Saints homeward bound!!

[plugger66]

"STATE Government figures are hopeful footy could be on the MCG in early March 2016, with an imminent cash injection to kickstart the long-awaited Junction Oval redevelopment.

Spring St sources say a funding increase could happen as early as this weekend as part of the Liberal Party’s pre-election promises, but the government denies it will lift its current $10 million to a mooted $25 million.

The deal, however, as reported in the Herald Sun in April, might still depend on a “white knight” with one wealthy St Kilda Football Club identity thought to be in discussions."

"Prominent St Kilda supporters include trucking magnate Lindsay Fox, Jayco Caravans boss Gerry Ryan and restaurateur Frank van Haandel."

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/t ... 7060662748

As I said before, here come the money men'. There's one other.

If we could get real money men they would bale as out of debt, then we could really challenge off the field.

[tony74]

As I said before Plugger, the money men want a return on their investment. Bailing out the Saints debt is a loss for them. That's why the money men have lots of money.

[plugger66]

As I said before Plugger, the money men want a return on their investment. Bailing out the Saints debt is a loss for them. That's why the money men have lots of money.

Then this is all about money. Can you explain how they get a return? We need our debt paid off before anything else.

[The Fireman]

Football and sports in general are just an avenue for laundering money....there aren't too many winners. The move to the JO will attract some big money people...this move has profile.

It has me feeling a bit excited.

[tony74]

Football and sports in general are just an avenue for laundering money....there aren't too many winners. The move to the JO will attract some big money people...this move has profile.

It has me feeling a bit excited.

No matter how excited you get Fireman, remember to treat your hose with respect.

[The Fireman]

Football and sports in general are just an avenue for laundering money....there aren't too many winners. The move to the JO will attract some big money people...this move has profile.

It has me feeling a bit excited.

No matter how excited you get Fireman, remember to treat your hose with respect.

Not that Excited

[Con Gorozidis]

Football and sports in general are just an avenue for laundering money....there aren't too many winners. The move to the JO will attract some big money people...this move has profile.

It has me feeling a bit excited.

No matter how excited you get Fireman, remember to treat your hose with respect.

Not that Excited

Any chance of a Fireman Calendar?

[The Fireman]

Football and sports in general are just an avenue for laundering money....there aren't too many winners. The move to the JO will attract some big money people...this move has profile.

It has me feeling a bit excited.

No matter how excited you get Fireman, remember to treat your hose with respect.

Not that Excited

Any chance of a Fireman Calendar?

I'm out of date.

[Heidelberg_Saint]

Does anyone know whether the Junction redevelopment has bi-lateral support from Labor? Labor are ahead in the polls, I wonder whether this project is contingent upon Liberal retaining Gov't?

[Con Gorozidis]

Does anyone know whether the Junction redevelopment has bi-lateral support from Labor? Labor are ahead in the polls, I wonder whether this project is contingent upon Liberal retaining Gov't?

Not sure. I think they will be working both sides. Labs seem more likely to support Moorabbin youd think but cricket will need a home regardless.
Interesting times.

[Dave McNamara]

Does anyone know whether the Junction redevelopment has bi-lateral support from Labor? Labor are ahead in the polls, I wonder whether this project is contingent upon Liberal retaining Gov't?

Not sure. I think they will be working both sides. Labs seem more likely to support Moorabbin youd think but cricket will need a home regardless.
Interesting times.

Last I heard, yes, bi-Laboral support.

Whew! Saves me from having to vote Tory.

Oh wait up, no Tory candidate standing in my electorate this time around. This will be really interesting. Dick Wynne in real trouble... the inevitable looms.

[kalsaint]

Where was this money before we moved to Seaford? If we'd had it then with some state govt and AFL clout behind us we might not have had to move in the first place.

Probably finally realised how tough financing is when you have a stadium deal like Etihad. Great outone but I don't like the prospects of the Labour government supporting this.

[Freebird]

I thought labor had promised geelong 50m upgrade on their park

[citywest]

So is the move back to the JO definitely happening?

[stinger]

So is the move back to the JO definitely happening?

bet you believe in santa clause, the easter bunny and the tooth fairy....

[Con Gorozidis]

So is the move back to the JO definitely happening?

Dont think it is definite. Could be years off if ever. May not happen if the Labs win the election. Just unknown at this stage. Seems to have gone quiet.

[citywest]

I hope it does. The sooner we leave Seaford the better. And the sooner we have our own VFL team based at Moorabbin the better as well.

[kosifantutti]

Article in the age today about cricket Victoria needing the JO fixed. They will play "home" games in Alice Springs and Glenelg this year.

[Dave McNamara]

Article in the age today about cricket Victoria needing the JO fixed. They will play "home" games in Alice Springs and Glenelg this year.

I heard that too Kosi.

Very strange. What's wrong with the JO wicket right now, or the Albert Ground... just for starters...?

And surely there are heaps of grounds all around Victoria that could host a Shield match crowd of 20-odd fans and family...?


That said, this strange revelation can increase our leverage... they need the JO, and to get CV there, CV needs us.

[Con Gorozidis]

Well they certainly need to do something about the cricket situation.

Maybe CV are trying to get a public outcry going (Alie Springs and Glenelg) to get maximum cash from the government (whoever it is).

[Bunk_Moreland]

Ballarat will be the new governments priority.

JO may go to the backburner as far as govt funding goes.

[matrix]

just to let everyone know....firey will have a 2015 calender ready for sale at the start of dec
each month is a diff pic of firey with his hose, truck and his ibanez strategically placed in each photo somewhere in the background

all proceeds go towards the "Ibanez guitar players fund"
after all, these guys need all the help they can get

[Dave McNamara]

Ballarat will be the new governments priority.

JO may go to the backburner as far as govt funding goes.

Yeah, that Ballarat one is a bit strange. Apparently the ground is ~4kms from the train station, making it a complicated trip for anyone who doesn't drive.

And the Poodles playing home games there(?) If I was them, I'd be trying to get hold of some of that $31 million to do up Poodle Park, and play a few games back again. (Godwin G, you still out there...? )

[Con Gorozidis]

Ballarat sounds like a white elephant.

[Bunk_Moreland]

Ballarat sounds like a white elephant.

Vote winner in a marginal seat.

Launceston is no white elephant

Hobart is no white elephant.

What makes you think Ballarat will be?

At any rate, it is a big setback for the JO redev, said this way back when.