Brisbane Lions set to go from strength to strength!

[Fred]

I think this puts a massive presence for AFL in this area. Grass roots are still pretty okay there bring there bring a good junior comp but it is rl heartland by a country mile. No where near the AFL presence say that the Gold Coast has.

[Raiderdave]

I think this puts a massive presence for AFL in this area. Grass roots are still pretty okay there bring there bring a good junior comp but it is rl heartland by a country mile. No where near the AFL presence say that the Gold Coast has.

you can be jumping up n down saying .... look at me ... look at me
that doesn't mean anyone will

such is life for the Victorian game in the Nthn states

[adamj1300]

Wow just wow!
Lions are setting up shop in RL heartland and the Givernment realise its the way of the future!

60 mil facility - wow just wow!


Lions set up shop in NRL country
by PHIL LUTTON - 16/08/13, 12:01 AM
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The west is not yet close to being won for the Brisbane Lions. But their bold move into rugby league country represents a decent enough start for a football club that has experienced the most emotionally erratic of weeks.
It was on Tuesday night the club was trying to deal with the fallout of the sudden axing of coach Michael Voss, who stepped down immediately after being told he was not wanted next season.
Just two days later, still sans coach but with prospects apparently on the horizon, the Lions were gazing over their new kingdom in Springfield, a masterplanned community west of Brisbane that will be their new home from 2016.
There were politicians and ministers and spin doctors on hand as Brisbane chairman Angus Johnson revealed a $15 million federal contribution to his club's new training and administration base.
It's a significant pledge for a facility that Johnson believes will surpass any AFL club in the nation and be on par, or better, than football giant AC Milan or some of the leading NFL franchises.
The pledge from the Labor government was made before it went into caretaker mode and Regional Australia Minister Catherine King has urged a Coalition government to honour that pledge should it win office.
But there are no guarantees. Ballymore was slated for a $25 million slice of federal funds as part of an upgrade that would have turned it into a first-class centre of excellence. But that was slashed in 2008, leaving Queensland rugby administrators with a half million dollar bill.
The first phase will cost $60 million on land leased for 99 years and will feature an MCG-sized oval, lighting suitable for NAB Cup games and a gym, pool, medical facilities, education centre, admin facilities and player lounge.
The great irony is that Voss had longed cried out for new facilities as the ageing Gabba, which will still host home games, fell further and further behind the AFL benchmark.
The move to Springfield is a pivotal shift in focus for the Lions as they seek to tap into one of the fastest-expanding regions in Australia.

And while they source players from all over Australia through the draft, the area west of Brisbane through Ipswich and Logan has become one of the most hotly contested recruiting hotspots in the nation for a variety of football codes.
Johnson said he was aware that rugby league was the key code in the area but wasn't frightened of setting up shop right in the middle of the battleground.
"It is rugby league heartland. But there's room for everybody. We love the game of rugby league but we can all live out here together," Johnson said.
"We draw players from throughout Australia through the draft but we will have our Lions academy based here. Given the growth profile of this area, I've absolutely no doubt we'll be seeing people from here on our list and playing for the Brisbane Lions."
Johnson said the new base was the product of extensive research from around the AFL and the world, with the Lions football department searching far and wide for ideas.
"We've been designing our facility over the past 12-18 months. We've had a look at the facilities and it will be cutting edge. We're talking about a world-class facility," Johnson said.
"We've had football department staff in Europe and the US looking at facilities, including AC Milan and some of the leading NFL clubs.
"I'm not sure everybody will appreciate what a significant day this is. This is a significant day not only for the Brisbane Lions but for Australian Rules Football since we've been playing in Queensland, which is well over 100 years."
Springfield was preferred over the Queensland Sports and Athletics Centre, which hosted the 1982 Commonwealth Games and the Brisbane Broncos in the 1990s, despite lacking the same proximity to the city.

Givernment ?



are you a Kiwi ?

:_<> :_<>

& as for this puff piece load of trash

the paddle pop wions are on their last legs
they've lost 10 Mill in the last 4 years
will lose another 2 or 3 Mill this year


they're fucked
& all the paid for positive comment pieces on earth won't change that

No RD all is good for the Brissy Lions and all the complaining in the world will change that!

:_<> :_<>
F me
a bubble
he lives in a bubble .. where its all peaches n cream

cos an article the VFL paid to have written says so

:_<> :_<> :_<>

Yeah 60 mil to give them facilities RL clubs can only dream of and don't it hurt RD - it hurt sooooooo much and the pain just won't leave!

whats the point of building new facilities for these dipshits .. if they can't even afford to turn the power on & have running water there
this is how broke the wions will be

:_<> :_<>
skint
pennyless

maybe they can borrow a bit of coin from the Broncos

ouch .... :_<> :_<> :_<>

the broncos own shit, its their pokie filled leagues club, that makes any money, the broncos train on the paddock behind the club :<>

the government, see league as a dud investment, dead dying sport
the lions have been on the look out for a new home for a while now, they current pay 5 million a year to have access to train at the gabba.

[Raiderdave]

Wow just wow!
Lions are setting up shop in RL heartland and the Givernment realise its the way of the future!

60 mil facility - wow just wow!


