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Football => View from the Outer => Topic started by: one-eyed on November 08, 2011, 10:03:02 AM
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Roos hopping mad over debt
Rohan Connolly
November 8, 2011
NORTH Melbourne will today launch an appeal to its entire membership for donations to help wipe out the club's $5 million debt.
The Kangaroos will launch the appeal on their website and in a mail-out to their membership of just under 29,000, asking them to consider an annual donation on top of their membership renewal, as the Roos, like other AFL clubs, ponder the ramifications of incoming free agency and increased player wage demands.
North Melbourne chairman James Brayshaw said yesterday he hoped the campaign would alert supporters to the increased dangers of being saddled with debt in the new football era.
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''We need to really clearly enunciate to them that as part of their recommitment for 2012 and beyond, we desperately need help with this as well,'' he said. ''We've got 30,000 members, we've got about 200,000 supporters, and we're calling on all of them to help us get rid of this debt that's been there now for nearly 30 years.
''If we are going to combat free agency, and if we're going to keep blokes like Drew Petrie - because, don't worry, as soon as free agency comes in, clubs are going to come raiding our list as hard as anyone else's - we need to be able to not only keep our own key people, but also adding to our list via free agency if we need to.
''That sort of stuff can't happen while we've got this crippling debt sitting there. Spending half-a-million dollars a year just servicing debt is wasted money in a football club. The interest payments alone are close to as much as we pay our best player, that's the crippling nature of it.''
The campaign for funds includes incentives whereby members can guarantee themselves a grand final ticket should North Melbourne make it. Brayshaw said events would be scheduled to help drive the appeal, and that the Roos hoped to have a themed game based on the fund-raising initiative.
North Melbourne in September was allocated $7 million in additional funding over the next three years - along with that allocated to the Western Bulldogs, the most in the competition - as part of the AFL's unequal funding distribution.
Brayshaw said the debt reduction scheme was the fifth plank of the platform he had pursued since assuming the club's presidency late in 2007 when North Melbourne was faced with a possible relocation to the Gold Coast.
Keeping the club in Melbourne was the first task, then came the new headquarters at Arden Street, funded by government and the AFL. The Roos then eliminated a complicated shareholder structure to return ownership to the members, and have invested heavily in their football department over the past three years.
Brayshaw said he hoped the campaign would appeal to dedicated Kangaroos fans' desire to help the club prosper in the most tangible manner.
''If you're talking about $5 million across 30,000 members, it's 150 bucks each over five years,'' he said.
''When you break it down, it's not a ridiculous amount of money. If our members and supporters do no more than give us $25 a year for the next five years, that's half the debt gone without even having any big-ticket functions or other initiatives. For that $25 a year, they can have a huge impact on it.''
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/roos-hopping-mad-over-debt-20111107-1n3wh.html#ixzz1d3zrTtpW
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''When you break it down, it's not a ridiculous amount of money. If our members and supporters do no more than give us $25 a year for the next five years, that's half the debt gone without even having any big-ticket functions or other initiatives. For that $25 a year, they can have a huge impact on it.''
:lol :lol :lol
James you were the one who promised what was it again $4mil from you "white knights" when you got elected and you've delivered..................errrrr ............ N0rt
What a joke of a club
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;D
12-18 months behind the other clubs.
They wont raise more than 1-2 mill, and thats being generous.
Start digging the grave Toxteth :pray
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I just donated the sweat.
Go Kangas. :thumbsup
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Brayshaw must be counting on the man and his dog having deep pockets.
Even if by some miracle North eliminate a large chuck of the debt it'll only increase again given their small fanbase.
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Ive got more chance of flying to the moon on a NASA mission than these idiots have got of raising $5 million. Shinboner Spirit ;D
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Nought Melbourne
Nothing Melbourne
Ninth Melbourne
They have no hope.
Characterless club. Characterless fans. Characterless board.
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Nought Melbourne
Nothing Melbourne
Ninth Melbourne
They have no hope.
Characterless club. Characterless fans. Characterless board.
:lol
i was thinking I hadnt seen tucker for a while.
should have known this north poo would draw him out ;D
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(http://barefoottessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/oliver-twist-300x186.jpg)
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(http://barefoottessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/oliver-twist-300x186.jpg)
Very humorous.
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Nought Melbourne
Nothing Melbourne
Ninth Melbourne
They have no hope.
Characterless club. Characterless fans. Characterless board.
:bow :bow :bow
All hail Tucker ;D
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Nought Melbourne
Nothing Melbourne
Ninth Melbourne
They have no hope.
