Tigers' burning plight

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From the Moreland Leader Tigers' burning plight. By Kate Kyriacou The Coburg Tigers are on the brink if collapse after a recent arson attack pushed them into the financial red. The VFL club is losing money and needs Moreland City Council to endorse a recovery plan that would force the Coburg Cricket Club away from City Oval. The removal of the cricket club would allow the Tigers to bring AFL clubs to the ground for summer training. But the cricket club is refusing to move from its home ground of nearly 80 years. Coburg Tigers president Dean Mighell said the footy club e
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NorthPort Wed, 21 Jul 2004 - 20:47
Its true Tiger that Coburg only exist because of Richmond now, but its a real shame, because I thought the Coburg-Fitzroy Lions alignment was going well.. crowds were good during that time, and it seemed to really be building some momentum. Unfortunately it wasnt reducing the debt quick enough, and as a result, Coburg had no choice but to accept Richmond... putting an end to the Fitzroy experiment, and disuading those Fitzroy supporters that were going up until that time. Good luck to the Lions/Tigers, as we really need the Burgers firing!
NorthPort Wed, 21 Jul 2004 - 20:51
I'm planning to go along to the meeting on Monday night at the council to see how receptive the City of Moreland is. I work in East Brunswick, so its not far to go.
baktiger Topic starter Thu, 22 Jul 2004 - 08:41
Tiger wrote:I stand by my views on the Coburg ground. It runs up hill , has little room on the flanks , you have to go out and move your car at half time , the toilets are a disgrace, they dont even have doors on the cubicals. Footyman & Robbo , let me tell you, Richmond supporters hold little interest in Coburg , and the only reason they went to the Port game was because it was at Punt rd. At Coburg they would not have gone. Lets also remember the only reason Coburg still exist is because of Richmond's partnership
Having been on the ground many, many times, I don't perceive any major 'run up a hill'. It has the traditional hump in the middle - for drainage purposes probably. As for the dunnies - well, if they redevelop the place, there'll probably be some nice new ones! Phil Cleary stated that the dunnies were a priority when he first became President last year :). Similarly, if it was redeveloped, the Moreland council would probably look at the parking situation. I'm not so sure about Richmond supporters - there seems to be many of them there these days - all the blokes I hang out with are Richmond supporters - only one and myself being pre-RFC-affliation Coburg supporters.
NorthPort Mon, 26 Jul 2004 - 20:49
Well I must say Phil Cleary was in fine form at the meeting! The night was limited to questions, and a proper meeting will be held on the 4th of August, where the Coburg Football and Cricket clubs and the Calder Cannons can make further input. There was at least 100 people there and was as big turn out for a Council meeting.
footyman Mon, 26 Jul 2004 - 22:57
What a night that would have been at the Town Hall :roll: Football and Politics at its very best. Not quite sure if their idea of turning the ground into some football centre is the answer to their problems. Will it increase the crowds, will it fix the finances up significantly, will it enable Coburg to become more independent of Richmond or will it help them be stronger on field? Did anything said tonight suggest the club think they will happen onslaught?
baktiger Topic starter Tue, 27 Jul 2004 - 08:35
Oh yes, Phil was giving it to 'em, but not really on the topic - more on one person having a go at the 'gallery' - not showing them 'respect'. It was very hard to hear what was being discussed from just outside the doorway - it was packed... Seems to be a mixed response from council, some seemed quite receptive, some just towed the line of people should just get together and work things out. What I find most interesting though, was the fact that the council in the 90's commisioned a rate payer funded report on sport and recreation in Moreland, where the recommendations were that City Oval be developed as a football place of 'excellence' and that the Cricket Club be relocated - and a cricket place of excellence be developed at their new home.