Down the Hill wrote:Dutchy wrote:Less income for all teams....pissing off the stronger Northern clubs probably ain't the best way forward for the SFL
2 less games = 2 less pay days for players, trainers, medical supplies, and 1 less brand new Sherrin. Does one home game cover 2 weeks of these costs? Sponsorship and non match day fundraising initiatives shouldn't be affected. Yes, 2 less weeks of Saturday night bar trade but not all clubs get direct benefit from this depending on sports club arrangements. The less games, less income argument has been trotted out before but it has to be balanced against expenditure. At least the ambos will be happy. 2 less Saturday's of ramping at Flinders!!!
Would players then look at other leagues ove SFL because they can earn more. Both divs in the HFL this year are 9 team comps so also only 16 game season.