Dodgy_Demon

So we can't blame the AFL for the ugly design then! Just that we have to have a clash jumper at all.

Does anyone know who actually designed the clash jumper, AFL or Club?

The club have asked the Council to change the deal, the MFC will no longer receive a parcel of land worth 500k, the building works will be expanded. See the below from the Council agenda. The Proposal As indicated above, the situation at any point in time was fluid. This fluidity was primarily caused by changing circumstances at MFC. Effectively there have been 3 different MFC CEOs during the period, and a change of President and Board. The fluidity was caused partly because of differing views of the individuals involved, but also because of the different aspirations of the two Boards. Councillors were briefed on the project two weeks ago. A copy of the presentation is attached to this report. Since that time there has been a substantial change: Casey's Communities Council Meeting Page 3 Executive Services 5 August 2008 Organisational Strategy Item 1 Melbourne Football Club – Cont. • the building project has been enlarged at the request of MFC • MFC has proposed that the transfer of a Council asset worth $500,000, which had previously formed part of the negotiations, be replaced by an immediate cash injection of the same amount to fund the larger building • the MFC period of occupation has extended from a licence term of 10 years to 10 x 10 x 10 (ie 30 years) • the Community Program is to be delivered over the extended period (ie 30 years). In addition, MFC has suggested that alternative security than a bank guarantee be accepted. This would be acceptable provided the guarantee is from a sufficiently robust corporate entity. The proposal now is that a $2.1 million extension of the pavilion at the VFL Oval be constructed, and that this be occupied by MFC’s Football Department until it relocates into the MRS. This will provide substantially better accommodation and facilities for MFC than it has experienced in recent years. A key part of MFC’s future will be the establishment of a relationship with the Casey community, the delivery of a comprehensive community partnership program and an AFL/VFL alignment with the Casey Scorpions (already based at Casey Fields). MFC will also establish Casey Fields as its pre-season training base with an 8 week summer training period each year. The pavilion extension is proposed to be funded as follows: $1,250,000 Council $ 500,000 MFC $ 350,000 SRV VFL Program $2,100,000

I think we have benefited from this years draw. By playing the top teams more frequently it may have accelerated the development of players and the team.

It could be made into a boutique stadium, holding say around 28 thousand. We could play low drawing interstate sides there make a decent amount. And it would [censored] the filith off no end to nick there training ground, this alone could make it worth while.

My only concern with Stynes is he has made no mention of the Stadium situation as yet (unlike Paul gardiner who had indicated that a Boutique stadium could be on the cards). It is all well and good to try and increase supporters and members, but we have the lowest supporter base of approx 200,000 and the higest conversion rate of supporters to members (which I would like to point out means that Melbourne supports are not fairweather, there just aren't that many of us). It will take a long time to to increase the supporter base. However a change to our stadium situation could mean millions in increased revenue which could be instigated in the short to medium tern, this is the single biggest off field issue we face at the moment.

Try it now or try this, http://cranbourne.yourguide.com.au/news/local/news/general/field-day-for-soccer-in-casey/768088.aspx

Fairly detailed explanation of what is intended for Casey Fields http://cranbourne.yourguide.com.au/news/lo...sey/768088.aspx Casey City Draft Buget Media Release - includes reference to spend on MFC facilities http://www.casey.vic.gov.au/mediareleases2....asp?Item=12396

http://sportal.com.au/afl-news-display/its...melbourne-48456 Everyone has been banging on about it for a while, now even Bailey agrees

http://thejournal.yourguide.com.au/news/lo...ium/767945.aspx This article cover some of financial details, don't know how accurate it is but seems like a good deal if we can get it over the line