Jump to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
Demonland

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.

Letter to members - from Kate Roffey

Supreme_Demon
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

Posted

Surprised nobody has mentioned this letter from the MFC President Kate Roffey.

Lots of good news which is wonderful to hear.

It seems we have 2 new board members too. Steve Morris and Mohan Jesudason are retiring and being replaced by Sarah Robinson and Geoff Porz. They both seem capable.

Here is the link regarding the letter: https://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/1420657

 

  • Quote
    • Thanks 2
     

    Thanks Supreme.

    "..

    Many of you will be familiar with Geoff Porz, who has deep connections to the club as a 40+ year member, Foundation Legend and founding member of the Inner Sanctum. Geoff brings strong knowledge and experience in property, infrastructure and facility development, having developed assets in excess of $1.4 billion.   "

     

    Is Geoff the man who will finally lead us to a piece of promised land, for a true home facility?

    Many false dawns, but forever optimistic.

  • Quote
    • Like 7
    • Haha 1

    Let’s hope we don’t have a [censored] fight about this again. 

  • Quote
    • Like 4
    • Haha 1
    • Clap 1
     
    4 hours ago, monoccular said:

    Thanks Supreme.

    "..

    Many of you will be familiar with Geoff Porz, who has deep connections to the club as a 40+ year member, Foundation Legend and founding member of the Inner Sanctum. Geoff brings strong knowledge and experience in property, infrastructure and facility development, having developed assets in excess of $1.4 billion.   "

     

    Is Geoff the man who will finally lead us to a piece of promised land, for a true home facility?

    Many false dawns, but forever optimistic.

    What he is is Sam Stynes' husband. Bit of Demon royalty there!

    He, David Rennick and Kate Roffey make a powerful combo at any table where our future base is being planned or negotiated.

  • Quote
    • Like 7
    • Thanks 1
    • Vomit 1
    15 hours ago, Supreme_Demon said:

    Surprised nobody has mentioned this letter from the MFC President Kate Roffey.

    So was I.

    I was expecting the 'Agin the Board' mob to be up in arms with mates of the board getting a leg up, lack of transparency, wheres my email etc etc etc.

    Maybe they haven't coz they like the appointments, so then its......ok

  • Quote

    14 minutes ago, Jontee said:

    So was I.

    I was expecting the 'Agin the Board' mob to be up in arms with mates of the board getting a leg up, lack of transparency, wheres my email etc etc etc.

    Maybe they haven't coz they like the appointments, so then its......ok

    Give it time I reckon, unfortunately

  • Quote
    • Haha 1
    • Author
    29 minutes ago, Jontee said:

    So was I.

    I was expecting the 'Agin the Board' mob to be up in arms with mates of the board getting a leg up, lack of transparency, wheres my email etc etc etc.

    Maybe they haven't coz they like the appointments, so then its......ok

    I am happy with the appointments.

    No complaints from me.

     

     

    However, I will be asking the question about the progress of our Home Base at the MFC AGM as usual. I am extremely passionate about this issue and will not give up on it until it is finally resolved and our Home Base is built.

    The possibility of the Caulfield Racecourse looks promising though. But we shall wait and see. Especially as nothing has been confirmed yet.

    Besides winning Premierships, and financial security, obtaining a Home Base for the Melbourne Demons should be our number one priority.

    Edited by Supreme_Demon

  • Quote
    • Like 4
    • Thanks 1
    29 minutes ago, Jontee said:

    So was I.

    I was expecting the 'Agin the Board' mob to be up in arms with mates of the board getting a leg up, lack of transparency, wheres my email etc etc etc.

    Maybe they haven't coz they like the appointments, so then its......ok

    Clearly some people feel threatened by democratic processes at play.

  • Quote
    •  
    12 hours ago, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

    What he is is Sam Stynes' husband. Bit of Demon royalty there!

    He, David Rennick and Kate Roffey make a powerful combo at any table where our future base is being planned or negotiated.

    Ah, that Geoff...

    Seemed a pretty good bloke the times I've met him.

    Let's hope he can help get the home base project up and running.

    Edited by rjay

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    • Thanks 1
    • 3 weeks later...
    On 9/2/2023 at 6:50 PM, monoccular said:

    Thanks Supreme.

    "..

    Many of you will be familiar with Geoff Porz, who has deep connections to the club as a 40+ year member, Foundation Legend and founding member of the Inner Sanctum. Geoff brings strong knowledge and experience in property, infrastructure and facility development, having developed assets in excess of $1.4 billion.   "

     

    Is Geoff the man who will finally lead us to a piece of promised land, for a true home facility?

    Many false dawns, but forever optimistic.

    Please google him and Sarah Robinson and report back to Demonlanders.

  • Quote

    1 hour ago, drysdale demon said:

    Why don't you just enlighten us?

    He is the CEO of DFO.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Thanks 1

    Here's to an extremely exciting period ahead for our great club. I can’t wait to see what we can achieve over the next few months.  
     

    this didn’t age very well at least for the boys team 

  • Quote

    4 hours ago, Redleg said:

    He is the CEO of DFO.

    Dungeon Fighter Online?

  • Quote
    • Author
    3 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

    Here's to an extremely exciting period ahead for our great club. I can’t wait to see what we can achieve over the next few months.  
     

    this didn’t age very well at least for the boys team 

    True.

     

    It didn't age well.

     

    But we all were extremely excited....just sadly we all got disappointed. 😔

     

    Anyway, the only thing I will be bringing up with the Melbourne Football Club Board is what is the current progress of our Home Base at the Caulfield Racecourse?

