old dee

12 hours ago, bush demon said:

The Greening incident was a very dark day. Until the Maynard incident l must admit l wasn't anti-collingwood. I remember other teams, hint: Essendon trying to swipe their way to flags. But now l very firmly have my anti-Collingwood goggles on from that day forth. You could also contrast Maynard's act with the heroism of Brayshaw when he courageously marked in the GF... 

The sound of the Collingwood Moran's chanting Collingwood while Gus lay unconcious on the ground will stay with me until the day I die. 

41 minutes ago, layzie said:

A step in the right direction, as they all apparently have been over the journey but it's still better than nothing.

I think thinks fits the bill. We can look at all the missed opportunities all we want and why we didn't invest in Apple blah blah but this is the moment and it's time to seize it. It's now or never. 

Spot on layzie. It is almost a quarter of the way through the 21st century. Forget the past it is gone. Caulfield it is. The only other option is Casey. 

50 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

I didn’t think it was possible to hate and despise Collingwood any more than I already hated and despised them, before September 2023

It is Possible….

Got it in one mate. 

I am intrigued by people commenting on how easy or not it will be to go training etc

 Has anyone considered that as soon as the club can conduct training in private they will. Just look at current training at Casey. They can lock people out so they do. Easy access to Caulfield  probably means you will get a few dates a year. I go to training 2 to 3 times a year. Won't go to Caulfield because it is "too" far. However it will be great for the players and that is what counts. 

8 minutes ago, Redleg said:

Main factor in all this, is what is available.

Clearly the whole concept is attainable at Caulfield, whereas it probably isn’t at Port Melbourne.

I am pretty sure while fans convenience might be a minor factor, it is only a minor one and the main one is what is actually available and attainable.

We therefore don’t need to waste time convincing everyone, that more Dees fans live near Caulfield than Port Melbourne, even though it’s a no brainer.

I can’t wait to stand next to you, while you are doing your training reports from the fantastic new MFC training base at the Racecourse and then sharing a coffee with you nearby.

Spot on Mr leg. If I am still up right in 2030 I will join you.

16 hours ago, whatwhat say what said:

Which part of by 2028 in the news report did you ignore?

Such a Hanrahan

when did you start believing in major project deadlines? They are always late and over budget.

Thank you guys for the info on Caulfield. I don't see us holding our first training session there anytime this decade. It's a long way off ladies and gentlemen. 

Not sure why any of us should be surprised. AFL/ tickets it's always a disaster. Why was the MFC so slow. A couple of friends from other clubs got their emails early and some yesterday. 

If they are having problems why not a message on the web site ???????

Just received it

1 hour ago, Travy14 said:

there is no message yet, which is why i posted the steps of how to get you bar code

Thanks Travy. Still no message from the club and they are not answering the phone.

On 07/12/2023 at 13:33, YesitwasaWin4theAges said:

Why didn't the club send an email? Crows members got their email yesterday.

tickets will be gone before people get the email.

2 hours ago, Travy14 said:

Hey Dees Gang

Anyone that is after their Gather Round barcode:

You need to log onto your Melbourne Membership account through the "tickets" tab on the top right hand corner of the page.

Once you have logged in it will come up with your Gather Round code.

You have to log in through the Melbourne FC website, don't go to the Ticketmaster website, they are different for some reason.

Good luck, should be a great weekend and hopefully a W

The message from the club is that the barcode will be emailed to members. I haven't got the said email yet. Has anyone got it?

4 hours ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

I did 6 Gather Round games this year and then fronted up the following week for Anzac Eve.

Next year I’m shooting for 7.

My appetite for AFL these days is strictly MFC. Casey games I watch most. Hy I seldom watch another game. I often go to Casey games when they are on my side of Melbourne. Watch Saints play Collingwood! No interest. 

22 hours ago, Dees 4 Life said:

Hi Guys,

Bit of a long shot but i'm wondering if anyone here (who is a dees member) isn't planning on going to Adelaide for Gather Round and would be happy to pass on their barcode.

I am looking at going but ideally want to take my partner so just wondering if anyone here would be kind enough to pass on their barcode if they didn't plan on using it.
I believe this isn't part of the typically membership so wouldn't effect the number of other games you could attend.

As i said it's a bit of a long shot and no issues if no one can help but just wanted to check.

Thanks.

I am not going pm me. 

On 07/12/2023 at 13:30, Bring-Back-Powell said:

Looking at that fixture I reckon attending 7 out of the 9 games is achievable.

You would od BBP. Probably would not be able to look at another AFL game for 2 months. 

