Yes.bigcarl wrote: ↑Fri 19 Jun 2020 3:14pmBarry, if the club has pokies doesn't that make us a pokies venue?BarryGrogan wrote: ↑Fri 19 Jun 2020 2:37pmI don't either.bigcarl wrote: ↑Fri 19 Jun 2020 1:55pmI don't have a problem with pokies.BarryGrogan wrote: ↑Fri 19 Jun 2020 1:41pmThat's exactly right.
You either have been a 'big club' for 100 years with huge support which translates into membership, primetime fixtures and sponsorship.
Or you have shitloads of pokies.
That's the only recipe for a financially successful AFL football club.
People want to lose their money, they will find a way. We might as well be the beneficiaries. Better us than the governement or betting agencies.
St Kilda FC can be a supporter of responsible gambling. Nothing wrong with that IMO
I have an issue with pokie venues.
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But you do want the club to survive, yes?BarryGrogan wrote: ↑Fri 19 Jun 2020 3:44pmYes.bigcarl wrote: ↑Fri 19 Jun 2020 3:14pmBarry, if the club has pokies doesn't that make us a pokies venue?BarryGrogan wrote: ↑Fri 19 Jun 2020 2:37pmI don't either.bigcarl wrote: ↑Fri 19 Jun 2020 1:55pmI don't have a problem with pokies.BarryGrogan wrote: ↑Fri 19 Jun 2020 1:41pmThat's exactly right.
You either have been a 'big club' for 100 years with huge support which translates into membership, primetime fixtures and sponsorship.
Or you have shitloads of pokies.
That's the only recipe for a financially successful AFL football club.
People want to lose their money, they will find a way. We might as well be the beneficiaries. Better us than the governement or betting agencies.
St Kilda FC can be a supporter of responsible gambling. Nothing wrong with that IMO
I have an issue with pokie venues.
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I'd be a pretty shallow person if I put the interests of the footy club that I barrack for over those of our broader society.bigcarl wrote: ↑Fri 19 Jun 2020 3:50pmBut you do want the club to survive, yes?BarryGrogan wrote: ↑Fri 19 Jun 2020 3:44pmYes.bigcarl wrote: ↑Fri 19 Jun 2020 3:14pmBarry, if the club has pokies doesn't that make us a pokies venue?BarryGrogan wrote: ↑Fri 19 Jun 2020 2:37pmI don't either.bigcarl wrote: ↑Fri 19 Jun 2020 1:55pmI don't have a problem with pokies.BarryGrogan wrote: ↑Fri 19 Jun 2020 1:41pmThat's exactly right.
You either have been a 'big club' for 100 years with huge support which translates into membership, primetime fixtures and sponsorship.
Or you have shitloads of pokies.
That's the only recipe for a financially successful AFL football club.
People want to lose their money, they will find a way. We might as well be the beneficiaries. Better us than the governement or betting agencies.
St Kilda FC can be a supporter of responsible gambling. Nothing wrong with that IMO
I have an issue with pokie venues.
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I'm just having a look at the employees the club has hired in a Sales, Business Development roles. Some well qualified chaps in there - all have Football/Sports/Media backgrounds.
Need someone out of left field who is an absolute hunter. There's alot of smart cookies down at RSEA but they haven't been able to reduce the debt, so I'd be doing a cleanout of the sales team.
Need someone out of left field who is an absolute hunter. There's alot of smart cookies down at RSEA but they haven't been able to reduce the debt, so I'd be doing a cleanout of the sales team.
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I love my footy club. Don't love our broader society. I know who comes first. FTBS.BarryGrogan wrote: ↑Fri 19 Jun 2020 3:59pmI'd be a pretty shallow person if I put the interests of the footy club that I barrack for over those of our broader society.bigcarl wrote: ↑Fri 19 Jun 2020 3:50pmBut you do want the club to survive, yes?BarryGrogan wrote: ↑Fri 19 Jun 2020 3:44pmYes.bigcarl wrote: ↑Fri 19 Jun 2020 3:14pmBarry, if the club has pokies doesn't that make us a pokies venue?BarryGrogan wrote: ↑Fri 19 Jun 2020 2:37pmI don't either.bigcarl wrote: ↑Fri 19 Jun 2020 1:55pmI don't have a problem with pokies.BarryGrogan wrote: ↑Fri 19 Jun 2020 1:41pmThat's exactly right.
You either have been a 'big club' for 100 years with huge support which translates into membership, primetime fixtures and sponsorship.
Or you have shitloads of pokies.
That's the only recipe for a financially successful AFL football club.
People want to lose their money, they will find a way. We might as well be the beneficiaries. Better us than the governement or betting agencies.
St Kilda FC can be a supporter of responsible gambling. Nothing wrong with that IMO
I have an issue with pokie venues.
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The following report about AFL Revenues in 2019 is instructive in this discussion about St Kilda's debt:
https://www.ibisworld.com/industry-insi ... ue-ladder/
The following paragraphs confirm my contention that on-field success is a major factor in increasing club revenues:
"The 2019 premier, Richmond, came a clear second on the revenue ladder. Similar to West Coast, the club’s on-field success has driven financial growth. Victoria’s other large clubs occupy the next six spots. While these clubs’ position on the 2019 AFL ladder varied throughout the year, all teams in this group are financially supported by large membership bases. Although Collingwood posted a significant revenue decline over 2018-19, this result was due to the club’s transition out of the pokies and gaming market, rather than a decrease in core revenue. Collingwood’s average home-game attendance grew by 16.9% in 2019. Carlton’s encouraging list and improved play brought Blues fans back to home games in droves, with a remarkable 47.1% increase in average attendance during the 2019 season. Somewhat surprisingly, the Geelong Cats posted a modest revenue decline despite topping the home and away ladder. The Brisbane Lions’ remarkable on-field resurgence and exciting young players garnered renewed fan interest in 2019. The club propelled itself up the 2019 AFL ladder, which was reflected in its revenue growth in 2018-19."
