On 10/01/2026 at 19:21, Redleg said:

Direct opposite info I have received from all three organisations either currently there, or hoping to be there.

So why no announcement?? Who is waiting for who to blink first or has everyone got the blinkers on??

Edited 3 hours ago3 hr by picket fence

46 minutes ago, picket fence said:

So why no announcement??

Probably because there is not full agreement on everything that is involved in getting the project approved and completed.

15 hours ago, Harvey Wallbanger said:

My information is that yes, the CRRT and the Club want the project to proceed. To the extent that they are involved I understand that the MRC is erecting roadblocks wherever they can. They have never wanted us, nor anyone else for that manner (e.g. the local community) on that site. This position has not been helped by the continuing changes to the MRC Committee and management. My own view is that a political conclusion will only occur when the Premier decides to knock some heads together, i.e. the heads being (1) the MRC and the Racing Industry and (2) the AFL and the Sports industry. Hopefully we come out the winner in that battle.

I fail to see how the Melbourne Racing Club has a dog in the race ( excuse the pun ). Surely they will be just a co- tenant and any problems that arise would be heard by the management (MRC, MFC, Mt Scopus, GOVT Steering Committee).

18 minutes ago, Redleg said:

Probably because there is not full agreement on everything that is involved in getting the project approved and completed.

I think that's right.

The business case (all going well) was only scheduled to be completed sometime in the second half of 2025.

At the AGM, the president gave an unambiguous statement that we are "closer than ever"

If you look at the chronology of recent events, I don't think there are grounds to get too pessimistic.

The MFC financial year ends 31 October. If there is no concrete agreement among all parties by then, the annual accounts can't say anything of substance. The accounts were then signed off by Brad Green and the auditors on the 21st of November.

That ties the new President's hands in terms of what he can say come the AGM on the 16th December.

It's frustrating, but let's not jump at shadows.

On 10/01/2026 at 16:47, PartyTimeJohnny said:

completely unhelpful post- but I saw a movie at lido last night parked at Glenferrie Oval , it's so run down and unloved. All the players live over there, it's prime location, there's plenty of space. Would make so much sense to reinvigorate it with the council and make it our long term home.

PTJ It's a postage stamp why do you think the Hawks went to Waverley! The facilities are 1950's level. It's not the answer.