Great song, great musician and Whitlams were a great band.
âSky fairiesâ ? Wow ! Thatâs a bit rich coming from a Qantas type.
@Fozdog just out of interest, could you confirm that you acknowledge that the proposed resolution does not ask for the EFC to exit from owing and operating poker machines?
Whatâs the vibe between NoPE and the club like?
From the outside, it seems quite respectful both ways, which is remarkable for a group of members gathering to amend the constitution. A credit to all involved.
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What is that??
Remove pokies, bacchus implosion will be spectacular.
I have been a member of NoPE since it was created. At its establishment, there was quite a bit of discussion about how it would conduct itself given that all (as far as I know) of its members were also active Essendon members/supporters. There was a consensus at that time that NoPE should behave fairly and reasonably in its dealings with the club. For my part, I hope that both sides can continue to treat one another with respect.
I believe that the special resolution has been drafted with this philosophy in mind. Hopefully, once they read the resolution and statement in support, even members who think that the Club canât afford to get rid of its pokies at the moment might be prepared to vote in favour of the resolution.
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Nah, not until they close down Crown. Been learning to play Poker, but I am not very good.
Not sure what is the point of that.
Bit like trying to save Bambi but still having venison on the menu
I support a non Pokie club. Does the EFC need pokie revenue ? I hope not.
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Itâs a traditional Turkish dip
amazing stuff. Genuinely amazing.
Whatâs wrong with that?
My wife loves cute little pigs. But sheâs not giving up pork anytime soon.
Are you trying to shut down Crown by taking all their money playing Poker? If accurate, that is ingenious!
I wish, very competitive place. The players all look feral and from Noble Park , but they know how to play poker better than me. It is fun though
That is true, but those that are out with the pitchforks, that is not their endgame. Can you confirm that?
Once they get a little win, they will keep pushing hard for the eradication.
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Iâm not sure about pitchforks, but yes, NoPE are advocating for the EFC to remove themselves from owning and operating poker machines.
Alongside the social harm argument there is also the reality that running poker machines venues is to have less profit each year while having more regulations and responsibilities put onto the club. In many ways the financial argument to get out of pokies stands on its own.
Only if the investment can be put to a better return than achieved currently.
You Guys realise that your lobbying and noise in the Media degrades the value of this EFC investment ? Maybe a better approach from you geniuses would be to find a buyer for the 190 pokie licenses, instead of the emotional stuff.
Essendon is all about âda moneyâ.
