Australian sports markets and how they relate to the AFL

[Bomberboyokay]

The Australian market is too unique for it to be worth comparing to any other.

Canada is an interesting comparison. Private ownership in hockey caused fewer teams but more security with bigger followings.

 

[Kwality]

The AFL has 18 teams based in 7 markets - Sydney (2), Melbourne (9), Brisbane (1), Perth (2), Adelaide (2), Gold Coast (1) and Geelong (1). The Adelaide market is ranked 5th out of 7 in terms of population, being only bigger than the Gold Coast (6th) and Geelong (7th). Despite being equal 15th with the Crows in terms of market population, Port is ranked 4th out of 18 in both memberships and crowds. This would be understandable if the Crows weren't very popular but the Crows are even stronger than Port. This shows a considerably higher rate of market penetration in Adelaide than most markets in the league.

Here is a few facts that suggests big or small markets have nothing to do with how much ($) fans of various clubs pay - do anything to support your suggestions Mat?
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...eal-figures-for-your-club-20140506-zr5tt.html

Port 40% below the Crows does not support your generalised assertions comparing the SA clubs.