It's an interesting debate. I must admit to being surprised at the number of posters who seem to be open to (or even supportive of) the idea. Especially given the backlash the last time it was brought up, in the Smorgon era.

The issue I have is all about culture. It's the issue I have with Demetriou as well. Demitriou's decisions are all based on dollars, what will (or is likely to) bring in the most money. He rarely (the night GF is one instance) puts the culture and the tradition of the game before dollars.

Part of the strength of the CFC is over 100 years of history, tradition and culture. And part of that was playing home games for most of that time at Princes Park. The move to the Dome has diluted that to some degree, and interestingly many on here want out of the Dome (myself included). We see the MCG as the home of football, physical and spiritual, and so playing home games there does not dilute the fibre of the Club.

Sometimes we need to look beyond dollars, and recognise there are things that are more important than the effect on the bottom line. Respect him or loathe him, McGuire has done an extraordinary job at Collingwood in not only reinvigorating the culture, tradition and history of the club, but making it the strongest club (IMHO) culturally in the country. He is shrewd in his business dealing, but never does anything to dilute the essence of his club.

That is what we must strive for, to have the Carlton Football Club as a pillar of the competition that represents over 100 years of tradition, of history. Born and bred out of Princes Park, representing all that is part of Carlton the suburb, Carlton the people. and Carlton the Club and its supporters. Based in Melbourne, playing home games at a ground which fits with the essence of the Club.

There is a very valid argument around Carlton's need to wipe out debt, and increase revenue. If this supposed selling of home games is a one (or two) off to wipe out debt, then I can see the argument for it, but still strongly oppose it. I would rather raise more money from wealthy supporters (which I admit is not such an easy thing, but can be done) or other means, even if it takes longer. If it is an attempt to create an ongoing revenue stream, then the agument changes entirely, and I am even more strongly opposed. We sinmply need to find other revenue streams.

It's an interesting debate. I must admit to being surprised at the number of posters who seem to be open to (or even supportive of) the idea. Especially given the backlash the last time it was brought up, in the Smorgon era.

Seeing that article, and now knowing what we get, How TF did we not qualify when off the field we were as screwed as North and Melbourne put together