Jump to content

AGM 2021

Hampton 22
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

 

This board (and CEO) have completely lost my confidence.

Time for an overhaul - whoever has it in them to organise a challenge, you have my vote. Couldn’t be worse than this rabble.

  • Quote
    • Like 3
    8 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    So.. 

    Nothing new on the old home base front huh.

    Typical

    No. Just lots of old on the new home base. 

  • Quote
    •  

    This President dumped a new voice in the Peter Lawrence nomination.  You and all of us missed a chance Mach5.  

  • Quote

    Oh reading between the lines ... the offhand changes to the constitution for online voting that are being considered   .... WARNING, WARNING !  Board entrenches position ....

  • Quote

    10 minutes ago, deevotee said:

    How many members do we have? How many voted? I'm confused

    I suspect that is the idea.

  • Quote

    So the Biggest news of the night is that Bartlett is no longer the Chairman, but now President Bartlett 

    FFS

    His new name is West Wing....

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    23 minutes ago, deevotee said:

    This President dumped a new voice in the Peter Lawrence nomination.  You and all of us missed a chance Mach5.  

     

    One voice is not enough, but suffice to say that Bartlett is on borrowed time.

  • Quote
    • Like 2
     

    OK, it's late but this is what needs to be done:

    About twenty of us take clip boards to the next few home games with a petition as members, calling for a spill of the Board at a meeting convened by members and an election process run by the Victorian Electoral Commission (they can do that). IF we do have 40,000 members (I seriously doubt that) we need 2000 signatures or 5% of the membership according to the CURRENT Constitution.   That's a doable 100 signatures each.  Over a couple of home games.

    The issue of who stands is a next step (but my first suggestion is Brad) ....

    sleep on this Demonland

    It's serious.

  • Quote
    5 minutes ago, deevotee said:

    The issue of who stands is a next step (but my first suggestion is Brad) ....

    Brad who???

  • Quote

    1 hour ago, Mach5 said:

    This board (and CEO) have completely lost my confidence.

    Time for an overhaul - whoever has it in them to organise a challenge, you have my vote. Couldn’t be worse than this rabble.

    May as well make it a package deal and change the coach while you’re at it.

  • Quote

    So nothing of any interest at all? Nothing about any additional revenue streams to cover the lost pokies revenue? What we will do if there are caps on crowds this season and how that will impact the bottom line (particularly early in the year with the Anzac eve game)? Clearly no updates on the home base (what exactly did Bartlett say to flick responsibility to the State gov?)

    I have to say Bartlett, Pert et al are starting to lose me too. Results matter and if they're not happening onfield then they need to at least be hitting their off field targets. How are we tracking to hit our goal of 75k members? What repercussions are there for the club failing to hit their goals at the first hurdle missing finals in 2020?

    This is the type of thing people get annoyed at and why they feel as though the club treats members with contempt. The club doesn't engage it's members it just fobs them off with platitudes.

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    Well, Glen old mate, you've only got a couple of years left to...

    - Win an AFL flag
    - Win an AFLW flag
    - Find another 32,000 members
    - Double the average home crowd attendance
    - Start building the new home base

    We missed finals in 2020, so you've already failed one of the key targets in your strategic plan.

    Of course, there's also seemingly the Bartlett personal growth plan which has seen him get rid of any kind of opposing voices, make it harder to have any opposing voices, 'promote' himself to President, and get a fair bit of 'me time' (which was the talk of what would happen when PJ left).

    If Goodwin ends up getting shown the door this year I don't think old mate will be far behind him.

    "And we start again...."

  • Quote
    • Like 5
    • Sad 1

    I would be interested to know Bartlett's actual words when he appeared to put the new home back on the state government. There's nothing from him and Pert on the official website. Does anyone have the full quote? 

  • Quote

    Just now, deevotee said:

    Greenie

    Ok, given he was given a seat at the board by the current Prez then it's unlikely for him to want to unseat him.

    Apart from that if we think Bartlett is not the best speaker, he would definitely not be a step up.

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    2 hours ago, RigidMiddleDigit said:

    I would be interested to know Bartlett's actual words when he appeared to put the new home back on the state government. There's nothing from him and Pert on the official website. Does anyone have the full quote? 

    Another piece of waffle and obfuscation but approximately he said

    Minister Pakula or the Premier will be the ones making the announcement as the Victorian government owns the land, and then the AFL will decide as it is not our land and then we will have a say.

    Basically

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    2 hours ago, RigidMiddleDigit said:

    I would be interested to know Bartlett's actual words when he appeared to put the new home back on the state government. There's nothing from him and Pert on the official website. Does anyone have the full quote? 

    I don't remember exactly but he finished his often repeated words that we have heard numerous time with the next thing you will hear will be from the state government. The impression I got was the government  would be making an announcment. Which seemed strange. You would expect a dual press conference or dual annoucement. I guess nothing at the MFC follows the normal way of things.

  • Quote
    4 minutes ago, deevotee said:

    Another piece of waffle and obfuscation but approximately he said

    Minister Pakula or the Premier will be the ones making the announcement as the Victorian government owns the land, and then the AFL will decide as it is not our land and then we will have a say.

    Basically

    Covered it better than me deevotee.

  • Quote

    13 hours ago, deevotee said:

    OK, it's late but this is what needs to be done:

    About twenty of us take clip boards to the next few home games with a petition as members, calling for a spill of the Board at a meeting convened by members and an election process run by the Victorian Electoral Commission (they can do that). IF we do have 40,000 members (I seriously doubt that) we need 2000 signatures or 5% of the membership according to the CURRENT Constitution.   That's a doable 100 signatures each.  Over a couple of home games.

