DistrACTION Jackson

I understand what you’re saying, but I’m personally not too concerned. Our agreements will ensure we can utilise the ovals at the times we desire. There’s also going to be two football ovals I believe, so I’m sure it will be managed easily. Time will tell I guess.

That’s the price of doing business… anyway it’s just semantics really, somehow the school will be paying the MRC $195m or whatever it is.

Potentially, though from experience in large property related developments entities very rarely pay outright in cash.

Sorry to be a smart [censored], I just didn’t understand how the MRC clearing debts means the school pays in cash. They may not borrow the full amount, but they may be borrowing some of it. A school of that size and with those connections would also most likely have access to private funding as well. They might borrow say 20-30% from traditional banks, another 20-30% from private equity and then fund the remainder themselves for example.

Scopus borrow some money from the bank. The bank gives the MRC the money. The money then goes to the MRC loans….

How about staying off here then. Might do you some good?

Good question.... no idea! I'm going to assume yes.

Confirming Andy engaged with an architect for these

But this is what everyone is trying to explain, where the school would be built isn't taking away this area for our administration offices. You seem to be purposely ignoring what everyone is saying?

The Mt Scopus project is for a completely different parcel of land and has nothing to do with what our plans are, other than potentially wanting use of the sports fields potentially being built. They were probably aware of this to some capacity, but wouldn't have been allowed to discuss due to confidentiality. The club has also been fairly transparent in this, stressing that the feasibility report does not guarantee anything will go ahead given they then have to work out the funding model.

You do realise the project isn't dead right? They are currently working on the funding model.

Seems to be a better tagger than small forward 😉

They would actually be crazy to not use these facilities, given they wouldn't have to pay for the construction side just a lease for use. Would give them access to two soccer fields and two AFL fields.... that would be any schools dream.

They have a heap of small forwards.... think we should organise a raid of one of them end of 2025 or 2026 actually. Plenty of Vic boys there and they can't play them all.

I’m obviously not saying Judd is on a similar level to Daicos…. I was comparing players going from half back to the midfield

This may sound naive but that could be a positive. It would give another important stakeholder who you would expect will want to make use of an elite sporting precinct… obviously the land availability for the administrative area is the key issue. For what it’s worth Peter Lawrence said today there’s a group of MFC members with approx $15m ready to donate towards the project, make of that what you will.

I concur that he’s looking a lot stronger through the legs. I reckon another year and he will also be very solid through his upper body, which will continue to give him confidence to take on the big boys. Barring injury he will definitely debut this year and I’m guessing will play 5-10 AFL games. He could tear the VFL apart as well, which would be great for confidence.

Please summarise 🙏🏼

Nick Daicos was similar when they moved him into the midfield he wasn’t as damaging initially. Think they ended up moving him back to HB

Thanks. I did see Nick Butler there I think.

I noted that Kolt finished early. Did anyone mention anything about this?

I managed to get down to my first training session in a while today and really enjoyed it. I also got to meet Peter Lawrence, as I'm sure others did given he was having a chat to everyone watching. Seemed like a good guy and very passionate about the footy club, whether I agree with everything that has gone on is another thing but I did want to mention that. Here are some very basic notes I took while watching. Given I'm not a regular I don't really have anything to benchmark to and also don't understand a lot of the drills so it is fairly basic! When I first got there they were completing a drill in a diamond shape using the whole ground and running in twos. They were all running incredibly hard and really pushing each other, plus Choco really getting vocal. Seem to be Incorporating match day type running as opposed to just running laps to build fitness. Milkshake running laps and looks to be in some discomfort. Ended up on the bike so must have some type of niggle. Hand balling drill focused on shutting down ball movement once the whistle goes. Lots of celebration when it gets shutdown Watching Trac’s power from 10m away is incredible. He burst through three potential tacklers and gave a big cheer once through. Windsor grabbed at his calf after one of the drills…. Made me panic but seems ok and finished the rest of training. Lindsay just keeps running and running. Looks a highly likely type and can’t wait until he’s in full training mode. Kynan Brown also moved into running about halfway through and he just motored along at a decent click for ages. Langford is an absolute beast of a boy, but didn't get to see too much of him unfortunately. Bailey Laurie’s kicking is elite. Hoping he can have a breakout year… Petty playing as a forward in the match sim to start. Adams runs hard to get a handball from May and then hits his 30m kick. I am holding out hope he will eventually take over form May as a key defender. May get a game this year if desperately needed, but I think 2026 will be when he really starts to ramp up. Kozzy turns it over and Chappy was not happy. Chappy also giving some pretty stern words to Ricky Mentha. Chappy is very vocal and looked to be getting a bit [censored] off at times. Assuming the new game plan he is trying to implement is taking some time as would be expected. Scrappy kick from Langford and petty picks it off his bootlaces and snaps a goal. It’s pretty willing in the match sim. Some genuine slaps of the body happening out there. Skills have been so-so, would’ve liked a bit better but the defensive intensity is really good. Again, hard for me to tell given I don't get down very often. Kalani White showed great courage in getting across to make a spoil. Can imagine it would be intimidating for a 17 year old! He also slotted a few nice goals and looks really athletic. Don’t think Bowey missed a kick the whole session. Think he is ready for a big year. Good thing it’s a pretty full list out there. Really just Lever, Spargo, Lindsay, McAdam and Melk not in full training. Kolt finished training early… hopefully nothing too serious but he was walking back to AAMI park with a trainer as I was leaving. Trac was smiling a lot and very vocal ...

Agreed. Absolutely no need for this. If you disagree with what someone is saying just ignore it 🤯

Agreed, No it does not. Being a good coach is more about your ability to build connections and clearly articulate your message. Fages never even played AFL and is now a premiership coach.

Assume this is round 1 rather than best 22 with Kozzy missing?