The Stigga

10 Sunday games...so great...

Apologies, didn't notice you said home games, as opposed to games et al.

Let's just say there is an 'air of negativity' around the joint.

It's time to think of some new initiatives.

Who are you to tell me how to best support my club?

Actually its 2 games.

Its an away game for those clubs, they would be playing in Melbourne had we not sold these games. We are at a disadvantage by having to play an extra two interstate games because the powers that be cannot think of any other ways of bringing cash into the club. I don't go to Etihad because it a shithole for the great unwashed. I support what is best for the football club. This arrangement is detrimental, in my view.

Don't the club employ people to do this?

No arguments there. However as a whole the fixture should be more equitable. Playing home games in god forsaken places doesn't help.

Again, those clubs have nothing to do with us. Besides the money, name a single other positive about this arrangement? We should have 14 games at the MCG, not 12.

Well by golly we should sell every home game, make a fortune, and win every game no matter where it is!

Yes I do, just pointing out that I don't think any player would look forward to a 5 hour plane ride to play a footy match in Darwin.

And the whole 'we win anywhere, anytime...it doesn't matter' stuff is garbage. Of course it's an advantage to play at home. And in relation to 'but Hawthorn in Tassie...' It works for them, NT doesn't work for us. We are accepting half a million a year for a guaranteed loss (as well as the week after) I'm sure the players love a 5 hour plane ride to a terrible climate. We cannot play finals while this deal is in place.

Don't we pay people at the club (well) to work out how to harness alternative income streams that are not to the detriment of the club. I understand the rationale when there is an acceptance that we will finish near the bottom. But at this point in time, they way I view it, is an automatic four games lost: the 2 actual games in NT and the games a week after, Hawthorn and St.Kilda off a 6 day break. You know, when all four of these games could be played in Melbourne... Could be the difference between 8 wins and 12 wins...

The Northern Territory deal must cease.

Next Fyfe, must be picked.

Absurd

Bennell- Discussed, however we have ruled him out.

Dion Prestia- Have interest in him. makes it difficult as he is contracted. Probably sit on it the moment and wait till next year (uncontracted) Dions family are Melbourne supporters

Petracca- Will be right to go by round 1. The way the question was asked it was implied that he may not. However he said Christian will be ready.

Hogan - Club vision presented to him by Roos and Goodwin. if we can extend him soon, it would be great.

carry*

Colin Garland - Very close to a deal, next few days will be announced.