Hawk the Demon
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13 hours ago, Demonland said:
Was this sourced from the AFL?
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As per the other posts and based on this morning I reckon the starting 23 for tomorrow are as follows:
B Bowey May Tomlinson
HB McVee Lever Rivers
C Windsor Viney Langdon
HF Trac Fritsch ANB
F Chandler JVR Kozzie
FF Gawn Sparrow Laurie
IC K Brown, Verrall, Billings, Schache, Howes.
Rehab: B Brown, TMac, Woey, McAdam, Fullarton, Salem, AMW.
Other AFL listed who will play tomorrow: Oliver, KFW, Jefferson, Adams, Hore, Tholstrup, Sestan.
Absent today: J Smith, Hunter, Turner, Brayshaw, Petty, Spargo and Melksham
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I don't think that AFLW games will be allowed at Caulfield as it is unlikely any structures (like grandstands) will be allowed inside the track, i.e. where the grounds would be.
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50 minutes ago, drysdale demon said:
Yeah it did, we won the premiership.
Nice retort!
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16 hours ago, deva5610 said:
Can somebody fix the broken record please?
That might happen when our leaders tells us straight why the MCG precinct is hot a happening thing.
Poor old Club 11 poured $500k into Gosch's, as did the AFL - in 2021. Something then went pear-shaped?
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1 hour ago, Deeoldfart said:
The MFC share the same vision. Perty, very astutely imo, covered off this aspect during the DeeBrief podcast.
Quote from the Mayor "We want to know what our involvement is going to be." Astute?
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3 hours ago, Demonland said:
Basically the Council is concerned that the Dees Administrative & Training base shouldn't come at the expense of locals access to the site and that the council has been kept in the dark about the plans.
So it seems we have announced it before "socialising" the matter with the Council?
Not surprising that, after the announcement, a journalist would ring the Mayor and ask "What do you think of this?"
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It's the second stage feasibility study you need to be worried about.
2022 Annual Report
A $3.5m upgrade to Gosch’s Paddock was completed during 2022. The upgrade resulted in an increase in ground size so that it is MCG length and Marvel Stadium width, which is an important step to ensuring the Club has access to the elite training facilities it required. The project was funded in partnership with the Victorian State Government, Melbourne & Olympic Parks Trust and the AFL, with the Club’s contribution of $1m being funded by an AFL grant ($0.5m) and the generosity of our Club 11 members ($0.4m).
The Club continued discussions regarding a long-term Training & Administration Facility, participating in second stage feasibility study with the Victorian State Government on a site within the Melbourne & Olympic Parks precinct. Securing an appropriate outcome is a strategic priority of the Club, however it is a long-term project that can only move at the speed determined by the Victorian State Government given our requirement for land and funding. We thank the Victorian State Government and AFL for their continued support as we pursue a long-term home for the Club.
2023 Annual Report
Club Strategic Plan: 2020 – 2023 In February 2020 the Club launched its four year strategic plan.
Whilst the Club has been unable to achieve its aim of commencing construction on a new Melbourne home base facility during the strategic period, all involved in the Club are working tirelessly to deliver the vision of a world class primary facility that can be enjoyed by players, staff and supporters, and are confident this vision will be realised in the term of the Club’s next Strategic Plan.
We understand the delay is frustrating for players, staff, supporters and your Board, however it is a long-term project and in order to deliver the world class facilities we want we can only move at the speed determined by our key project partners and State Government given our requirement for land and funding. The Club is continuing to work closely with the Victorian State Government on our primary home base, and as advised at last year’s Annual General Meeting this includes opportunities within the Caulfield Racecourse.
Announcement – 12 December 2023
The Melbourne Football Club is excited to commence a feasibility study to identify a location for the Club’s long term homebase within the Caulfield Racecourse Reserve. This study is part of a broader project that is focused on community sport and recreation resources, assets and services within the Reserve.
The study will be a partnership between the Caulfield Racecourse Reserve Trust (CRRT), the Melbourne Football Club (MFC) and local community stakeholders. (Note – no longer any reference to the State Government).-
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When asked about timelines, and with lots of caveats, etc.....I heard from the podcast:
1. 12 months feasiblity
2. 12 months approvals, etc...
3. 2 years of construction
So, if everything goes according to plan - 2028?
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Fantastic SIX, it gives the impression we are on the field with the boys. Amazing stuff.
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Reckon 50 max in attendance, excluding MFC staff and officals. 8 or 9 questions.
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Mick Stinear did a nice summary of the season.
In retrospect, the last game away to Brisbane had a big effect. A very physical match, and all credit to Brisbane who, of course went on to claim the main prize. That meant we were still "down" against North and Mick referred to "other factors" aroud that time which were reported in some forums as illness. He felt like it was only in that last quarter against Geelong that we got our "mojo" back and pehraps a few more minutes and we may have been through to a prelim.
A nice touch now that the MFCW B&F will be known as the Daisy Pearce Trophy.
