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With you H. We are three hours out and while there are some options to stay a six hour return for a game that can be watched is a big ask. We try and structure in some other activities and visits while we are down to justify the cost of the travel. Train is ok for day games but adds an extra hour plus to the trip. It was always an effort to attend but I admit it is much more enjoyable when we are the premiers and playing such good footy. I have scheduled in more games this year than ever including our away games at the G. Would love to take up the WA option but not sure if I can do that with my limited income now retired. Same with Alice match. Might try and schedule Brisbane with a visit to the old man in Sunshine Coast as a pre final fling. Ski season should not interfere as we aim to Ski only during the week to avoid the weekend crowds. With a generous discount for our season pass as mature skiers and available accomodation on the mountain on weekdays should be able to rest up for the gruelling travel. Again there is an incredible lightness of being as the premiers and the joy of winning which makes life so much more enjoyable. I am also looking forward to this routine for the next ten years. Does that cover enough MFC stereotypes.

Don't know if that always s or xisted as always lingered after the game to undertake a post Mortem. It often took some time to find something positive in the defeat, but it has lately become more enjoyable. So many incidents that just need to be relived to enhance the joy.

Undoubtably a great night for footy and especially for the Dees. i met quite a few Dees supporters up here while helping prepare for our Easter festival. It is great supporters are now prouder to wear their colours and have stickers on their cars. This team has bought us respect and deserve to be followed with attendance, butmore importantly those who attend need to cheer for those of us who have other commitments and just can't get to the ground. Ill get there whenever I can to thank the players and the club but not living in Melbourne does provide some barriers. Expect me to be even louder than for the last 30 years ( and I am renown for clearing people from sitting in front of me. I apologise but my vigorous supporting has been grown through 40 years of desperate bellowing. i am particularly inspired by a number of the younger supporters who lead the M xxx. Exxx. Lxxx (etc) chant and encourage everyone to join in. It's great to be cheering excellent play and positive outcomes than cheering great endeavour and failure. GO DEES

MB I visited and was amazed at the separation in North South heritage and culture. South was the convict, North the free settlers. Ross in the centre was where the troops were stationed to respond to both ends. Should the AFL think of building a new facility to cater for both populations?

We are the Premiers, everyone wants to play, if you are injured you hold on until you can't walk or are playing so badly you are out. If you don't play someone steps up and takes your place. Bowey has stepped up and replaced the Salem role. Tomlinson has replaced Petty who originally stepped up and replaced him. Don't know who would replace Viney, Trac, Clarry or Max, but that's part of being successful, someone will step up. No player wants to miss selection, for any reason. It's a great situation to have.

Not so DC. I'm delighted that there is an apparently firm commitment to a home for the Dees. A place where we can visit and witness training and connect with our administration and history. Where we can gather before and after games, where we can join with fellow supporters to watch games when we are playing away from the MCG and interstate.

Still waiting for the highlights in KI Not going to happen I think

Bit of both. waiting for Demons score

ENo Melbourne scores

Hate to say this but Hawks are going ok.

At least scores currently being shown on Port V Hawks occasionally.

Just maintain their standards.

Thanking all in advance. Trapped in a Flat on Kangaroo Island where they think he Port Adelaide match is more important. Im glued to dland.

Hopefully we can make the best offer to him having been the closest to his development and being aware of what is required to ensure his long term welfare. It could be a test for the club and can give a real message to all players of the genuine features of club loyalty. It's not always about a huge one off pay check. As a qualified human resources practitioner (retired) it was always clear cut that security, stability and autonomy, were always the best elements and drivers of worker performance. While recent industrial relations practice seems to concentrate on short term contracts with emphasis on salary, there is much emerging evidence that this may be less effective for productivity and progress of organisations.

How was Gillard omitted? Thought she was excellent last week. Young body not up to repeat efforts, didn't fit team structures, or just not able to commit as not full time athletes.

