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Deestroy All, understand your sentiment but only positive energy welcome tomorrow.

Maldonboy38, that's the spirit

Go fatman!

When you arrive at the recreational land south of Swan street tomorrow morning, take a few seconds to look out on the fenced off oval adjacent to Punt Road known as Gosch's Paddock. Be aware that it was Charles La Trobe (lieutenant-governor) who in 1839 showed great foresight in reserving this land for recreational purposes. The first game of Australian football was played in the Richmond Paddock, on the other side of the railway line to the north, in 1858. A year later Wills and Harrison drew up the first rules for our game in the Parade Hotel (now the MCG Hotel), which is just a short walk up the hill from the Paddock. This was only a few days after the Melbourne Football Club had been formed. So there you have it... Our great club predates the rules of the game under which we compete. Need I say anymore about our right to be here and our purpose in supporting the young men who now wear our colours? FIRST & FOREVER!

WAdee, maybe ring a local media outlet and let them know MFC supporters are gettng behind the playing group

Generation dee, that makes my day!

Thanks for Heading update!

Demon of1994, think 'viral'.

hogans_heroes, you have captured the purpose and spirit of the event beautifully!

Weather report for Friday 9:30am..."Mostly clear, 17"

Demonof1994, 24 hours to go & great stuff happening all over the place

A request to moderator / site manager... I would like to insert the word "Rally" in the heading for this thread, as in - Support the club, Rally at our open training session - Friday 12th April - 9:45am - Gosch's Paddock

I thought this quote from Dr Who over at 'Ology very relevant to what were trying to achieve on Friday morning. It comes from the thread about the volunteer membership drive. (the underlining and bold text are mine) "Go Dees First & Forever Just for the record this membership drive programme really opens your eyes to the real MFC. We have had ex-players (Stevie Powell) at our nights, Mark Neeld & Neil Craig. CS popped in and I got the chance to have a chat with him. You read so much rubbish about our club in the media - please sorry to take a Molly Meldrum quote - but "do yourself a favor" come and see the real MFC."

longsuffering, You're a champ!

demondame, I suggest we aim to be there around 9:30 for a listed 9:45 start to training. As it is Friday, the senior group will probably train lightly for 45 minutes or so. Some may even remain inside. However, if our numbers are impressive, word might get around that this is a training session not to be missed. The idea is to simply let the playing group know that we are a resilient bunch who will support them as they find a way to turn the season around.

Go to bed Young Demon, you're hallucinating!

Lifelong Demon, go for it! You're on a roll!

gbhill, thanks for passing that on... It certainly speaks volumes about the character of Jack Watts, our young Captain and the Jones boy.

The heart beats true, thanks to you...

Allen Jakovich, nice to see you up and about.

Lifelong Demon, YES!!!! Just do it!

Chookrat, love the name, love the fact that you will be there

Demonrob, come on, you know you want to! Be naughty...

Twitter and Facebook away my friends... harness the power of social media. This is the challenge, how many like-minded Demon supporters can we reach in 35 hours?

Oh yes, Miss Marple's village is St. Mary Mead but I digress... Back to the campaign!