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[Event Horizon]

I'd definitely argue more young women watch women's sports because they are inspired to grow up and replicate them in elite competitions.

I'm not saying every woman who currently watched AFL will follow the women's league as passionately, but there will certainly be enough to make it successful from day one.

Time will tell.
Personally, I have very little interest in it, and the same goes for my daughter.

 

[giantroo]

http://www.nmfc.com.au/news/2016-06-15/committed-to-womens-footy


North Melbourne has missed out on a women’s team licence with the AFL opting for Melbourne, the Bulldogs, Carlton and Collingwood.

Four Victorian licences were granted by the AFL commission on Wednesday morning, with another four interstate sides making up the first year of competition.

North managing Director and CEO Carl Dilena said the decision won’t deter the club from its desire to grow women’s football and create female talent pathways.

“While the decision is disappointing, we maintain our strong commitment to women’s football and will continue to look at the bigger picture when it comes to development of players and staff,” Dilena said.

North has already launched its Next Generation Academy in Tasmania which aims to ensure the game continues to attract and foster players, regardless of background or location.

“We will continue to push ahead with our award winning women’s programs via The Huddle and break new ground with our Next Generation youth academies in Tasmania, Melbourne and Wyndham.”

 

[SMaturin]

I know. We'll start a VFA competition and after a golden era of domination and several unsuccessful bids to enter the national comp (due to the fear and loathing of 'bigger' clubs) we'll finally be granted a license in around 30 years or so.

 

[Hearts to hearts]

It's important to reward the first movers. Dogs, **** off out of Good Friday.

 

[Mr north man]

I know. We'll start a VFA competition and after a golden era of domination and several unsuccessful bids to enter the national comp (due to the fear and loathing of 'bigger' clubs) we'll finally be granted a license in around 30 years or so.

Why should we be surprised we are hated by the media AFL and the community in general

 

[Only Forwards]

It's important to reward the first movers. Dogs, **** off out of Good Friday.

This is pretty strong language coming from you H2h.

love it.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Need to have our own VFL side before we worry about a women's side I personally think. I'm not against it, I just Think our
Priorities need to be different at the present time.

It's an excellent initiative that we are developing pathways for women to be involved in footy though. I think that's awesome

 

[Daniltchenko You Beauty]

Mike Fitzpatrick's beloved Carlton was always going to get a team too, despite two decades of complete mismanagement.

 

[Event Horizon]

Need to have our own VFL side before we worry about a women's side I personally think. I'm not against it, I just Think our
Priorities need to be different at the present time.

It's an excellent initiative that we are developing pathways for women to be involved in footy though. I think that's awesome

So much this!!!!

 

[wolvesRoos]

Happy with the news. This will only be a drain on our club unless the AFL was going to cover all costs. Premier league has womans teams. No one goes. No one cares...the woman watch the mens game.

 

[Passmore]

Collingwood were never going to miss out. I'd love to know the AFL's rationale behind Carlton getting a licence.

 

[TheBuzz]

What does a provisional license for 2018 actually mean?

Does it mean we will get a team IF the comp is expanded? At least we are in the queue when it happens, & definitely ahead of those that did not apply.

I'm also a bit suprised it will be a Feb/March comp, & not during through the main season. But I guess its all new so will be trial & error a bit.

 

[Daniltchenko You Beauty]

What does a provisional license for 2018 actually mean?

Means if we're in we'll miss out on all the first choice talent.

 

[Only Forwards]

I'm also a bit suprised it will be a Feb/March comp, & not during through the main season. But I guess its all new so will be trial & error a bit.

THis is actually pretty smart. You have a whole raft of footy supporters who are almost completely devoid of footy content at that time of year. THis is a pretty sure fire way of getting people to go and watch.

I would much prefer to go and watch a North Melbourne womens team who were actually playing for something than a North Melbourne mens team who are playing in fits and starts managing time and training loads and trying out positins of some players.

