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Kate Roffey Steps Down

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1 hour ago, BDA said:

Her specialist area was facilities. On that she didn’t deliver and that’s the bottom line.

One thing that I’m gobsmacked about is the way some people on here make comments like this while they are completely oblivious to the process involved in the club securing a home base. That process has been extensively  covered in material issued by the club and also in media articles.

Essentially, the move to secure a site within the Caulfield Racetrack is a work in progress that is undergoing examination and consultation and the final decision is outside the hands of the MFC Board.

To suggest that the fact that Kate Roffey has yet to deliver this option or any other within a given timeframe and is therefore somehow a failure is risible and reflects a lot of the warped thinking that’s enveloped our club over the past months.

I find this very sad.

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    The best news this morning is Caro has dished the dirt on Collingwood and the huge bust-up between Wright and Kelly. Not all is happy at Pie land. So good to have a story that isn't about MFC. Where are Maclure, Morris and Warner when there is a carcass to feed on? I also expect the carrion to attack Bevo &  Hinkley after 2 finals floggings.

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    4 minutes ago, Spirit of the Demon said:

    One thing that I’m gobsmacked about is the way some people on here make comments like this while they are completely oblivious to the process involved in the club securing a home base. That process has been extensively  covered in material issued by the club and also in media articles.

    Essentially, the move to secure a site within the Caulfield Racetrack is a work in progress that is undergoing examination and consultation and the final decision is outside the hands of the MFC Board.

    To suggest that the fact that Kate Roffey has yet to deliver this option or any other within a given timeframe and is therefore somehow a failure is risible and reflects a lot of the warped thinking that’s enveloped our club over the past months.

    I find this very sad.

    What’s risible is your gaslighting.

    10 years and no home base. I hope the Caulfield project gets up but no one can say it’s not before time.

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    8 minutes ago, Spirit of the Demon said:

    One thing that I’m gobsmacked about is the way some people on here make comments like this while they are completely oblivious to the process involved in the club securing a home base. That process has been extensively  covered in material issued by the club and also in media articles.

    Essentially, the move to secure a site within the Caulfield Racetrack is a work in progress that is undergoing examination and consultation and the final decision is outside the hands of the MFC Board.

    To suggest that the fact that Kate Roffey has yet to deliver this option or any other within a given timeframe and is therefore somehow a failure is risible and reflects a lot of the warped thinking that’s enveloped our club over the past months.

    I find this very sad.

    You can understand the frustration of supporters whose club has the worst facilities in the AFL, with having to wait at least 10-13 years from a Club Board who said it was a major aim of theirs, without a definite announcement that a new site has been approved, let alone have the project finished.

    When the announcement comes, that will be great news for the club, but the frustration of the supporters is understandable.

    There will be time to congratulate those responsible for the new facility, when it is closer to a reality.

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    5 minutes ago, Redleg said:

    You can understand the frustration of supporters whose club has the worst facilities in the AFL, with having to wait at least 10-13 years from a Club Board who said it was a major aim of theirs, without a definite announcement that a new site has been approved, let alone have the project finished.

    When the announcement comes, that will be great news for the club, but the frustration of the supporters is understandable.

    There will be time to congratulate those responsible for the new facility, when it is closer to a reality.

    As far back as I can remember the issue of a social club/home base has been constantly promised by club boards and administrations for fifty years, not just ten. But if we must, then why not call every one of them in that time frame failures including the previous two presidents as well as Peter Jackson and Gary Pert, the CEOs in that time frame. 

    Roffey became President in 2021, the club won an AFL Premiership that year and an AFLW Premiership the following year. Yet, she leaves as a failure in the eyes of frustrated supporters because we have a planning system in this state that is infamous for red tape and delays.

    Sheesh.

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    11 years after joining the board, we are still at the “Planning” stage of a Home Base. 
    Some Clubs have rebuilt their Facilities in that time…

    The Radio interview was appalling from a Club President 

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    34 minutes ago, Older demon said:

    The best news this morning is Caro has dished the dirt on Collingwood and the huge bust-up between Wright and Kelly. Not all is happy at Pie land. So good to have a story that isn't about MFC. Where are Maclure, Morris and Warner when there is a carcass to feed on? I also expect the carrion to attack Bevo &  Hinkley after 2 finals floggings.

    Oh yeah bust up!! Get your popcorn out!

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    9 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    11 years after joining the board, we are still at the “Planning” stage of a Home Base. 
    Some Clubs have rebuilt their Facilities in that time…

    The Radio interview was appalling from a Club President 

    Rebuilding existing facilities like Geelong and Richmond is completely different to starting from scratch. Administrations from before PJ & Roffey lost out on Olympic Park to Eddie and Collingwood.

    We do have excellent facilities in two locations, one opposite the G, the other at Casey which are far better than the rat infested [censored] we occupied 15 years ago.

    But can you name one club that’s been able to secure a new site with facilities in the past decade such the one in the Caulfield proposal?

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    13 minutes ago, Sydney Pennski said:

    As far back as I can remember the issue of a social club/home base has been constantly promised by club boards and administrations for fifty years, not just ten. But if we must, then why not call every one of them in that time frame failures including the previous two presidents as well as Peter Jackson and Gary Pert, the CEOs in that time frame. 

