars ?? 

[BLWNBA 698]

4 hours ago, cookieboc said:

I remember Essendon doing something similar to the childrens hospital appeal on the phone lines and raised significant $$

I presume that the build will be completed in phases?

Not sure about the phases yet mate. If I hear anything I’ll pass on here if / when I can. 
 

Would suspect it’s likely, but that’s entirely my judgement.

[Dr. Gonzo 23,682]

15 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

very unlikely i think

we have a long term agreement to partner with casey

plus the advantage of having caulfield and casey is two elite facilities, not one

How is it an advantage? A proper elite training facility at Caulfield should negate the need for a second one.

[biggestred 4,772]

I'll chuck some coin in. Buy a brick scheme surely. 

[Mel Bourne 4,389]

Folks decrying the various negative reactions to this news certainly have a point. It is obviously a step in the right direction. 
 

But even though I’ve seen our lack of base as the most glaring stain on our club’s metaphorical tuxedo, any potential jubilation is tempered by the fact that this is a solution to a tediously-long problem that should have never occurred in the first place. 

[Demonsone 1,944]

19 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

How is it an advantage? A proper elite training facility at Caulfield should negate the need for a second one.

Casey is our aligned VFL team  can’t just dumb them … they can both share both facilities 

[daisycutter 29,296]

47 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

Discount drinks in the racing bars ?? 

i notice the caulfield setup also has a dreaded northern  stand which no doubt would be a red flag to deeluded 😮

[whatwhat say what 22,068]

1 hour ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

How is it an advantage? A proper elite training facility at Caulfield should negate the need for a second one.

four teams with different programs able to experience different environments and tailor the training based upon different set-ups is the ideal situation for the years, decades, and hopefully centuries to come

i am very, very curious to see how the filth, the baggers, and the tigs manage everything in the future 

the latter already tried to augment their oval availability and got blocked at the pass

[58er 5,910]

13 hours ago, Supreme_Demon said:

Hooray! Finally some progress!

Our Home Base at Caulfield Racecourse will be an incredible achievement for the Melbourne Football Club. A Home Base is in many ways almost as important (if not more!) as winning Premierships!

This idea of a Home Base at Caulfield Racecourse was first suggested by former Demons President Stuart Spencer way back in 1990.

So only 34 years in the making...

The concept art is appealing. We definitely need a Melbourne Football Club history museum for our thirteen (and future) VFL/AFL Premiership Cups!

I am expecting we as Melbourne members will have to pay for a significant portion of it. They should of started the Home Base fund in 2021 after our Premiership. We would of all been very enthusiastic!

Either way, I expect a few fund raising events like the "Debt Demolition" back when Jimmy Stynes was Melbourne Demons President.

All I suggest, is that the outside of our Home Base buildings are red and dark blue similar to our jumper. A bit like the style they have at Punt Road for Richmond with the yellow and black.

And AFLW which I think you might have meant instead of VFL. 

[58er 5,910]

4 hours ago, Mel Bourne said:

Folks decrying the various negative reactions to this news certainly have a point. It is obviously a step in the right direction. 
 

But even though I’ve seen our lack of base as the most glaring stain on our club’s metaphorical tuxedo, any potential jubilation is tempered by the fact that this is a solution to a tediously-long problem that should have never occurred in the first place. 

Sad sack Mel it’s half full not empty!  Some things take longer but are better for the delay. 

[58er 5,910]

14 hours ago, whatwhat say what said:

not surprised by the amount of negativity

i am going to guess that we will wait for a year to have the business case approved before first sods turned 2026; building open in 2030

BTW when are you “guessing “ what ladder position the Dees  will finish in 2025 - 2030.

Oh and what will you have for breakfast in 2027. 

I am guessing it’s all too much for you  and you will have brain overload and give up. 

Good luck ! 

[Skuit 9,939]

14 hours ago, Big Gun said:

Great news. So far, so good.

I do wonder however if there is a plan B or C also being investigated (at least locations identified) in case the Caulfield project hits a fatal roadblock moving forward. If there are still other options being looked at as possibilities, what are they? I know Yarra Park ended up being a “no go”.

I've only been to Melbourne a handful of times but always found Fitzroy Gardens to be quite pleasant. And just a short stroll from the east end of Collins for our fans to attend training. 

[58er 5,910]

14 hours ago, old dee said:

A MFC player will not grace it this decade. Think 2030+ better then than never.

Congrats OD You are the first Demonlander to record your 100th NEGATIVE comment. Record pace and why stop now Your 2030 prediction is so you.

Just remember both you and I might not be here if 2030 is the opening date. 

I am far more positive than you and in time for 2028 or middle/ late 2027 might be a total completion date.

Makes the Bombers  20 year Finals drought look like a Century or at least like our Flag drought of 57 years.  

 

[58er 5,910]

10 minutes ago, Skuit said:

I've only been to Melbourne a handful of times but always found Fitzroy Gardens to be quite pleasant. And just a short stroll from the east end of Collins for our fans to attend training. 

Where is your private Feasibility study? 

[MT64 1,141]

9 hours ago, MT64 said:

How much money has been given to Geelong from both Federal & State governments to build "Taxpayer Park". Not sure how much they provided but there was talk of around 300m. I'm sure someone will be able to access figures to verify.

 

I have just read that Albo has set aside $600m for the NRL to include a Papua NewGuinea team. Seems to me there's plenty of money going around from Canberra. Tap into it Dee's.

[The Jackson FIX 2,681]

1 hour ago, MT64 said:

I have just read that Albo has set aside $600m for the NRL to include a Papua NewGuinea team. Seems to me there's plenty of money going around from Canberra. Tap into it Dee's.

I’m not sure if finally developing a home base for the oldest professional football team in the country he governs is a stupid enough idea to qualify for Albo’s support