  • Quote
    • Like 2

    'Under the Melbourne Football Club Constitution, nominations for election as a director generally close at least 30 days prior to the date of the AGM each year. The 2022/23 AGM is proposed to be held in December 2023. It is likely that the call for nominations for the board will be published on this page in mid October 2023.'

    Above is from the Club's Governance Page. Fire up Demonlanders - if you want positive change, start at the top!

  • Quote
    • Author
    2 hours ago, Hawk the Demon said:

    'Under the Melbourne Football Club Constitution, nominations for election as a director generally close at least 30 days prior to the date of the AGM each year. The 2022/23 AGM is proposed to be held in December 2023. It is likely that the call for nominations for the board will be published on this page in mid October 2023.'

    Above is from the Club's Governance Page. Fire up Demonlanders - if you want positive change, start at the top!

    I am sure if people wish to nominate then they will do so.

    I would love to be on the Melbourne Football Club Board. But unless I was a multimillionaire or a billionaire I don't think I would have the qualifications to join the Board. Even just money doesn't bring skillsets.

    All I ask is that we remain a stable Football Club and we strive to win more Premierships, continue to grow our membership numbers, increase our financial strength with more investments, and last, but my no means least, get our Home Base finally built at the Caulfield Racecourse (or wherever it will be)!

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    47 minutes ago, jumbo returns said:

    Can they kick straight?

    JR you have just won my comment of 2023. Sadly there is no prize just the honour. 

  • Quote
    • Thanks 1
    10 hours ago, Hawk the Demon said:

    'Under the Melbourne Football Club Constitution, nominations for election as a director generally close at least 30 days prior to the date of the AGM each year. The 2022/23 AGM is proposed to be held in December 2023. It is likely that the call for nominations for the board will be published on this page in mid October 2023.'

    Above is from the Club's Governance Page. Fire up Demonlanders - if you want positive change, start at the top!

    Why don't you nominate, you appear to do a lot of talking about how the club needs to be run.

     

    Or is that just cheap talk?

  • Quote
    • Clap 1
    37 minutes ago, old dee said:

    JR you have just won my comment of 2023. Sadly there is no prize just the honour. 

    Thanks OD - I’m humbled and gratefully accept

    Hope you’re well

  • Quote
    • Like 1
     
    55 minutes ago, drysdale demon said:

    Why don't you nominate, you appear to do a lot of talking about how the club needs to be run.

     

    Or is that just cheap talk?

    It would be best to have a number of members nominate - hopefully members with a range of skills.

    It would also be better if members received a direct email advising them of the retirements and who, currently on the Board) is required to run this year. I believe that is Brad Green this year, but we have not been advised formally of that.

    Kate's letter advised of the two retirements (at the end of the season - is that now?) , but then also advises us that their replacements have already been 'welcomed to the Board'. So they have been appointed by the Board, not the members. 

    The next comment is normally - "if you don't like it or them you can run against them". It's a shame that it comes to that rather than going to members first.

  • Quote
    • Haha 1

    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: Collingwood

      Way back in March we contemplated the possibility of a Demon resurgence after Simon Goodwin’s summer of love. Many issues at the club had seemingly been addressed, key players were returning from injury and a brand new day was about to dawn. We imagined the coach pulling a rabbit out of a hat. The team would roar up the charts, push aside every opponent and make its way to a Grand Final ending in ultimate triumph with Goody and Max holding the premiership cup aloft under a shower of red and blue ticker tape.

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 3 replies
      Demonland

    • AFLW REPORT: Western Bulldogs

      We’re back! That was fun. The Mighty Dees’ Season 10 campaign is off toa flying start with a commanding 48-point winover the Western Bulldogs, retaining the Hampson-Hardeman Cup in style. After a hard-fought first half in slippery conditions, the Dees came out in the second half and showcased their trademark superior class, piling on four goals in the third termand never looked back.

        • Clap
        • Love
        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 3 replies
      Demonland

    • REPORT: Hawthorn

      The final score in Saturday's game against Hawthorn was almost identical to that from their last contest three months ago. Melbourne suffered comprehensive defeats in both games, but the similarities ended there.When they met in Round 9, the Demons were resurgent, seeking to redeem themselves after a lacklustre start to the season. They approached the game with vigour and dynamism, and were highly competitive for the first three quarters, during which they were at least on par with the Hawks. In the final term, they lapsed into error and were ultimately overrun, but the final result did not accurately reflect their effort and commitment throughout the match.

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 2 replies
      Demonland

    • CASEY: Box Hill

      The Casey Demons ended the regular season on a positive note and gained substantial momentum leading into the finals when they knocked the Box Hill Hawks off the top of the VFL ladder in their final round clash at Casey Fields. More importantly, they moved out of a wild card position in the finals race and secured a week's rest as they leapfrogged up the ladder into fifth place with their decisive 23-point victory over the team that had been the dominant force in the competition for most of the season.

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 0 replies
      Demonland

    • PREGAME: Collingwood

      The final game of the 2025 Season is finally upon us and the Demons may have an opportunity to spoil the Magpies Top 4 aspirations when they face them on Friday Night. Who comes in and who goes out?

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 116 replies
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: Hawthorn

      The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 18th August @ 8:00pm. Join Binman & I as we dissect the Dees disappointing loss to the Hawthorn.
      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/

        • Thanks
      • 42 replies
      Demonland
    View All

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.