    Roffey became President in 2021, the club won an AFL Premiership that year and an AFLW Premiership the following year. Yet, she leaves as a failure in the eyes of frustrated supporters because we have a planning system in this state that is infamous for red tape and delays.

    Sheesh.

    Syd read my post again.

    I didn’t call anyone a failure, I spoke about the frustration of supporters waiting for years with the worst facilities in the AFL, without a definite announcement of the new site being approved.

    Can you please point out where I used the word failures.

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    14 minutes ago, Sydney Pennski said:

    As far back as I can remember the issue of a social club/home base has been constantly promised by club boards and administrations for fifty years, not just ten. But if we must, then why not call every one of them in that time frame failures including the previous two presidents as well as Peter Jackson and Gary Pert, the CEOs in that time frame. 

    Roffey became President in 2021, the club won an AFL Premiership that year and an AFLW Premiership the following year. Yet, she leaves as a failure in the eyes of frustrated supporters because we have a planning system in this state that is infamous for red tape and delays.

    Sheesh.

    Some might be labelling her a failure but most acknowledge her contributions to the club. Helping to steer the ship after what happened in 2021 won't be forgotten and she had been a huge backer of the AFLW. 

    I hope she stays involved, even if just continuing to be at games. 

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    3 minutes ago, Redleg said:

    Syd read my post again.

    I didn’t call anyone a failure, I spoke about the frustration of supporters waiting for years with the worst facilities in the AFL, without a definite announcement of the new site being approved.

    Can you please point out where I used the word failures.

    You quoted my post which was a response to BDA who claimed that Roffey didn’t deliver and therefore was a failure. BDA claimed that my response was gaslighting and you supported that as understanding some supporters’ frustrations. In the context of what I wrote, you were implicitly supporting that claim.

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    57 minutes ago, Spirit of the Demon said:

    One thing that I’m gobsmacked about is the way some people on here make comments like this while they are completely oblivious to the process involved in the club securing a home base. That process has been extensively  covered in material issued by the club and also in media articles.

    Essentially, the move to secure a site within the Caulfield Racetrack is a work in progress that is undergoing examination and consultation and the final decision is outside the hands of the MFC Board.

    To suggest that the fact that Kate Roffey has yet to deliver this option or any other within a given timeframe and is therefore somehow a failure is risible and reflects a lot of the warped thinking that’s enveloped our club over the past months.

    I find this very sad.

    Pretty sure the board itself set timelines in their communicated strategic plans ... correct me if l am wrong

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    37 minutes ago, layzie said:

    Some might be labelling her a failure but most acknowledge her contributions to the club. Helping to steer the ship after what happened in 2021 won't be forgotten and she had been a huge backer of the AFLW. 

    I hope she stays involved, even if just continuing to be at games. 

    l think supporters realise that she became prez midway through our premiership year when l think we were around 10 or so wins without a loss. Footy dept changes were made in the preseason my pert well before. l can still appreciate her 11 years of service however as a volunteer in very difficult but rewarding positions. Surely other past board members also deserve just as much credit

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    9 minutes ago, Demons1858 said:

    Pretty sure the board itself set timelines in their communicated strategic plans ... correct me if l am wrong

    Do you have a link to those “communicated strategic plans”?

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    5 minutes ago, Demons1858 said:

    l think supporters realise the she became prez midway through our premiership year when l think we were around 10 or so wins without a loss. Footy dept changes were made in the preseason my pert well before. l can still appreciate her 11 years of service as a volunteer in difficult but rewarding positions

    She bacame president just before we beat Geelong to go 4-0 but I take your point. 

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    6 minutes ago, Sydney Pennski said:

    Do you have a link to those “communicated strategic plans”?

    No, referring to the old one in 2020. We need to start construction soon as l understand. Have you had a search?

    Edited by Demons1858

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    50 minutes ago, alpha33 said:

    But can you name one club that’s been able to secure a new site with facilities in the past decade such the one in the Caulfield proposal?

    Hawks @ Dingley

    Essendon Fields

    To a lesser extent Adelaide (Thebarton) and Bulldogs (Ballarat) as a community oval already existed.

     

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    14 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

    Any chance Smith can use his MCC connections to get us back in the MCG where we belong?

    Sadly, no. The demand's on the surface were too great 30+ years ago for us to be allowed to train on it.

    However, since the current MCC president Fred Oldfield is a keen Demon fan, with Smith at the MFC we would not be disadvantaged at all.

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    18 minutes ago, george_on_the_outer said:

    Brisbane.

    Hawthorn at Dingley, Freo at Cockburn, St Kilda back to Moorabbin

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    16 hours ago, Satyriconhome said:

    Not a fan of Brad Green's attitude to lockdown

    Very interesting! What was his attitude? 

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    8 minutes ago, Cosmic Baby said:

    Very interesting! What was his attitude? 

    I'm not aware of Brad Green's attitude to lockdowns, but what relevance does it have as a board member or acting president? I suspect your question is politically motivated. Do you have to be a card carrying unionist?

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    4 minutes ago, mo64 said:

    I'm not aware of Brad Green's attitude to lockdowns, but what relevance does it have as a board member or acting president? I suspect your question is politically motivated. Do you have to be a card carrying unionist?

    Wrong think I suspect 

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