Talking Footy

Beaussie wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 6:25 am

From the Gemba report into NRL expansion, the AFL does have more work to do in NSW and QLD.



And whilst there are concerns with the Giants and Suns, I remember the same hysteria and calls to end the Swans and Bears in the early 90s when both clubs were struggling on and off the field. Sound familiar? Heck, I remember going to the SCG with a free ticket after buying a Whopper Junior at Hungry Jacks. Expansion and growth in new markets takes a long time as we’ve seen with the Swans and Bears/Lions. You don’t just give up though.

The Giants need to be seen as fully committed to Western Sydney, not split with the ACT. And they need to drop the ridiculous GWS name and just call themselves Western Sydney Giants. It’s so ridiculous hearing media, commentators etc refer to them as GWS.

Quolls2019 wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 9:41 am

Beaussie wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 6:25 am

From the Gemba report into NRL expansion, the AFL does have more work to do in NSW and QLD.



And whilst there are concerns with the Giants and Suns, I remember the same hysteria and calls to end the Swans and Bears in the early 90s when both clubs were struggling on and off the field. Sound familiar? Heck, I remember going to the SCG with a free ticket after buying a Whopper Junior at Hungry Jacks. Expansion and growth in new markets takes a long time as we’ve seen with the Swans and Bears/Lions. You don’t just give up though.

The Giants need to be seen as fully committed to Western Sydney, not split with the ACT. And they need to drop the ridiculous GWS name and just call themselves Western Sydney Giants. It’s so ridiculous hearing media, commentators etc refer to them as GWS.

I think the AFL figures for the NRL dominated “homeland” states are quite good.
Certainly better than the NRL figures in the AFL states.
I am surprised the NRL rates so highly in Victoria.

Terry wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 6:56 pm

CRISIS: Bloke with 40 years experience in Sydney fumbling says it at an all time low in the harbour city. Male junior playing numbers have dropped by a 'huge' amount.

Clubs turn up with 4 or 5 players. Others 'can't field sides'.

The truth has been revealed!!!! And its ugly..........very ugly. Why am I not surprised lolololololol!!!!

truthbomber wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 5:34 pm

Quolls2019 wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 9:41 am

Beaussie wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 6:25 am

From the Gemba report into NRL expansion, the AFL does have more work to do in NSW and QLD.



And whilst there are concerns with the Giants and Suns, I remember the same hysteria and calls to end the Swans and Bears in the early 90s when both clubs were struggling on and off the field. Sound familiar? Heck, I remember going to the SCG with a free ticket after buying a Whopper Junior at Hungry Jacks. Expansion and growth in new markets takes a long time as we’ve seen with the Swans and Bears/Lions. You don’t just give up though.

The Giants need to be seen as fully committed to Western Sydney, not split with the ACT. And they need to drop the ridiculous GWS name and just call themselves Western Sydney Giants. It’s so ridiculous hearing media, commentators etc refer to them as GWS.

I think the AFL figures for the NRL dominated “homeland” states are quite good.
Certainly better than the NRL figures in the AFL states.
I am surprised the NRL rates so highly in Victoria.

as if these graphs represent anything

Beaussie wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 9:51 pm

truthbomber wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 5:34 pm

Quolls2019 wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 9:41 am

I think the AFL figures for the NRL dominated “homeland” states are quite good.
Certainly better than the NRL figures in the AFL states.
I am surprised the NRL rates so highly in Victoria.

as if these graphs represent anything

Oh gees, clearly the fact that it’s a graph from the Gemba report into NRL expansion was missed by you. Carry on

Bbear wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 9:40 pm

Looking at the graph their is much optimism, figures approaching 30 % are not catastrophic, considering it's RL heart land.
Rename the Giants to something that is more representative of Sydney.
Enhance the game day experience with more concerts featuring local community bands and popular Sydney groups.

truthbomber wrote: ↑Tue May 02, 2023 6:47 am

Bbear wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 9:40 pm

Looking at the graph their is much optimism, figures approaching 30 % are not catastrophic, considering it's RL heart land.
Rename the Giants to something that is more representative of Sydney.
Enhance the game day experience with more concerts featuring local community bands and popular Sydney groups.

if they were 30%
except they're not

they're 3%

Quolls2019 wrote: ↑Tue May 02, 2023 2:14 pm

truthbomber wrote: ↑Tue May 02, 2023 6:47 am

Bbear wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 9:40 pm

Looking at the graph their is much optimism, figures approaching 30 % are not catastrophic, considering it's RL heart land.
Rename the Giants to something that is more representative of Sydney.
Enhance the game day experience with more concerts featuring local community bands and popular Sydney groups.

if they were 30%
except they're not

they're 3%

You keep making big statements. Prove they are 3%.

Terry wrote: ↑Sat May 06, 2023 3:00 pm

It seems the truth serum has had another sampling in good 'ol Sydney town. A week ago the Swans Andrew Pridham defied the usual AFL practice and actually told the truth by stating, ".....the game is going backwards in NSW". Whilst the Ginats Dave Mathews said, "....the NRL is now bigger in Sydney than when the Ginats started". Hard to believe AFL types telling the truth......but there it is!!!

Now usual AFL blowhard bullshit artist Tony Shepherd has said, ".....the game is facing an alarming plight in western Sydney after the wheels fell off......". He further said, ".....the game has fewer than 2k registered players in an area of 2.65M people". Shheeesssshhhhh.......thats incredible. Incredibly bad!!!

After decades of AFL BS, lies, deception and obfuscation we finally have some truth tellers in Australia's most over blown sport. Well done gentleman!!!!! It can't be easy putting ya head over the parapet and defy fumblehouse propaganda. It's like a breath of fresh air. Let the truth telling continue!!!!!!

‘The wheels fell off’: GWS put boot into AFL for western Sydney mess".
Caroline Wilson