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If you want government funding, you need the AFLW angle. Also using it for NGA purposes might be an idea. As for the second oval, I think Freo has a digital line marking machine. They can select the dimension of say Marvel Stadium and it will set out the dimensions for Marvel so in the lead up to an away game there, they can practice on it. A good idea. Something the Dees should consider.

Gone are the days when 1 oval is sufficient, now it is minimum 2 ovals. Each club has two male teams (AFL & VFL) and two female teams (AFLW and VFLW). Ideally one oval has the dimensions of the MCG.

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Waverley Park is inferior to Gosch's Paddock/AAMI: centrality, transport links and scope for improvement (Melb Rebels are no more and Melb Storm are moving to a new facility). 1. Caulfield; 2. Gosch's/AAMI; 3. Daylight; 4. Hawks hand me down in Mulgrave.

He shortened it from Kangalaris. If he was in the North Melbourne cheer squad I might smile, he isn't. It just sounds tacky to me.

The famous Mister Ed 🐴

I have always thought that if the Dees can pull off a training base at Caulfield that would be an amazing outcome. Relatively close to the city, near train and tram lines, located in a historic MFC metropolitan recruiting zone (so there actually is a local history and connection there) and consequently already has a strong local following in nearby suburbs. This will be as important as the 2021 flag in re-establishing the Demons as a real force in footy again. Should not overlook the marketing possibilities and connection with the other nearby neighbour, Monash University (Caulfield Campus). It is a chance to cultivate potential new supporters amongst international students.

I was listening to SEN on my way to the beach yesterday afternoon. Mr. Kanga, newly minted MRC chairman was being interviewed. Was certainly not enthused with the idea of the Demons moving into the precinct but was guarded in his comments and I got the impression from his comments that both the Scopus acquisition and MFC had been in the pipeline for quite some time and were well advanced. I suspect some had suggested to him to tone down the rhetoric. BTW, the bay was quite nice, sea temps fairly warm for December 👌

Pert & MFC most definitely would have known about the incoming Scopus deal.

Melb Victory don't have the history, clout, support and connections of MFC. Footscray Park is an actual established park used by local people. If I was a Footscray resident I wouldn't be happy about MV encroaching on public park land and I am certainly no NIMBY. Caulfield Racecourse is an underutilised barren waste land that most Glen Eira residents don't even know exist. Not really comparable IMHO.

Don't Collingwood still play some VFL and AFLW games at Victoria Park?

Scopus produced Harry or was it AJAX and Sandringham Dragons? It is like saying McKinnon Secondary College produced the greatest ruckman of modern times. Love Max's (and my) high school alma mater but a sporting school it never was. I think Ormond FC and Sandringham Dragons had more to do with Max's footballing development than his high school.

I don't think Scopus has a prominent sports program, it was always a more academically oriented school. If it was a Haileybury or Xavier moving in next door, the concern that they might try to muscle in on the two ovals to be used by MFC could be more realistic. In any event, I would expect MFC to have a very detailed agreement set in concrete concerning access and use of the two ovals.

The Scopus purchase rather than property developers doesn't really effect what the Demons are trying to do at the Caulfield RC. One possible impact is Scopus pushing for use of one or both of the ovals. There is also the Glen Huntly public oval that can play a role too. A regime of use to satisfy all could be still feasible given that the Dees still intend on using Casey into the future as well. Caulfield Bears now play at Koornang Park in Carnegie (near where the 67 tram terminates).

I appeared before Justice Pagone once or twice, does that mean I qualify? I will wear my favourite navy blue tie 😁

I like this draft pick. Sure it is speculative, but so is any pic at #68. At least you know he won't flinch in a contest. If he can get solid senior game time and make a contribution, could become a cult hero.

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Looks like he has some skills and footy IQ. I think he will be a good pickup. The Dees did well in this year's draft 👍

A good spot of drafting by the Dees. Langford is a big, strong lad, not being a sprinter should not be a major concern, this kid will be breaking tackles.

Cody Walker will be a Carlton father-son pick and a potential #1 pick next year.

Hola old55, yes an interesting draft play by the Blues, was a surprise and well executed. I think it is because the top 5-6 in these year's reputedly deep draft are all highly regarded so it is hoped you can't go wrong and you will pick up a future star. Only time will tell though. Am liking this approach compared to Collingwood who are going all out on trade veterans ... a cliff fall is coming ... I think Finn O'Sullivan has a bit of X factor about him and in terms of a very well rounded mid that is ready to go straight away, that would be Sid Draper, the highest rated South Australian (that the Adelaide Crows are keen on). BTW, the Durdin we delisted was tall backup defender Sam Durdin. We still have the small forward, Corey Durdin (they are cousins apparently). In terms of small forwards, we will persist with Motlop & Durdin (both had season heavily disrupted with injury), the Zac Williams experiment and Fantasia as depth. Also youngster Ashton Moir will probably replace Jack Martin as a third hybrid forward on occasions (and we may see Elijah Holland in that role sometimes as well). Moir only came on as a last quarter substitute twice in the tail end of the season but showed a real instinctive nose to kick two quality goals. He was once touted as a top 3 draft pick but injury derailed him in his last junior year. Lets see what he can do with another full pre-season in him. The Blues will also be picking up the Camporeale Twins as father-son pick ups and will still have pick 38 as well. So looking forward to an injection of young talent hopefully.

Cheers, I very much associate with the Navy Blue in the Demons colours 😁 RDB helped set up a the Blues to be a force again in football in the late 1960s and it was the start of an era that saw 8 Flags in less than 3 decades [reverent bowing emoticon] 😎

I just have a general admission Carlton membership so I don't know. Might look into upgrading to a reserved seat package as two of my Carlton supporting cousins have reserved seats and it would be nice to sit with them. Will keep you posted.

Ian Collins was the Chief Executive of Colonial Stadium (as it was known then) at that. Quite clearly a conflict of interest.