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Melbourne has expressed interest in building its new training base at Caulfield Racecourse as part of its long-held plan to bring the club under one roof. News Corp can reveal the Demons have held talks about shifting their headquarters — including a training oval and gym facilities — to the racecourse as part of plans to redevelop the site. But the move remains a longshot as it would require significant state government funding to create a community and elite sporting hub tipped to cost hundreds of millions of dollars. Discussions have centred on training ovals being constructed in the middle of the racecourse and linked by an underground tunnel to buildings outside the track. The site would be an ideal solution for the Demons as Caulfield Racecourse is only 12km and roughly a 20-minute drive from the MCG. Importantly there is a significant amount of public land available to develop in conjunction with the Caulfield Racecourse Reserve Trust in the heart of the eastern suburbs. But the Demons also remain engaged in talks with the AFL and the Melbourne Olympic Parks Trust about redeveloping the area adjoining AAMI Park. Car Parks E and F could be used to build a multi-story complex which would give the Demons more room for their own facilities which they currently share with Melbourne Storm and Melbourne Victory. The Demons have labelled their training facilities the worst in the AFL amid a string of setbacks surrounding plans to build a new inner-city home. It has been a frustration for the club which is currently split between the MCG (administration), AAMI Park (football department), Gosch’s Paddock and Casey Fields. The training base headache will be one of the top items on the agenda at the club’s annual general meeting on Monday, February 20 when president Kate Roffey and chief executive Gary Pert update members.

Wednesday Open Training Session Date: Wednesday 8th February Time: 9:30am Location: Gosch's Paddock

Community Camp Open Training Date: Tuesday 7th February Time: 9:30am Location: Yea Recreation Reserve

AFL FUNDING 2023 Figures are approximate Team Amount Gold Coast $25m GWS $25m Brisbane Lions $18m-$19m North Melbourne $18m-$19m St Kilda $18m-$19m Melbourne $16m Western Bulldogs $16m Port Adelaide $16m Sydney $16m Fremantle $11.5m-$12.5m Carlton $11.5m-$12.5m Adelaide $11.5m-$12.5m Geelong $11.5m-$12.5m Essendon $11m-$11.5m Richmond $10.5m-$11m Hawthorn $10.5m-$11m Collingwood $10.5m-$11m West Coast $10.5m-$11m Amounts include base of $10.5m-$11m

Bald? As in Big Bald Benny Brown. Or as I like to call him BBBBBB. Big Bad Bustling Bald Benny Brown.

Definitely no training today. The next Open Training Session is on Wednesday 8th February @ Gosch's Paddock @ 9:30am * * Training times and locations are subject to change at late notice.

A very worthy cause. Well done Ben. If you can spare some cash please donate. Ben Brown's Chop the Mop for Challenge

Since they last won a final. They played finals in 2021.

Sarcasm aside Grundy was Pick 18 (2012), Schache was Pick 2 (2015) & Hunter was Pick 49 (2012).

I was told that it was an honest mistake. I will take them at their word. And yes the proof will be in the pudding eating.

For what it's worth I was told that procedures have been put in place to ensure that it won't happen again.

The club has acknowledged that it was an honest mistake and have personally apologised.

I expect a full report from you.

I have spoken with the club just now in regards to this and they apologised profusely about the miscommunication about training. It was an honest mistake and are genuinely apologetic that some supporters travelled long distances and were put out by the mistake. If any one who was affected by this (actually going to Gosch’s not waiting for a report on here — admin) and want to take it up further with the club please contact them through the membership department.

PICKET FENCE'S TRAINING REPORT REHAB Clarry, Max, Farris-White, Melky, Matt Jefferson, Jakey Lever, Joel Smith & 1 Other I couldn't place. Glad to see the Club being ultra cautious with Clarry's thumb BUT the fact he is still troubled with it is worrying (God I hate Selwood) Got there at 10.50 to see Full match Simulation Game between the Blues and the Whites. Quite clearly the Blues were the A Team and the Whites were the possibles. Some interesting faces in the white Team headed by JvR and on todays form I couldn't pick him for a place in the ones just yet. James Jordon also in White team as was Michael Hibberd and Josh Schache . Saw about an Hour and 15 of solid match sims. A few takes. Ben Brown was in SCINTILLATING form. he must have kicked 5 or 6 goals gave about 3 away. Took strong marks in pack and on the lead. Completely overshadowed Adam Tomlinson who although tried was just outmanoevered. HE IS A LOCK FOR ROUND 1 IMV. Brodie Grundy was all over it like a flock of angry seaguls fighting over a legless prawn. His ruckwork was great and his run and carry and work below his knees was flawless. Bayley Fritsch was also in scarry good form kicking some goals and cleverly placing himself in irresistable and dangerous positions. Lachie Hunter He is going to be a weapon and a half with his Run and carry up and down the wing and Flawless disposal. James Harmes, Jack Viney, and Kozzy were just phenomenal in the midfield and just racked up disposals at will. Charlie Spargo complemented the run and carry of the mids and was involved in several chains which resulted in Goals. TMac was a little quiet by his standards but still imposes and with his hi end run and leads created many opportunities. Jake Bowey playing in the Blue team was impassable across half back and his disposals were alway creative and on the money smart. Looks to have maybe beaten Hibbo for that HBF spot perhaps. The defense of May, Harrison (THE HEARTBREAKER) Petty were frugal and meaner and madder than a mosquito in a manikin factory. Kade Chandler also played for the Blue team and he was busier than a one armed man trying to hang a picture! Kicked some opportunistic goals and was really involved. Thats about all I have and I'll be back at Casey next week with another Blockbuster trainin. I hope this mini report makes up somewhat for all you Landers that went to Gosch's which would also have infuriated me! You can read the entire training thread here: https://demonland.com/forums/topic/54812-training-wednesday-1st-february-2023/

Was traded to Essendon in the Weideman trade. * * kidding

This reads like a Tom Browne both sides of the fence to cover all bases comment.

We get the most reports on the Wednesday Open Sessions at Gosch's. Seems like today would have been a bounty.