Interview with MFC President Kate Roffey: Deeluded Podcast

[Kiran 84]

Hi all,

It's the 100th episode of the Deeluded podcast this week, and we're very excited to interview President Kate Roffey. The club's flying at the moment, but there are plenty of big questions for the Board, including finding a new home base. We'd love to know what you'd like us to ask Kate—please leave your questions below, and we'll feature the best ones on the show.

Thanks!

Kiran & Nita

 

[Cards13 9,117]

Great stuff guys!

[Demon_spurs 1,867]

I understand there was an interview with Kate on the ABC this week, where she stated she had travelled and observed pre-game entertainment, and was encouraged by the US model. Personally I don't like all the hype that is the "Match Day experience" , Can you ask her why she thinks we need to suffer this intrusion. i.e Flashing lightning strikes and loud booms when we kick a goal, and blaring music during all the breaks. (I don't think I am alone here)

[Yossarian 1,820]

5 minutes ago, Demon_spurs said:

I understand there was an interview with Kate on the ABC this week, where she stated she had travelled and observed pre-game entertainment, and was encouraged by the US model. Personally I don't like all the hype that is the "Match Day experience" , Can you ask her why she thinks we need to suffer this intrusion. i.e Flashing lightning strikes and loud booms when we kick a goal, and blaring music during all the breaks. (I don't think I am alone here)

100% agree. I can't stand that stuff. Leave it for the BBL, footy doesn't need it. I hate having music blaring when you'd otherwise be chatting to the mate next to you about the game. Quit filling the silences, not required at all. It's just irritating.

[old dee 23,872]

24 minutes ago, Yossarian said:

100% agree. I can't stand that stuff. Leave it for the BBL, footy doesn't need it. I hate having music blaring when you'd otherwise be chatting to the mate next to you about the game. Quit filling the silences, not required at all. It's just irritating.

IMO it is a bit above irritating.

[Supreme_Demon 3,899]

The main question to ask new Melbourne Football Club President Kate Roffey has to be the progress of our home base (including administration, training, and a social club) in the MCG precinct area.

I would also ask her thoughts about how to make the club stronger?

What are we doing to increase our membership to 70,000+ in a few years time?

How are we looking to grow in the Casey area and possibly look to building a social club at Casey Fields?

What are the long term plans to make the Melbourne Football Club financially sustainable so that we don't have money issues ever again?

Are we looking to ask the AFL to increase the soft-cap for football departments again? Or are we happy with where it currently is? I know that the Demons coach Simon Goodwin mentioned in an interview that it should be increased to pre-COVID (2020) levels again.

Are the Demons going to consider lobbying the AFL to keep our Next Generation Academy (NGA) players for this year seeing as Mac Andrew may be a top 20 draft pick and it is unfair that the Western Bulldogs got their NGA player as the the number 1# draft pick last year and yet the system will not all the Demons to benefit from having the NGA this year?

And the last question needs to be what are we doing to continually strive for success so that both our men's and women's team have the best opportunity to win AFL and AFLW Premierships?

 

[old dee 23,872]

Of course we all want  to know but I fear that all you get is some more " we are waiting on the state government. " Use the time on questions you are liable to get an answer on. 

[Roger Mellie 4,103]

2 hours ago, Yossarian said:

100% agree. I can't stand that stuff. Leave it for the BBL, footy doesn't need it. I hate having music blaring when you'd otherwise be chatting to the mate next to you about the game. Quit filling the silences, not required at all. It's just irritating.

I don't even get the logic of it. In gridiron there is so much down time that they (feel the ) need to fill the endless gaps when teams swap over, have time outs and set the play. Baseball is beyond dull so I'm not even going there. There's so much going on in an AFL game, that the fans need a little down time to catch up and discuss, watch replays etc. That's the main thing the AFL just don't get.

 

[pineapple dee 2,892]

3 hours ago, Demon_spurs said:

I understand there was an interview with Kate on the ABC this week, where she stated she had travelled and observed pre-game entertainment, and was encouraged by the US model. Personally I don't like all the hype that is the "Match Day experience" , Can you ask her why she thinks we need to suffer this intrusion. i.e Flashing lightning strikes and loud booms when we kick a goal, and blaring music during all the breaks. (I don't think I am alone here)

You are not alone in this attitude Demon Spurs. The volume of the music is ridiculous. The other stuff I can cop but not the music. Enough already !!!!