Burst on the cricketing field like a fire cracker, built and sustained his skill until his figures speak for themselves. Inspired so many. Off field he was always outrageous but honest forthright and acknowledged his weaknesses. He did live life to its fullest and while short did fill it with more than most do over a longer period. Leaves a legends legacy. condolences to those closest to him.

An you numbers given?

Need to get the govt and AFL to recognise Fishermans Bend as a. location that can accommodate a facility that does not repeat the errors of the past. Rail and tram access direct to city tennis and MCG. Community facility with retail and service outlets for the population predicted there. These would then be used with event related outlets for entertainment spectaculars. Could incorporate admin, training, health and gym facilities that the club would use as home base for games and training. Members could be accomated with viewing for training and special club events. I know I bang on about this but why is this not a priority.Would be interested in comment from Lord Nev who I think has experience in the industry and others who may have knowledge of development in the area. Maybe Peter Lawrence could advise fund raising strategies in developing our own home base. Surely Kate Roffey is aware of State Government plans for this site and can advise why such a facility is not included in the total site deve,opment.

Could be a good role for Jones. Still recognised as an emblem of the club and will give him an opportunity to appraise future schools for his kids.

Seems like a great breakthrough. Recognition that knowledge and ability is not gender specific. Daisy has an abundance of both and is setting benchmarks everywhere. Will be valuable wherever she goes both for personal and organisation development.Only she is aware of her circumstances and I am sure she will make the correct decision. Wish her well whatever she does.Hope she retains her relationships with the Dees.

Sorry NC but cant resist especially as the G precinct plan seems as nebulous as FB. Im also presenting it as an opportunity for expansion with population growth maybe CBD has some potential, Docklands and some high density developments in Brunswick, Northcote etc but these are in already existing supporter strongholds. Im not opposed to Casey but we need to be serious if that's what we are going to do, it's just that it's a long way from the G. i hate that Collingwood have relocated to the G precinct and with Pichmond still firming its location it's a pretty crowded area i do see FB as a greenfield site that could be a new approach to our identity. Port Melbourne, and a new facility n a new but traditional are of the city

It is an issue that's related tour home. The split personality of the G and Casey does not help the message. i have been a constant advocate ofFishermans Bend site as it provides a future population as a core base membership. I have reconciled that this is closer to the Spiritual home at the G than Casey. There is little prospect of expanding membership in CBD, East Melb, Richmond, the G precinct and little chance to identify with a broader population. i think I read many years ago that our population concentration was actually in the Ringwood, NE metro region, not sure where it is now but I'm sure Admin know and will be looking how we expand. i agree that we are now in a new environment with a winning team and we need to leverage off that to increase our engagement with kids. Players visiting schools is a great way to do this. i also agree that if we are going to be apresence at Casey we should exploit our new status around that area. Even team jogging around the area will increase recognition and engagement. i have found it encouraging that AFL marketing now includes red and blue players highlights, they can't ignore us, so there is a subliminal recognition that needs to be exploited. A defined home location is essential to maximise our playing success. A progressive and major development at FB would show that we are genuine in our promotion of new investments with long term aims to reinforce our position as the Melbourne central club

That muscle structure on BBB, would be structurally and physiologically correct given your profession, and I guess comes from a photo, but it's a better look than I ever saw when I was looking at him. Its not a complaint and should ensure BBB or his physio pay top dollar for the original. Im looking forward to similar definition on th other players. It was an issue I noted over the years that our boys bodies were just that ,boys, and slightly underdone. I noted that Jack and Riv came to the club as recruits with greater muscle definition.

Really good work Webber. im really looking forward to the tryptich hanging in my home to erase the memories of 57 years and provide a constant reminder of the glory. Wont have to navigate devices just look up and renew the joy and pride. I haven't had direct contact with Joeboy and thank you for your cooperation in arranging for framing. i will miss the first few matches and hope to catch up with you both in April at the G.

Include a transport hub in the centre so people can get there from suburbs before match and express to MCG