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Why do we have to shift him at all when he's performing well in the role he's in?

He had a personal issue which meant he didn't train for a period at the start of the season. He didn't lose his spot to anyone in particular. He then had a minor injury in Rounds 19-23 and couldn't get back into the team for finals.

Have been told Howes is ready to impact in the back half.

The facilities working group consists of Kate Roffey, David Rennick, Geoff Porz, Gary Pert, Alan Richardson, George de Crispegny and Chris Kearon. They meet fortnightly and far more regularly as and when required by Caulfield, the AFL & State government namely. Updates are provided at all board meetings. There is no website and Gary Pert is quick to inform any one that its workings are highly commercial in confidence.

A lot of other clubs returning today, including a grand finalist.

A well placed source told me that Blake Howes does some unbelievable things on the training track and is ready to explode. The source compared his fend off and running as looking very similar to Chad Warner.

Johanniesen was electric that day. Hardly been the same player since.

Thank you so much Luci.

That's Harvey Langford. He's a Dandenong Stingrays player who is training with the club for exposure. He's touted as a high pick.

Dear Members, I am thrilled to share with you the exciting news that yesterday we received funding to commence the feasibility study to identify the ideal location for the Club's long-term home base within the expansive Caulfield Racecourse Reserve. As we formally embark on this journey, I wanted to take a moment to outline the key details of this significant development. This feasibility study is a pivotal component of a broader project that will deliver elite and community sport and recreation resources, assets, and services within the Caulfield Racecourse Reserve. From the Melbourne Football Club perspective, I am genuinely excited about the possibilities this project holds for our Club. The feasibility study represents a significant step forward in the development of a new home base that will shape the Club for the next 50 years and beyond. Our aims are clear. Firstly, this will provide our players, coaches, and football staff with state-of-the-art, high-performance facilities that enable them to prepare and perform at their best in the demanding Australian sporting landscape. Secondly, for the first time in three decades, this development will allow Melbourne members and supporters to connect with our players, coaches, staff and Club leaders at a centrally located Melbourne Football Club home base. Our connection to Glen Eira is already strong. It is part of the traditional Heartland of the Melbourne Football Club, with many of our Club members and supporters living in the area. It was also a historical and very successful recruiting zone for the Demons, delivering Club greats Robbie Flower, Greg Wells and Stan Alves. We are delighted to know our future home will remain in the Melbourne heartland. Our goal is to not only provide for the Melbourne Football Club, but to also contribute positively to sport and recreation opportunities for the wider community, particularly within the Glen Eira area. This initiative will be a collaborative effort, bringing together the expertise and commitment of the Caulfield Racecourse Reserve Trust (CRRT), the Melbourne Football Club, and local community stakeholders. This is a prospect that fills me with immense pride and enthusiasm. Further information and a detailed presentation on this development will be provided at the upcoming Annual General Meeting next week. I encourage you to attend, as we delve deeper into the specifics of the feasibility study and the impact this will have on our Club. I extend my sincere gratitude to the CRRT for their unwavering support and commitment to this project, along with the many staff and community stakeholders who have been part of this journey to date. Together, we are poised to embark on a journey that will have a significant long-term impact on the future of the Melbourne Football Club. As always, I thank you for your ongoing support of your football club and look forward to updating you on this exciting venture at the Annual General Meeting next Tuesday night. For further details regarding the Annual General Meeting, please click here. Go Demons! Kate Roffey AM President Melbourne Football Club

Was back from SA a couple of days ago.

Richo's piece about club staff was interesting. No mention of Dylan Roberton however. Does anyone know what his actual role is?

All presentations are now available on www.melbournefc.com.au

The point is around the comms from the club. Very slow and when it comes, clear caveats on why the fans shouldn't need to know. Thank you for your updates.

Exclusive from Mr Pert tonight that I told you all on on November 25. 😂

Lachie Hunter looks visibility lighter and more fleet of foot.

Chandler has a family issue in SA. Salem they're going to progressively load because he had a huge off-season conditioning wise. They've told him to taper it back.

Brodie's impact on the group, from a human perspective, can't be underestimated. A fantastic human and a genuine gun ruckman who absolutely deserves to be the number 1 at his club.

She's definitely the best kick in the AFLW. By far and away!

4 more years for our Captain and Vice. Brilliant leaders, elite players and most importantly amazing people.

Someone needs to take the club to task on this tonight. It is simply not good enough.

Does anyone at all on the forum have any insight on why the club are so slow to release each seasons New Balance merchandise? All other New Balance sponsored clubs have their 24 range online - GCS, WC, St Kilda & Brisbane.

West Lakes and Waverley are hardly state of the art.

Richmond South Yarra (New draftees), Camberwell Hawthorn Glen Iris (well paid middle aged) and Bayside (Gawn Melky Gus).

The fact the club haven't formally announced the extension of AMW and the upgrade of Turner despite both players having known for some 5 weeks is big communication fail that we frankly deserve much better than.