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Jimmy

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Current members are.

Erin Morrow (Chair, Independent fan)
Adrian McCay (Form Owner, Independent fan)
Iain Shand (Independent fan)
Sara Phillips (Independent fan)
Colin Phelps (OSC)
Jo Chondroyiannis (OSC)
Josef Nalevansky (OSC)
Mark Leadbeatter (OSC)
Peter Prior (YA)
Phillip James (YA)
Luke Boyce-Taylor (YA)

A terms of reference is currently in draft will be released once ratified by the group.
 
Is it true the club gets to vet appointees?
The initial 12 were selected by each FRG sub group - OSC, YA and independents and “approved” by the Club (Shaun/Dan). As far as I’m aware there was nobody disapproved of. There has been a few positions turnover in the first year and their replacements have been selected by the sub group from which the person represented or in consult with the club and group for independents. It’s important the balance of the sub groups remains. The Terms of Reference (ToR) for CCM FRG (close to completion) will include succession details. APL ToR defines that the initial chairs of each club will be a 24 month term - they wanted start up continuity - then the position will be for re-election by the group. Hope that helps
 

Corsair

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CCM put out an email a while ago introducing fans to who was in the FRG.
Some fans put in their nominations to join the group, others were picked by the club due to a long relationship.

Yellow Army have posted a link to the forms a number of times.
OSC have it as a permanent link on their site.
Most of the questions coming from the meeting on Wednesday night was actually input from FRG members after they'd spoken with fans on game day, forums, or social media.

I have previously asked if the group would like a social media presence so we are more visible, I think I will push harder this time.
As a number of people are finding out, some transparency and open communication are key in dealing with a fan base.

The FRG actively advocate for fan interests to the club's and leagues management.
The other night we discussed.

Referees verbally explaining their decisions, instead of just their decisions following VAR intervention.
Long queues and catering at the ACL game.
User interface issues with the membership renewal and ticket page.
20th year anniversary celebrations, merch etc.
Inury reports of players being absent.
Men's and women's game fixture clash.
Pre game entertainment including music.
ACL kit sales, AFC Cup winners emblems.
Youtube presence of the club moving forward.
Problems with the clubs telecommunications.
Kit sizing.
Members not receiving crucial emails.

Two to three of these issues will be taken to the APL FRG for further discussion as a league wide problem.

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Thanks for your efforts (and the other FRG members) on this Jimmy. It does make a difference to know there's a representative voice with some common sense and fan interest at heart.
 

Archie

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I have never understood why the Mariners fans dont all sit together tbh.
I think a huge part of that was because the Yellow Army were in safe standing which wasn’t ideal for most other supporters who wouldn’t want to stand up for 90 minutes. Newcastle away for example, the ‘active away bay’ tends to be just about full which is good however it’s never more then 50% of bay standing up and chanting
 

Wombat

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I think a huge part of that was because the Yellow Army were in safe standing which wasn’t ideal for most other supporters who wouldn’t want to stand up for 90 minutes. Newcastle away for example, the ‘active away bay’ tends to be just about full which is good however it’s never more then 50% of bay standing up and chanting
I get it brother. My family are horrified when i start singing or screaming at the ref. Should be used to it after 20 years!! New generations to experience the joys i guess.
 

Corsair

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I think a huge part of that was because the Yellow Army were in safe standing which wasn’t ideal for most other supporters who wouldn’t want to stand up for 90 minutes. Newcastle away for example, the ‘active away bay’ tends to be just about full which is good however it’s never more then 50% of bay standing up and chanting
We watched the first half from the standing area and joined in some chants then moved our old asses to seats on the halfway for the second half. I hadn't realised it was safe standing before the game. You guys were very loud for the number of you. We couldn't hear the scum at all.
 

ReiXVI

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Me and my dad are thinking of going to the Yellow Army tour of duty in Melbourne, this will be me and my dads first time in Melbourne so does anyone have some tips and know any nice and reasonably priced flights and hotels?
 
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marinermick

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Me and my dad are thinking of going to the Yellow Army tour of duty in Melbourne, this will be me and my dads first time in Melbourne so does anyone have some tips and know any nice and reasonably priced flights and hotels?

Victoria Hotel in the city. Cheap and clean.
 

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