the Thuns !!

[Fred]

Lving on the gold coast may I offer my limited perspective.

Certainly the interest in the Suns has declined since first coming into the AFL. They were everywhere in the papers and TV news. There was a certain buzz of expectation and everyone getting on board at the ground level. This, in my opinion, died off last year in particular. Maybe due to off field issues and injuries causing poor form.

There is still a large interest however - there is a very strong AFL presence on the Gold Coast - and unlike other areas, people feel free to support both - although there are obvious preferences for a code - but you can hear people talking about the AFL and the game coming up or past - and also the RL and who may be playing that night. I should preface that I am around mainly people whose sons and daughters play AFL - with some of these RL folk whose children play AFL so have had a forced interest maybe. Fun Fact - the guy who is the NRL promotions person on the coast - both his children play AFL - you often see his NRL car at games or training. But no one cares really too much apart from the irony.

At the start of the year and three wins - there was some optimism is appeared. But the recent loses have again seem things drop off. Let me tell you one thing though - if the Suns win and look like winning a premiership - the whole coast will be behind them - they really love a winner- who doesn't. The question is, how long will that last. Financially, I believe they do okay given they own the stadium rights - I think - or part thereof - so when not used for Footy they also make money from concerts and exhibitions they have there. I also think they don't need too many to break even re: crowds.

Anyway - I think there is room for two teams. If any team appears to be having issues it is Brisbane I believe, they just can not seem to take a break although they continue to have a rusted in supporter base which is good. And Brisbane is more RL made then Gold Coast.

Where the AFL does well is to have a strong local comp in both Brisbane and Gold Coast - from Juniors right through. This would be something the NRL would love to have in non traditional states - the AFL have done well in that regard in building the sport from the ground up - things like working with developers to include AFL grounds in their housing developments - and supporting local clubs from many aspects.

So yes, there is room for two teams. Most definitely in my opinion. The Gold Coast has a strong AFL presence and pedigree going back years - probably due to all the South Australians and Victorians up here that have spawned children and grandchildren. You go to a school and there are kids playing afl and NRL. What I do not see much of is Union. Many schools have an AFL excellence programme and the Suns academy runs very deep with differeing levels. So definitely there is interest. Just need to tap into it more and start winning to foster it,

[ParraEelsNRL]

And everybody held hands and sang .......

Than I rolled over and fell out of bed, yep, all the honey and sweetness talk helps when you are looking for the littlest hint at a crack forming so you can ready your knife to shove it as deep as you can fair in the middle of that there trusting back.

Snake oil salemen this lot from down south.

[Fred]

Not sure what that meant but the Suns are doing okay I think. Think the CEO coming out having a go at fans was pretty stupid though.

[leagueiscrap]

And everybody held hands and sang .......

Than I rolled over and fell out of bed, yep, all the honey and sweetness talk helps when you are looking for the littlest hint at a crack forming so you can ready your knife to shove it as deep as you can fair in the middle of that there trusting back.

Snake oil salemen this lot from down south.

the snake soil sales man the one that keep talking up the NRLOL

[ParraEelsNRL]

And everybody held hands and sang .......

Than I rolled over and fell out of bed, yep, all the honey and sweetness talk helps when you are looking for the littlest hint at a crack forming so you can ready your knife to shove it as deep as you can fair in the middle of that there trusting back.

Snake oil salemen this lot from down south.

the snake soil sales man the one that keep talking up the NRLOL

Aye thickshit numero uno, I never mention any sporting name in that there quote you quoted, fuck you are thick, aye numero uno thickshit #1.

[AFLcrap1]

Geez the crowd comparison today for both teams was not very good for the Thuns .

Are they still taking over ?
Lol

[ParraEelsNRL]

LOL

[Fred]

It seemed a bit bare on tv i thought. I think the wa teams get lower due to not many expats from there here plus the season has peatered out pretty much for the suns. But i do think the low crowds are a worry. I was going to go but too hot so went for tapas and drinks lol. Suns do seem to have lost a lot of monentum must admit. Not sure how the titans are going but if they are doing okay then they should get crowds. For mine fair weather supporters are fine but you need those rusted on ones and the suns seemed to have lost a lot of the monentum. In saying that i dont see too much of the titans either. At least the suns seem to do better in that regard with advertising but also having a presence re bumper stickers, hats and gurnseys etc. Also note two new junior afl clubs in mudgereba and i think tugan.

[AFLcrap1]

LOL

Yep very lol worthy .
Perfect for a crowd comparison. .
Both played same day ....same weather conditions .
Yet the Titans smashed the Suns in a crowd comparison .

Maybe fumble house will have to find another "Hills HaveEyes" star to send up there .

[Fred]

Yes agree having ablett out does not help. But still should get a better crowd than that.

[leagueiscrap]

LOL

Yep very lol worthy .
Perfect for a crowd comparison. .
Both played same day ....same weather conditions .
Yet the Titans smashed the Suns in a crowd comparison .

Maybe fumble house will have to find another "Hills HaveEyes" star to send up there .

Lol as usual pick and select stats that suit and ignore all others!
Great effort spazza that's why the suns are leading the Titans despite the Titans winning and suns a complete basket case

[AFLcrap1]

Leading what stupid .

If they are in front why are you so fucking gutless you're running from backing them in a bet .
Grow a set bitch .
You're all mouth but piss your pants when asked to back it up .

[AFLcrap1]

the suns have never played finals yet their fan base is growing while the unwanted gold coke titans fan base is falling rapidly
no home, no admin base, falling fan base, debt ridden, discount memberships, free entry for kids, fudging crowd numbers, closing stands because they cannot afford to open them. cannot find a major sponsor & only recently signing a few minor sponsors the list keeps going on

so who are the oxygen thieves? the Cold Coke titans are easily, even in what is meant to be League heart land

You were saying .

Lol
Going so well yet you run from having a bet on them .

[Fred]

You must admit it took a masterstroke of signing hayne that no one saw coming......... hmmm except maybe you crapper ..... did you have insider knowledge.? Lol

[AFLcrap1]

No crowds have been on the up before Hayne joined .