Sturt v Port @ Coopers April 5th confirmed
Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 2:09 pmSANFL News
12 MAR 2013
DOUBLING THE BLUES
By ZAC MILBANK | Twitter: @zacmilbank
Sturt is fighting back.
Just a week after launching their ambitious membership drive, the Double Blues have already banked close to $40,000 on the back of 300 new signatures.
And while the club’s Fightback 5000 campaign is still in its infancy, Sturt has also revealed it will shift its Round 2 clash with Port Adelaide - from Unley to The Parade - in another move to create more revenue.
‘’The footy club now has to focus on traditional income streams and a key part of that is matchday income – at the gate and catering,’’ Sturt chief executive Matt Benson said.
‘’We’re absolutely delighted that Norwood is an option for us to play home games. We’re also really delighted at the outcome for football and for the support that both Lion Nathan and Coopers have given to this decision. It reflects their great support of local football.’’
Benson also thanked the Redlegs for assisting their fierce on-field rival, particularly in allowing the Double Blues to train at The Parade on the Tuesday before the match, which will be played on Friday April 5 at 7.10pm.
‘’We thank the Norwood Football Club for wanting to embrace the concept as well,’’ Benson said.
‘’The Parade is the best option for the Sturt Football Club to play night football.’’
Sturt coach Seamus Maloney has also thrown his support behind the game being transferred despite losing home-ground advantage against the Magpies.
‘’The football department has been very supportive of all the initiatives thrown up,’’ Benson said.
‘’They want to play night football and they understand the Adelaide Oval is no longer available. Our performances at The Parade over the last couple of years have been a mixed bag but we’ve also had some very good games there. If the blokes turn up ready to play, there’s no reason why they can’t turn it on at The Parade just as they have done at Unley.’’
While Benson is encouraged by the initial response to the club’s Fightback 5000 campaign – the aim is to have 5000 members sign before Round One – he acknowledges the hard slog has only just begun.
‘’It’s going along really well but there’s a lot more work to do,’’ Benson said.
‘’We’re absolutely serious about committing to a figure of 5000 and then if we can get that in place, the sustainability of our business model starts to look very good.’’
12 MAR 2013
DOUBLING THE BLUES
By ZAC MILBANK | Twitter: @zacmilbank
Sturt is fighting back.
Just a week after launching their ambitious membership drive, the Double Blues have already banked close to $40,000 on the back of 300 new signatures.
And while the club’s Fightback 5000 campaign is still in its infancy, Sturt has also revealed it will shift its Round 2 clash with Port Adelaide - from Unley to The Parade - in another move to create more revenue.
‘’The footy club now has to focus on traditional income streams and a key part of that is matchday income – at the gate and catering,’’ Sturt chief executive Matt Benson said.
‘’We’re absolutely delighted that Norwood is an option for us to play home games. We’re also really delighted at the outcome for football and for the support that both Lion Nathan and Coopers have given to this decision. It reflects their great support of local football.’’
Benson also thanked the Redlegs for assisting their fierce on-field rival, particularly in allowing the Double Blues to train at The Parade on the Tuesday before the match, which will be played on Friday April 5 at 7.10pm.
‘’We thank the Norwood Football Club for wanting to embrace the concept as well,’’ Benson said.
‘’The Parade is the best option for the Sturt Football Club to play night football.’’
Sturt coach Seamus Maloney has also thrown his support behind the game being transferred despite losing home-ground advantage against the Magpies.
‘’The football department has been very supportive of all the initiatives thrown up,’’ Benson said.
‘’They want to play night football and they understand the Adelaide Oval is no longer available. Our performances at The Parade over the last couple of years have been a mixed bag but we’ve also had some very good games there. If the blokes turn up ready to play, there’s no reason why they can’t turn it on at The Parade just as they have done at Unley.’’
While Benson is encouraged by the initial response to the club’s Fightback 5000 campaign – the aim is to have 5000 members sign before Round One – he acknowledges the hard slog has only just begun.
‘’It’s going along really well but there’s a lot more work to do,’’ Benson said.
‘’We’re absolutely serious about committing to a figure of 5000 and then if we can get that in place, the sustainability of our business model starts to look very good.’’
