View Full Version : Stolen Essendon theming returned
rainman06
13 May 2009, 07:09
Theming theft and a thankyou from Knights
Wednesday, 13 May 2009
Craig Rowston for essendonfc.com.au
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Essendon themed Etihad Stadium on Friday night but one component proved a little too popular.
A 3.8metre high, three-sided image of Matthew Lloyd, Mark McVeigh and Paddy Ryder (see image) was stolen towards the end of the game inside Gate 7.
The club is calling on the offenders to return it to Etihad Stadium or Windy Hill – no questions asked – as it cost $1,500 and is needed for all future home games.
Customer marketing manager, Nick Truelson, said the theming has been created so all Essendon supporters can enjoy an Essendon cauldron at home games and for someone to steal part of it hurts the club and its fans.
Mr Truelson said the club believes there is CCT vision of the theft but is hoping this won’t be needed and the images will be returned to Etihad Stadium or Windy Hill in good faith.
On a more positive note, Matthew Knights has recorded a special thankyou message to fans following Friday night's big win against the Hawks.
http://essendonfc.com.au/news/news.asp?nid=6589
I would have thought the club would have a spare $1500 lying around somewhere....
I would have thought the club would have a spare $1500 lying around somewhere....
Well at least the Thief has a starting bid price for ebay now!!:p
The club is calling on the offenders to return it to Etihad Stadium or Windy Hill – no questions asked – as it cost $1,500 and is needed for all future home games.
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Mr Truelson said the club believes there is CCT vision of the theft but is hoping this won’t be needed and the images will be returned to Etihad Stadium or Windy Hill in good faith.
I doubt that if they had the CCT vision they would give the offer of 'return it no questions asked'
lamaros
13 May 2009, 10:01
I doubt that if they had the CCT vision they would give the offer of 'return it no questions asked'
Likely would. The time and effort in using it then reclaiming it that way would probably cost $1500 or more.
EFL Boy
13 May 2009, 13:42
A 3.8metre high, three-sided image of Matthew Lloyd, Mark McVeigh and Paddy Ryder was stolen towards the end of the game inside Gate 7.
The club is calling on the offenders to return it to Etihad Stadium or Windy Hill – no questions asked – as it cost $1,500 and is needed for all future home games.
http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/news.asp?nid=6589
What is wrong with people?
It better not be an Essendon fan. :thumbsd:
Not to mention the giant 3 sided image was inside the ground and no one would have stopped to think it would be a bit unusual to see someone carrying a giant picture out of the building. :confused:
$1,500? far out lol ...
looking forward to going to an essendon match with all this theming, pity i dislike Etihad Stadium.
Munted74
13 May 2009, 15:00
$1,500? far out lol ...
looking forward to going to an essendon match with all this theming, pity i dislike Etihad Stadium.
Yep i hate "that" ground too just filled out the afl members census and gave them a blast.
stay true
13 May 2009, 15:44
I can't understand how it could be stolen without anyone noticing "towards the end of the game".
AndyLesPaul
13 May 2009, 15:51
Disgraceful.
1,500 bucks? jeez.
Ben the Gooner
13 May 2009, 16:43
I can't understand how it could be stolen without anyone noticing "towards the end of the game".
True, all the Hawthorn fans would have been out there.:confused:
Pissed myself laughing when I head about this.
I'm not trying to absolve the person who took it, or lay blame at the clubs feet. But seriously, who didn't see this coming? As soon as I heard about the theme thing I thought the chances of graffitti or worse were at the very least possible. I would have thought we have enough money to pay someone to walk around and make sure everything was present and untouched, it isn't going to cost that much. We are pretty cheap.
Super Mario
13 May 2009, 17:36
I want one for my bedroom.
I managed to slip it in my bag on the way out, everyone was too excited to pay any attention.
ghostdog
13 May 2009, 17:46
I would have thought the club would have a spare $1500 lying around somewhere....
Careful rainman. That almost sounds like you're offering justification for taking it.
As roguish (sp?) as the theft is, what a prize! Let's hope it's in the hands of someone who loves it, rather than someone who doesn't. What if someone has put glasses on Lloyd?! ...or given McVeigh a pencil moustache and a black eye?!! ...or given Paddy a handlebar like Dipper?!!!
Has been returned.
http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/news.asp?nid=6589
All is once again right in the world.
AndyLesPaul
14 May 2009, 16:32
Thread title needs changing whomb
Sam the RAMA fan
14 May 2009, 19:53
Fantastic security at the gates by the looks of things... :o
Good to hear it's back :thumbsu:
ManWithNoName
17 May 2009, 10:38
If someone managed to get that out without anyone noticing then perhaps we should draft them and play them in the midfield. Must have an uncanny knack for avoiding tackles.
Skeeta Olly
17 May 2009, 10:43
If someone managed to get that out without anyone noticing then perhaps we should draft them and play them in the midfield. Must have an uncanny knack for avoiding tackles.
Knights wouldn't be impressed with their defensive side, though.