Jump to content

MFC Annual General Meeting tonight 20/2/2023 at 6:30pm


Supreme_Demon

Recommended Posts

Right at the end Ms Roffey told of at least a half a dozen councils she had contacted in the last few months regarding available land ( hectares as she put it) without luck. The club has been looking for 30 years we were told.

Next question is when is time to give up.  When is time to tell members that an inner city base is unlikely .Twenty seven million dollars doesn't  go far when buy hectares in Melbourne. 

Edited by Cyclops
  • Like 5
Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 minute ago, Cyclops said:

She was in a lot of pain with an injured ankle.

Thanks Cyclops that explains her discomfort. Poor Kate.💕

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

32 minutes ago, demon3165 said:

the club has Casey Fields and its set up AMMi park for gym and pools and the admin is there as well, we also won a Premiership with these same conditions,

We also won multiple premierships when based at the MCG in the 50's and 60's.

It's not a valid argument, things move on and more quickly than ever these days.

On the home base issue there doesn't appear to be a lot of movement.

  • Like 6
  • Thanks 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 minute ago, rjay said:

We also won multiple premierships when based at the MCG in the 50's and 60's.

It's not a valid argument, things move on and more quickly than ever these days.

On the home base issue there doesn't appear to be a lot of movement.

yeah and we trained there and was the only club there as well, that doesn't happen now, so what's your point, it's a ground, it's a weight and gym, it's a pool, we have better facilities now than the Junction Oval, we missed out throughout time because of this ideology that we must only be near the MGC because we play at the G and it's our home ground that worked out for us didn't it.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites


7 minutes ago, rjay said:

We also won multiple premierships when based at the MCG in the 50's and 60's.

It's not a valid argument, things move on and more quickly than ever these days.

On the home base issue there doesn't appear to be a lot of movement.

Then maybe co-locating admin and FD will be ‘moved on from’ and will be seen as unnecessary in a world where white collar office space is an albatross to organisations.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 minute ago, demon3165 said:

yeah and we trained there and was the only club there as well, that doesn't happen now, so what's your point, it's a ground, it's a weight and gym, it's a pool, we have better facilities now than the Junction Oval, we missed out throughout time because of this ideology that we must only be near the MGC because we play at the G and it's our home ground that worked out for us didn't it.

You're not getting the point...

I have not said anything about us needing to be near the MCG.

...but our current facilities need to be upgraded, we are falling behind the arms race.

As we did when we were at the MCG and didn't read the room.

  • Like 5
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Just now, rjay said:

You're not getting the point...

I have not said anything about us needing to be near the MCG.

...but our current facilities need to be upgraded, we are falling behind the arms race.

As we did when we were at the MCG and didn't read the room.

What facilities need to be upgraded for the players that we struggle with?

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

3 minutes ago, rpfc said:

Then maybe co-locating admin and FD will be ‘moved on from’ and will be seen as unnecessary in a world where white collar office space is an albatross to organisations.

Could be and it makes sense for some functions of the club.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

3 minutes ago, rjay said:

All facilities need to be improved to keep up with the competition.

Roffey said tonight the players have everything they need at Casey. Ground, gym, pool, indoor arena etc. they want for nothing in terms of the quality of the necessities.

Just a shame it’s an hour away from the CBD. 

  • Like 4
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I can imagine the envy on our players' faces when they turn up to RSEA Park on Friday for a practice match and they cop a close up view at the facilities the Saints are creating at their home.

I was down there a couple of weeks ago and it's damn impressive. You can all take a look on Friday arvo and think about what might have been.

Yes I understand confidentiality and stake holder consultations, but the lack of progress is one glaring red dot on our four year strategy.

When the result came in I scored two out of three on board appointments. I can't help thinking we missed an opportunity for a fresh approach with the vote tonight.

There's a sameness about our board - corporate backgrounds in finance, management, law, accounting...but I don't see anything in government ties and Reed might have been that.

I did note (before my feed cut out) that Kate referred to her "friend" Tim Pallas. Perhaps she was trying to tell us something but adding a professional in the field of government liaison would not be a bad thing. The board could do worse than swallow its pride and see what Reed has to offer in some other capacity.

  • Like 4
Link to comment
Share on other sites


Just now, demon3165 said:

So we cannot upgrade Casey then, is that what you are saying, GOSH'S paddock has been upgraded or are football grounds going to get bigger? 

Of course we can upgrade Casey if that's the path we are taking.

My original point was that your comment that we won a flag with the facility we had doesn't hold water.

That was 2 years ago, I know we have had some upgrades since that but we are behind the competition.

We should win a flag this year, it won't mean our facilities are at a level they should be, it just means we have a better list.

  • Like 5
Link to comment
Share on other sites

3 minutes ago, pitmaster said:

I can imagine the envy on our players' faces when they turn up to RSEA Park on Friday for a practice match and they cop a close up view at the facilities the Saints are creating at their home.

I was down there a couple of weeks ago and it's damn impressive. You can all take a look on Friday arvo and think about what might have been.

Yes I understand confidentiality and stake holder consultations, but the lack of progress is one glaring red dot on our four year strategy.

When the result came in I scored two out of three on board appointments. I can't help thinking we missed an opportunity for a fresh approach with the vote tonight.

There's a sameness about our board - corporate backgrounds in finance, management, law, accounting...but I don't see anything in government ties and Reed might have been that.