 

[theboyfrombalga]

I don't think missing out on a women's team is such a bad thing. Sure the AFL is going to pump the money in during the early stages, but given it's challenging enough to find sponsors for and fund a men's team I reckon the women's league will end up proving to be a bit of a cost drain on the entire competition.

 

[The chorus]

I don't think missing out on a women's team is such a bad thing. Sure the AFL is going to pump the money in during the early stages, but given it's challenging enough to find sponsors for and fund a men's team I reckon the women's league will end up proving to be a bit of a cost drain on the entire competition.

I don't think North Melbourne's desire to be involved was because of an expected financial bonanza. One of our priorities is to grow our supporter base and active involvement in women's football in places like Tasmania, Wyndham and Melbourne is an important part of that- hence the response by CEO. We need to see the big picture here, and make sure we put in the effort so that we become a successful part of this in the future. Spitting the dummy is not the way to go

 

[Arden]

Is this a transparent process, whereby we will be fully detailed on how our submission was inferior to the successful bids?

 

[Orange Peanut]

Is this a transparent process, whereby we will be fully detailed on how our submission was inferior to the successful bids?

LOL

 

[Limerick]

I'm also a bit suprised it will be a Feb/March comp, & not during through the main season. But I guess its all new so will be trial & error a bit.

There is a strong concern that the talent pool is small and hence don't want to rob players from the 2nd tier comps. This way they can have a strong AFL comp and improve the talent level of the elite players and attract more players to womens/girls football. I'm involved with Diamond Creek Women's Football Club (Secretary & Under 12 A/coach) and if we were to lose our top 4-5 players from our senior team it would have a dramatic impact.

This AFL initaitive needs to also focus on the strong development of the feeder comps.

 

[Orange Peanut]

Time will tell.
Personally, I have very little interest in it, and the same goes for my daughter.

Our local team is small but has filled a girls u15 team to the extent that they have to roster girls off to ensure everyone gets a game. This is 13 weeks after a last minute decision to seek expressions of interest.

I'm glad North are working towards being part of the growth.

 

[theboyfrombalga]

I don't think North Melbourne's desire to be involved was because of an expected financial bonanza. One of our priorities is to grow our supporter base and active involvement in women's football in places like Tasmania, Wyndham and Melbourne is an important part of that- hence the response by CEO. We need to see the big picture here, and make sure we put in the effort so that we become a successful part of this in the future. Spitting the dummy is not the way to go

Ultimately everything we do off field is about increasing our supporter base and therefore our ability to extract more money out of sponsors and thus increase our bottom line. This includes all of the community initiatives that you've mentioned above. Even the Huddle is all about boosting our bottom line at the end of the day. It's the same reason large corporations donate to charities . Community camp and the Huddle are all relatively inexpensive and ultimately the club gets a good return on exposure and therefore revenue. sHowever, what I question is whether the eventual financial gain from the women's team would ever outweigh the cost involved in running it. Ultimately it may prove to be too much of a financial drain once the AFL no longer sees it as the latest and greatest thing and stops pumping money into it five or ten years down the track. This may well prove to be a blessing in disguise.

 

[Kimbo]

Even the Huddle is all about boosting our bottom line at the end of the day. It's the same reason large corporations donate to charities.

While this may be the case for some (CSR is seen as industry best practice), it doesn't mean all social contributions are so cynically motivated. Depends a great deal on the people involved. In our case, as recent documentaries show, Peter Scanlon was keen for North Melbourne to get involved and to do it well, coming from a philosophical base. Yes, it has 'business spin offs', but it's also an end in itself.

 

[Dirty_11]

That outcome was just so predictable.

 

[Only Forwards]

Is this a transparent process

This is the AFL we are talking about.

 

[Arden]

This is the AFL we are talking about.

Dear Norf,

Youse have no fanz or dollarz.

Yours truly,
Gil & Mike