Worth a thought

[birdmanptr]

The only good thing moving to thebby is it is close to villis

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM chicken satay pies

 

[maccas_no1]

Didnt say that either, may help to read my posts.

I just said we should have a presence in the city, coz really, I'd say 50% of our supporters + have never been to the Crows Shed, but might if it was in the city.

So after the game instead of walking over to the current shed you want everyone to head into the city

 

[tribey]

Why should we move? Why not move the sub-tenants?

Footy Park is our home and is more readily associated with the Crows than the Alberton ferals.

Move their sorry butts down the road and let us have our historical home and facilities back.

I know I don't live in Adelaide at the moment but I always associate Footy Park with the Crows and would be bitterly dissapointed to have to hear the arrogant cry from the Powderpuff mob if they successfully booted us out of our rightful home.

Kick them out!

Did you actually read the article?

 

[jmorg1]

The only good thing moving to thebby is it is close to villis

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM chicken satay pies

He's angry. He's annoyed. He's stopped supplying certain shops. (this has been going on for years apparently)

 

[Campbell's Chunky]

So after the game instead of walking over to the current shed you want everyone to head into the city

If this can't be done, why don't the AFC build something in the city which is much easier to access.

Could be used for functions when the team is playing interstate etc.

Yes, I realise that.

I didn't say anything about knocking it down.

If we are, as Triggy says, looking for a larger profit to keep up with the Collingwoods and West Coasts, then we need a city presence as well.

Once again, read my posts.

 

[asdfasd]

It's extremely difficult not to question Rucci's motives in writing this, or any other article about the AFC. I can't see us moving anywhere...

 

[OzSparrow]

Did you actually read the article?

Um, to put this rather bluntly and succintly and in words of one syllable or less.....Yes! Your point is?

My comments are still valid irrespective of what the Rooch states in his article.

 

[tribey]

Um, to put this rather bluntly and succintly and in words of one syllable or less.....Yes! Your point is?

My comments are still valid irrespective of what the Rooch states in his article.

Are you sure?

Rooch's point is about creating a base away from the home ground proper in order to 1) have their own home base for training and 2) take advantage of greater revenue-generating facitilies which are more easily accessible, as Corringw00t have done with the Lexus Centre.

Your response was an emotive Today Tonightesque rant - "why should we move !!11 lets kick Port out!!!!11" - completely irrelevant to the points being made. For starters, Port already have their own home away from AAMI at Alberton (obviously) and it has nothing to do with anyone being 'booted out', but good financial and logistical sense.

 

[karldoh]

Your response was an emotive Today Tonightesque rant - "why should we move !!11 lets kick Port out!!!!11" - completely irrelevant to the points being made.

Rooch says day, they say night

 

[maccas_no1]

Once again, read my posts.

So what stops you going to the Crows Tavern now to watch the AFC when we play interstate???

Most AFC supporters around Melbourne head down to Bells Hotel in Sth Melbourne to watch the AFC play when either at AAMI or at another interstate venue.

They wont relocate so a few extra people will watch the game at Thebarton

 

[Campbell's Chunky]

So what stops you going to the Crows Tavern now to watch the AFC when we play interstate???

A 40 minute drive.

And since we're talking the business side of the AFC, it's like Subway. Why do you think they have 50+ stores statewide? They could take your attitude and have just the one...but hey, that wouldn't be nearly as profitable, would it?

No ones going to drive across the other side of the city just to get a Sub, are they?

 

[glengowan]

Nice in theory! Impossible in practice!

We cannot "break away" from the SANFL for a very simple fact that they hold our AFL licence and for a want of a better phrase the AFC is a "property of SANFL" and it will stay that way for as long as our backsides point to the ground!

AFC and PAFC for that matter are somewhat of SANFL's "business interests" in the big league and thats not going to change. And despite being this way, we as a club haven't gone without anything under this regime! We have had pretty much everything we have desired along the way so why exactly should this be a major issue.

Quality post. The Crows wouldn't be the team for all South Australians if they went out on their own. As it is, the Adelaide Football Club, thanks to the SANFL, do a good job of supporting football from the ground up in this state through the finances they generate.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

So what stops you going to the Crows Tavern now to watch the AFC when we play interstate???

Most AFC supporters around Melbourne head down to Bells Hotel in Sth Melbourne to watch the AFC play when either at AAMI or at another interstate venue.

They wont relocate so a few extra people will watch the game at Thebarton

It's all about convenience.

If the Crows were serious about setting up a Crows Sport Bar environment to watch away games, etc then it should be central - in Adelaide - not in Theby, Norwood, West Lakes, etc. Somewhere where it easy for most of us to access by public transport (so we don't drink & drive ).

 

[ThePeckers]

I really like the Idea of moving to Norwood.

But if we were to ever move Id like to see a social place set up such as that of the Lexus centre. I really want Adelaide to become the richest club, because it means we have more influence and power with the AFL. We can't do that when our base is in West Lakes.

Thebby, Norwood or even as someone said Santos Stadium all have potential. We could build social centres there and admin buildings. It would be a great source of income. Plus people would actually be able to watch the crows train.