I did note (before my feed cut out) that Kate referred to her "friend" Tim Pallas. Perhaps she was trying to tell us something but adding a professional in the field of government liaison would not be a bad thing. The board could do worse than swallow its pride and see what Reed has to offer in some other capacity.

Think you might want to look into Kate's background regarding government ties...

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

2 minutes ago, Jumping Jack Clennett said:

Oh darn!!

The streaming stopped just when we were getting to the interesting part,discussing the resolution , and questions.

 

 

 

Website......

The breakdown of votes were as follows.

1575 (45.7 percent)

1868 (54.3 percent)

Accordingly the resolution was not carried.

 

Doesn't say which is For or Against, assuming For listed first 

Either way, significant support for motion 

  • Like 6
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Just now, rjay said:

Of course we can upgrade Casey if that's the path we are taking.

My original point was that your comment that we won a flag with the facility we had doesn't hold water.

That was 2 years ago, I know we have had some upgrades since that but we are behind the competition.

We should win a flag this year, it won't mean our facilities are at a level they should be, it just means we have a better list.

You keep saying facilities need to be upgrading but you cannot say what, stop generalising and tell me, or are you saying that the need for upgrading cost us a flag last year?

  • Sad 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

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...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Demonland Forums  

  • Match Previews, Reports & Articles  

    2024 Player Reviews: #32 Tom Sparrow

    Had to shoulder more responsibility as the club’s injury concerns deepened but needs to step up more as he closes in on 100 games. Date of Birth: 31 May 2000 Height: 186cm Games MFC 2024: 21 Career Total: 95 Goals MFC 2024: 6 Career Total: 34 Games CDFC: 1 Goals CDFL: 0

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 3

    2024 Player Reviews: #35 Harry Petty

    Failed to fulfill the promise of his breakout six goal effort against the Tigers in 2023 and was generally disappointing as a key forward. It remains to be seen whether Simon Goodwin will persevere with him in attack or return him to the backline where he was an important cog in the club’s 2021 premiership success. Date of Birth: 12 November 1999 Height: 197cm Games MFC 2024: 20 Career Total: 82 Goals MFC 2024: 9 Career Total: 28 Brownlow Medal Votes 3

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 14

    2024 Player Reviews: #22 Blake Howes

    After a bright start to the season, playing mostly in defence, Howes seemed to lose his way in midseason but fought back with some good performances at Casey and finished the year back at AFL level. One to watch in 2024. Date of Birth: 7 March 2003 Height: 191cm Games MFC 2024: 15 Career Total:  15 Goals MFC 2024: 0 Career Total:  0 Games CDFC 2024: 6 Goals CDFC 2024: 0

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 5

    2024 Player Reviews: #33 Tom Fullarton

    Originally an NBL basketballer with the Brisbane Bullets, he moved across town in 2019 to the AFL Lions where he played 19 games before crossing to Melbourne where he was expected to fill a role as a back up ruckman/key forward. Unfortunately, didn’t quite get there although he did finish equal sixth in Casey’s best and fairest award. Date of Birth: 23 February 1999 Height: 198cm Games CDFC: 14 Goals CDFL: 13

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 5

    2024 Player Reviews: #10 Angus Brayshaw

    Sadly, had to wrap up a great career in midstream on the back of multiple concussions which culminated in the Maynard hit in the 2023 Qualifying Final. His loss to the club was inestimable over and above his on field talent given his character and leadership qualities, all of which have been sorely missed. Date of Birth: 9 January 1996 Height: 188cm Games MFC 2024: 0 Career Total: 167 Goals MFC 2024: 0 Career Total: 49

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 8

    2024 Player Reviews: #40 Taj Woewodin

    The son of former Demon Brownlow Medalist Shane, Taj added a further 16 games to his overall tally of games but a number were as substitute. He is slowly fitting into the team structure but without doing anything spectacular and needs to take further steps forward in 2025 for his career to progress. Date of Birth: 26 March 2003 Height: 182cm Games MFC 2024: 16 Career Total: 20 Goals MFC 2024: 1 Career Total: 3 Games CDFC 2024: 6 Goals CDFC 2024: 1

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 5

    2024 Player Reviews: #16 Bailey Laurie

    The clever small was unable to cement a place in the Melbourne midfield and spent most of his time this year with the Casey Demons where he finished equal fourth in its best & fairest. Date of Birth: 24 March 2002 Height: 179cm Games MFC 2024: 6 Career Total: 11 Goals MFC 2024: 2 Career Total: 2 Games CDFC 2024: 12 Goals CDFC 2024: 7

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 23

    2024 Player Reviews: #17 Jake Bowey

    Bowey’s season was curtailed early when he sustained a shoulder injury that required surgery in the opening game against Sydney. As a consequence, he was never able to perform consistently or at anywhere near his previous levels.  Date of Birth: 12 September 2002 Height: 175cm Games MFC 2024: 14 Career Total: 61 Goals MFC 2024: 0 Career Total: 6

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 7

    SLIP SLIDING AWAY by Meggs

    It was a sweaty, slippery night at Cazalys Stadium, a tough slog with low scoring and missed opportunities.  The Hokball Hawks hung on to win by a goal and sit second on the ladder, relegating the disappointed Demons to, almost certainly, finals spectators.   We had to win this match. When news broke of late withdrawals of talisman Kate Hore and key back Gaby Colvin, expectations plummeted, and Demon fans despaired.  The bad news was the signature song of 2024, a season that’s

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons
  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!

×
×
  • Create New...