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Re: Saints vs Swans in NZ
Are people forgetting, NZ has already been introduced to our footy club....
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Re: Saints vs Swans in NZ
Personally I couldn't care less.
Best case scenario club makes some $$ I go to NZ a couple of times.
Worst case it doesn't work and the AFL scrap the idea.
Best case scenario club makes some $$ I go to NZ a couple of times.
Worst case it doesn't work and the AFL scrap the idea.
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Re: Saints vs Swans in NZ
Fantastic news. The club will create history in hosting the first match (for premiership points) overseas.
I'm actually entertaining in the thought of going over there, as I've yet to visit NZ.
Would be great if the Saints could end up winning the support of people over there.
I'm actually entertaining in the thought of going over there, as I've yet to visit NZ.
Would be great if the Saints could end up winning the support of people over there.
Curb your enthusiasm - you’re a St.Kilda supporter!!
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Re: Saints vs Swans in NZ
mcadam05 wrote:has anyone know the size of the ground , looks pretty small
Pretty much exactly the same size as Etihad.
This is a great move by the Saints.
Anyone who thinks Melbourne can sustain 10 teams @ $100m revenue each (which is where Collingwood are heading in 4-5 years) is kidding themselves. The state's economy isn't big enough to support $1b of revenue among 10 AFL clubs.
Inevitably there are going to be fewer teams in Melbourne. Or such a massive discrepancy in resources that it will be like the Premier League, and only 4-5 Victorian clubs really have any chance of success.
People complaining that we lost games in Tasmania and it cost us a Top 4 position - read Freo's banner on the weekend.
"Anywhere, anytime".
This club may not exist in 20 years - there won't be any games to lose!
We are making ourselves infinitely stronger with this move. If we can build up to 2 or 3 matches a year, a local membership of 2000-3000 members, sponsorship from some NZ businesses and recruiting, junior football and community links, it will grow our revenue stream, boost our profile and ensure that we are a part of the AFL's long term expansion plans.
This makes us a team that must survive in the competition - unlike those others that will not.
Great day for this club and for our future.
Get on board (the plane).
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Re: Saints vs Swans in NZ
dragit wrote:Rhys and Jack have no memory of ever being there.SainterK wrote:Are people forgetting, NZ has already been introduced to our footy club....
Gold Jerry Gold!
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Re: Saints vs Swans in NZ
Legendary - I think North will forever rue not going to the Gold Coast when they had their chance.
Re: Saints vs Swans in NZ
One game for the $$ I can deal with. 2 at a pinch... more than that I'm going feel pretty peeved...
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Re: Saints vs Swans in NZ
Cash grab or not, i'll be over there and I'm just stoked for the mates I have over the ditch that love the Red, White and Black.
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Re: Saints vs Swans in NZ
As long as I can watch the game live on tv, I don't care where they play. If they can make some good coin doing it, even better.
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Re: Saints vs Swans in NZ
Annoys me no end. We must be hard up for cash.
How about a sponsor instead?
Supporters dudded big time.
Why is the AFL doing this? They need to invest more money on the game in Australia, especially grassroots, instead of this piece of nonsense.
How about a sponsor instead?
Supporters dudded big time.
Why is the AFL doing this? They need to invest more money on the game in Australia, especially grassroots, instead of this piece of nonsense.
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Re: Saints vs Swans in NZ
Explain how the supporters are dudded? The Club has committed to your membership having the exact same amount of games you can attend in Melbourne as last year.miskycat wrote:Annoys me no end. We must be hard up for cash.
How about a sponsor instead?
Supporters dudded big time.
Why is the AFL doing this? They need to invest more money on the game in Australia, especially grassroots, instead of this piece of nonsense.
Ever think this will increase our ability to gain a major sponsor?
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Re: Saints vs Swans in NZ
Selling home games is fail.
What kind of membership can you sell for one game a year?
It won't increase membership at all.
There must be a big financial payoff.
If we lose the game is it worth it?
What kind of membership can you sell for one game a year?
It won't increase membership at all.
There must be a big financial payoff.
If we lose the game is it worth it?
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Re: Saints vs Swans in NZ
bigred wrote:Selling home games is fail.
What kind of membership can you sell for one game a year?
It won't increase membership at all.
There must be a big financial payoff.
If we lose the game is it worth it?
Thats why this isnt going to last IMO. It isnt like The Hawks or even the Tigers. They are at least playing in places that know what AFL is. And can imagine next year if we also have 6 interstate games.
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Re: Saints vs Swans in NZ
2 games in year 2 and 3 of initial arrangementplugger66 wrote:bigred wrote:Selling home games is fail.
What kind of membership can you sell for one game a year?
It won't increase membership at all.
There must be a big financial payoff.
If we lose the game is it worth it?
Thats why this isnt going to last IMO. It isnt like The Hawks or even the Tigers. They are at least playing in places that know what AFL is. And can imagine next year if we also have 6 interstate games.
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Re: Saints vs Swans in NZ
chook23 wrote:2 games in year 2 and 3 of initial arrangementplugger66 wrote:bigred wrote:Selling home games is fail.
What kind of membership can you sell for one game a year?
It won't increase membership at all.
There must be a big financial payoff.
If we lose the game is it worth it?
Thats why this isnt going to last IMO. It isnt like The Hawks or even the Tigers. They are at least playing in places that know what AFL is. And can imagine next year if we also have 6 interstate games.
Thats even worse then. 2 games in NZ without any local interest.
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Re: Saints vs Swans in NZ
Wellington council must be blurting up some coin.
It is something different and I guess you have to explore different income streams, however I struggle to see any long term benefit.
It is something different and I guess you have to explore different income streams, however I struggle to see any long term benefit.
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Re: Saints vs Swans in NZ
The stadium will be empty. 500 supporters max who made the journey from either Sydney or Melbourne, plus maybe 250 curious onlookers. It won't be a good look.
And why Sydney? Why not Gold Coast? Surely it's better from our perspective (membership in NZ, if any) that we dish out a flogging?
And why Sydney? Why not Gold Coast? Surely it's better from our perspective (membership in NZ, if any) that we dish out a flogging?
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Re: Saints vs Swans in NZ
Few locals I know over there expect it to be a sellout- especially with it being ANZAC day.battye wrote:The stadium will be empty. 500 supporters max who made the journey from either Sydney or Melbourne, plus maybe 250 curious onlookers. It won't be a good look.
And why Sydney? Why not Gold Coast? Surely it's better from our perspective (membership in NZ, if any) that we dish out a flogging?
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There is no way it will be that small.battye wrote:The stadium will be empty. 500 supporters max who made the journey from either Sydney or Melbourne, plus maybe 250 curious onlookers. It won't be a good look.
And why Sydney? Why not Gold Coast? Surely it's better from our perspective (membership in NZ, if any) that we dish out a flogging?
Windies get behind any sporting event, much like Melbourne in that respect.