Lions set up shop in NRL country
by PHIL LUTTON - 16/08/13, 12:01 AM
Share9 comments Adjust font size
The west is not yet close to being won for the Brisbane Lions. But their bold move into rugby league country represents a decent enough start for a football club that has experienced the most emotionally erratic of weeks.
It was on Tuesday night the club was trying to deal with the fallout of the sudden axing of coach Michael Voss, who stepped down immediately after being told he was not wanted next season.
Just two days later, still sans coach but with prospects apparently on the horizon, the Lions were gazing over their new kingdom in Springfield, a masterplanned community west of Brisbane that will be their new home from 2016.
There were politicians and ministers and spin doctors on hand as Brisbane chairman Angus Johnson revealed a $15 million federal contribution to his club's new training and administration base.
It's a significant pledge for a facility that Johnson believes will surpass any AFL club in the nation and be on par, or better, than football giant AC Milan or some of the leading NFL franchises.
The pledge from the Labor government was made before it went into caretaker mode and Regional Australia Minister Catherine King has urged a Coalition government to honour that pledge should it win office.
But there are no guarantees. Ballymore was slated for a $25 million slice of federal funds as part of an upgrade that would have turned it into a first-class centre of excellence. But that was slashed in 2008, leaving Queensland rugby administrators with a half million dollar bill.
The first phase will cost $60 million on land leased for 99 years and will feature an MCG-sized oval, lighting suitable for NAB Cup games and a gym, pool, medical facilities, education centre, admin facilities and player lounge.
The great irony is that Voss had longed cried out for new facilities as the ageing Gabba, which will still host home games, fell further and further behind the AFL benchmark.
The move to Springfield is a pivotal shift in focus for the Lions as they seek to tap into one of the fastest-expanding regions in Australia.

And while they source players from all over Australia through the draft, the area west of Brisbane through Ipswich and Logan has become one of the most hotly contested recruiting hotspots in the nation for a variety of football codes.
Johnson said he was aware that rugby league was the key code in the area but wasn't frightened of setting up shop right in the middle of the battleground.
"It is rugby league heartland. But there's room for everybody. We love the game of rugby league but we can all live out here together," Johnson said.
"We draw players from throughout Australia through the draft but we will have our Lions academy based here. Given the growth profile of this area, I've absolutely no doubt we'll be seeing people from here on our list and playing for the Brisbane Lions."
Johnson said the new base was the product of extensive research from around the AFL and the world, with the Lions football department searching far and wide for ideas.
"We've been designing our facility over the past 12-18 months. We've had a look at the facilities and it will be cutting edge. We're talking about a world-class facility," Johnson said.
"We've had football department staff in Europe and the US looking at facilities, including AC Milan and some of the leading NFL clubs.
"I'm not sure everybody will appreciate what a significant day this is. This is a significant day not only for the Brisbane Lions but for Australian Rules Football since we've been playing in Queensland, which is well over 100 years."
Springfield was preferred over the Queensland Sports and Athletics Centre, which hosted the 1982 Commonwealth Games and the Brisbane Broncos in the 1990s, despite lacking the same proximity to the city.

Givernment ?



are you a Kiwi ?

:_<> :_<>

& as for this puff piece load of trash

the paddle pop wions are on their last legs
they've lost 10 Mill in the last 4 years
will lose another 2 or 3 Mill this year


they're fucked
& all the paid for positive comment pieces on earth won't change that

No RD all is good for the Brissy Lions and all the complaining in the world will change that!

:_<> :_<>
F me
a bubble
he lives in a bubble .. where its all peaches n cream

cos an article the VFL paid to have written says so

:_<> :_<> :_<>

Yeah 60 mil to give them facilities RL clubs can only dream of and don't it hurt RD - it hurt sooooooo much and the pain just won't leave!

whats the point of building new facilities for these dipshits .. if they can't even afford to turn the power on & have running water there
this is how broke the wions will be

:_<> :_<>
skint
pennyless

maybe they can borrow a bit of coin from the Broncos

ouch .... :_<> :_<> :_<>

the broncos own shit, its their pokie filled leagues club, that makes any money, the broncos train on the paddock behind the club :<>

the government, see league as a dud investment, dead dying sport
the lions have been on the look out for a new home for a while now, they current pay 5 million a year to have access to train at the gabba.

:_<> :_<> :_<>
the Broncos have about 17 Million .... in cash .... in the bank
more then any sporting team .... in the land you ********* halfwit
they have no debts
& are the most cash positive sports franchise in Australia

the Wions had debts nearing 12 Million plus at the end of last year .. & its will be near 15 mill at the end of this year
they are drowning in debt

the Broncos have NEVER posted a financial loss in 25 years of operating
they are the wealthiest football club in the land =D> =D> =D>

they don't need charity & hands outs ..... from anyone
not from the head body
not from Govts

they could buy yr shit stain club out ... 3 times over & still have enough left for a holiday in Thailand :_<> :_<> :_<>


anymore 13K crowds like last nights for the paddle pop Wions & it will be curtains for this embarrassment to QLD

they current pay 5 million a year to have access to train at the gabba

I call BS on this
no way a team pays essentially 200K a week just to train on a ground for 6 months you cockbrain :_<> :_<>
that might be the bill for exclusive access from April to October .. that's game day hire & training
but just to train

pull the other one
it plays jingle bells :_<> :_<>

[Swans4ever]

Wow just wow!
Lions are setting up shop in RL heartland and the Givernment realise its the way of the future!

60 mil facility - wow just wow!


