Does the HFC have a money generating club?

[PatientHawk]

Hawthorn has been my team for about 30 years, but I have never been to the club.
I have seen large clubs, which can pump money into their football team through, the pokies, alcohol, meals and entertainment. People visit the large clubs on a weekly basis.
Has Hawtorn got a club like this, where members will visit, have a drink and a meal.
Does it only rely on membership, sponcership, gate takings and renting out it's gym and function rooms.
What can I see or eat, if I wanted to take the family to the new club rooms at Waverly?

[Mitchell Madness]

The gym and CAfe at Waverly have a certain amount of money going to the club, i know that. And i believe the Social club at waverly have pokies doesnt it?

[Herbs hawks]

HFC have Waverley Gardens a huge poker Machine place. I have never been but i have heard it's one of the biggest in Melbourne outside of the Casino.

Unsure what the percentage of revenue this would be for Hawthorn :confused:

Hawkk seems to know all of these sort of stats maybe he will let us Know?

[RustyHawk]

PatientHawk
Q - What can I see or eat, if I wanted to take the family to the new club rooms at Waverley?

A - You can see the ground. Walk around the running track on the outside. There are "timelines" - details about the development to the end of VFL/AFL park as you walk around. You also get an idea of how good the surface is and get an overall view of the whole complex. Well worth doing. Out of hours bring a footy and kick for goal!

You can Visit the Hawks Nest, upstairs and buy any Hawthorn football goodies.

The Stadium Cafe is still under construction. Work has only just recently commenced to finish the place off.

There is a FoodWorks shop to buy coffee, drinks and nibbles for the kids.

A few seats around the ground as well as the stands.

No, I repeat, No public toilets.

You can look at the people working out in the Gym.

If you get there when field training is on, you see the players.

And you may get to see the odd player or two as they leave the complex after training.

[RustyHawk]

Also see the report on Hawthorn making a profit of $308,000 on turnover of $26.3 million.

[Hawk Dork]

Take a packed lunch and a brolly.
The carparks easier to get out of though

[Hawkk]

The carparks easier to get out of though

That is until Jeff sells it :eek: ;)

[PatientHawk]

Thanks Guys for you reply.:thumbsu:
I will put it on my list to visit soon.
The Stadium cafe should be built by the time I get there.