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Agree 100% but equalisation does not trump the power of those who have paid $1bn for broadcast rights. Until we can demonstrate we will compete against the best we still have to accept the crumbs swept from the table.It is better but i'll say again that it is nowhere near what needs to be done. How can carlton get 6 friday night games when they finished only 1/2 a game in front of us???
Why do Carlton, Essendon and Collingwood get 13-15 FTA games vs our 8? This is where we need equalisation the most. The ability to market to the public and bring in supporters. If we continue to rely on the handouts from other clubs then thats all we will ever be - just a team making up the numbers for the big boys to make all the gains.
I realise this doesn't explain why StKilda or Melbourne get Friday night games but they are generally in the same boat as us. It's a vicious poverty cycle and will be very hard to break out of it. We missed our big chance in the 70s through poor administration and mismanagement. Hawthorn did the opposite and look at them now.