Characterless club. Characterless fans. Characterless board.
:lol
i was thinking I hadnt seen tucker for a while.
should have known this north poo would draw him out ;D
Been away from home for a while with the family champ and didn't have access to a pc whilst renovating the house. Couldn't get to laptop.
Moved back home on Saturday night. :thumbsup
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i imagine that would be on par with moving house, and you are happy it is over tucker?
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i imagine that would be on par with moving house, and you are happy it is over tucker?
Glad as Al. :thumbsup
Just glad its over and I don't have to worry about it. Just needed to be done and we just couldn't stay at home with all the painting and dust especially for my daughter.
Just hated living virtually out of a suitcase 10 minutes from my house and not being able to do what I want. By the end I was physically stuffed. As I said glad its over but thankful to those who helped and especially my mother n law who looked after my one year old. :clapping
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Bump.
Just wanted to continue the hate for the kangaroos ;)
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Bump.
Just wanted to continue the hate for the kangaroos ;)
But there so fury and cute :-* :-*
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not too bad eating though, but a bit lean for my liking.
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Roos sign deal in Hobart, rule out relocation
Jon Pierik
January 18, 2012
Eugene Rocca - ''It would be a nice balancing mix: a bit of Ballarat, bit of Tassie and Etihad [Stadium].''
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/roos-sign-deal-in-hobart-rule-out-relocation-20120117-1q4pb.html#ixzz1jmcTB3Ey
Hello North Nomads! :yep
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Roos sign deal in Hobart, rule out relocation
Jon Pierik
January 18, 2012
Eugene Rocca - ''It would be a nice balancing mix: a bit of Ballarat, bit of Tassie and Etihad [Stadium].''
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/roos-sign-deal-in-hobart-rule-out-relocation-20120117-1q4pb.html#ixzz1jmcTB3Ey
Hello North Nomads! :yep
And a bit of Mildura, Euroa, wangaratta, Broken Hill, Gladstone, Broome, Wellington, Perth (In Tassie), Wilsons Prom, Milford Sound, tallangatta, Ipswich, tennant Creek, Eucala, Norfolk Island, Port Headland, Ceduna and back of Bourke
After that extinction ;D
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Roos sign deal in Hobart, rule out relocation
Jon Pierik
January 18, 2012
Eugene Rocca - ''It would be a nice balancing mix: a bit of Ballarat, bit of Tassie and Etihad [Stadium].''
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/roos-sign-deal-in-hobart-rule-out-relocation-20120117-1q4pb.html#ixzz1jmcTB3Ey
Hello North Nomads! :yep
And a bit of Mildura, Euroa, wangaratta, Broken Hill, Gladstone, Broome, Wellington, Perth (In Tassie), Wilsons Prom, Milford Sound, tallangatta, Ipswich, tennant Creek, Eucala, Norfolk Island, Port Headland, Ceduna and back of Bourke
After that extinction ;D
Lets not forget only couple years ago AFL was talking about them playing games over at Perth(WA).
North Melbourne is considering moving a home game against West Coast to Perth next year, which could earn it about $750,000.
AFL boss Andrew Demetriou says North probably would not consider moving the game if it made more money from its home games.
"Given the current situation with our stadium agreements, it becomes more critical for our clubs when they're thinking about their finances," he said.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-06-12/kangaroos-considering-extra-perth-game/1712400
The list of places they have played at, looking at playing at and could be moved to play at is ever growin :lol :lol
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Lou Bega should do a spin-off of his one-hit wonder Mambo No.5....
Ladies and gentlemen, this is Kangaroo home No 5
One, two, three four, five
Everybody in the bus so come on let's ride
To the next venue around the nation,
The boys say they want some money and fans
But I really don't wanna
go bust like we did last week
I must stay deep 'cause talk is a cheap
I like Hobart, Ballarat, Arden St and Manuka
And as I continue you know they're gettin' sweeter
So what can I do I really beg you my Lord
To me flirtin' at the next town it's just like a sport
Anything fly it's all good let me dump on it
Please set in the trumpet
Kangaroo home No. 5!
A little bit of Bellerive in my life
A little bit of Etihad by my side
A little bit of Sydney is all I need
A little bit of Manuka is what I see
A little bit of Gold Coast in the sun
A little bit of Arden St all night long
A little bit of Ballarat here I gleen
A little bit of whoever makes me your team
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That's brilliant MT. Did you come up with it. Sing along to it and put a version up on youtube.
