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Further to my outrage the following is the relevant clause under the Act which empowers the Trust to charge fees to a major event. (The Kardinia Park Trust Act 2016: "....KARDINIA PARK STADIUM ACT 2016 - SECT 38 Powers in relation to agreements and arrangements The power conferred on the Trust by an event management declaration to enter into agreements or arrangements with an event organiser may include agreements or arrangements relating to— (a) the organisation or conduct of the Kardinia Park event; or (b) the occupation and use by the event organiser of any part of the area to which the declaration applies; or (c) the fees to be charged by the event organiser for entry into the area to which the declaration applies and the payment of fees by the event organiser to the Trust...." Thus the fees are set with no necessary power by the event organiser (AFL in this case - and would they discriminate against Away members. I don't think so) to vary. I suspect the reply will be that the parking fee is set at $15.00 and cats fans receive a discount. If so, then the discounted amount MUST be paid to the Trust by the club, or its a true dicriminatory process for Away team members by the Trust for which they are not empowered. Their opening headline on their Trust website is:...... . WE PROUDLY RUN THIS STATE ASSET ON BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF VICTORIA. The people of Victoria is a key Crown land principle in the State. I'll seek a repsonse on behalf of the members and fans of 17 other AFL clubs.

Exactly. I suspect this is the same legal context as the G. A Crown land reserve run by the MCGTrust. No way can the dees and tiges vary entry fees to that precinct. It only happens because its gone unchallenged. What we do is coordinate all entry points on game day to have a car load of dees supporters at each entry point simultaneously and call the bluff. And have the Herald sun on stand by. Anyway, In the first instance I plan to write a formal complaint to the Kardinia Park Trust and seek the authority and/or justification for this approach. Were you parking just in the general grassy areas surrounding the stadium and from which road did you enter? Moorabool st or Latrobe Terrace? This club has always been elitist now the new stadia have been built and good luck affording the seat prices for ordinary geelong folk.

Thanks. I can' brleive this is allowed. First question to Attendant: " By what authority?" He / she will have no idea. Then turn off the engine till they offer $10 entry.

Is this true, and if so exactly to which carparks do they apply this rule? Kardinia Park is Crown Land run by a Trust appointed by the State. The rule will breach the Crown Land Reserves Act on disciminatory grounds. Woudl love to see a bunfight over this if real.

Post of the day. Thanks.

It is reasonable to assume the following: 1. Those who voted in the Resolution, likely also voted for the Directors. You wouldn't bother to do one and not the other given the ease of the system. Thus only probably 10% of members voted. 2. Those 10% are likely to be engaged enough in the issue to bother. Like me. The election process was not an 'above the line' process, so just because someone voted Roffey, (like me) doesn't mean they were slack enough to vote for remaining incumbents or that their vote was then preferenced to the other incumbents. I read the statements and researched, and concluded those new candidates had less experience to be on the Board of a $60M plus business. 3. The electronic process was designed to save 100's of thousands on dollars and move us into the 21st century, a byproduct of more votes delivered isn't related. Look at the last State election. Lowest turnout and informals in history. Maybe Dees fans are a sample of the Vic electorate at large. Logic says this is possible. 4. yes, most members (90% ish) didn't bother. If a candidate can't convince me in 500 words of their background then they miss my vote. Being a died-in-the -wool demon tragic doesn't cut it at Board level. The last thing we want is emotional decision-making on most Board matters. Save that enthusiam for game day like me. And Kate. See you at moorabbin

Many thnaks for this post 58er (and others along the same line) As an experieneced land/building development professional on Crown Land I don't envy Pert's task. My last project involved securing State apporval for the Crown land project, design development, consultaion with Community and Stakeholders and securing the $10M in funds to build from State and Federal resources. It took 10 years for the outcome. I have no doubt the team on this are doing their best. It will get done but first hand comments to me from some team members recently at a function noted Casey was "world Class" and wanted for nothing. It will have to do for now. Go Dees.

Fixed now.

IS there a sound problem with livestream?????

Post of the week (and not in a Pollyanna way). Thanks.

Agree also BDA , but his 2022 analysis of the failure was just another example of lazy analysis by an ex-player who didn't watch closely. In both Swans and Lions finals we were right in it and ahead at half time. As you say fatigue and injuries got us. We will go Top 4 for the 3rd time in 3 years this season, then its up for grabs finals time with luck.

Buddy says " That's it!. I'm retiring at end of year. No way am I playing on Steven May for a further two years. Luckily I only have one more game to play on him" Wonderful news. 3 more years of wonderful backline leadership form May and Lever for our premiership standard defence.

Nailed it on jordan vs hunter. I seem to remember Jordans first game i think was round 1 in 2021. Jordan started in the middle and seemed roght at home there. Huntets arrival allows james to get back to his strengths.

many thanks for the offer. Can you spare a sentence on Lachie Hunter and first impressions. And Jake Bowey. What is he doing etc. Interested given SEN don't name him in best 23.

A great post from a long way away Dee Fence on my current favourite subject. Thanks You've nailed the changes potentially in that at least 2, and sometimes 3, teams WILL drop out. The trick is who comes in. Could be a changing-of-the Guard moment for the likes of some classic recent powerhouses like the Tiges.

Fantastic post Biman and great coomet on Freo developing,, and esp the second half Jackson observations. But....My thought on a Freo slide is less thought out and based mainly on the old story of the Aust cricket team. If a new player comes in - who do you drop? If Freo stays in, I can't envision any of Cats, Dees Lions, Pies, Swans, Tiges slipping out.

You're on to something DubDee for sure. History syas at least 2 teams will drop out of the 8 this season. Freo are also in the frame for mine to be one of them. The other, not so sure.

Today's Age has an article on the teams needing new skippers and discusses the likely options for the 11 teams in lay. I reflected on this given the Dees aren't in the article with the great Max Gawn in charge. But then thought if he wasn't then there are some real standouts who can take on the role, most/all of whom are the equal of better than those being nominetd at other clubs needing new captains. Another indication to me of this new strength of the club to be blessed with this list. Interestingly The Age calls time on Dayne Zorko which will be a real test for Fagan IMO.

I'm with you Monbon. I have never been more optimistic before a season than this year. Many reasons for that, but I ssupect even the players know they faded in finals for probably health reasons, and that a Flag is there to be won this year.

Birkenstocks will, in many cases, fix and/or prevent planta fasciatis. Thongs should be banned from any player use. Worst footwear possible.

Ignore this. Its historically wrong given at least 2 new teams join the 8 each year and sometimes 3. This had only 1 change. Who are the other 2 teams likely to miss the 8 from this season. ??

Correct. And the ground is rarely full. The ticket pricing is scandalous and many Geelong people can't afford them. Elitist organisation.

Great tread but isn't this bizarre afl thought bubbles title really " the virgin airline price gouging opportunity and excessive enrichment round". Anyone thinking of participating should have a good look at themselves.

Hopefully Trac won't be playing with a broken leg this year will be helpful. However, IMO the tough parts of our Draw give us an opportunity - if good enough - to shape the 8 and put a buffer between us and Lions, Tiges , Blues etc. Opposition teams won't be happy fronting this list in 2023. Glass half full I reckon.

Will love watching them implode in public this year.