Further on in this article:
"Interestingly, a strong correlation continues to exist between financial ladder rankings and on-field success for AFL clubs."
While I don't have an issue with suggestions that St Kilda should find additional sources of revenue, and I don't doubt that the club's Brains Trust is working hard to come up with new ideas, decisions by the club's Board and senior management to improve the player list in order for the team to achieve success indicate that they believe it to be crucial for the team to become a serious finals contender.
https://www.ibisworld.com/industry-insi ... ue-ladder/
The following paragraphs confirm my contention that on-field success is a major factor in increasing club revenues:
"The 2019 premier, Richmond, came a clear second on the revenue ladder. Similar to West Coast, the club’s on-field success has driven financial growth. Victoria’s other large clubs occupy the next six spots. While these clubs’ position on the 2019 AFL ladder varied throughout the year, all teams in this group are financially supported by large membership bases. Although Collingwood posted a significant revenue decline over 2018-19, this result was due to the club’s transition out of the pokies and gaming market, rather than a decrease in core revenue. Collingwood’s average home-game attendance grew by 16.9% in 2019. Carlton’s encouraging list and improved play brought Blues fans back to home games in droves, with a remarkable 47.1% increase in average attendance during the 2019 season. Somewhat surprisingly, the Geelong Cats posted a modest revenue decline despite topping the home and away ladder. The Brisbane Lions’ remarkable on-field resurgence and exciting young players garnered renewed fan interest in 2019. The club propelled itself up the 2019 AFL ladder, which was reflected in its revenue growth in 2018-19."
Further on in this article:
"Interestingly, a strong correlation continues to exist between financial ladder rankings and on-field success for AFL clubs."
While I don't have an issue with suggestions that St Kilda should find additional sources of revenue, and I don't doubt that the club's Brains Trust is working hard to come up with new ideas, decisions by the club's Board and senior management to improve the player list in order for the team to achieve success indicate that they believe it to be crucial for the team to become a serious finals contender.
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I love barry grogan posts , they have a life of their own , they seem to go forever.
There was someone in the past that had a similar talent....who was that ???
PS Wish my name was Al .. so I could be shallow Al.
There was someone in the past that had a similar talent....who was that ???
PS Wish my name was Al .. so I could be shallow Al.
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BarryGrogan wrote: ↑Fri 19 Jun 2020 3:59pmI'd be a pretty shallow person if I put the interests of the footy club that I barrack for over those of our broader society.bigcarl wrote: ↑Fri 19 Jun 2020 3:50pmBut you do want the club to survive, yes?BarryGrogan wrote: ↑Fri 19 Jun 2020 3:44pmYes.bigcarl wrote: ↑Fri 19 Jun 2020 3:14pmBarryGrogan wrote: ↑Fri 19 Jun 2020 2:37pmI don't either.bigcarl wrote: ↑Fri 19 Jun 2020 1:55pmI don't have a problem with pokies.BarryGrogan wrote: ↑Fri 19 Jun 2020 1:41pmThat's exactly right.
You either have been a 'big club' for 100 years with huge support which translates into membership, primetime fixtures and sponsorship.
Or you have shitloads of pokies.
That's the only recipe for a financially successful AFL football club.
People want to lose their money, they will find a way. We might as well be the beneficiaries. Better us than the governement or betting agencies.
St Kilda FC can be a supporter of responsible gambling. Nothing wrong with that IMO
I have an issue with pokie venues.
Barry, if the club has pokies doesn't that make us a pokies venue?
Why not, kennett has pocketed $$$$$ from state pokies / casino then hypocritically ran beyond blue another personal income source. Hawthorn have 80 mil in the bank.
Jeff Kennett what a lowlife
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They announced 70% of staff were furloughed or let go nearly 3 months ago but havent announced anything since?
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The big clubs have a diverse investment portfolio and revenue streams.BarryGrogan wrote: ↑Fri 19 Jun 2020 1:41pm
That's the only recipe for a financially successful AFL football club.
Large membership numbers alone do not create anywhere near enough revenue to sustain an AFL club. And many of the memberships sold by those clubs are $5 packages for dogs and cats and unborn humans for for the sole purpose of artificially inflating the membership numbers to improve the clubs bargaining power for primetime TV slots and fixtures and advertising and sponsorship deals.
It's a new paradigm, what worked in the past may not work during a recession/depression.
It was interesting to hear the President defend suggestions we would be $20 million in debt by the end of 2020, and what was even more interesting about his spirited defence was a complete lack of assurance that he was working hard to create ideas for revenue generation to sustain the club.
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Look at Seek share price, approaching all time highs now. Bassat owns 14m shares now worth $300m
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What happened to the 10 mil that was promised from the state government at the last election to build the grandstand.
I know covid has delayed the development but I'd like to know if the club has received any of that money
I know covid has delayed the development but I'd like to know if the club has received any of that money
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I thought i saw eric bana at Thursdays training ses.
He's got some coin .
He's got some coin .
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I know someone who owns a massive private company that is a huge Saints fan/benefactor - COVID has stuffed that business though.
They could wipe a lot of debt themselves if they wanted to!
They could wipe a lot of debt themselves if they wanted to!
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