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16 hours ago, DeeZone said:
How is Jed looking to you Hawk, he is the same size as Harrison so he is the right size for KPB, is he showing any signs.?
Absolutely, love is long, raking left foot kick. Good prospects with Jed and Disco coming through...
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2 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:
Here’s the thing: Jed Adams and Harry Petty are one and the same person. True story. He/they trained well. He’s/they’re coming along nicely.
There’s basically just a mo separating them. Not even a mo, slightly more than bum-fluff.Jed's training and Harry isn't - still recovering from his injury.
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From our Constitution:
2.8 Members’ forum
The Board may, in its absolute discretion and from time to time, establish and determine the rules for the operation and composition of a forum to act as an advisory body to the Board or to perform such other functions as determined by the Board from time to time.
Advise away.....
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1 minute ago, Hawk the Demon said:
Petty not in a moonboot, but not training. New attendees today - Schache, B Brown and Melksham doing exercises with Jack McLean the physio. Apparently training will be at Gosch's on Monday before they head to Casey for the remainder of the year. Clayton doing his run throughs again - will probably re-join the main group before Christmas.
Non-attendees so far this week - Chandler, May, Viney, Brayshaw, Kosi, Langdon, Tomlinson and Smith.
Assume will all be there on Monday, other than Joel of course.
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46 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:
Is Petty in a moonboot?
Is Fritta there?
Petty not in a moonboot, but not training. New attendees today - Schache, B Brown and Melksham doing exercises with Jack McLean the physio. Apparently training will be at Gosch's on Monday before they head to Casey for the remainder of the year. Clayton doing his run throughs again - will probably re-join the main group before Christmas.
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3 hours ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:
Nice work!
From your eyes who is 'training the house down'?
Blake Howes!
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28 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:
Amazing report thanks!
A couple of questions1- was Petty training at all? Moon boot? Anything of note?
2- is Fritta expected to do most of pre season? Do you know what the foot issue is?
Petty in track suit, no moon boot. Fritta in training gear but just doing light work. As WCW said - probably not far away from joining in fully.
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11 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:
TV cameras were here on Monday but no Clarrie. Today it’s Clarrie but no TV cameras 😎
Ch 7 were on the other side of the ground - they had already filmed Clayton. The journo was looking to interview someone from the Club as I left.
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30 minutes ago, Demonland said:
A roll call of those present and those not present will suffice. Thank you for your service.
This weather kept me away today. Although Fridays forecast isn't looking much better.
Roll Call - apart from Clayton, ANB and Lachie Hunter were both there and training with the main group. Clayton just doing short runs with the physio. Fritta and Petty not involved with the group. Fritta doing stretches, Petty seems not ready yet. So 11 of the 44 not there, Chandler, May, Viney, Brayshaw, B Brown, Kosi, Langdon, Schache, Tomlinson, Melksham, Smith.
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Well done Andy. My main takeaway from JT is that we must pronounce Coltyn's family name without the "h" so TOL- STRUP.
It's taken a couple of years to get the "o" out of Van Rooyen, so that it is Van ROY-YEN. 🙂
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6 hours ago, george_on_the_outer said:
True. And regardless of which government is in power, there is no funding unless you have a proposal which will justify the injection of funds. Our Boards have been asleep at the wheel for the past 40 years, and the current crop have done nothing to further that position. Other clubs have gone to the government with all sorts of slim community benefits which justify the government putting in as well. If we want something to happen we have to do it ourselves, then go with a proposition to the powers that be.
Jim Stynes was able to muster supporter enthusiasm to clear debts. What has been asked of supporters in that past 40 years toward getting a home base? Nothing.
Imagine what we would have available if we had been asked to make just a small contribution each year over that period of time. All that has been sought has been handouts. All we have heard in the past 4 years has been " we can't say anything because negotiations with government are in confidence" . I wonder what sort of hollow promises will be sprouted at this years AGM?
Spot on George. We have never had a comprehensive financial strategy, with sustainable fund-raising embedded - we just rattle the tins occasionally when the need arises - e.g. to get Gosch's Paddock upgraded and further work done at Casey. Foundation Heroes are now being "re-booted" - why now, why not in October 2021 when euphoria reigned? Oh the cheques that may have been written back then.
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16 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:
Photo gallery is up.
Jefferson certainly looks like he's added a little bit of weight on.
Sparrow is a pure ball of muscle.
Blake Howes looks like he's put on a bit of weight as well.
Woey looking very fit.
So Petty was there but not training (same as Fritta) - mystery solved.
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CASEY: Practice Match vs Carlton
in Melbourne Demons
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TMac and Jefferson played the entire game this morning, so though named in the squad tonight, I expect limited minutes, if any. Tholstrup was pulled at half-time, so good chance he gets more game time tonight. Honorable mention for Andy M-W not mentioned above - very creative and dynamic around goals. Not much for Adams to do but he took some nice intercept marks.