animalrocks
Cancelled
Well the dinner has come and gone and it was a great night. Well attended and the promise of a 'great day at the footy' experience.
First off walking to the stadium it is still very much a work site. More on that in a moment.
But as we made our way up the grand stairs and directed to escalators to the Presidents/Social Club rooms, the promise of what's to come when finished becomes evident.
Everyone was directed firstly to the Social Club area. Nicely finished, comfortable and a large space. There was a false wall in place being used for storage. So the full size of the Social Club is significant. There was an area set up for dining near an open kitchen for about 50 and pub tables with some lounges scattered through the remaining Social Club area. Large screen tv's dotted throughout and a large bar that spanned the netball court side of the room. The bar as you would imagine is very well fitted out with windows running along behind the length of the bar giving views out over the Kardinia Park precinct.
Floor to ceiling windows run the length of the Social Club offering great views of the ground. The seating is angled in a way that it looks like everyone will have a great view of the action come game day.
Drinks and nibbles were plentiful and as the numbers built it appears the atmosphere will be great come game day......given tonight.
The first 50 that turned up were seated in the Social Club for dinner and the remaining 100+ were sent next door to the Presidents Room. As you would expect the layout was top notch with entrees on tables ready to go. Refreshments served contiually and then the main course. All food and service top notch.
Rebecca Maddern was there to hold proceedings and she's good value, passionate and great with her time chatting to anyone on the night. Brian Cook was first up. He spoke about how apart from the Premierships this has been one of the most challenging but rewarding achievements of his career. He mentioned that there are double shifts to get the stand complete and that in all seriousness, they are expecting to have the certificate of completion on game day around 2pm! He's sure it will be done. Cookie in talking is also very passionate about the Club and well he's certainly respected and admired by the faithful, we certainly showed our appreciation.
Cookie also spent much of the night happily chatting with anyone in the room.
Scarlo was up next and spoke about the playing group, the new facilities, but mainly the playing group and I should add the coaching group. All I can say is that he's certainly not backwards in telling it like it is. He was good value.
Everyone was then gathered back to the Social Club area for dessert and final drinks and a chat. We didn't get a grand tour of all the new spaces, but it will be a stunning addition once complete. The Social Club facilites would have to be about the best in the AFL. Presidents Room..... top shelf.
Atmosphere for all will be fantastic with fans back on that side of the ground.
Bring on round 9! Go Cats!
Sorry I couldn't get any pics or video, but I've respected the club's wishes to not do so. Come game day though I'll get some.
(Typed this quickly at work.....hope it gives a bit of an idea!)
First off walking to the stadium it is still very much a work site. More on that in a moment.
But as we made our way up the grand stairs and directed to escalators to the Presidents/Social Club rooms, the promise of what's to come when finished becomes evident.
Everyone was directed firstly to the Social Club area. Nicely finished, comfortable and a large space. There was a false wall in place being used for storage. So the full size of the Social Club is significant. There was an area set up for dining near an open kitchen for about 50 and pub tables with some lounges scattered through the remaining Social Club area. Large screen tv's dotted throughout and a large bar that spanned the netball court side of the room. The bar as you would imagine is very well fitted out with windows running along behind the length of the bar giving views out over the Kardinia Park precinct.
Floor to ceiling windows run the length of the Social Club offering great views of the ground. The seating is angled in a way that it looks like everyone will have a great view of the action come game day.
Drinks and nibbles were plentiful and as the numbers built it appears the atmosphere will be great come game day......given tonight.
The first 50 that turned up were seated in the Social Club for dinner and the remaining 100+ were sent next door to the Presidents Room. As you would expect the layout was top notch with entrees on tables ready to go. Refreshments served contiually and then the main course. All food and service top notch.
Rebecca Maddern was there to hold proceedings and she's good value, passionate and great with her time chatting to anyone on the night. Brian Cook was first up. He spoke about how apart from the Premierships this has been one of the most challenging but rewarding achievements of his career. He mentioned that there are double shifts to get the stand complete and that in all seriousness, they are expecting to have the certificate of completion on game day around 2pm! He's sure it will be done. Cookie in talking is also very passionate about the Club and well he's certainly respected and admired by the faithful, we certainly showed our appreciation.
Cookie also spent much of the night happily chatting with anyone in the room.
Scarlo was up next and spoke about the playing group, the new facilities, but mainly the playing group and I should add the coaching group. All I can say is that he's certainly not backwards in telling it like it is. He was good value.
Everyone was then gathered back to the Social Club area for dessert and final drinks and a chat. We didn't get a grand tour of all the new spaces, but it will be a stunning addition once complete. The Social Club facilites would have to be about the best in the AFL. Presidents Room..... top shelf.
Atmosphere for all will be fantastic with fans back on that side of the ground.
Bring on round 9! Go Cats!
Sorry I couldn't get any pics or video, but I've respected the club's wishes to not do so. Come game day though I'll get some.
(Typed this quickly at work.....hope it gives a bit of an idea!)
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