Optimax
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This article gave me a good laugh this guy must be constantly peaking on some substance.
http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/pies-ripe-for-relocation/2007/06/02/1180205577645.html
Pies ripe for relocation
David Ebbs | June 3, 2007
THE AFL is not a level playing field. Andrew Demetriou admits the dominance of non-Victorian clubs is not just a passing phase.
Ten of the past 15 AFL premierships have been won by clubs outside Victoria.
The discussion about how many clubs play in Victoria has entered a new phase, and it is likely there will be a relocation of at least one club.
Many clubs have tested playing home matches interstate, with the Kangaroos' decision to play 10 games over the next three years on the Gold Coast (rather than in Canberra) the most recent, and possibly the most controversial.
They are part of a significant list. Melbourne has played home matches at the Gabba, the Western Bulldogs in Darwin, and Hawthorn in Launceston.
All these clubs made the decision for financial reasons. While this is understandable, the short-term financial position of clubs may not be the best method for determining the long-term structure of the AFL.
Two determining factors for deciding which clubs remain in Victoria are proposed as geographic spread and medium-to-long-term success.
If we split the Victorian clubs into regions, they would be north (Carlton, Collingwood, Kangaroos), south (St Kilda), east (Richmond, Hawthorn), west (Essendon, the Western Bulldogs) and central (Melbourne), with Geelong remaining as the only non-Melbourne Victorian team. Since the north is over-represented, the club that relocates should be from that region.
If we define success in premierships, the fact that Collingwood has won one flag since 1960 puts the Pies under pressure. The Kangaroos have won four in that time and Carlton eight.
While the proposal to relocate Collingwood would surprise many, and upset its fans, it has benefits.
One of the big problems with relocating is establishing a fan base. It took 15 years, much turmoil and ultimately success for Sydney to reach a sustainable level of support. Collingwood will not have this problem, being able to instantly attract supporters wherever it relocates. Playing home matches outside the state will help other Victorian clubs to attract fans.
David Ebbs, 41, is an engineer from Buninyong, who supports Hawthorn.
http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/pies-ripe-for-relocation/2007/06/02/1180205577645.html
Pies ripe for relocation
David Ebbs | June 3, 2007
THE AFL is not a level playing field. Andrew Demetriou admits the dominance of non-Victorian clubs is not just a passing phase.
Ten of the past 15 AFL premierships have been won by clubs outside Victoria.
The discussion about how many clubs play in Victoria has entered a new phase, and it is likely there will be a relocation of at least one club.
Many clubs have tested playing home matches interstate, with the Kangaroos' decision to play 10 games over the next three years on the Gold Coast (rather than in Canberra) the most recent, and possibly the most controversial.
They are part of a significant list. Melbourne has played home matches at the Gabba, the Western Bulldogs in Darwin, and Hawthorn in Launceston.
All these clubs made the decision for financial reasons. While this is understandable, the short-term financial position of clubs may not be the best method for determining the long-term structure of the AFL.
Two determining factors for deciding which clubs remain in Victoria are proposed as geographic spread and medium-to-long-term success.
If we split the Victorian clubs into regions, they would be north (Carlton, Collingwood, Kangaroos), south (St Kilda), east (Richmond, Hawthorn), west (Essendon, the Western Bulldogs) and central (Melbourne), with Geelong remaining as the only non-Melbourne Victorian team. Since the north is over-represented, the club that relocates should be from that region.
If we define success in premierships, the fact that Collingwood has won one flag since 1960 puts the Pies under pressure. The Kangaroos have won four in that time and Carlton eight.
While the proposal to relocate Collingwood would surprise many, and upset its fans, it has benefits.
One of the big problems with relocating is establishing a fan base. It took 15 years, much turmoil and ultimately success for Sydney to reach a sustainable level of support. Collingwood will not have this problem, being able to instantly attract supporters wherever it relocates. Playing home matches outside the state will help other Victorian clubs to attract fans.
David Ebbs, 41, is an engineer from Buninyong, who supports Hawthorn.
