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[schmuttt]

Does this mean anything or we just speculating

 

[Lord Nev]

Does this mean anything or we just speculating

No idea, but surely can't be helpful for us to have to start over with a new CEO?

 

[Bluelegs]

Feels like MRC have been as unstable as we have over the past couple of years.

 

[stEdy]

Focus on community access and access for all doesn't sound like we are gonna plonk a training ground on it, does it?

 

[Lord Nev]

Focus on community access and access for all doesn't sound like we are gonna plonk a training ground on it, does it?

Could go either way, as that is also our best "in" in terms of getting space and government funding.

 

[Theseventhhamster]

It's a very part time space in the middle of a busy racetrack. The best bet would be to pretend we never attempted it.

 

[Lord Nev]

Caulfield racing suspension fear: Inside the talks over Melbourne Football Club’s race course push

A key element of a potential Melbourne Football Club redevelopment of Caulfield Racecourse would see racing suspended for close to

betsy.com.au

TLDR: In serious danger. Caulfield sounds terrible even if it goes ahead. Guerra not much help for us. If it did magically still happen, it's MILES off given how much they don't even know or have planned yet.

Waverley here we come.

 

[Scythe]

Caulfield racing suspension fear: Inside the talks over Melbourne Football Club’s race course push

A key element of a potential Melbourne Football Club redevelopment of Caulfield Racecourse would see racing suspended for close to

betsy.com.au

TLDR: In serious danger. Caulfield sounds terrible even if it goes ahead. Guerra not much help for us. If it did magically still happen, it's MILES off given how much they don't even know or have planned yet.

Waverley here we come.

It was a dumb idea then, and it's a dumb idea now.

Would rather the club not tie itself to the racing and gambling industries to the end of time, either. But maybe that's just me.

 

[Lord Nev]

It was a dumb idea then, and it's a dumb idea now.

Would rather the club not tie itself to the racing and gambling industries to the end of time, either. But maybe that's just me.

Yeah fair point, imagine how PJ would be feeling about that?

For me, it's been more - How is an oval in the middle of a racing track, that we need to go through a tunnel to get to, a "permanent" solution? Has always felt like another temporary fix.

 

[Supermercado]

Caulfield racing suspension fear: Inside the talks over Melbourne Football Club’s race course push

A key element of a potential Melbourne Football Club redevelopment of Caulfield Racecourse would see racing suspended for close to

betsy.com.au

TLDR: In serious danger. Caulfield sounds terrible even if it goes ahead. Guerra not much help for us. If it did magically still happen, it's MILES off given how much they don't even know or have planned yet.

Waverley here we come.

Signing up for a construction project in Victoria involving a tunnel that's meant to cost $10 million. What could possibly go wrong?

 

[Scythe]

Signing up for a construction project in Victoria involving a tunnel that's meant to cost $10 million. What could possibly go wrong?

I'm still waiting for you guys to get an airport line lol

 

[Scythe]

Yeah fair point, imagine how PJ would be feeling about that?

For me, it's been more - How is an oval in the middle of a racing track, that we need to go through a tunnel to get to, a "permanent" solution? Has always felt like another temporary fix.

It isn't. It's just a silly image-conscious idea as they seemingly enjoy being associated with the cultural elitism that comes with racing clubs.

Just do Waverley and move on.

 

[Lord Nev]

It isn't. It's just a silly image-conscious idea as they seemingly enjoy being associated with the cultural elitism that comes with racing clubs.

Just do Waverley and move on.

I know Guerra is late to this party, but I've got a big watch on him this year and if this fell apart (which I hope it does tbh) it's a strike for him even so.

 

[Scythe]

I know Guerra is late to this party, but I've got a big watch on him this year and if this fell apart (which I hope it does tbh) it's a strike for him even so.

Honestly, it should spell the end of numerous senior leaders/board members – comical that we're still in this position in 2026.

 

[The Dr]

I know Guerra is late to this party, but I've got a big watch on him this year and if this fell apart (which I hope it does tbh) it's a strike for him even so.

I’ll blame Tim Lamb if it falls through.

 

[Lord Nev]

I’ll blame Tim Lamb if it falls through.

Why wait until we know? Just blame him now.

 

[Lord Nev]

Caulfield racing suspension fear: Inside the talks over Melbourne Football Club’s race course push

A key element of a potential Melbourne Football Club redevelopment of Caulfield Racecourse would see racing suspended for close to

betsy.com.au

TLDR: In serious danger. Caulfield sounds terrible even if it goes ahead. Guerra not much help for us. If it did magically still happen, it's MILES off given how much they don't even know or have planned yet.

Waverley here we come.

 

[schmuttt]

Weird how the club is being so evasive about Waverley.

 

[Lord Nev]

Weird how the club is being so evasive about Waverley.

Players aren't, they've been telling people, only really Guerra being either dishonest or incompetent.

 

[bulldogs201616]

Weird how the club is being so evasive about Waverley.

Looks like the dees have accepted the AFL offer of Waverly. Doesn't look great outside but inside it has everything you need pool, hot/cold tubs, Gym, locker room. If the Caulfield redevelopment falls through I'd be considering redoing up Waverly

 

[markm106]

I sense the CEO being evasive as he may be worried that the move to Waverley could impact the Caulfield bid. Maybe they’ll say you got Waverley anyway. Probably not but is otherwise weird he won’t discuss it when everyone else is.

 

[TheBoss]

I sense the CEO being evasive as he may be worried that the move to Waverley could impact the Caulfield bid. Maybe they’ll say you got Waverley anyway. Probably not but is otherwise weird he won’t discuss it when everyone else is.

Doubt it. Separate issues. One is not contingent on the other.

Even if all the key stakeholders approved Caulfield tomorrow, the club will still be at Waverley for the better part of the next decade.

 

[markm106]

Doubt it. Separate issues. One is not contingent on the other.

Even if all the key stakeholders approved Caulfield tomorrow, the club will still be at Waverley for the better part of the next decade.

100% we’ll be at Waverley soon. And agree one is not contingent on the other. Just seems he isn’t wanting to involve himself on any home base discussion publicly that isn’t Caulfield. He may just see it as not helping his cause in negotiations. Even though it wouldn’t matter.

 

[Demonsfan1982]

Despite what our CEO has claimed, it seems a move to Caulfield is closer to dead than reality.

Melbourne Demons’ Caulfield deal closer to dead than done, Weir scoop fallout, wrong horse blunder and Warwoven ‘insult�

Demons' footy boss bounced over Caulfield Melbourne Football Club’s public stance they are moving closer to a deal to train

betsy.com.au

 

[Lord Nev]

Despite what our CEO has claimed, it seems a move to Caulfield is closer to dead than reality.

Melbourne Demons’ Caulfield deal closer to dead than done, Weir scoop fallout, wrong horse blunder and Warwoven ‘insult�

Demons' footy boss bounced over Caulfield Melbourne Football Club’s public stance they are moving closer to a deal to train

betsy.com.au

TBF, and feel yuck somewhat defending Guerra, but I wouldn't think "BETSY" which is run by former Racing Victoria people is a 100% trustworthy information source on this (know I've share something from them before obvs). They would absolutely be biased and trying to push any negotiations in favour of their industry. Not saying they're wrong as such, but they're definitely pushing an agenda with the tunnel stuff.

In saying that, there are major issues with it - Mostly the $20m the club needs to find now that the government has said they won't be providing much. They've already gone to the well of the usual club donors etc, so the main thing that pricked my ears from Guerra was him bringing up our business connections and 'high end of town' stuff once again. That seems pretty transparent now.