A ROOM WITH A VIEW
It won't be long before the wrecker's hammer turns the old Members
Stand at the MCG into a pile of rubble. In the mansions of Toorak
and in the stately homes of our western district aristocracy there
won't be a dry eye for weeks. But just to show how much we ordinary
people of Melbourne care we've decide to give the old girl a send
off.
WHEN - Wednesday 17 September
Yes, on the Coburg Football Club will host the VFL grand final
luncheon and press conference in the Long Room at the MCG. We thought
it was the least we could do to show our respect for those pastoralist
squatters, bankers, financiers, Tory politicians, lawyers and doctors
who've given so much to football and this great city of ours. Where
would the average kid from the northern and western suburbs be without
the generosity of those people who've sat in the Members Stand and
cheered Melbourne to victory over the years? I've even invited the
colt from Kooyong, former Liberal Party leader, Andrew Peacock,
so we can jointly toast the Queen at the end of the luncheon.
Along with Peacock, former PM and Coburg supporter Bob Hawke, and
Prime Minister John Howard have been invited to what will be a great
lead in to the VFL grand final at Optus Oval on the following Sunday.
I'll be the MC and we're hoping to have former VFA legend Fred Cook
and a stream of guests in the Long Room.
WANT TO BOOK - RING THE CFC on 9354 8228.
WHERE TO NOW?
North Ballarat has nailed its colours to the mast and declared
it will stand-alone. It's a bold move. So while the Roosters argue
for more home games and number of reforms already flagged by me
during the year - e.g. increasing the finals eligibility threshold
of AFL players - Coburg and the Bullants continue their negotiations
with AFL partners Richmond and Carlton.
It's no secret that Richmond CEO Ian Campbell wants to explore
the possibility of reviving Punt Road as a venue. It's Richmond's
prerogative. But would playing on a small ground such as Punt Road
enhance the quality of Richmond's game, prepare it for big matches
at the MCG and increase patronage? I don't think so. Anyway, the
Coburg Board has already offered to play a one 'revival' game a
year at Punt Road. I'll keep you posted.
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