19 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Veteran Demonland Trackwatcher Picket Fence endured the sweltering heat on a windy day out at Casey Fields to bring you the following Preseason Training Report.

Blustery day at Casey, Ground NOT OPEN?? and the only other people I saw were one bloke on the far side and another Man and Woman also watching around the south Goals, had a small pair of Binoculars but looking through the fence was problematic.

NO SHOWS

Clarry, Kade Chandler, Petty, and Melky

REHAB GROUP

Gus, Salem, Bailey Fritsch, and later ……. Koltyn Tholstrup!

A group of young players including Caleb Windsor was also on light duties.

OSERVATIONS, PLAYER WATCH AND DRILLS INFORMATION

Drills were nothing new and involved overlaps, weaves, clean ball handling and picking the correct options. All players looked pretty fit and a few have put on some beef. Among them were Jefferson, Sestan, Farris White, Sparrow and I really liked the look of TRENT RIVERS!

After exercises stretches players were practicing goal kicking from various angles, distance and combos of set shots and on the run pivots.

After that came an almost full match simulations between Red Kicking with the wind and White kicking against. Reds DOMINATED; however, it was at times difficult to differentiate as quite a few players had different numbers on for example VINES wearing no 3? As well as standing on the outside looking in this set another level of challenge!

From the Match sim I have this to report!

BEN BROWN will play round 1 barring injury; He looked really good unhampered and ran far and wide kicked plenty of goals and looks a new man.

TRENT RIVERS Wow just watching him develop was just mind bending , he has gone to another level with fitness, confidence, poise and belief ran through midfield at times and just shrugged opponents at will.

SHANE MC ADAM What an excitement machine knows where to run, almost took the hanger of the year, and kicks the ball beautifully , he will also play round one.

JACK BILLINGS What an astute pick up, clever, crafty, uses the ball very well and will slot in as high half forward or maybe wing and did some very nice things.

KOZZY PICKET, Did the usual Kossy things.

TOM FULLARTON, doesn’t look out of place and is a presence in Ruck and forward.

JOSH SCHACHE Bit of a surprise packet for me today was involved kicked a couple of goals and was good in contest.

MATHEW JEFFERSON, Has definitely bulked up and did a few nice things and kicked a couple of goals as well.

BAILEY LAURIE Was also quite involved in general play, but I don’t know if he just lacks something is it breakaway pace?

BLAKE HOWES Also did some good things , took the game on , his disposal was good and he looked quite confident!

Other than that T Mac played back but gee he looks slow and I’m not sure where he will sit this year in selections. A few players missed REGULATION goals for example Trac from 40 out directly in from and really this again would not want to be part of our conversion going forward.

Was training intensity up or down compared to what I saw last year at this time? I would have to say Slightly less intense than same time and maybe just building gradually. Skills looked sharper and there was a propensity to pick the correct option and seemed to be more creative handball. There was little evidence of Bombing into forward 50, but then again, this needs to be tested at the coalface in games to see if there has been a more systematic entry and conversions that equate to wins. Will try to watch again next week if possible.

 

Thanks Picket I think going today deserves a medal. Terrible day out. 

There is an article in today's hun about the Hawks move to Dingley. It doesn't seem to worry the Hawks that they will be a long way from their namesake. The previous demand that our locations needed to be near the G may well have lost us a number of locations. We will never know of course. 

1 hour ago, samcantstandya said:

We must be the only club without a state of the art training base. 

Definately. 

10 hours ago, dpositive said:

Thanks NC.  Not sure of zoning etc. Its a big site. As I say Caulfield is an attractive option but may also be time consuming.

There is no plan B. That's why the club has gone to ground. 

?

2 hours ago, daisycutter said:

starting to look that way

maybe od was on the money all along

You are very knowledgeable guy dc. 

3 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

I laughed when I read that sentence.

Perhaps we should ask the current players what they think their grandchildren would prefer?

Sadly you have probably nailed it DJ.

9 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

I like the optimism implied by your last sentence. It assumes the new base will be developed during the tenure of the current playing list. 

Agree LDC, it simple won't happen in this groups tenure. 

On 29/11/2023 at 06:51, Mach5 said:

Noted by who? Herself?

What big projects? It’s all a furphy.

Collectively we spent years trying to achieve the impossible before it finally clicked that near the G is impossible. Now we are trying to get to Caulfield. That is a decade away if at all.  JC would struggle trying to find us a home.

2 minutes ago, Ugottobekidding said:

Early contender for training the house down

Oh no I just felt a small tremor.