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[Kimbo]

Keep in mind those 3 were are/were presidents.

From that perspective it's Buckley who should be front and centre driving our message and identity.

Or to hire someone who can.

 

[Event Horizon]

If we're going that route, why not just play them at Arden Street? It's already an approved venue by the AFL for AFLW and VFL games.

I'm serious. Especially for GC, who have bugger all supporters in Melb.

You'd expect at least 15k at these games at a suitable venue. Are you suggesting that you'd be happy with 5k?

 

[SMaturin]

You'd expect at least 15k at these games at a suitable venue. Are suggesting that you'd be happy with 5k?

I actually would.

 

[SMaturin]

This is the sort of thing you aim for.

 

[SMaturin]

This is Queen Elizabeth Oval in Bendigo. I don't know what the biggest footy ground is shepparton is, but I imagine it's of similar dimensions.

Make this happen, Ben.

 

[Gorman2Geister]

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This is Queen Elizabeth Oval in Bendigo. I don't know what the biggest footy ground is shepparton is, but I imagine it's of similar dimensions.

Make this happen, Ben.

That could be a gold mine!




(in the background...)

 

[JeanLucGoddard]

I will say one thing, if those two are there every kid will be indoctrinated for life.
whats the bet one of the subjects all of a sudden becomes ‘body art and the 99 premiership cup’..

Snake can teach them science, I'll teach them politics.

 

[SMaturin]

Alternatively get in Western United's ear and see if they're interested in us jumping on board their brand new stadium in Tarneit - which just so happens to be in our NGA zone.

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[Event Horizon]

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This is Queen Elizabeth Oval in Bendigo. I don't know what the biggest footy ground is shepparton is, but I imagine it's of similar dimensions.

Make this happen, Ben.

And to think that we had Ballarat in our pocket until one minute it was taken away from us...

 

[DesertRoo]

Snake can teach them science, I'll teach them politics.

not quiet the way id go about but sure...

 

[Ahern2Boof]

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I don't know what the biggest footy ground is shepparton is, but I imagine it's of similar dimensions.

We played there a few years ago.

 

[Rod Stroker]

We played there a few years ago.

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Cool shot. LT, Gibbo, Hodge, and what looks like either Wrighty or Sam Gibson for us. All gone.

 

[ferball]

It's come up before, but I'm still curious why no club has gone all-in trying to be the Indian migrant's team of choice.

You are talking predominately middle class, white collar educated people who already have a national obsession with sport and enjoy active involvement in their pursuits. Many are likely to improve in spending power and social status in the years after their arrival and will pass on their allegiance to their kids.

It beggars belief why you wouldn't exploit the Ponting factor, see which Bollywood stars require the least $ to put on a Hypertec Canterbury top and try a few drop punts to post on all social channels and work it over.

Hell, stump up the cash to get Kohli and Sachin to do a training session at Arden Street and we can probably buy ourselves out of Hobart.

Yeah, excellent idea. Add a good season from Hall into that mix and things like that could be tried to target the Indian community.

Would work a treat.

 

[King Corey]

Cool shot. LT, Gibbo, Hodge, and what looks like either Wrighty or Sam Gibson for us. All gone.

Gibbo?

 

[shintemaster]

Cool shot. LT, Gibbo, Hodge, and what looks like either Wrighty or Sam Gibson for us. All gone.

Levi maybe.

 

[ferball]

THIS! What aims do things like this serve to benefit the club? It's not a matter of whether it's a good thing or not, because for all intents and purposes it is.

The question is how does it serve the footy club in any tangible way, and whether we are better off putting resources elsewhere.

Of course, you do realise that there's an extremist element around here who will automatically think you're an asshole for even raising the question.

Do you really not see the potential advantage something like the Huddle could be for growing support among new members? Imagine we had 90s like seasons over the next few seasons and players from that side hanging out at the Huddle.

That's how winning and things like the Huddle work - thru symbiosis. But yeah success is a vital part of it. And we probably need to be more pushy in how we market the club thru the Huddle.

We should be giving out free memberships for kids and greater involvement with the club as a reward for doing well in Huddle programs for example. This will work much better if we are pushing deep into finals and spoken about in the media as if we are more than a basket case.

 

[Rod Stroker]

Gibbo?

The douche bag variety

 

[SMaturin]

When does the big boy officially start?

 

[kangatime]

It's come up before, but I'm still curious why no club has gone all-in trying to be the Indian migrant's team of choice.

You are talking predominately middle class, white collar educated people who already have a national obsession with sport and enjoy active involvement in their pursuits. Many are likely to improve in spending power and social status in the years after their arrival and will pass on their allegiance to their kids.

It beggars belief why you wouldn't exploit the Ponting factor, see which Bollywood stars require the least $ to put on a Hypertec Canterbury top and try a few drop punts to post on all social channels and work it over.

Hell, stump up the cash to get Kohli and Sachin to do a training session at Arden Street and we can probably buy ourselves out of Hobart.

You may have missed my previous post, it was a big reason we added Orange into the merch. It was to match the Indian ODI team.

It was at the time but their was talk of playing a game in India, which fell through.

 

[giantroo]

When does the big boy officially start?

November 19th.

 

[King Corey]

You may have missed my previous post, it was a big reason we added Orange into the merch. It was to match the Indian ODI team.

It was at the time but their was talk of playing a game in India, which fell through.

Serious?

 

[kangatime]

Serious?

its what I was told.

 

[King Corey]

its what I was told.

If that's the case, you'd have hoped for a bit more follow-through on the plan than just including the colour on a top.

 

[kangatime]

If that's the case, you'd have hoped for a bit more follow-through on the plan than just including the colour on a top.

seen the The Huddles logo?

 

[King Corey]

seen the The Huddles logo?

Will take a look but was meaning a more overt approach. I'd classify myself as having a passing interest in North Melbourne and had never heard or seen any tangible links between our club and Indian support.