[Grr-owl 1,251]

3 hours ago, Demon_spurs said:

I understand there was an interview with Kate on the ABC this week, where she stated she had travelled and observed pre-game entertainment, and was encouraged by the US model. Personally I don't like all the hype that is the "Match Day experience" , Can you ask her why she thinks we need to suffer this intrusion. i.e Flashing lightning strikes and loud booms when we kick a goal, and blaring music during all the breaks. (I don't think I am alone here)

Yeah, this.

[Grr-owl 1,251]

Might be a bit obvious. I think Demon supporters hope that the changeover was bloodless, but are certain it was significant. Can Kate assure us that it is not a sign of instability?

Edited May 17, 2021 by Grr-owl
Just a tad more polite...

[Brownie 5,988]

I reckon it's worth sending an email to Kate giving her your feedback about the Guantanamo match day experience.

Maybe even suggest that it's included in the next members survey to see what everyone thinks.

I haven't been to live game for about two years. So, I'm not sure if I can comment on the latest "activation techniques". I'm sure things haven't improved. The noise is just over the top.

I.e. Yes I know it's a goal and I'd prefer to talk to my family and friends about it rather than being belted by some sort of audible and visual torture.

[binman 43,762]

Is it time for a woman to coach our AFLW team?

[daisycutter 29,738]

1 hour ago, binman said:

Is it time for a woman to coach our AFLW team?

why?......is there a barrier?

[Kiran 84]

Thanks everyone for those thoughtful questions! The full episode is here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-10-deeluded-turns-100-mfc-president-kate-roffey/id1219118375?i=1000522106266

We covered some interesting ground, including our long-awaited new home base, the soft cap's impact, Simon Goodwin's contract, the future of the AFL-W competition, and Glen Bartlett's departure. Hope you enjoy it!

[old dee 23,872]

1 hour ago, Kiran said:

Thanks everyone for those thoughtful questions! The full episode is here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-10-deeluded-turns-100-mfc-president-kate-roffey/id1219118375?i=1000522106266

We covered some interesting ground, including our long-awaited new home base, the soft cap's impact, Simon Goodwin's contract, the future of the AFL-W competition, and Glen Bartlett's departure. Hope you enjoy it!

Is it just me. I cannot get this to work?

no panic I worked it out.

Edited May 18, 2021 by old dee

[Basher 75]

It worked for me. I copied the whole web thingy from https to 66 and pasted into browser.

[daisycutter 29,738]

does one has to listen to it via itunes?

itunes, on my win10 desktop, doesn't allow me to move backwards or forwards

[old dee 23,872]

Nothing new really, I think she is a better public speaker than Bartlett. 

Edited May 18, 2021 by old dee

[Grr-owl 1,251]

2 hours ago, daisycutter said:

does one has to listen to it via itunes?

itunes, on my win10 desktop, doesn't allow me to move backwards or forwards

There's a podcast app these days...

[Bates Mate 4,510]

4 hours ago, Kiran said:

Thanks everyone for those thoughtful questions! The full episode is here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-10-deeluded-turns-100-mfc-president-kate-roffey/id1219118375?i=1000522106266

We covered some interesting ground, including our long-awaited new home base, the soft cap's impact, Simon Goodwin's contract, the future of the AFL-W competition, and Glen Bartlett's departure. Hope you enjoy it!

Great job Kiran, I've been enjoying your weekly guest interviews, good point of difference from other pod's. Keep up the good work

[Cards13 9,117]

Clearly the state government could give two hoots about the Dees, maybe we need to vote with our votes next election? I know it’s a minor issue on the global scale but they have plenty of cash for Footscray, Geelong, Carlton etc 

[gs77 4,445]

5 hours ago, Kiran said:

Thanks everyone for those thoughtful questions! The full episode is here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-10-deeluded-turns-100-mfc-president-kate-roffey/id1219118375?i=1000522106266

We covered some interesting ground, including our long-awaited new home base, the soft cap's impact, Simon Goodwin's contract, the future of the AFL-W competition, and Glen Bartlett's departure. Hope you enjoy it!

Great interview Kiran and Nita.

For those who haven't heard it yet, I was moved by a story Kate Roffey related where Laurie (I think) had copped an injury, and given that she recalled Trac had a knee reco and had thus related through his first year, she suggested that he seek him out for a chat - he responded that Trac had already dropped around to visit him. That just speaks volumes on where we are as a club - culture, maturity, the love they have for each other - and Trac's personal qualities. Brilliant stuff.

Edited May 18, 2021 by gs77

[Guest]

22 hours ago, binman said:

Is it time for a woman to coach our AFLW team?

Sure! Not because she’s a woman, but because she is a great coach who happens to be a woman. 

[HarpenDee 249]

Kiran and Nita have loved the pod this year with so many great guests. Thanks for your work. Cheers.