News We’re going to Dingleyland! Construction to begin.

[Strapping Young Lad]

 

[Brant]

Looks like Norfs finished product

After the fire

 

[Brant]

Made sure to ask Andy Gowers and apparently they still are planning to include the high ball centre in future stages

What's a high ball centre?

 

[kazzooka]

What's a high ball centre?

It can mean many things, but if you see what Essendon have that they call "the hangar" which is basically an indoor training facility about the size of a soccer field. It also sometimes referes Basketball/multi purpose courts for volleyball, netball, basketball, indoor cricket, indoor soccer etc.. I remember seeing some early KCC plans where the Harris Elite training facillity (building next to training oval included something like this. AND joined to that was another community building that would have basketball courts and pool that could generate revenue for the club. Essentially our own GESAC or King Club on premises. This would be at the south end of AFLW/Community ground and also connected to the AFLW Pavilion. However that design was scrapped so while they may still build that stuff, it's not going to be the big all connected plan.

 

[pattymalone00]

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Who is Andy Gowers?

Go away, troll.

 

[peetoo]

Goal nets?

 

[Walshawk]

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Brown goalposts. Cool.

 

[Flukey!]

Brown goalposts. Cool.

It will be for the netting behind the goals rather than for the goals.

 

[Walshawk]

It will be for the netting behind the goals rather than for the goals.

Yes I know. But we should get brown ones in due course.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

 

[Black Hawk]

Really liking the sneaky side entrance for players who had a big night out to dodge the press. In addition the sleep room is conveniently located right next to the entrance so straight in there for a recovery sleep then next door for drug testing.

After a positive drug test from the lab, head next door to pick up some cleansing supplements and then welfare to make sure all is ok upstairs.

Finally the dieticians can read them the riot act whilst they get their feet rubbed.

Absolute genius!

 

[pattymalone00]

 

[Suntory Boss Coffee]

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What member are you? I didn't receive this

 

[peetoo]

Might need Stewart dews jumper to fit everyone in

 

[Flukey!]

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Great initiative.
I took a $500 spot on the back and ordered one for myself.

 

[pattymalone00]

Great initiative.
I took a $500 spot on the back and ordered one for myself.

Did it say if you receive a replica of the guernsey with it, should really order one

 

[Flukey!]

The jumper is an extra $70 pattymalone00

 

[Ned Ryerson]

Progress update in Gowers' section of the membership update email today.

As always, there is plenty going on across our club, and I’d like to begin by providing an update on our new home, the Kennedy Community Centre. Since major construction began at the start of the year, followed by the celebration of the ‘Turning of the First Sod’ in February, works are now moving forward at a rapid pace. Very important piling works are progressing well, having completed more than half of the required amount. These pilings will serve as the foundations for both our main Harris Elite Training and Administration Facility and Community Pavilion. Additionally, essential preparatory work is underway ahead of the concrete slab being poured. Furthermore, our oval drainage and irrigation systems are near 100% complete, which will pave the way for grass to be laid in the coming months. And the all-important AFL goal and behind posts are now in the possession of the club ahead of their installation. Pleasingly, we have now passed 20% of our overall construction.

 

[pattymalone00]

Progress update in Gowers' section of the membership update email today.

As always, there is plenty going on across our club, and I’d like to begin by providing an update on our new home, the Kennedy Community Centre. Since major construction began at the start of the year, followed by the celebration of the ‘Turning of the First Sod’ in February, works are now moving forward at a rapid pace. Very important piling works are progressing well, having completed more than half of the required amount. These pilings will serve as the foundations for both our main Harris Elite Training and Administration Facility and Community Pavilion. Additionally, essential preparatory work is underway ahead of the concrete slab being poured. Furthermore, our oval drainage and irrigation systems are near 100% complete, which will pave the way for grass to be laid in the coming months. And the all-important AFL goal and behind posts are now in the possession of the club ahead of their installation. Pleasingly, we have now passed 20% of our overall construction.

Although makes sense and avoids the issues Brisbane had but interesting there putting the grass in so early… but so exciting to finally be seeing progress on it

 

[Suntory Boss Coffee]

Although makes sense and avoids the issues Brisbane had but interesting there putting the grass in so early… but so exciting to finally be seeing progress on it

I imagine having extra time to work out the links for grass would be beneficial given what happened at Waverley last year

 

[pattymalone00]

I imagine having extra time to work out the links for grass would be beneficial given what happened at Waverley last year

Yep and also means the can move in pretty quickly after getting the all clear instead of having to wait for the grass to properly set like Brisbane had at Springfield (for the aflw finals last year)

 

[pattymalone00]

Latest Email from Andy Gowers: Kennedy Community Centre Update from Andy Gowers Dear Hawks members, Exciting things are happening at the Kennedy Community Centre, and we are thrilled to share our latest update with you. While it has been a little over two months since we celebrated the Turning of the First Sod Ceremony, things are moving at a rapid pace and there has been lots happening at our new future home. During that time, important piling work has been carried out (now approximately 70% complete) to set the base for the Harris Elite Training and Administration Facility (ETAF), as well as the Community & AFLW Pavilion. At the Harris ETAF, we are down to the last section of piles down the western end which will support the club’s future aquatics zone. Additionally, we have seen the installation of our oval’s drainage and irrigation systems where our men’s and women’s teams will train in future years. I am now really pleased to share that last Saturday, the first concrete slab was poured at the Harris ETAF (where the future 100 seat indoor theatre will be). Additionally, the very first vertical elements of the project are being erected, with columns being boxed up and poured. As you can see in the images included, this progress is very exciting– as quite literally, the foundations are being laid for our future home.

As I’m sure you are aware, the magnitude of the Kennedy Community Centre is enormous. It will be a game changer for our football club. It will ensure that we cement our status as a destination club in the AFL for both men’s and women’s players, whilst creating a long-term home for the entire Hawthorn family. And that includes you, our members. As a member, we are grateful for your continued support and we wanted to share just how important our KCC fundraising campaign is to ensure the successful delivery of our new home and allow us to thrive into the future. We are confident we can galvanise the entire brown and gold faithful to help preserve the club’s long-term prosperity through this critical capital raising campaign. A key component of our fundraising strategy was the creation of our special Kennedy Community Guernsey, which was launched just a few short weeks ago. This is a fantastic initiative and presents a rare opportunity for people to etch their names into Hawthorn history via a tax-deductible donation. Starting at $400, every donation will see your name ingrained on the famous brown and gold guernsey that will be worn by our players when they run out onto the MCG against Carlton in Round 22. Whether it’s your name, a loved one’s name, or in memory of someone special – the Kennedy Community Centre Guernsey will be the people’s guernsey, and seeing it come to life later in the year will be just so fantastic to see. There are still spots available, but this opportunity will close on Sunday 28 April, so CLICK HERE to secure yours now.

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All levels of donations, regardless of how big or small, are critical in setting our club up to flourish in its new home. If you would like to know more about how you can further contribute or have any questions about how you can come on board, please contact Rodney ‘Rocket’ Eade on rodneye@hawthornfc.com.au to arrange a meeting. With tax time fast approaching, there is no better time to donate! Again, thank you for your loyal support, please know how crucial it is in this journey. Step by step, we hope you are as excited as we are, as the Kennedy Community Centre comes closer to life each day.

Andy Gowers Hawthorn President

 

[Off The Couch]

It’s so cool to see it’s really happening now and that it appears to be happening at a rate of knots

 

[pattymalone00]

 

[Ned Ryerson]

Gowers' signature looks like an eye floater - and like it contains none of the actual letters contained in his names.