Northern Territory again exploring SANFL option

[CK]

Taken from the Northern Territory News today, after NTFL selector and board member Darryl Window raised the idea again, as a result of the NT's Grand Final win on the weekend:

http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2011/0 ... sport.html

[SpionKopster]

Make it happen ........ Puh-lease!

10 team comp, 22 rounds, no byes!

Introduce a new club into our wonderful competition, bring it!!!

[Wedgie]

i think the sanfl would be way to easy. I think thunder would smash centrals every day of the week, and wouldn't be able to lose a game up here. Its just common sense to put them in there, we beat morningside by 100 points, in queensland, in a very strong comp (probably just a bit below SANFL). So look, in sargemland we will win the SANFL FLAG!!!!
Posted by: sargz of karama 10:53am today

[darley16]

I was initially against this but given the AFL intent to kill off the SANFL comp this move could actually save it and indeed garner some AFL reluctant support. The vital issue is sponsorship to provide the funds so it's no drain on the clubs, if this can be found let's have it.

[stampy]

HOORAY PUNT?????

[Booney]

I was initially against this but given the AFL intent to kill off the SANFL comp this move could actually save it and indeed garner some AFL reluctant support. The vital issue is sponsorship to provide the funds so it's no drain on the clubs, if this can be found let's have it.

1 - The AFL's plan to kill off the SANFL? I'll look forward to seeing what you base this upon.

2 - Sponsorship to fly a team, coaches, support staff to Darwin every other week? Good luck.

It's a big NO WAY from me.

[Rik E Boy]

Just another team we can tank against to stop Port making the finals.

regards,

REB

[HOORAY PUNT]

HOORAY PUNT?????

Interesting , well it wasn't me but I have an idea who . Any idea Stampy ?

[RB]

Just another team we can tank against to stop Port making the finals.

regards,

REB

as long as the SANFL doesn't make it a top 6

[mighty_tiger_79]

I was initially against this but given the AFL intent to kill off the SANFL comp this move could actually save it and indeed garner some AFL reluctant support. The vital issue is sponsorship to provide the funds so it's no drain on the clubs, if this can be found let's have it.

1 - The AFL's plan to kill off the SANFL? I'll look forward to seeing what you base this upon.

2 - Sponsorship to fly a team, coaches, support staff to Darwin every other week? Good luck.

It's a big NO WAY from me.

is it a NO because Port will have to catch the train up there

[Apachebulldog]

Idiots we have had this discussion on this forum many a time it is not viable where is the money coming from to fly this side down to SA ??????

[RB]

I'd be cool with it if the NT team or football league or government pays for the flights & accommodation of the Adelaide teams going up there, and the NT team got a home attendance average of at least 2K

[oldfella]

Why this desire for 10 teams which will just spread the existing sponsorship available for SANFL thinner?

[heater31]

Idiots we have had this discussion on this forum many a time it is not viable where is the money coming from to fly this side down to SA ??????

Well Presently the AFL chip in some $$$ to fly them to Brisbane don't they??? I can't see the AFL (If they do?) continuing their part of the deal if the NT want to head South......

[Jimmy]

If something like this happens, it's for the long haul, not some Mickey mouse shit...I've seen too much change in other state league comps which take the shine off things.

If it happens, lock em in for 15 years and make sure costs are controlled and that shit won't hit the fan cost wise!

[Jimmy]

Why this desire for 10 teams which will just spread the existing sponsorship available for SANFL thinner?

I'm sure the powers that be can fix that by getting more sponsors on board, ESP from the top end.

[The Sleeping Giant]

Idiots we have had this discussion on this forum many a time it is not viable where is the money coming from to fly this side down to SA ??????

NT Thunder fly to Brisbane every other week. Bucket loads of money up North.

[The Sleeping Giant]

Why this desire for 10 teams which will just spread the existing sponsorship available for SANFL thinner?

Would have no negative effect in sponsorship on the 9 Adelaide clubs. In fact, could be a plus.

[Aerie]

Why this desire for 10 teams which will just spread the existing sponsorship available for SANFL thinner?

Not if you're bringing in a new team from a new market like the NT. It should add sponsors to the competition.

If it is financially viable this would be a real positive option for the SANFL IMO. Better than AFL reserves sides or a Tassie or Port Melbourne side as has been touted in the past.

[The Sleeping Giant]

It would be fantastic if did happen. Thunder wouldn't have too much trouble recruiting players, with the employment opportunities in Darwin. They would struggle for a couple of years to win games down south, but would win their fair share in Darwin. 3 years and they would be playing finals.

18 round comp would be the go, with a couple of split rounds. Teams play each other home and away once a year.