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Reported on Demonology, originally from a source at the dinner itself.

What a terrific result, apparently a couple of guests pitched in 100+ thousand.

http://www.debtdemolition.com.au/
 
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Bartram_Class said:
Reported on Demonology, originally from a source at the dinner itself.

What a terrific result, apparently a couple of guests pitched in 100+ thousand.
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That's terrific!!!! Jimmy said they were hoping for one million. We are well on our way now.

GO DEES!!!!!!!!!
 
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Interesting thing to note, 20 to 30 women were apparently among the guests. Great to see if you ask me, shows we have a good mix of diehards, not just rich corporate men.
 
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Thats fantastic news. A very good start to the debt demolition.

Just out of interest, is anyone going to the other dinner. The cheaper one?
 

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For those still up, its fun to gloat about it on the 'Jim Stynes is a genius' thread in bay 13. Good times!
 
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:thumbsu:

Absolutely stoked, 6 days into the month and we're 40% there. Onya Jimmy. Would love to see some footage of the evening.
 
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Jimi said:
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Absolutely stoked, 6 days into the month and we're 40% there. Onya Jimmy. Would love to see some footage of the evening.
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Read somewhere they were going to play a video of Bailey speaking to the players half time on Queens Birthday. Would love to see it
 
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$1.3m raised on Melbourne Demons' most-important night

Mark Stevens | August 06, 2008 12:00am

GARRY Lyon could not resist the symbolism of Collingwood's woes last night as he heralded the rebirth of his struggling club.

Lyon addressed 170 supporters at a "150 Foundation Heroes" dinner, telling them that they were involved in the most important night in the Melbourne Football Club's history.

"The symbolism of today shouldn't be lost on anyone," Lyon said.

"I think you will enjoy the fact that whilst tonight is the rebirth of this great footy club, our greatest rival is in disarray.

"The Collingwood footy club is going down the plughole as the Melbourne footy club re-establishes itself as a power."

The dinner was the cornerstone of Melbourne's "Debt Demolition" month.

Each attendee paid $1000 for an entry ticket and pledged an additional donation of at least $5000.

Legends including Ron Barassi, Hassa Mann, Robbie Flower, Greg Wells, David Neitz, David Schwarz, Peter Moore, Todd Viney and Noel McMahen were present at the function in Kensington.

And president Jim Stynes revealed that former president Joseph Gutnick was also back on board.

Gutnick could not attend because of another commitment, but has told Stynes he would again support the club.

"Joseph is behind the club. You'll start to probably see him around soon," Stynes said.

Stynes did not want to speculate, but it appears almost certain that Gutnick will again support the club financially.

"The main thing is, people like Joseph who maybe felt discouraged to be around the club for whatever reason, are encouraged to come back in," Stynes said.

Lyon said the days of internal division at Melbourne were over.

"No longer is this a disaffected footy club," Lyon said.

"Tonight will be the most significant night in this footy club's history, I believe.

"We've all had our say . . . some have gone and disappeared, others have wiped their hands and said they've had enough.

"Tonight, stuff that. Let's just put a line through it. Let's come back as a footy club."

Lyon urged the powerful backers to dig deep for the club, which will make more than $1.3 million from last night.

Stynes is on a mission to wipe off a large chunk of the club's $5 million debt.

He also gave an emotional address, surrounded by current and past players, in a mocked up Melbourne change room.

"Tonight is a very special night -- you get to be part of this new era," Stynes said.

"You get to say to the football community out there that we're not going anywhere."

Those present watched footage of David Neitz's pre-game speech to the players days after his retirement and coach Dean Bailey's address before the Queen's Birthday clash with Collingwood.
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It's finally happening people! Lovely to hear Diamond Joe is back in the fold as we need all the passionate Melbourne people we can get. I would have loved to have been there, had I been able to afford it I guess I would have but I'm a cheapass uni student.

Loving Garry's work for the club at the moment as well:thumbsu:
 
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CaptainDavey said:
It's finally happening people! Lovely to hear Diamond Joe is back in the fold as we need all the passionate Melbourne people we can get. I would have loved to have been there, had I been able to afford it I guess I would have but I'm a cheapass uni student.

Loving Garry's work for the club at the moment as well:thumbsu:
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G Lyon: "The Collingwood footy club is going down the plughole as the Melbourne footy club re-establishes itself as a power."

Take that Eddy! haha
 
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I'll keep updating the title each time it goes up. Fantastic effort so far.
 

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:thumbsu::thumbsu:WELL DONE JIMMY ON A VERY VERY WELL THOUGHT OUT AND PLANNED NIGHT:thumbsu::thumbsu:

Could have never dreamed of making so much, just shows what passion our supporters have when we really need it. Well done to all who attended and gave so generously:thumbsu::thumbsu::thumbsu:
 
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Wow. Just wow. I am stoked.

Hopefully this spurs on every supporter we have to give something. I will be donating $50 in a few weeks (I hate being a poor uni student) and as much as I can straight after the Round 22 game.
 
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2/5 of the debt gone in a night that is sensational!

With this as the corner stone to build on nothing will stop the momentum.

Next year I think we can get 32 or 33,000 members on the back of initiaives like this.

Also good to see Diamond Joe back.

Well done Jimma
 
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Great effort from Jimmy & the team.

One thing, why has the HS report $1.3mil and our website has reported over $2mil? That's a fair discrepancy

I know there's this thing after the Richmond game, but Jimmy also mentioned a function to be held some time after last night's for people willing to contribute $500+. Anyone know anything about this?

Squeezing every penny at the moment
 
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Are there going to be can shakers at the G on friday night? Would be ideal for the club to go down that road and get donations off members, and possibly from Geelong fans who just want to donate small amounts.

Maybe get that large koala to help out, he's always good for shaking down people of their loose change.
 

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McLean_4_Captain said:
Great effort from Jimmy & the team.

One thing, why has the HS report $1.3mil and our website has reported over $2mil? That's a fair discrepancy

I know there's this thing after the Richmond game, but Jimmy also mentioned a function to be held some time after last night's for people willing to contribute $500+. Anyone know anything about this?

Squeezing every penny at the moment
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The story was probably written last night & was speculating on the amount not thinking we would get many large donations.
 
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Great job to all the boys and girls who dug into their pockets and gave generously.

Awesome work to Jimmy and the crew down at MFC!
 
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2 Dogs said:
Are there going to be can shakers at the G on friday night? Would be ideal for the club to go down that road and get donations off members, and possibly from Geelong fans who just want to donate small amounts.

Maybe get that large koala to help out, he's always good for shaking down people of their loose change.
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Are you volunteering to wear the koala suit for a few hours prior to the game?
 

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