Which clubs are really the big four of the AFL?

[hk89]

The glory days are over mate

Really? But you've only had 2 glory years. Over before it began I guess.

 

[Surely Paul]

More profit last year than Richmond, a s**t load more assets than Richmond, and a s**t load more flags in the last 40 years.

I can understand Tigers fans being up and about, its been a good 3 years for them.

Richmond are still a good distance from the sustained success required to get close to the likes of WC and Hawthorn, with WC the very clear leaders at the moment. If WC decided to cash in all their assets, they could buy Richmond's assets 3 times, and Hawthorn's twice. They also nearly doubled Tigers profit, and doubled the Tigers flag count in the time WC have been in the competition.

Hawks? Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.
I assume you're being jocular (look it up).
LOL.

 

[hk89]

The AFL would survive with any team in the comp going out bar Richmond and as much as I hate to say it Collingwood, then they would have a real struggle on thier hands. All other teams are replaceable and the situation managable!

Money from the big 3 kept Richmond afloat for years.

 

[Surely Paul]

Really? But you've only had 2 glory years. Over before it began I guess.

Stick to your other line of comedy (i.e. suggesting anyone gives a damn about Hawks) champ.

Do I win anything?

 

[Tigerandy63]

More profit last year than Richmond, a s**t load more assets than Richmond, and a s**t load more flags in the last 40 years.

I can understand Tigers fans being up and about, its been a good 3 years for them.

Richmond are still a good distance from the sustained success required to get close to the likes of WC and Hawthorn, with WC the very clear leaders at the moment. If WC decided to cash in all their assets, they could buy Richmond's assets 3 times, and Hawthorn's twice. They also nearly doubled Tigers profit, and doubled the Tigers flag count in the time WC have been in the competition.

This post is a reminder to us all to never let the truth get in the way of a good story.

Thanks anyway for today's comedy routine.

 

[Coaster2012]

So many delusional Richmond fans in this thread thinking a few good years at the top means its them and daylight with the rest of the comp as a club. Would be nice to actually have a civil rational debate with one.

 

[Ocker]

Unfortunately you can’t get as many stickers as us. Richmond always behind us.

Hehe ^^^^^ this guy....oh well, I guess we'll just have to be satisfied with winning premierships.

 

[Surely Paul]

So many delusional Richmond fans in this thread thinking a few good years at the top means its them and daylight with the rest of the comp as a club. Would be nice to actually have a civil rational debate with one.

Envy is such a strong emotion...

 

[Kwality]

Envy is such a strong emotion...

2 out of 3 GFs, there have been 30 AFL flags, 2 out of 30 - 30 GFs, 2 sides, 60 teams ran out, 2 out of 60, how good is that.
Envy, the guys ill.

 

[greatwhiteshark]

The AFL would survive with any team in the comp going out bar Richmond and as much as I hate to say it Collingwood, then they would have a real struggle on thier hands. All other teams are replaceable and the situation managable!

They would both be missed for sure, but the comp would soldier on without a problem in the world.

 

[Chief]

The glory days are over mate

And the government and afl subsidies are running out

Crowds dropping , No winning finals in 4 years, you have 3 options

1. Permanently relocate to Tassie
2. Sell games to New Zealnad
3. Merge with Gold Coast

Pfft!

 

[Muh Village]

The glory days are over mate

And the government and afl subsidies are running out

Crowds dropping , No winning finals in 4 years, you have 3 options

1. Permanently relocate to Tassie
2. Sell games to New Zealnad
3. Merge with Gold Coast

Don't be absurd. Hawthorn will be fine. They have built a strong foundation. Relocation us unlikely in the modern era, the AFL is highly protective nowdays

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[Muh Village]

The AFL would survive with any team in the comp going out bar Richmond and as much as I hate to say it Collingwood, then they would have a real struggle on thier hands. All other teams are replaceable and the situation managable!

A bold statement. And a stupid one at that.

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[blaisee]

2 out of 3 GFs, there have been 30 AFL flags, 2 out of 30 - 30 GFs, 2 sides, 60 teams ran out, 2 out of 60, how good is that.
Envy, the guys ill.