Lions set up shop in NRL country
by PHIL LUTTON - 16/08/13, 12:01 AM
Share9 comments Adjust font size
The west is not yet close to being won for the Brisbane Lions. But their bold move into rugby league country represents a decent enough start for a football club that has experienced the most emotionally erratic of weeks.
It was on Tuesday night the club was trying to deal with the fallout of the sudden axing of coach Michael Voss, who stepped down immediately after being told he was not wanted next season.
Just two days later, still sans coach but with prospects apparently on the horizon, the Lions were gazing over their new kingdom in Springfield, a masterplanned community west of Brisbane that will be their new home from 2016.
There were politicians and ministers and spin doctors on hand as Brisbane chairman Angus Johnson revealed a $15 million federal contribution to his club's new training and administration base.
It's a significant pledge for a facility that Johnson believes will surpass any AFL club in the nation and be on par, or better, than football giant AC Milan or some of the leading NFL franchises.
The pledge from the Labor government was made before it went into caretaker mode and Regional Australia Minister Catherine King has urged a Coalition government to honour that pledge should it win office.
But there are no guarantees. Ballymore was slated for a $25 million slice of federal funds as part of an upgrade that would have turned it into a first-class centre of excellence. But that was slashed in 2008, leaving Queensland rugby administrators with a half million dollar bill.
The first phase will cost $60 million on land leased for 99 years and will feature an MCG-sized oval, lighting suitable for NAB Cup games and a gym, pool, medical facilities, education centre, admin facilities and player lounge.
The great irony is that Voss had longed cried out for new facilities as the ageing Gabba, which will still host home games, fell further and further behind the AFL benchmark.
The move to Springfield is a pivotal shift in focus for the Lions as they seek to tap into one of the fastest-expanding regions in Australia.

And while they source players from all over Australia through the draft, the area west of Brisbane through Ipswich and Logan has become one of the most hotly contested recruiting hotspots in the nation for a variety of football codes.
Johnson said he was aware that rugby league was the key code in the area but wasn't frightened of setting up shop right in the middle of the battleground.
"It is rugby league heartland. But there's room for everybody. We love the game of rugby league but we can all live out here together," Johnson said.
"We draw players from throughout Australia through the draft but we will have our Lions academy based here. Given the growth profile of this area, I've absolutely no doubt we'll be seeing people from here on our list and playing for the Brisbane Lions."
Johnson said the new base was the product of extensive research from around the AFL and the world, with the Lions football department searching far and wide for ideas.
"We've been designing our facility over the past 12-18 months. We've had a look at the facilities and it will be cutting edge. We're talking about a world-class facility," Johnson said.
"We've had football department staff in Europe and the US looking at facilities, including AC Milan and some of the leading NFL clubs.
"I'm not sure everybody will appreciate what a significant day this is. This is a significant day not only for the Brisbane Lions but for Australian Rules Football since we've been playing in Queensland, which is well over 100 years."
Springfield was preferred over the Queensland Sports and Athletics Centre, which hosted the 1982 Commonwealth Games and the Brisbane Broncos in the 1990s, despite lacking the same proximity to the city.

Givernment ?



are you a Kiwi ?

:_<> :_<>

& as for this puff piece load of trash

the paddle pop wions are on their last legs
they've lost 10 Mill in the last 4 years
will lose another 2 or 3 Mill this year


they're fucked
& all the paid for positive comment pieces on earth won't change that

No RD all is good for the Brissy Lions and all the complaining in the world will change that!

:_<> :_<>
F me
a bubble
he lives in a bubble .. where its all peaches n cream

cos an article the VFL paid to have written says so

:_<> :_<> :_<>

Yeah 60 mil to give them facilities RL clubs can only dream of and don't it hurt RD - it hurt sooooooo much and the pain just won't leave!

whats the point of building new facilities for these dipshits .. if they can't even afford to turn the power on & have running water there
this is how broke the wions will be

:_<> :_<>
skint
pennyless

maybe they can borrow a bit of coin from the Broncos

ouch .... :_<> :_<> :_<>

the broncos own shit, its their pokie filled leagues club, that makes any money, the broncos train on the paddock behind the club :<>

the government, see league as a dud investment, dead dying sport
the lions have been on the look out for a new home for a while now, they current pay 5 million a year to have access to train at the gabba.

1st Broncos have 15mil cash and OTHER assets down 1 mil since last year - they made 2 mil at mid way of this year which included an extra 1.6 mil in EXTRA grant payments.

2nd the Gov obviously know something you don't cause they were happy to fund it - and dont it hurt RD it hurt so much!

[adamj1300]

Wow just wow!
Lions are setting up shop in RL heartland and the Givernment realise its the way of the future!

60 mil facility - wow just wow!


