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Chris Connolly - Demonology/Demonland Player Sponsorship Event


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On Thursday night, the Demonology/Demonland Player Sponsorship Group (which in 2006 & 2007 has sponsored Clint Bartram), had the pleasure of hosting an event attended by MELBOURNEfc's new Football Operations Manager, Chris Connolly.

Chris shared with us many of his theories about the club, its players, and its direction - which was incredibly interesting and informative.

I have been informed by the club that Chris will be doing another talk, this time at MELBOURNEfc's Leighoak, next Wednesday 19th of December, between 7-9pm.

Anyone who missed the Player Sponsorship event, or is considering becoming apart of the group in 2008, or even anyone who just wants to talk MFC should make an attempt to get along and hear the incredibly knowledgeable and passionate Melbourne man speak.

WHO: Chris Connolly

WHEN: 7-9pm, 19th December 2007

WHERE: Leighoak, 1555 Dandenong Rd, Oakleigh

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Sounds good. I unfortunatly can't make it, one of the many things you can't go to when you work in hospitality.

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Bugger, i might of if i had more time to organise stuff, oh well, a run down would be great though.

:angry: I would love to go, but we are having guests over, too close to Xmas !

Maybe next time??

Can someone post details of the night ?

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:angry: I would love to go, but we are having guests over, too close to Xmas !

Maybe next time??

Can someone post details of the night ?

Wasn't much of a turnout Red Man.

Chris spoke a lot about the importance of being Melbourne and chatted a lot about old Melbourne times and a little about Fremantle (including a lengthy Troy Cook spiel).

He's obviously followed the club's history closely and spoke of Ridley, Gutnick and the Hawthorn merger.

Talked about how important players like Rivers, Bartram and Petterd are.

He opened up for questions and copped a beauty on the Dees being soft and having no heart (example being the Fremantle finals loss).

Explained ND's attacking gameplan and that we didn't have the ability to win the ball once "derailed".

Asked about who our CHF will be in 2010 - he mentioned Bate, Sylvia and Dunn as we're looking for someone quick. No mention of Miller... yet

Was asked about Miller and said that he's training hard and has a lot to prove in 08 as it's now or nothin.

I asked about our backline and put up someone's suggestion (can't remember who's) about using PJ around CHB as that's a big weakness for us. Seemed to think PJ lacked the mobility and that a really tall player wasn't needed there.

All up was a good night and CC said he looked forward to more talks with members.

Will definitely be getting down to Leighoak and the Bentleigh club more often!

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Thanks for Brock Mclean fr PM for the info. Maybe next time the club will give more notice , so more cam attend.

Just before Xmas, is a bad time to hold this type of event.

In 08, I will join the Demonology/Demonland Player Sponsorship Group, so I can come to the presentations , and also to become more involved !!

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In 08, I will join the Demonology/Demonland Player Sponsorship Group, so I can come to the presentations , and also to become more involved !!

How does one go about joining the Demonology/Demonland Player Sponsorship Ground?

How much does it cost and what does it involve?

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He likened Bartram's injury to Tingays and said that it's something that will have to be continually managed.

Didn't say much about timeframes and coming back however!

Jesus. That's like just about the worst thing you could hear in regards to an injury... Just watch the boards now, poor old Barts' rating is gonna drop dramatically.

It's a shame I'm overseas. Such a transparent meeting with someone so close to the heart of the footy club is just about the most concrete proof that the 'land-'ology nexus is being taken seriously by the club. Since the day I joined I'd been hoping for something like this, but never believed the powers that be at MFC would take us that seriously. Well done Chris...

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