Dr. Gonzo

I wish that were the case but when the AFL holds you over a barrel you don't get a day in these things

Pokies won't be ditched for another few years ding, enough time to rack up the required funds.

Thanks od That to me means the northeast corner will only have goal posts (ie no fence) rather than the northeast corner will be the only side of the ground with goal posts.

Can we give them Wagner too?

Any luck od?

Between 2012-2014 we won about 9 games so the chances we would lose after the Darwin game are quite high.

Lazy

If his entrance is as remarkable as Kane's was I'll forgive him. Perhaps he will make his debut at the MCG one week after the GF during the Undertaker/Triple H match?

Roos picked his replacement

That's an extremely tenuous argument

I wish the ex-board members, coteries etc would support instead of undermine. A key reason we've been a shambles for 5 decades. I have no issue with the pies getting rid of Pert, did anyone really think Eddie would commission a review that called for his removal? Something had to give and it wasn't Eddie or Bucks. Similarly with the Malthouse/Bucks succession did Pert mishandle it or was he given a poison chalice to manage by Eddie? Not saying Pert hasn't had his flaws or even that he was the right choice but those two factors don't worry me.

Trees aren't an issue particularly if they're not native. The only tree that would be an issue is the scar trees https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.mcg.org.au/~/media/files/mcg/general/yarra-park-tree-strategy-2013.pdf%3Fla%3Den&sa=U&ved=0ahUKEwjW2uW-i_HbAhUCF5QKHcVOCWEQFggQMAI&usg=AOvVaw1PjJg-0zczRGxejlrjyzbA

Yarra Park also far more accessible to the CBD.

Or catch the train to Flinders and jump on a tram to Wellington Pde

Would have to be a cheese platter in there you'd think

https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/domino/Web_Notes/LDMS/PubPDocs_Arch.nsf/5da7442d8f61e92bca256de50013d008/ca2570ce0018ac6dca25766a001cabcd/%24FILE/561420exi1.pdf&sa=U&ved=0ahUKEwiD5avi3eTbAhUMtJQKHTlBAP4QFghgMBI&usg=AOvVaw0oBHgJ4cDo8eSJJjjE4XGn "The purpose of the Bill is to amend the Melbourne (Yarra Park) Land Act 1980, the Melbourne Cricket Ground Act 2009 and the Conservation, Forests and Lands Act 1987 to revoke the appointment of the joint trustees of Yarra Park Reserve, revoke the appointment of the Council of the City of Melbourne as committee of management for Yarra Park Reserve, appoint the Melbourne Cricket Ground Trust ("Trust") as the committee of management for Yarra Park Reserve and to provide for effective management of the park and related purposes.

The only possible objection I could understand is if the development would impact sacred indigenous land. As long as the scar tree isn't impacted (which I doubt it will be) I don't think that's an issue.

Is Yarra Park governed by Melbourne City Council or MCG Trust? It really isn't land that can be solely managed for the benefit of the local residents considering its part of Melbourne's Sporting Precinct and in particular the MCG which people from all over the city/state/country descend on on a weekly basis.

I'd be classified as a "Greenie" and can't disagree with what you've said. Full steam ahead, project's a go

Not talking about building in those suburbs but access from those suburbs. Taxi trips would be required no matter where you build it. People coming from northern suburbs would need to take taxis to anything near/south of Richmond Station.

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Not worried about that, I've actually grown to tolerate Docklands since we've had a win or 2 there. Only issue would be small crowds = low revenue because MFC supporters steer clear.

The club has run promos with sponsors The Duke and Sporting Globe in the past so no reason why something similar couldn't happen here. Though a cafe with broccoli lattes and smashed avo on toast but go better in that neck of the woods. This site has the added bonus of being completed within the decade vs the Richmond rail line which would be at least 15-20 years away if it ever happens.

No worries, not trying to nitpick but I love the history of the game and the city so just wanted to clarify for my own benefit if nothing else

Even if you're not.