Lions set up shop in NRL country
by PHIL LUTTON - 16/08/13, 12:01 AM
Share9 comments Adjust font size
The west is not yet close to being won for the Brisbane Lions. But their bold move into rugby league country represents a decent enough start for a football club that has experienced the most emotionally erratic of weeks.
It was on Tuesday night the club was trying to deal with the fallout of the sudden axing of coach Michael Voss, who stepped down immediately after being told he was not wanted next season.
Just two days later, still sans coach but with prospects apparently on the horizon, the Lions were gazing over their new kingdom in Springfield, a masterplanned community west of Brisbane that will be their new home from 2016.
There were politicians and ministers and spin doctors on hand as Brisbane chairman Angus Johnson revealed a $15 million federal contribution to his club's new training and administration base.
It's a significant pledge for a facility that Johnson believes will surpass any AFL club in the nation and be on par, or better, than football giant AC Milan or some of the leading NFL franchises.
The pledge from the Labor government was made before it went into caretaker mode and Regional Australia Minister Catherine King has urged a Coalition government to honour that pledge should it win office.
But there are no guarantees. Ballymore was slated for a $25 million slice of federal funds as part of an upgrade that would have turned it into a first-class centre of excellence. But that was slashed in 2008, leaving Queensland rugby administrators with a half million dollar bill.
The first phase will cost $60 million on land leased for 99 years and will feature an MCG-sized oval, lighting suitable for NAB Cup games and a gym, pool, medical facilities, education centre, admin facilities and player lounge.
The great irony is that Voss had longed cried out for new facilities as the ageing Gabba, which will still host home games, fell further and further behind the AFL benchmark.
The move to Springfield is a pivotal shift in focus for the Lions as they seek to tap into one of the fastest-expanding regions in Australia.

And while they source players from all over Australia through the draft, the area west of Brisbane through Ipswich and Logan has become one of the most hotly contested recruiting hotspots in the nation for a variety of football codes.
Johnson said he was aware that rugby league was the key code in the area but wasn't frightened of setting up shop right in the middle of the battleground.
"It is rugby league heartland. But there's room for everybody. We love the game of rugby league but we can all live out here together," Johnson said.
"We draw players from throughout Australia through the draft but we will have our Lions academy based here. Given the growth profile of this area, I've absolutely no doubt we'll be seeing people from here on our list and playing for the Brisbane Lions."
Johnson said the new base was the product of extensive research from around the AFL and the world, with the Lions football department searching far and wide for ideas.
"We've been designing our facility over the past 12-18 months. We've had a look at the facilities and it will be cutting edge. We're talking about a world-class facility," Johnson said.
"We've had football department staff in Europe and the US looking at facilities, including AC Milan and some of the leading NFL clubs.
"I'm not sure everybody will appreciate what a significant day this is. This is a significant day not only for the Brisbane Lions but for Australian Rules Football since we've been playing in Queensland, which is well over 100 years."
Springfield was preferred over the Queensland Sports and Athletics Centre, which hosted the 1982 Commonwealth Games and the Brisbane Broncos in the 1990s, despite lacking the same proximity to the city.

Givernment ?



are you a Kiwi ?

:_<> :_<>

& as for this puff piece load of trash

the paddle pop wions are on their last legs
they've lost 10 Mill in the last 4 years
will lose another 2 or 3 Mill this year


they're fucked
& all the paid for positive comment pieces on earth won't change that

No RD all is good for the Brissy Lions and all the complaining in the world will change that!

:_<> :_<>
F me
a bubble
he lives in a bubble .. where its all peaches n cream

cos an article the VFL paid to have written says so

:_<> :_<> :_<>

Yeah 60 mil to give them facilities RL clubs can only dream of and don't it hurt RD - it hurt sooooooo much and the pain just won't leave!

whats the point of building new facilities for these dipshits .. if they can't even afford to turn the power on & have running water there
this is how broke the wions will be

:_<> :_<>
skint
pennyless

maybe they can borrow a bit of coin from the Broncos

ouch .... :_<> :_<> :_<>

the broncos own shit, its their pokie filled leagues club, that makes any money, the broncos train on the paddock behind the club :<>

the government, see league as a dud investment, dead dying sport
the lions have been on the look out for a new home for a while now, they current pay 5 million a year to have access to train at the gabba.

:_<> :_<> :_<>
the Broncos have about 17 Million .... in cash .... in the bank
more then any sporting team .... in the land you ********* halfwit
they have no debts
& are the most cash positive sports franchise in Australia

the Wions had debts nearing 12 Million plus at the end of last year .. & its will be near 15 mill at the end of this year
they are drowning in debt

the Broncos have NEVER posted a financial loss in 25 years of operating
they are the wealthiest football club in the land =D> =D> =D>

they don't need charity & hands outs ..... from anyone
not from the head body
not from Govts

they could buy yr shit stain club out ... 3 times over & still have enough left for a holiday in Thailand :_<> :_<> :_<>


anymore 13K crowds like last nights for the paddle pop Wions & it will be curtains for this embarrassment to QLD

they current pay 5 million a year to have access to train at the gabba

I call BS on this
no way a team pays essentially 200K a week just to train on a ground for 6 months you cockbrain :_<> :_<>
that might be the bill for exclusive access from April to October .. that's game day hire & training
but just to train

pull the other one
it plays jingle bells :_<> :_<>

186. Collingwood FC - Australian rules football - Australia - €56 million
266. West Coast Eagles - Australian rules football - Australia - €37 million
285. Essendon FC - Australian rules football - Australia - €33 million
286. Geelong FC - Australian rules football - Australia - €33 million
307. Hawthorn FC - Australian rules football - Australia - €30 million
333. St. Kilda FC - Australian rules football - Australia - € 28 million
346. Carlton FC - Australian rules football - Australia - €26 million
348. Fremantle Dockers - Australian rules football - Australia - €26 million
367. Melbourne FC - Australian rules football - Australia - €24 million
368. Port Adelaide FC - Australian rules football - Australia - €24 million
369. Sydney Swans - Australian rules football - Australia - €24 million
370. Western Bulldogs - Australian rules football - Australia - €24 million
376. Richmond FC - Australian rules football - Australia - €23 million
384. Brisbane Lions - Australian rules football - Australia - €22 million

315. South Australia cricket team - Cricket - Australia - €30 million
411. Brisbane Broncos - Rugby league - Australia - €20 million

http://stadiumzone.weebly.com/index.html
the power, Melbourne demons , western dogs, all have bigger revenues than \, your biggest NRL club,
again
the broncos, are like every other NRL club, a club, funded buy a pokie filled leagues club mini casino's, for loser's such as your self with nothing else in life, to waste their spare time
the broncos own shit, they train on a council oval behind their mini casino leagues club

[adamj1300]

Wow just wow!
Lions are setting up shop in RL heartland and the Givernment realise its the way of the future!