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:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
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That's brilliant MT. Did you come up with it. Sing along to it and put a version up on youtube.
I tweaked the real lyrics for the first verse and chorus ;). The chorus is very catchy isn't it ;D. As for my singing voice I think I'll save the world from having to suffer hearing it lol and pass and let someone else have a go if they are game to.
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Followed by a rendition of, Tie me Kangaroo down sport?
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http://youtu.be/LdL-UFRB2ow
massive ding at Roos training
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http://youtu.be/LdL-UFRB2ow
massive ding at Roos training
That video needed some Benny Hill background music :wallywink.
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:lol
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And a bit of Mildura, Euroa, wangaratta, Broken Hill, Gladstone, Broome, Wellington, Perth (In Tassie), Wilsons Prom, Milford Sound, tallangatta, Ipswich, tennant Creek, Eucala, Norfolk Island, Port Headland, Ceduna and back of Bourke
They should make a Telstra ad!
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They need a catchy slogan. We had "Save our skins" so maybe they could have something like "Blister our Boners" or "strap our shins" ;D
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;D
how about "King For A Day: Give us some money and you can come down to the fencing centre and **** the captain's wife"
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:clapping
Gold.
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Who cares they have not got two sticks to rub together and start a fire at Arden St let alone raise 5 million, when their bank account only has 10 bucks in it. Eff them.
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Lou Bega should do a spin-off of his one-hit wonder Mambo No.5....
Ladies and gentlemen, this is Kangaroo home No 5
One, two, three four, five
Everybody in the bus so come on let's ride
To the next venue around the nation,
The boys say they want some money and fans
But I really don't wanna
go bust like we did last week
I must stay deep 'cause talk is a cheap
I like Hobart, Ballarat, Arden St and Manuka
And as I continue you know they're gettin' sweeter
So what can I do I really beg you my Lord
To me flirtin' at the next town it's just like a sport
Anything fly it's all good let me dump on it
Please set in the trumpet
Kangaroo home No. 5!
A little bit of Bellerive in my life
A little bit of Etihad by my side
A little bit of Sydney is all I need
A little bit of Manuka is what I see
A little bit of Gold Coast in the sun
A little bit of Arden St all night long
A little bit of Ballarat here I gleen
A little bit of whoever makes me your team
:thumbsup nice work
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North Melbourne chief executive Eugene Arocca said Ballarat loomed as a crucial factor in the club's future success.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/cricket/dream-alive-for-afl-and-cricket-matches-in-ballarat/story-e6frfg8o-1226262724764
Didn't they say that for Sydney, Canberra, Hobart, etc ..... :whistle
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North Melbourne chief executive Eugene Arocca said Ballarat loomed as a crucial factor in the club's future success.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/cricket/dream-alive-for-afl-and-cricket-matches-in-ballarat/story-e6frfg8o-1226262724764
Didn't they say that for Sydney, Canberra, Hobart, etc ..... :whistle
Oh FFS... :nope
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Majak :cheers
"the next NicNat"
:ROTFL
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Majak :cheers
Seriously got to feel a bit sorry for Majak
The way the Shinboneheads handled his suspension announcement was amatuerish and that's being nice
And to read Eugene Arocca-in-my-head say that Majak's background might help explain why he lied shows what a clueless knitwit he is. He seems more concerend with saving his own reputation than looking out for the kid:
"This is a chap who was in Egypt for three years with his family as a 12-year-old,'' Arocca told 3AW.
"I think lying might have been a part of the way they had to survive. I think you've got to take that into account.''
See: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/majak-daw-banned-for-lying-to-roos-coach/story-e6frf9jf-1226266689475
If you really want to support the kid then shut up Eugene because you've done enough damage :wallywink
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Totally agree WP. Amateur hour at Arden St. Sure Daw did something stupid but nothing we haven't heard before from young footballers (going out when in rehab). North hung him out to dry allowing the story and rumours to go on and esculate for days. All because North just as stupidly tried to keep it under wraps :stupid.
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A misbehaving rookie is the only way Norf can get some press.
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Majak the Thruster. :cheers
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A misbehaving rookie is the only way Norf can get some press.
;D
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still counting their 5cents i believe that has been collected. :lol
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Say how much does 100 million dollars get you these days as opposed to 2007.
North staying South for 1000 fans.
Tossers, losers and wankers.
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Total crowd on Friday night was 28,228
I believe the break up was 28k = tiges & Hawks supporters
And N0rt = 228 and 200 of those were ring ins picked up at Southern Cross Station