by LaughingKookaburra » Thu Jun 16, 2016 4:06 pm
by LaughingKookaburra » Thu Jun 16, 2016 4:08 pm
Booney wrote:Lightning McQueen wrote:Booney wrote:So the season is 8 weeks from Feb-March next year.
In my view, that's not really giving the ladies the best exposure, is it? Most football fans are just coming out of hibernation around Feb/March and I don't think most will be inspired to go and see a stand alone ladies game. Most people care very little about the NAB Cup or make an effort to go to the games at that time of year. Cricket is wrapping up, soccer too.
Why not play the competition as curtain raisers around the mid season byes? Why not have, lets say this weekend in Adelaide where there is no AFL game, a double header with Adelaide hosting a Vic side and Fremantle hosting a Vic side?
I'm sure that's a long term goal, maybe they looked at it the other way and thought it would be perfect timing for the footy starved public.
I'm with you though, why not play curtain raisers to games that are unlikely to pack a full house.
I guess to draw revenue they need to be stand alone games, if it's a curtain raiser the season ticket holders don't pay to see it.
Surely though they won't open up AO, MCG, Gabba etc for a ladies game on it's own just yet?
by Gozu » Thu Jun 16, 2016 5:32 pm
by Dogwatcher » Thu Jun 16, 2016 5:34 pm
by MW » Thu Jun 16, 2016 5:51 pm
Gozu wrote:As Port didn't get a team I guess Erin Phillips will be signing with the Crows now?
by marbles » Thu Jun 16, 2016 7:58 pm
MW wrote:Gozu wrote:As Port didn't get a team I guess Erin Phillips will be signing with the Crows now?
I think she has some sort of contract with Port anyway unless it is null and void if they dont get a 2017 license
Also I think she's quoted as saying she'll never play for Crows
by whufc » Thu Jun 16, 2016 9:15 pm
by bennymacca » Thu Jun 16, 2016 9:24 pm
by Grahaml » Thu Jun 16, 2016 11:23 pm
by Jim05 » Fri Jun 17, 2016 12:19 am
Grahaml wrote:Hopefully there's a plan to expand to the full 18 teams and mirror the full season before too long. Reckon we'll look back in 20 years and say this was the start of a major rise in the game.
by stan » Fri Jun 17, 2016 12:36 am
Jim05 wrote:Grahaml wrote:Hopefully there's a plan to expand to the full 18 teams and mirror the full season before too long. Reckon we'll look back in 20 years and say this was the start of a major rise in the game.
Doubt we will see the full 18 teams for many years.
A couple of clubs aren't interested at all ATM
by Lightning McQueen » Fri Jun 17, 2016 9:25 am
Dogwatcher wrote:http://www.smh.com.au/afl/afl-news/afl-2016-top-female-star-threatens-to-hang-up-boots-20160615-gpjv26
by Lightning McQueen » Fri Jun 17, 2016 9:27 am
Grahaml wrote:Hopefully there's a plan to expand to the full 18 teams and mirror the full season before too long. Reckon we'll look back in 20 years and say this was the start of a major rise in the game.
by bennymacca » Fri Jun 17, 2016 10:57 am
Jim05 wrote:Grahaml wrote:Hopefully there's a plan to expand to the full 18 teams and mirror the full season before too long. Reckon we'll look back in 20 years and say this was the start of a major rise in the game.
Doubt we will see the full 18 teams for many years.
A couple of clubs aren't interested at all ATM
by carey » Fri Jun 17, 2016 11:15 am
bennymacca wrote:Jim05 wrote:Grahaml wrote:Hopefully there's a plan to expand to the full 18 teams and mirror the full season before too long. Reckon we'll look back in 20 years and say this was the start of a major rise in the game.
Doubt we will see the full 18 teams for many years.
A couple of clubs aren't interested at all ATM
better to keep it at 8-10 teams and get the standard right up there imo
by bennymacca » Fri Jun 17, 2016 11:23 am
by Lightning McQueen » Fri Jun 17, 2016 11:34 am
carey wrote:
Salisbury North under 15's is currently a better standard. I hope it improves, More exposure I'm sure it will.
My biggest question is yes there may be sponsor dollars but how will they get bag for there buck? Honestly how many would attend a stand alone women's game? They would need to have at least at a minimum double headers and obviously that wont work with interstate sides. Its just not viable to open a stadium for 250 people to go watch an 'AFL' Game.
Many may think I'm being sexist or what ever I'm clearly not, I have 3 daughters and if they chose to play Football I'll be there biggest supporter but unfortunately at this stage I just don't think the product is there at this stage.
by Wedgie » Fri Jun 17, 2016 11:36 am
Armchair expert wrote:Such a great club are Geelong
by marbles » Fri Jun 17, 2016 12:22 pm
by RustyCage » Fri Jun 17, 2016 1:47 pm
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