Soccer... Biggest threat to AFL is No. Football code?

[AFLcrap1]

I do recall some nrl types expressing concern over the AFL's expansion into western Sydney and blasting the nrl for not doing anything ... A guy called Philip Gould I think was real worried... Even got upset that k hunts first goal was shown on his show .. The roast ??? As mentioned, I believe the AFL move into western Sydney was good for nrl.

Jesus you are a cultist..
Now in your mind AFL is helping RL..

Gould has always been outspoken...he was very outspoken against News Ltd & Gallop..
He was speaking up to make sure that the new IRC was focussed on issues that had been neglected for 15 yrs.

As for Khunt..
Its a RL show ,why show fumbleball.

[Fred]

I think gws will struggle however but Gold Coast is going gangbusters ... A proportion of ex pats, people who were born here and raised on AFL, and converts. It's the converts that amaze me, not just with the suns, but the dads who are taking their sons to footy training (AFL). Like union and league, there is a class divide between AFL and rl, with rightly or wrongly, rl seen as a bit feral. Again, living here this is my observation only. I work in brissy, and no way is there the same vibe or grassroots support. Gold coasters have always been ambivalent about their sport so maybe that is why they are jumping on board thinking the suns are on the ump. Who knows. And no I don't live in a bubble, I work with a large team over different jobs, and visit lots of schools and other work places. I am of no illusions as to where AFL sits but on Gold Coast the AFL is very strong and the suns growth over three years is phenomenal.

[Raiderdave]

Yesterdays sport on Foxtel.

Sydney FC v Perth Glory: 75,000
Carlton Blues v North Melbourne Kangaroos: 100,000
NRL 9's (Morning session): 167,000
NRL 9's (Afternoon session): 206,000

https://twitter.com/MediaweekAUS

So a regular season game on STV got beaten by a pre season Fumblegame & Lapped by the NRL pre season comp..
OOOOOHHHHHHH look out its taking over..

1.6 Million cumulative audience for the day at the 9's 10am to 6pm

absolutely .... astounding
&
outstanding =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>

[Raiderdave]

I think gws will struggle however but Gold Coast is going gangbusters ... A proportion of ex pats, people who were born here and raised on AFL, and converts. It's the converts that amaze me, not just with the suns, but the dads who are taking their sons to footy training (AFL). Like union and league, there is a class divide between AFL and rl, with rightly or wrongly, rl seen as a bit feral. Again, living here this is my observation only. I work in brissy, and no way is there the same vibe or grassroots support. Gold coasters have always been ambivalent about their sport so maybe that is why they are jumping on board thinking the suns are on the ump. Who knows. And no I don't live in a bubble, I work with a large team over different jobs, and visit lots of schools and other work places. I am of no illusions as to where AFL sits but on Gold Coast the AFL is very strong and the suns growth over three years is phenomenal.

converts eh

you mean those in the big headline article Bearsy put up about them on the Gold Coast

it amounted to ................. ONE .... person

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there might be 2 out there

but who'd know .... :_<> :_<> :_<>
have you ever seen a bigger pack of wankers then fumblers

[Fred]

It's probably true but past history suggests a link as past history suggests any sort of fudging such as including nz ratings. But those figures could be right. I leave it to x man to explain them properly or verify.

Rl still number two however ... But that shouldn't matter as to those who love it it is always number 1. Like for me, if AFL was a minor sport I'd still enjoy it as much.

[eelofwest]

Wrong biggest threat to the AFL is Manufactures leaving Victoria and South Aussie in droves.

Hows Geelong going these day boys............

AFL will be on the decline in a phew years when Victoria and south Aussie go into recession.

[Fred]

I think that it is often in such times that sport thrives?

[Fred]

Geelong are going from strength to strength laying out money for new stands and lights to host night matches ... And they make a mint each home game.

[NRLCrap1]

Manufacturing leaving ALL states, not just Victoria and SA.

AFL is growing in NSW and Queensland and is in no trouble in it's heartland.

But in participation soccer is still winning.

As for rugby union, it always goes into hard times when the Wallabies aren't winning.

[AFLcrap1]

Manufacturing leaving ALL states, not just Victoria and SA.

AFL is growing in NSW and Queensland and is in no trouble in it's heartland.

But in participation soccer is still winning.

As for rugby union, it always goes into hard times when the Wallabies aren't winning.

According to who?

The AFL propaganda ministery.

Sad that you tards believe every word by AFL house ,but when a report is released showing that things are going backwards ,you ignore it..

Then again you think AFL is bigger than RL in SEQ..

That in itself should be enough to get you committed.

[Fred]

AFL still the number one football code in the country though.

[Fred]

I don't think AFL is bigger in qld then rl. AFL is bigger in qld and nsw then
Rl is outside these areas though.

And I think AFL is stronger in its heartland than rl is in theirs due to a large union following

[eelofwest]

Manufacturing leaving ALL states, not just Victoria and SA.

AFL is growing in NSW and Queensland and is in no trouble in it's heartland.

But in participation soccer is still winning.

As for rugby union, it always goes into hard times when the Wallabies aren't winning.

Typical Victorian with his head in the sand..........''Dont worry the government will fix all for us''..................''Our Unions will help us maintain our perks''.........................''Toyota: were leaving you Victorians are a pack of bludgers...........

The car industry's demise could cost 25,000 jobs in Victoria, according to Australia Bureau of Statistics data, dealing the biggest blow to the state's economy since the Ansett collapse left about 17,000 people out of work
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The state's manufacturing sector has already shed 42,120 jobs in the past five years. Sydney has now gone past Melbourne as an industrial city for the first time in almost half a century.


http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/state ... 32g37.html

More and more Victorians coming to Sydney looking for work, that would explain any gains made in the area.

Also Sydney has now gone past Melbourne as Aussies industrial city for the first time in half a century.

Face it AFL your base will decline in years to come.

[Fred]

Doubt it

[eelofwest]

Doubt it

Swans 40k Members....................more and more Victorians coming to us for work.


Its okay we will keep your belly's full in this hard time...............