60 mil facility - wow just wow!


Lions set up shop in NRL country
by PHIL LUTTON - 16/08/13, 12:01 AM
Share9 comments Adjust font size
The west is not yet close to being won for the Brisbane Lions. But their bold move into rugby league country represents a decent enough start for a football club that has experienced the most emotionally erratic of weeks.
It was on Tuesday night the club was trying to deal with the fallout of the sudden axing of coach Michael Voss, who stepped down immediately after being told he was not wanted next season.
Just two days later, still sans coach but with prospects apparently on the horizon, the Lions were gazing over their new kingdom in Springfield, a masterplanned community west of Brisbane that will be their new home from 2016.
There were politicians and ministers and spin doctors on hand as Brisbane chairman Angus Johnson revealed a $15 million federal contribution to his club's new training and administration base.
It's a significant pledge for a facility that Johnson believes will surpass any AFL club in the nation and be on par, or better, than football giant AC Milan or some of the leading NFL franchises.
The pledge from the Labor government was made before it went into caretaker mode and Regional Australia Minister Catherine King has urged a Coalition government to honour that pledge should it win office.
But there are no guarantees. Ballymore was slated for a $25 million slice of federal funds as part of an upgrade that would have turned it into a first-class centre of excellence. But that was slashed in 2008, leaving Queensland rugby administrators with a half million dollar bill.
The first phase will cost $60 million on land leased for 99 years and will feature an MCG-sized oval, lighting suitable for NAB Cup games and a gym, pool, medical facilities, education centre, admin facilities and player lounge.
The great irony is that Voss had longed cried out for new facilities as the ageing Gabba, which will still host home games, fell further and further behind the AFL benchmark.
The move to Springfield is a pivotal shift in focus for the Lions as they seek to tap into one of the fastest-expanding regions in Australia.

And while they source players from all over Australia through the draft, the area west of Brisbane through Ipswich and Logan has become one of the most hotly contested recruiting hotspots in the nation for a variety of football codes.
Johnson said he was aware that rugby league was the key code in the area but wasn't frightened of setting up shop right in the middle of the battleground.
"It is rugby league heartland. But there's room for everybody. We love the game of rugby league but we can all live out here together," Johnson said.
"We draw players from throughout Australia through the draft but we will have our Lions academy based here. Given the growth profile of this area, I've absolutely no doubt we'll be seeing people from here on our list and playing for the Brisbane Lions."
Johnson said the new base was the product of extensive research from around the AFL and the world, with the Lions football department searching far and wide for ideas.
"We've been designing our facility over the past 12-18 months. We've had a look at the facilities and it will be cutting edge. We're talking about a world-class facility," Johnson said.
"We've had football department staff in Europe and the US looking at facilities, including AC Milan and some of the leading NFL clubs.
"I'm not sure everybody will appreciate what a significant day this is. This is a significant day not only for the Brisbane Lions but for Australian Rules Football since we've been playing in Queensland, which is well over 100 years."
Springfield was preferred over the Queensland Sports and Athletics Centre, which hosted the 1982 Commonwealth Games and the Brisbane Broncos in the 1990s, despite lacking the same proximity to the city.

Givernment ?



are you a Kiwi ?

:_<> :_<>

& as for this puff piece load of trash

the paddle pop wions are on their last legs
they've lost 10 Mill in the last 4 years
will lose another 2 or 3 Mill this year


they're fucked
& all the paid for positive comment pieces on earth won't change that

No RD all is good for the Brissy Lions and all the complaining in the world will change that!

:_<> :_<>
F me
a bubble
he lives in a bubble .. where its all peaches n cream

cos an article the VFL paid to have written says so

:_<> :_<> :_<>

Yeah 60 mil to give them facilities RL clubs can only dream of and don't it hurt RD - it hurt sooooooo much and the pain just won't leave!

whats the point of building new facilities for these dipshits .. if they can't even afford to turn the power on & have running water there
this is how broke the wions will be

:_<> :_<>
skint
pennyless

maybe they can borrow a bit of coin from the Broncos

ouch .... :_<> :_<> :_<>

the broncos own shit, its their pokie filled leagues club, that makes any money, the broncos train on the paddock behind the club :<>

the government, see league as a dud investment, dead dying sport
the lions have been on the look out for a new home for a while now, they current pay 5 million a year to have access to train at the gabba.

