Honestly, better off abandoning the plan entirely - we should not curtail our plans for a proper Academy due to somebody wanting their dog to shit all over a muddy riverbank.

I'd love for shits and giggles for them to build their Academy in somewhere like Tarneit lolol

Not good 

The Draft plan will be amended before it is return for further consultation.

MV lose the first round of the planning battle to develop an Academy at Footscray Park

At this evening’s City Development Special Committee meeting Maribyrnong Councillors endorsed the rejection of the draft Footscray Park Masterplan as presented, and a community advisory panel will be established.

But the plan will be amended and then released for public submissions again.

 

But they did set up an advisory board. Still held ransom 

Yes I read the agenda pre tonights meeting and it appeared the meeting just had to confirm the rejection of the MV proposal. \the n refer it to a special review group.  So very pre planned - lets not upset our voters 

Maribyrnong Council just rejected Victory apparently of the draft Footscray Park masterplan according to Josh Parish just told Tonci Prusac & Steven Curtain on Football Out West Show.

Well someone there bought up their hockey medals and claimed they know sport. Someone claimed they know Football but didnt realise we use whistles . Someone tried to bring race Into this once again 

Shit I do not believe from the land of the LONG WHITE CLOUD this is the meeting of the 27th of August but shit I thought the Nix had problems with NIMYS's over Petone Rec becoming a boutique Football stadium. You take the cake Dogs will will rule the world after the Apes .

https://78449.choruscall.com/dataconf/productusers/maribyrnong/mediaframe/31880/indexr.html

Yep.  Extinct rebellion and the save footscray park group got to one councillor 

Go to the  council site 6 hours ago it was to be confirmed they will go to a special community now

You heard that from someone we know 😉😉😉😎😎

Protest group who opposed Tacoma's maccas.  Adani, some of them opposed the new hospital site being built in footscray 

the rumour is the councillor who has been backing our bid has backflipped and will kowtow to the protesters. hence there is a feeling the vote will go against us. wait and see tonight, but where there's smoke, there's fire.

Melbourne Victory Football Club and Maribyrnong Swifts Football Club today formalised their partnership which will see improvement in facilities for female football players in Melbourne’s west.

Melbourne Victory will support the all-female football club by extending permanent training and playing opportunities at the proposed new Melbourne Victory Academy and Community Facility.

As well as access to the facility for training and matches, the partnership also includes Victory and the Swifts working closely together in a professional coaching and mentoring program to develop and improve the pathway for female players and coaches of today and the future.

The Melbourne Victory Academy and Community Facility includes three flood-lit playing fields, six female and male change rooms and undercover viewing areas for 500 spectators. It will be also be available for local schools and community groups.

The project, which has the financial backing of the State Government, is part of the Footscray Park Masterplan currently being considered by the Maribyrnong City Council.

Maribyrnong Swifts Football Club was established in 2010 and is the sole female-only football club in Melbourne’s west. The club has grown rapidly and currently struggles to accommodate it’s 130 registered players.

Melbourne Victory’s Chief Executive Officer Trent Jacobs believes the partnership is an integral part of the club’s commitment to the development of football in the community, particularly in the west.

“We look forward to extending our relationship with the Swifts and helping develop the current and future generations of female footballers,” said Jacobs.

Maribyrnong Swifts’ Vice President, Diana Drury believes access to the facility is a true game changer for her club.

“The Maribyrnong Swifts Football Club is thrilled to partner with Melbourne Victory,” said Drury.

“This is an exciting opportunity for girls to rub shoulders with inspiring female role models, all in our own backyard.

“Our club is focused on providing a sporting environment where women and girls feel empowered to develop as football players – however it's hard to excel when you’re running around on a dimly lit, overcrowded pitch.

“The facilities we gain access to through this partnership with Victory are a game changer.”

Who are they?

According to Jim the academy is dead in the water 

Rebel extinction are gonna be at council tomorrow  protesting 

Date on the metadata of the file says 15th August 2019 and authored by Steven Lionakis.

Google date this a being released on 27th August 2019   Q+A from the public
 https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/files/assets/public/planning-services-documents/city-design/masterplans/footscray-park-masterplan-public-meeting-questions-and-answers.pdf

"A Maribyrnong Council report has recommended the Council reject its own draft masterplan for Footscray Park, stalling Melbourne Victory’s plans to pursue its soccer academy proposal.The plan to build a soccer academy on the western edge of the park was outlined in an updated draft master plan for the site, but extensive controversy over the proposal has prompted council staff to recommend further investigating the idea.A report to go before Tuesday night’s council meeting instead recommends that a Community Advisory Panel be established to review the proposal, provide future options for Footscray Park and to report back these findings to the council."  Sauce: https://www.starweekly.com.au/news/council-report-rejects-footscray-park-master-plan/

I think CM should be the focus for new signings.

I think we're alright in the FB department. Roux, Brown, Brox, Hoogs, Deng can all play there plus I was impressed with what I saw of Lauton. Def like another CB option and 1 maybe 2 CM's. However if there is a quality option to fill any spot I'd happily take them

The save footscray park and I love footscray  groups are deluded. For some reason  they dont think planning and concept art  is part of a proposal. 

jedi and meredith still realistic? 

so we have 19 senior spots filled, so probably 2 or 3 signings to go (2 of which are visa spots). It hasn't been confirmed by the club, but I keep hearing Ola and Kruse will be our marquee's. I think we need a midfielder a CB and a FB. Can't say I'm massively impressed with the squad, but there seems to be a clear change of direction by promoting more youth with 4 teenagers in the senior squad.

He was at the game, with no brace on his leg anymore. Nabbout there too apparently.

Was injured in the FFA Cup game a couple of weeks back so probably still recovering from that

Doesnt play preseason . Hes still with us but wont play preseason games until closer to the season starting 

What's up with Thomas? Is he gone or injured? 

Hoogland starting already: