Port Adelaide 2017

[Spargo]

Not sure anyone would sign off on a marketing campaign making the club president come across as a sook is a good idea.

Sook, dick, tosser, flog, whinger - the list is endless with this bloke

[Ronnie]

I really can't work Koch out. He is no doubt very good commercially for Port and he (mostly) makes all the right noises. Port people almost all seem to respect him which is what really matters, He's been a massive part of weaning Port away from SANFL and AFL handouts. But every now and again his radar gets switched off and it's keystone cops time. Why he would highlight incompetence in public on the jumper issue, not only once, but a second time?? GC tell him to get nicked. AFL not involved and don't need to be. He's left looking a tad silly. But if the game is a success for Port then this will all be forgotten.

[bennymacca]

To be honest, as a Port tragic, I couldn't give a continental about the Sun's and whatever guernsey they wear. If Gold Coast can make some money, sponsorships, and Chinese members from this venture, good on them. Kochy, it's not that big a deal. How about we focus on the match, and try to be successful on-field FFS.

I reckon it's marketing at it's finest. People can't stop talking about it, AFL.com, news.com, Facebook, Twitter, the 'Tiser, all of them running the story for days, people who couldn't care less about Port or the Suns getting fired up and throwing their 2c worth in. Money can't buy publicity like that.

Time to get on with the footy now though.

It makes port sound petty and disorganised

[PatowalongaPirate]

I watched some of Shanghai SIPG vs Western Sydney in the ACL last night.

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[woodublieve12]

gold

[Spargo]

[PatowalongaPirate]

The good news for Port is the Goal Keepers are wearing some sort of shade of teal.

[MW]

We just need GC to wear gold sock now lol

[Booney]

I really can't work Koch out. He is no doubt very good commercially for Port and he (mostly) makes all the right noises. Port people almost all seem to respect him which is what really matters, He's been a massive part of weaning Port away from SANFL and AFL handouts. But every now and again his radar gets switched off and it's keystone cops time. Why he would highlight incompetence in public on the jumper issue, not only once, but a second time?? GC tell him to get nicked. AFL not involved and don't need to be. He's left looking a tad silly. But if the game is a success for Port then this will all be forgotten.

Commercially it is already a success, we just need to win the match and, just as importantly, manage the travel load on the players for the weeks after.

Again, people on here can't talk about the game enough....

[bennymacca]

I really can't work Koch out. He is no doubt very good commercially for Port and he (mostly) makes all the right noises. Port people almost all seem to respect him which is what really matters, He's been a massive part of weaning Port away from SANFL and AFL handouts. But every now and again his radar gets switched off and it's keystone cops time. Why he would highlight incompetence in public on the jumper issue, not only once, but a second time?? GC tell him to get nicked. AFL not involved and don't need to be. He's left looking a tad silly. But if the game is a success for Port then this will all be forgotten.

Commercially it is already a success, we just need to win the match and, just as importantly, manage the travel load on the players for the weeks after.

Again, people on here can't talk about the game enough....

The problem is, neither can Kochie - he is setting the agenda here

[Booney]

I really can't work Koch out. He is no doubt very good commercially for Port and he (mostly) makes all the right noises. Port people almost all seem to respect him which is what really matters, He's been a massive part of weaning Port away from SANFL and AFL handouts. But every now and again his radar gets switched off and it's keystone cops time. Why he would highlight incompetence in public on the jumper issue, not only once, but a second time?? GC tell him to get nicked. AFL not involved and don't need to be. He's left looking a tad silly. But if the game is a success for Port then this will all be forgotten.

Commercially it is already a success, we just need to win the match and, just as importantly, manage the travel load on the players for the weeks after.

Again, people on here can't talk about the game enough....

The problem is, neither can Kochie - he is setting the agenda here

His agenda is what he see's as best for the PAFC and, to date, he's been doing the right thing by the club. He'll pipe down in a week or two when season proper kicks off and let the players do their thing. Right now he's got us all over all the media outlets and if it means he looks like a goose for the betterment of the club I'd say he would have no problems with that and neither do I.

[Jim05]

I really can't work Koch out. He is no doubt very good commercially for Port and he (mostly) makes all the right noises. Port people almost all seem to respect him which is what really matters, He's been a massive part of weaning Port away from SANFL and AFL handouts. But every now and again his radar gets switched off and it's keystone cops time. Why he would highlight incompetence in public on the jumper issue, not only once, but a second time?? GC tell him to get nicked. AFL not involved and don't need to be. He's left looking a tad silly. But if the game is a success for Port then this will all be forgotten.

Commercially it is already a success, we just need to win the match and, just as importantly, manage the travel load on the players for the weeks after.

Again, people on here can't talk about the game enough....

The problem is, neither can Kochie - he is setting the agenda here

His agenda is what he see's as best for the PAFC and, to date, he's been doing the right thing by the club. He'll pipe down in a week or two when season proper kicks off and let the players do their thing. Right now he's got us all over all the media outlets and if it means he looks like a goose for the betterment of the club I'd say he would have no problems with that and neither do I.

There is a huge difference between being " a bit of a goose" and threatening a AFL owned and operated club. Was silly of him to even suggest that they will determine who plays them in China, just because Port "invented" the whole China thing doesn't mean the AFL won't step in if it's to their betterment, just ask North about FNF

[Lightning McQueen]

There is a huge difference between being " a bit of a goose" and threatening a AFL owned and operated club. Was silly of him to even suggest that they will determine who plays them in China, just because Port "invented" the whole China thing doesn't mean the AFL won't step in if it's to their betterment, just ask North about FNF

Port initiated an SA team in the AFL and got trumped, now initiating the China game and are getting owned again, perhaps the club needs to keep their cards closer to their chest and make less noise.

[Spargo]

There is a huge difference between being " a bit of a goose" and threatening a AFL owned and operated club. Was silly of him to even suggest that they will determine who plays them in China, just because Port "invented" the whole China thing doesn't mean the AFL won't step in if it's to their betterment, just ask North about FNF

Port initiated an SA team in the AFL and got trumped, now initiating the China game and are getting owned again, perhaps the club needs to keep their cards closer to their chest and make less noise.

Good point but it won't happen whilst you've got Koch & Thomas in charge.

[Lightning McQueen]

Good point but it won't happen whilst you've got Koch & Thomas in charge.

Definitely not, Kochie reminds me of the rich piss tank at your local footy club, all his good work comes unstuck when he's being an idiot and that's what everyone remembers him by.

[Booney]

There is a huge difference between being " a bit of a goose" and threatening a AFL owned and operated club. Was silly of him to even suggest that they will determine who plays them in China, just because Port "invented" the whole China thing doesn't mean the AFL won't step in if it's to their betterment, just ask North about FNF

Port initiated an SA team in the AFL and got trumped, now initiating the China game and are getting owned again, perhaps the club needs to keep their cards closer to their chest and make less noise.

Good point but it won't happen whilst you've got Koch & Thomas in charge.

May they long remain in charge, we're in the best off field position we've been in for a long, long time thanks to them. Now it's time for the players to do their bit on field.

[UK Fan]

I really can't work Koch out. He is no doubt very good commercially for Port and he (mostly) makes all the right noises. Port people almost all seem to respect him which is what really matters, He's been a massive part of weaning Port away from SANFL and AFL handouts. But every now and again his radar gets switched off and it's keystone cops time. Why he would highlight incompetence in public on the jumper issue, not only once, but a second time?? GC tell him to get nicked. AFL not involved and don't need to be. He's left looking a tad silly. But if the game is a success for Port then this will all be forgotten.

Commercially it is already a success, we just need to win the match and, just as importantly, manage the travel load on the players for the weeks after.

Again, people on here can't talk about the game enough....

Been quoted by numerous media\PAFC sources the venture is not a commercial success already. It's cost neutral that with a bit of "luck" will turn into a commercial success

Where have u sourced information to the contrary or are you just making up stuff again ??

[stan]

I really can't work Koch out. He is no doubt very good commercially for Port and he (mostly) makes all the right noises. Port people almost all seem to respect him which is what really matters, He's been a massive part of weaning Port away from SANFL and AFL handouts. But every now and again his radar gets switched off and it's keystone cops time. Why he would highlight incompetence in public on the jumper issue, not only once, but a second time?? GC tell him to get nicked. AFL not involved and don't need to be. He's left looking a tad silly. But if the game is a success for Port then this will all be forgotten.

Commercially it is already a success, we just need to win the match and, just as importantly, manage the travel load on the players for the weeks after.

Again, people on here can't talk about the game enough....

Been quoted by numerous media\PAFC sources the venture is not a commercial success already. It's cost neutral that with a bit of "luck" will turn into a commercial success

Where have u sourced information to the contrary or are you just making up stuff again ??

If its anywhere but Cibos on the parade im calling bullshit.

[Booney]

Oh, UK, so it's cost neutral but not yet a financial success?

Yet, if Port went into this little exercise and lost money you'd strap your little boots on and kick and scream until all the toys were out the cot.

Instead Port have already had the game funded by sponsors, anything from here on in ( as I understand it ) is money in the kitty to the parties involved.

All going well this could potentially be a massive financial gain for Port and the AFL.

Meanwhile, kick away.....

[UK Fan]

Oh, UK, so it's cost neutral but not yet a financial success?

Yet, if Port went into this little exercise and lost money you'd strap your little boots on and kick and scream until all the toys were out the cot.

Instead Port have already had the game funded by sponsors, anything from here on in ( as I understand it ) is money in the kitty to the parties involved.

All going well this could potentially be a massive financial gain for Port and the AFL.

Meanwhile, kick away.....

So to clarify its not a commercial success yet. You've just made that statement up.


I Thought so.

Leopards don't change their spots as they say