:_<> :_<> :_<>
the Broncos have about 17 Million .... in cash .... in the bank
more then any sporting team .... in the land you ********* halfwit
they have no debts
& are the most cash positive sports franchise in Australia

the Wions had debts nearing 12 Million plus at the end of last year .. & its will be near 15 mill at the end of this year
they are drowning in debt

the Broncos have NEVER posted a financial loss in 25 years of operating
they are the wealthiest football club in the land =D> =D> =D>

they don't need charity & hands outs ..... from anyone
not from the head body
not from Govts

they could buy yr shit stain club out ... 3 times over & still have enough left for a holiday in Thailand :_<> :_<> :_<>


anymore 13K crowds like last nights for the paddle pop Wions & it will be curtains for this embarrassment to QLD

they current pay 5 million a year to have access to train at the gabba

I call BS on this
no way a team pays essentially 200K a week just to train on a ground for 6 months you cockbrain :_<> :_<>
that might be the bill for exclusive access from April to October .. that's game day hire & training
but just to train

pull the other one
it plays jingle bells :_<> :_<>

shows how little you know about anything Raiderdave
their CEO Michael Bowers was on abc raido the other week, talking on reasons why they are leaving the GABBA, one of those main reasons was the coat
its a place where they have based their business, their officers, like any business you pay rent of buy.
they do more than train for 6 month, thickshit,

[Fred]

Yes Adam you are correct. I have heard that figure as well. I am surprised that your surprised that Dave gives such a response though. Did you expect anything else ?

[Raiderdave]

Wow just wow!
Lions are setting up shop in RL heartland and the Givernment realise its the way of the future!

60 mil facility - wow just wow!


Lions set up shop in NRL country
by PHIL LUTTON - 16/08/13, 12:01 AM
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The west is not yet close to being won for the Brisbane Lions. But their bold move into rugby league country represents a decent enough start for a football club that has experienced the most emotionally erratic of weeks.
It was on Tuesday night the club was trying to deal with the fallout of the sudden axing of coach Michael Voss, who stepped down immediately after being told he was not wanted next season.
Just two days later, still sans coach but with prospects apparently on the horizon, the Lions were gazing over their new kingdom in Springfield, a masterplanned community west of Brisbane that will be their new home from 2016.
There were politicians and ministers and spin doctors on hand as Brisbane chairman Angus Johnson revealed a $15 million federal contribution to his club's new training and administration base.
It's a significant pledge for a facility that Johnson believes will surpass any AFL club in the nation and be on par, or better, than football giant AC Milan or some of the leading NFL franchises.
The pledge from the Labor government was made before it went into caretaker mode and Regional Australia Minister Catherine King has urged a Coalition government to honour that pledge should it win office.
But there are no guarantees. Ballymore was slated for a $25 million slice of federal funds as part of an upgrade that would have turned it into a first-class centre of excellence. But that was slashed in 2008, leaving Queensland rugby administrators with a half million dollar bill.
The first phase will cost $60 million on land leased for 99 years and will feature an MCG-sized oval, lighting suitable for NAB Cup games and a gym, pool, medical facilities, education centre, admin facilities and player lounge.
The great irony is that Voss had longed cried out for new facilities as the ageing Gabba, which will still host home games, fell further and further behind the AFL benchmark.
The move to Springfield is a pivotal shift in focus for the Lions as they seek to tap into one of the fastest-expanding regions in Australia.

And while they source players from all over Australia through the draft, the area west of Brisbane through Ipswich and Logan has become one of the most hotly contested recruiting hotspots in the nation for a variety of football codes.
Johnson said he was aware that rugby league was the key code in the area but wasn't frightened of setting up shop right in the middle of the battleground.
"It is rugby league heartland. But there's room for everybody. We love the game of rugby league but we can all live out here together," Johnson said.
"We draw players from throughout Australia through the draft but we will have our Lions academy based here. Given the growth profile of this area, I've absolutely no doubt we'll be seeing people from here on our list and playing for the Brisbane Lions."
Johnson said the new base was the product of extensive research from around the AFL and the world, with the Lions football department searching far and wide for ideas.
"We've been designing our facility over the past 12-18 months. We've had a look at the facilities and it will be cutting edge. We're talking about a world-class facility," Johnson said.
"We've had football department staff in Europe and the US looking at facilities, including AC Milan and some of the leading NFL clubs.
"I'm not sure everybody will appreciate what a significant day this is. This is a significant day not only for the Brisbane Lions but for Australian Rules Football since we've been playing in Queensland, which is well over 100 years."
Springfield was preferred over the Queensland Sports and Athletics Centre, which hosted the 1982 Commonwealth Games and the Brisbane Broncos in the 1990s, despite lacking the same proximity to the city.

Givernment ?



are you a Kiwi ?

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& as for this puff piece load of trash

the paddle pop wions are on their last legs
they've lost 10 Mill in the last 4 years
will lose another 2 or 3 Mill this year


they're fucked
& all the paid for positive comment pieces on earth won't change that

No RD all is good for the Brissy Lions and all the complaining in the world will change that!

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F me
a bubble
he lives in a bubble .. where its all peaches n cream

cos an article the VFL paid to have written says so

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Yeah 60 mil to give them facilities RL clubs can only dream of and don't it hurt RD - it hurt sooooooo much and the pain just won't leave!

whats the point of building new facilities for these dipshits .. if they can't even afford to turn the power on & have running water there
this is how broke the wions will be

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skint
pennyless

maybe they can borrow a bit of coin from the Broncos

ouch .... :_<> :_<> :_<>

the broncos own shit, its their pokie filled leagues club, that makes any money, the broncos train on the paddock behind the club :<>

the government, see league as a dud investment, dead dying sport
the lions have been on the look out for a new home for a while now, they current pay 5 million a year to have access to train at the gabba.

