That article was from a few years ago though. Haven't really kept up to date with anything other than the Airport move I must say. Would be a nice location for another social venue perhaps or if the Airport move is a no go then it wouldn't be the worst of locations for a main training facility.
Greg Swann spoke at length on Wednesday night at the members forum in Melbourne, saying the massive impact of the womens competition, and the huge girls enrollment has changed the dynamics of this situation. They now have approaches from a number of local government areas who wish to host a boutiques facility with grandstand, accommodating the training facility,and the women's matches.The state government, and its considerable female caucus representation are now also actively involved.As a result,the club ,rightly will now take a step back,his phrase, and reconsider, what appear to be better options,and support.Expect more on this mid year.Also David Noble said the Academy will be doubled in size of enrollment and coaches,male and female in the next 12 months,from under 15 up I think it was.These guys are going hard and fast and are putting in enormously. Fagan said the welfare staff are now 5,and meet the coaches weekly.Hawthorn, he said, have 2 ! The meeting I think,and from feedback at Etihad last night ,was terrific,in tone and content.
Year after year we are still having no training base (or really bad one we have now). Just feels like the last few years have been all for nought if we are going back to springfield
That's true but current financial Supporters and benefactors can choose to take their money elsewhere if the Club chooses to sell their Soul.
It seems this cancer has just been in remission. Sharpless needs to go or this will just keep festering away. They'll lose me after 20 years.