You know what’s good, us letting you play in our league, and its generous as well.

Don’t ever forget that and remember your place

 

[Numero Uno]

You know what’s good, us letting you play in our league, and its generous as well.

Don’t ever forget that and remember your place

without us your premiership would be just another worthless tin cup suburban flag

 

[My name geoff]

I’d be interested to know how many clubs have averaged 47,000 at home games as a bottom 3 team with only 7 of their home games at the MCG.

 

[Surely Paul]

2 out of 3 GFs, there have been 30 AFL flags, 2 out of 30 - 30 GFs, 2 sides, 60 teams ran out, 2 out of 60, how good is that.
Envy, the guys ill.

Nope, no idea what you’re on about. No interest either...

 

[greatwhiteshark]

I’d be interested to know how many clubs have averaged 47,000 at home games as a bottom 3 team with only 7 of their home games at the MCG.

The Eagles since moving to the new stadium average 53k per game and it matters not who we play. We turn up against all clubs, not just for the big so called blockbuster games. Anyone can turn up to them.

 

[blaisee]

without us your premiership would be just another worthless tin cup suburban flag

don't follow mate, Richmond has been in existence since the 1800s, West coast was a franchise created in a boardroom in the 80s, you sound confused

 

[What else we can do]

I’d be interested to know how many clubs have averaged 47,000 at home games as a bottom 3 team with only 7 of their home

The Eagles since moving to the new stadium average 53k per game and it matters not who we play. We turn up against all clubs, not just for the big so called blockbuster games. Anyone can turn up to them.

bottom 3, 52,000 against Saints 57,000 against Melbourne et.... You could not even fill Subiaco in in 09 which is not much bigger than the old VFL suburban grounds.

 

[Papa G]

bottom 3, 52,000 against Saints 57,000 against Melbourne et.... You could not even fill Subiaco in in 09 which is not much bigger than the old VFL suburban grounds.

West Coast don't have the luxury of away support. You had 6 games home games against Victorian Opposition (including the annual round 1 snorefest and Collingwood) where you can bank on between 10,000 and 35,000 in away support, 2 games against the 2 relocated former Melbourne clubs (Brisbane and Sydney) who draw well in Melbourne, then 2 games against the 2 biggest "interstate" clubs in West Coast and Adelaide. The only dud fixture you had was Gold Coast.

Sometimes you have to look a little deeper than the headline figure.

 

[What else we can do]

West Coast don't have the luxury of away support. You had 6 games home games against Victorian Opposition (including the annual round 1 snorefest and Collingwood) where you can bank on between 10,000 and 35,000 in away support, 2 games against the 2 relocated former Melbourne clubs (Brisbane and Sydney) who draw well in Melbourne, then 2 games against the 2 biggest "interstate" clubs in West Coast and Adelaide. The only dud fixture you had was Gold Coast.

Sometimes you have to look a little deeper than the headline figure.

I agree you need to look a little further against the Saints we had around 40 to 45k there Melbourne the same against the roos 40,000 were Blues, the snore fest v the Tiges 45k were Blues. We are bottom 3 side my point is when they were bottom for one year in their whole existence they were getting 25 to 30k at Subi.

 

[greatwhiteshark]

I agree you need to look a little further against the Saints we had around 40 to 45k there Melbourne the same against the roos 40,000 were Blues, the snore fest v the Tiges 45k were Blues. We are bottom 3 side my point is when they were bottom for one year in their whole existence they were getting 25 to 30k at Subi.

I don't know anywhere it has been said that Carlton are not a big club, win a couple of flags like the Tigers have and watch your supporters appear then.
Everyone loves a winner.

 

[Kwality]

A bold statement. And a stupid one at that.

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Given they've only made 2 GFs in AFL era, its demonstrable rubbish. There is too much footy in Melbourne, its why games are being transferred out of Melbourne.

 

[Kwality]

You know what’s good, us letting you play in our league, and its generous as well.

Don’t ever forget that and remember your place

Kept you waking up through those dark 10 years, or was it 20, more?