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Ive never advocated that any site is necessarily heartland, as we would need to define that. Is it our fan heartland? our player heartland? our administrators heartland? our coaches heartland? our philosophical/idealogical heartland. WE might end up with the MCG our home ground. Perhaps not such a crazy idea, although I see that the restrictions and limitations of that site are formidable. Seeking input from all stakeholders staff, players and fans may be lost in a generational transfer but 80,000 population could provide a new market and may even shift the population centre while the rapid developments at Werribee and kalkalo might shift the geographical centre. I have stated that Fishermans Bend is aligned to the Port of Melbourne and as a greenfield site can be branded as MFC heartland. It is also a short distance from the existing Ron Barassi senior oval.

The Caulfield option is certainly attractive from the $570 m proposal promoted by PWC in 2019 and scheduled to begin in 2023 with new track upgrades. The proposal is reported to also depend on sale of Sandown so there might be some further delay. The MFC segment would be a smaller portion of the whole project so it could be an attractive financial investment if ownership was possible. If leasing then the investment would certainly need to be reduced nd my make it an attractive offer. THe plan would also sit well in a greenfield site such as Fishermans Bend which has an existing residential plan with no recreational precinct included. Caulfield certainly has existing rail and therefore good accessibility while FB is still a glimmer in the FB development boards eye I dont see a home base for a few years yet so better get used to Casey and Goshs which did give us a flag in 21. Maybe we should ask the players where they would prefer and make sure they are on the journey with the members capacity o pay.

thanks Jontee Its been a while since I ran there

Not sure that they will be hollow promises, they will be made with best intentions. BUT I am concerned that once again there will be little progress. i am not at all on board with a Caulfield option and would need to see some really substantial justification for a spot within the racing industry dominated site. Ive run around CAulfield and it is a bustling place every day of the week with horses training etc. Let alone the feature weekend events. I feel we would be lost in that environment. I have as many know been advocating for Fishermans Bend as a greenfield site. I appreciate that this is premium land with an existing development plan. From my limited knowledge there is no entertainment, community , sporting venue included. There is an argument that surrounding area Port Melbourne and proximity to CBD would provide adequate services but with a significant presence of a prestige club with a comprehensive site and facility for the predicted population, a vibrant and economically viable option could prosper. I do like your comment about "small contributions". I have always said if a lot do a little, a lot gets done. We are fortunate to have followed a great club for so long and it would be good to contribute and keep it progressing for the next generation. I have reached out to Dlanders to get some appropriate skills for a working party and have been gratified to already have some willing supporters. I hope to build with that and arrange some project meetings. I will keep you informed and will of course seek comments of support and even criticism, and will respond to any comments.

ive been to a few training sessions myself and had difficulty in just random observations. I could never complete reports as comprehensive as those of all the track watchers. Let alone the ability to concentrate on specific drills or people but reporting on the phone while you are observing. Fantastic work and I really appreciate it

well thanks for that support but I would really need the expertise of others with specialist knowledge to get it up. I hope to raise it again at the AGM

good work WCW. Our Dland rep

can be arranged if taken into consideration in proposal.

Nows the time to turn it around. You WCW, could be the conduit of all the positive vibe from DL and make sure he never gets on the site.

you could join the team but id like some detail added to your submission

FB could be feasability proposal from DLand team with enough professional expertise from what ive seen over the years.I happy to coordinate.

Im not so sure its a myth but I dont believe its a great option, an minor player in an add on to the major racving industry. Why not look at a new location, new site as major occupant with appropriate investment. Yes Im still talking Fishermans Bend.

have you seen my pleadings for Fishermans Bend? Greenfeild site that needs some imaginative and progressive proposals.

this is the sort of initiative that should be being promoted with the Fishermans Bend development team who will be building a brand new community. A sporting club (MFC) partnering in a community entertainment and recreation facility would have a great impact.

Is that the diet that sculpted your figure?

thats it 1 Quarter will never do it.

one thing we know it wont be from an umpires free kick to melbourne

turnover Maloney could have just taken the opportunity to seal it. Gonna be tough

suddenly

it seems easy. wait for melbourne player take the ball, tackle them with a teammate and wait for the melbourne player to give it to an opposition player and then take the opportunity.

when it aint happening >it aint happening

must be the jumper. familiar territory. no soft free kicks for demons. geelong taking opportunities

its only 19 points. So definitley possible 5 weeks ago.

Seems some change is needed. Even if its a change to return to the way we played all season. Do you keep doing what your doing or do you change?

we seem to be playing too far up the ground. Geelong seem to have 3 t the ball against our 1 competing. Paxy unusually quiet, is she being tagged.?