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the Broncos have about 17 Million .... in cash .... in the bank
more then any sporting team .... in the land you ********* halfwit
they have no debts
& are the most cash positive sports franchise in Australia

the Wions had debts nearing 12 Million plus at the end of last year .. & its will be near 15 mill at the end of this year
they are drowning in debt

the Broncos have NEVER posted a financial loss in 25 years of operating
they are the wealthiest football club in the land =D> =D> =D>

they don't need charity & hands outs ..... from anyone
not from the head body
not from Govts

they could buy yr shit stain club out ... 3 times over & still have enough left for a holiday in Thailand :_<> :_<> :_<>


anymore 13K crowds like last nights for the paddle pop Wions & it will be curtains for this embarrassment to QLD

they current pay 5 million a year to have access to train at the gabba

I call BS on this
no way a team pays essentially 200K a week just to train on a ground for 6 months you cockbrain :_<> :_<>
that might be the bill for exclusive access from April to October .. that's game day hire & training
but just to train

pull the other one
it plays jingle bells :_<> :_<>

186. Collingwood FC - Australian rules football - Australia - €56 million
266. West Coast Eagles - Australian rules football - Australia - €37 million
285. Essendon FC - Australian rules football - Australia - €33 million
286. Geelong FC - Australian rules football - Australia - €33 million
307. Hawthorn FC - Australian rules football - Australia - €30 million
333. St. Kilda FC - Australian rules football - Australia - € 28 million
346. Carlton FC - Australian rules football - Australia - €26 million
348. Fremantle Dockers - Australian rules football - Australia - €26 million
367. Melbourne FC - Australian rules football - Australia - €24 million
368. Port Adelaide FC - Australian rules football - Australia - €24 million
369. Sydney Swans - Australian rules football - Australia - €24 million
370. Western Bulldogs - Australian rules football - Australia - €24 million
376. Richmond FC - Australian rules football - Australia - €23 million
384. Brisbane Lions - Australian rules football - Australia - €22 million

315. South Australia cricket team - Cricket - Australia - €30 million
411. Brisbane Broncos - Rugby league - Australia - €20 million

http://stadiumzone.weebly.com/index.html
the power, Melbourne demons , western dogs, all have bigger revenues than \, your biggest NRL club,
again
the broncos, are like every other NRL club, a club, funded buy a pokie filled leagues club mini casino's, for loser's such as your self with nothing else in life, to waste their spare time
the broncos own shit, they train on a council oval behind their mini casino leagues club

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oh jesus

yes

a club that has 17 Million in cash
& 30 million plus in assets

is worth less then a club that is 12 Million in debt
& owns nothing ..... because it is 12 Million in debt :_<> :_<> :_<> :_<>


the Broncos know who the run a business & many NRL clubs ... mine as an example
are becoming the most business savy sports franchises in Australia loading up on activities other then their football operations so they will never be short of funds
a few tough years at the bottom of the ladder
meh
we're loaded .. no probs

VFL clubs are failing everywhere
they have big turnover ... but are struggling to find avenues for revenue to fund their expenditure

the Wions are in deep deep shit
they like about 8 other VFL clubs are skint .... dead set pennyless
just servicing their debts is beyond them
a very bleak future lies ahead


oh & PS

that list is the most hilarious thing I've seen all week
thanks fuckhead for the laugh

[Raiderdave]

Wow just wow!
Lions are setting up shop in RL heartland and the Givernment realise its the way of the future!

60 mil facility - wow just wow!


Lions set up shop in NRL country
by PHIL LUTTON - 16/08/13, 12:01 AM
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The west is not yet close to being won for the Brisbane Lions. But their bold move into rugby league country represents a decent enough start for a football club that has experienced the most emotionally erratic of weeks.
It was on Tuesday night the club was trying to deal with the fallout of the sudden axing of coach Michael Voss, who stepped down immediately after being told he was not wanted next season.
Just two days later, still sans coach but with prospects apparently on the horizon, the Lions were gazing over their new kingdom in Springfield, a masterplanned community west of Brisbane that will be their new home from 2016.
There were politicians and ministers and spin doctors on hand as Brisbane chairman Angus Johnson revealed a $15 million federal contribution to his club's new training and administration base.
It's a significant pledge for a facility that Johnson believes will surpass any AFL club in the nation and be on par, or better, than football giant AC Milan or some of the leading NFL franchises.
The pledge from the Labor government was made before it went into caretaker mode and Regional Australia Minister Catherine King has urged a Coalition government to honour that pledge should it win office.
But there are no guarantees. Ballymore was slated for a $25 million slice of federal funds as part of an upgrade that would have turned it into a first-class centre of excellence. But that was slashed in 2008, leaving Queensland rugby administrators with a half million dollar bill.
The first phase will cost $60 million on land leased for 99 years and will feature an MCG-sized oval, lighting suitable for NAB Cup games and a gym, pool, medical facilities, education centre, admin facilities and player lounge.
The great irony is that Voss had longed cried out for new facilities as the ageing Gabba, which will still host home games, fell further and further behind the AFL benchmark.
The move to Springfield is a pivotal shift in focus for the Lions as they seek to tap into one of the fastest-expanding regions in Australia.

