The_Wookie wrote:AFL clubs have never indicated a desire for the leagues club setups in NSW. Collingwood, Hawthorn and Carlton would rather not be at the mercy of a leagues club that may decide it cant afford to give much by way of a grant - as I think Manly's leagues club has done recently. Primary revenue for ALL AFL clubs remains non pokie related - it accounts for about a third of some clubs revenues - the same cant be said of any NSW NRL club.
Thousands watch AFL finals at home stadiums when their team plays interstate. its not exactly uncommon.
I Still think It is a Great Asset to have and the backing they get from the Grant from the Club.
The Clubs Have changed from the past. (yes still a lot of money through Gambling..)
With better Restaurants Events, Functions, sports bars
Which also support the community and grassroots football.
Leagues Clubs Are worth 10's of Millions I could not even put on a price on Canterbury Leagues (the thing is HUGE)
Canterbury for example
Grant from NRL 7.55ml
Grant from Club 4 million.
Imagen if Hawthorn had its own FOOTBAL CLUB that was like a Mini version of Crown
What A Thing to have, the thing would be jammed pack each week, making a killing.
Ive been to Melbourne and it has nothing on NSW.
In Sydney there is a Pub a Club, A sports club, RSL, Leagues Club on every corner.
and in each one of them there a plenty all watching the footy.
which affects ratings by a fair margin.