Well said, Joseph

[Pessimistic]

I'd like to draw attention to what Joseph Gutnick said about the AFL. In my view it's all true.

If they had sought to gain and maintain the trust ans respect of all clubs (not to mention the public) they would have no problem now with the challenge from John Elliot. There probably wouldn't be one.

John Elliot wouldn't be the first president to contemplate legal action against the AFL in recent years. Perhaps because he detects some solidarity from other clubs is why he has gone so far.

The legal position is that certain 'equalisation' policies in the AFL rules could be ruled anti-competitive in a legal case. That most clubs don't resort to this is for the 'well being' of the competition.
But this position relies on trust between the AFL and the clubs. This has completely broken down and clubs only support the AFL when 'favours' are being granted to them (Colonial and some interstate clubs)

The cometence and integrity of the AFL now seems to be the main question rather than the initial TV rights issue. The cowardly action last thursday just brought this around faster.

The next question is whether Key AFL personnel need to resign before a settlement can be reached.

There could be a lot of very happy Footy fans out there in the near future.

 

[Dave]

Yes Joe, very well said. Equality for all, but don't you go scheduling any Melb games at Colonial, only the peasants should have to play some of their home games there.

Joe strikes me as being an archtypical 80's club president. Big on talk as to how he's got the best interests of the comp at heart, but when it comes to the crunch he wouldn't give a toss as long as his club is ok. Exactly what brought most of the old VFL clubs to their knees.

 

[Pessimistic]

I think Joe Gutnick showed his integrity in the salary cap affair last year. I wouldn't mind if he was the Commision member representing my club(and that's Hawthorn)

My point is that if the AFL had treat all with respect, and kept their confidence, there would be no court case happening now.

Just a little thing to illustrate my point. I believe there is already secret deals for more games at the gabba. in return for it's development. The reason we don't know about it yet is that the sydney question isn't bedded down. There have been approaches to a club on the gold coast for support

 

[Jojo the Slayer]

yeah jo gone good

 

[tugga]

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