And while they source players from all over Australia through the draft, the area west of Brisbane through Ipswich and Logan has become one of the most hotly contested recruiting hotspots in the nation for a variety of football codes.
Johnson said he was aware that rugby league was the key code in the area but wasn't frightened of setting up shop right in the middle of the battleground.
"It is rugby league heartland. But there's room for everybody. We love the game of rugby league but we can all live out here together," Johnson said.
"We draw players from throughout Australia through the draft but we will have our Lions academy based here. Given the growth profile of this area, I've absolutely no doubt we'll be seeing people from here on our list and playing for the Brisbane Lions."
Johnson said the new base was the product of extensive research from around the AFL and the world, with the Lions football department searching far and wide for ideas.
"We've been designing our facility over the past 12-18 months. We've had a look at the facilities and it will be cutting edge. We're talking about a world-class facility," Johnson said.
"We've had football department staff in Europe and the US looking at facilities, including AC Milan and some of the leading NFL clubs.
"I'm not sure everybody will appreciate what a significant day this is. This is a significant day not only for the Brisbane Lions but for Australian Rules Football since we've been playing in Queensland, which is well over 100 years."
Springfield was preferred over the Queensland Sports and Athletics Centre, which hosted the 1982 Commonwealth Games and the Brisbane Broncos in the 1990s, despite lacking the same proximity to the city.

Givernment ?



are you a Kiwi ?

:_<> :_<>

& as for this puff piece load of trash

the paddle pop wions are on their last legs
they've lost 10 Mill in the last 4 years
will lose another 2 or 3 Mill this year


they're fucked
& all the paid for positive comment pieces on earth won't change that

No RD all is good for the Brissy Lions and all the complaining in the world will change that!

:_<> :_<>
F me
a bubble
he lives in a bubble .. where its all peaches n cream

cos an article the VFL paid to have written says so

:_<> :_<> :_<>

Yeah 60 mil to give them facilities RL clubs can only dream of and don't it hurt RD - it hurt sooooooo much and the pain just won't leave!

whats the point of building new facilities for these dipshits .. if they can't even afford to turn the power on & have running water there
this is how broke the wions will be

:_<> :_<>
skint
pennyless

maybe they can borrow a bit of coin from the Broncos

ouch .... :_<> :_<> :_<>

the broncos own shit, its their pokie filled leagues club, that makes any money, the broncos train on the paddock behind the club :<>

the government, see league as a dud investment, dead dying sport
the lions have been on the look out for a new home for a while now, they current pay 5 million a year to have access to train at the gabba.

:_<> :_<> :_<>
the Broncos have about 17 Million .... in cash .... in the bank
more then any sporting team .... in the land you ********* halfwit
they have no debts
& are the most cash positive sports franchise in Australia

the Wions had debts nearing 12 Million plus at the end of last year .. & its will be near 15 mill at the end of this year
they are drowning in debt

the Broncos have NEVER posted a financial loss in 25 years of operating
they are the wealthiest football club in the land =D> =D> =D>

they don't need charity & hands outs ..... from anyone
not from the head body
not from Govts

they could buy yr shit stain club out ... 3 times over & still have enough left for a holiday in Thailand :_<> :_<> :_<>


anymore 13K crowds like last nights for the paddle pop Wions & it will be curtains for this embarrassment to QLD

they current pay 5 million a year to have access to train at the gabba

I call BS on this
no way a team pays essentially 200K a week just to train on a ground for 6 months you cockbrain :_<> :_<>
that might be the bill for exclusive access from April to October .. that's game day hire & training
but just to train

pull the other one
it plays jingle bells :_<> :_<>

shows how little you know about anything Raiderdave
their CEO Michael Bowers was on abc raido the other week, talking on reasons why they are leaving the GABBA, one of those main reasons was the coat
its a place where they have based their business, their officers, like any business you pay rent of buy.
they do more than train for 6 month, thickshit,

oh so its not just training ..... its renting office space & the facilities as well
& I'd say game day hire as well ....................just like I said

you said it was just for training
you were as per usual..... wrong


5 Mill a year for all of that doesn't appear too bad
but I spose for a skint pennyless shit stain club like yours .... it would be a bit much

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[Raiderdave]

Yes Adam you are correct. I have heard that figure as well. I am surprised that your surprised that Dave gives such a response though. Did you expect anything else ?

well if this cockhead is backing you up

its official



you're certainly wrong !!
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[Swans4ever]

Yes Adam you are correct. I have heard that figure as well. I am surprised that your surprised that Dave gives such a response though. Did you expect anything else ?

well if this cockhead is backing you up

its official



you're certainly wrong !!
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No one backing you up coward! - c'mon show us the proof - show up the financial statements for both the Lions and the Broncos - in addition to the new sports complex they also have spent considerable money on their Springfield sportsman club - further the Broncos don't fund an Academy they give NOTHING back to their heartland - they just take - The Lions, Swans, GWS and GC ALL fund Academies to develop local talent! So c'mon COWARD post the links if you don't I will or are you going to run like a rape victim again - COWARD (you know it feels so right to call you this because you really are a coward!)

[Fred]

I don't think using rape victim is appropriate here swans!! And it also associates being a tape victim with being a coward. Just saying.

[Swans4ever]

I don't think using rape victim is appropriate here swans!! And it also associates being a tape victim with being a coward. Just saying.

Point taken - its am expression meaning to run with full speed - but I didn't think it was linked with coward but I will change same not wishing to offend.

[Fred]

Cheers