That would clearly apply to local sport on local ovals that everybody can participate in, and are encouraged to.smac wrote:Your response to the discussion overlooked the benefits of sport to the whole community, including health care expenses.Psyber wrote:The discussion above suggests people are overlooking the fact that people who attend SANFL or AFL football in SA are a tiny minority of the population.
Wouldn't the majority prefer any grants available went to hospitals or schools?
I'd support grants for school sports and local clubs that encourage participation and fitness for that reason.
Elite sport at entry charging venues is a business, and only benefits those there for passive entertainment.
(And those he may make money from running it if the do it well enough!)