    The issue of who stands is a next step (but my first suggestion is Brad) ....

    sleep on this Demonland

    It's serious.

    That is a good way to F..K the season up pal. The last thing the players want to see is disunity.

    Perhaps you were thinking of getting the same caliber of idiots who tried to get rid of the Richmond board and coach at the end of the 2016 season.

  • Quote
    • Like 2

    Regarding the Clubs membership and on the topic of waffle, Pert through in two half sentences a couple of numbers related to MCC members nominating the MFC affiliation. I got the impression that a small donation is made to our club as a result. Does anyone know this detail.

    Critically, he dropped the number of MCC members in this sentence of 12,000. I'll stop the waffle! The Financials say the Melbourne membership dropped from 50,000 to 40,000 over 2020 and Covid. I now believe our Club is counting MCC affiliates and our true membership is around 28,000.

    Repeat, I believe the MFC membership is currently 28,000.  We are being treated like mushrooms.

  • Quote
    13 hours ago, deevotee said:

    OK, it's late but this is what needs to be done:

    About twenty of us take clip boards to the next few home games with a petition as members, calling for a spill of the Board at a meeting convened by members and an election process run by the Victorian Electoral Commission (they can do that). IF we do have 40,000 members (I seriously doubt that) we need 2000 signatures or 5% of the membership according to the CURRENT Constitution.   That's a doable 100 signatures each.  Over a couple of home games.

    The issue of who stands is a next step (but my first suggestion is Brad) ....

    sleep on this Demonland

    It's serious.

     

    1 minute ago, drysdale demon said:

    That is a good way to F..K the season up pal. The last thing the players want to see is disunity.

    Perhaps you were thinking of getting the same caliber of idiots who tried to get rid of the Richmond board and coach at the end of the 2016 season.

    Yeah terrible idea.

    Unless you have a committed group of board challengers, backed by the core community, don't do this.

    Even if you do have that alternative ticket, go sit and talk to them across the table and force changes not blood spill.

    This is a good way to get us to fold.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
     
    15 hours ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

    My first impression was that he's been dragged through a hedge backwards. 

    Love it Rab !

    I couldn't stop thinking of the Flying Nun.

    Whatever, not a good look for a Chairman.  Ooops  I mean SNAG El Presidenteee

  • Quote

    • Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
    Reply to this topic...
    Go to topic listing

    Featured Content

    • PREVIEW: Carlton

      Good evening, Demon fans and welcome back to the Demonland Podcast ... it’s time to discuss this week’s game against the Blues. Will the Demons celebrate Clayton Oliver’s 200th game with a victory? We have a number of callers waiting on line … Leopold Bloom: Carlton and Melbourne are both out of finals contention with six wins and eleven losses, and are undoubtedly the two most underwhelming and disappointing teams of 2025. Both had high expectations at the start of participating and advancing deep into the finals, but instead, they have consistently underperformed and disappointed themselves and their supporters throughout the year. However, I am inclined to give the Demons the benefit of the doubt, as they have made some progress in addressing their issues after a disastrous start. In contrast, the Blues are struggling across the board and do not appear to be making any notable improvements. They are regressing, and a significant loss is looming on Saturday night. Max Gawn in the ruck will be huge and the Demon midfield have a point to prove after lowering their colours in so many close calls.

      • 0 replies
      Demonland

    • REPORT: North Melbourne

      I suppose that I should apologise for the title of this piece, but the temptation to go with it was far too great. The memory of how North Melbourne tore Melbourne apart at the seams earlier in the season and the way in which it set the scene for the club’s demise so early in the piece has been weighing heavily upon all of us. This game was a must-win from the club’s perspective, and the team’s response was overwhelming. The 36 point win over Alastair Clarkson’s Kangaroos at the MCG on Sunday was indeed — roovenge of the highest order!

      • 4 replies
      Demonland

    • CASEY: Werribee

      The Casey Demons remain in contention for a VFL finals berth following a comprehensive 76-point victory over the Werribee Tigers at Whitten Oval last night. The caveat to the performance is that the once mighty Tigers have been raided of many key players and are now a shadow of the premiership-winning team from last season. The team suffered a blow before the game when veteran Tom McDonald was withdrawn for senior duty to cover for Steven May who is ill.  However, after conceding the first goal of the game, Casey was dominant from ten minutes in until the very end and despite some early errors and inaccuracy, they managed to warm to the task of dismantling the Tigers with precision, particularly after half time when the nominally home side provided them with minimal resistance.

      • 0 replies
      Demonland

    • PREGAME: Carlton

      The Demons return to the MCG as the the visiting team on Saturday night to take on the Blues who are under siege after 4 straight losses. Who comes in and who goes out?

        • Vomit
        • Sad
        • Shocked
        • Thumb Down
        • Haha
      • 222 replies
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: North Melbourne

      The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 14th July @ 8:00pm. Join Binman & I as we dissect the Dees glorious win over the Kangaroos at the MCG.
      Your questions and comments are a huge part of our podcast so please post anything you want to ask or say below and we'll give you a shout out on the show.
      Listen LIVE: https://demonland.com/

      • 29 replies
      Demonland

    • POSTGAME: North Melbourne

      The Demons are finally back at the MCG and finally back on the winners list as they continually chipped away at a spirited Kangaroos side eventually breaking their backs and opening the floodgates to run out winners by 6 goals.

        • Thumb Down
        • Clap
        • Haha
        • Like
      • 253 replies
      Demonland
    View All