Lets go back to the Junction oval. Geelong v us at Shell stadium. All standing but outside the ground as we cant get in. Collingwood at Their home ground in Collingwood. How good was that?rodgerfox wrote:Since when did the AFL's CEO become a hero for bringing in $$.plugger66 wrote:I may back the AFL but at least I havent got a closed mind on how good the AFL are going. Not interested in how many grounds have been upgraded lately. Best competition in Australia by far and the gap has increased over the last few years but no the one eyes are out and the AFL is badly run and I am apperently the one who cant have a sensible discussion on the subject.Sainterman wrote:In times of economic depression sport often benefits. It becomes a great outlet for people who might be struggling. Look back over time and you will see this.plugger66 wrote:Especially since there was a GFC and most other business went backwards last year. Yes fancy it.degruch wrote:Fancy numbers being up...I thought Australia's population was shrinking!?!
But not much point discussing this is there Plug, cos you are always going to back the AFL to the hilt!
Since when did the average fan give a shiit about whether or not footy is the 'strongest comp' in the country?
Why do people care about this sort of stuff when the actual game itself is a con? The most contrived, unfair, manipulated 'competition' since the Harlem Globetrotters last hit the court.
When was it that the AFL sucked everyone in to thinking the game itself should merely become a pawn in the AFL's plan to make the 'sport' bigger?
It should always be about the game. Not the sport - but the game. About two teams battling it out. Two tribes playing for pride and bragging rights.
Who gives a **** about how members there are? Who gives a **** about how shiny the shiitters are at the Docklands stadium? Who gives a **** about the fact that more people apparently attend our game than the others?
I'd trade it all in to see my team play at their home ground, in a fair and consistent Draw.
I'd trade it all for the game to be played and won on it's merits.
I'd trade it all in for the flag to go to the best team each year.
Since when did the actual competition become a little distraction to the sport being the biggest in the country?
Yes the draw isnt fair but do we go back to 12 teams. How would that be fair to the 4 that go or do we have 30 games. That will never happen as the players wouldnt agree with it. Maybe you want to go back to the old VFL teams which were nearly all bankrupt.
You seem so unhappy with the game but you continue posting on here like a person who loves the game. Do you visit cemeteries on Saturday nights when you go out on the town.