Thebarton
Alberton

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

 

[Crowked]

Rooch says day, they say night

Only when its dark out side.

 

[turbo182]

Are you sure?

Rooch's point is about creating a base away from the home ground proper in order to 1) have their own home base for training and 2) take advantage of greater revenue-generating facitilies which are more easily accessible, as Corringw00t have done with the Lexus Centre.

Your response was an emotive Today Tonightesque rant - "why should we move !!11 lets kick Port out!!!!11" - completely irrelevant to the points being made. For starters, Port already have their own home away from AAMI at Alberton (obviously) and it has nothing to do with anyone being 'booted out', but good financial and logistical sense.

Your the only one on this board that I consistently agree with.

His article actually makes good sense, its just people can't see throught THEIR bias against Rucci rather then his against the AFC.

Thebby such a vast space, you could build pretty much anything there, and its a developing area (slowly) - Young families could be attracted to the AFC, breaking away from the oldies stereotype.

Also it would kill off the West Thebby. Possibly the worst pub in South Australia.

 

[turbo182]

It's all about convenience.

If the Crows were serious about setting up a Crows Sport Bar environment to watch away games, etc then it should be central - in Adelaide - not in Theby, Norwood, West Lakes, etc. Somewhere where it easy for most of us to access by public transport (so we don't drink & drive ).

I still think anywhere in the actual city centre is a bad move - traffic in town is shocking. Although maybe this is jsut me. I hate traffic.

Somewhere like Thebby (practically on a ring road) has easy access. Norwood however, has limited parking and slightly cramped for space, whcih is the complete opposite. AS i said before, Thebby has so much room, you could build anything there, It's jsut be a matter of getting council approval.

Plus its the Spiritual home fo the mighty West Torrens Eagles!

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

I still think anywhere in the actual city centre is a bad move - traffic in town is shocking. Although maybe this is jsut me. I hate traffic.

Somewhere like Thebby (practically on a ring road) has easy access. Norwood however, has limited parking and slightly cramped for space, whcih is the complete opposite. AS i said before, Thebby has so much room, you could build anything there, It's jsut be a matter of getting council approval.

Plus its the Spiritual home fo the mighty West Torrens Eagles!

I live nowhere near Thebby, so I wouldn't go. I couldn't give a toss about the spiritual home of West Torrens. I want a spiritual home for AFC, which should not be linked to any specific SANFL club. As the team for all SA, IMO such a pub should be in a central location for all to be able to easily access.
The problem with putting it in any suburb is you disadvantage the majority of supporters who would live in other directions & limit those who would have problems getting there by public transport.

 

[betterthanu]

EDIT: Dont worry

 

[Damp Squarie]

We need to move away so we can continue to develop our own individual identity.

Crap...who says so. I identify with AAMI/Max Basheer Reserve and The Shed.

Its a Rucci beat up trying to drive a wedge between us and them.
Jealousy is a curse he just cant live with...Norwood Thebarton Panther Park or the Ponderosa are all venues that dont have "individual identity" as you put it.

 

[Crowked]

Sorry guys but I see no advantage at all to the AFC in moving to Thebarton. Perhaps those who are advocating it could explain the advantages it will bring?

As far as I am aware, the land we could use there is only available under long term lease (cant purchase it), any development we want to do is subject to the council approving it (they will **** us around like never before), and the available space is not much different to the space currently unused or already used by the AFC at AAMI. No advantages there IMO. Not to mention accessing anything on South Road around Thebby is a bloody nightmare, ever been to the Brickworks? now imagine a real crowd there, not a hand full of grannys and gypsys flogging off crafty crap.

Moving away from where the games are played will bring disadvantages IMO. No one will go there after the game anyway, its too far and not in the homeward direction for 60-70% of fans. Then we will still need a large facility at the ground to accomodate those who wont go there, which will take some big $$ too. On top of that Port and Rucci get what they want, and I can guarentee you they want it because it will advantage them and disadvantage us, why else would they care?

Can anyone describe the potential bebefits? because I cant see any.

 

[jmorg1]

EDIT: Dont worry

EDIT: Be happy

 

[betterthanu]

EDIT: Be happy

I hope no one read what i wrote before i edited that.
I would have looked quite the fool

 

[turbo182]

I live nowhere near Thebby, so I wouldn't go. I couldn't give a toss about the spiritual home of West Torrens. I want a spiritual home for AFC, which should not be linked to any specific SANFL club. As the team for all SA, IMO such a pub should be in a central location for all to be able to easily access.
The problem with putting it in any suburb is you disadvantage the majority of supporters who would live in other directions & limit those who would have problems getting there by public transport.

Christ, calm down, thought most people would have realised that was a joke.

SO where is you supposed central location? Adelaide Oval is your only realistic place, and as long as the SANFL hold our licence, that won't happen.

Santos Stadium? Which is practically around the corner from Thebby anyway, and doesn't have a big enough oval.

So wheres your great suggestion champ? I'm guessing you don't have one. Just willing to shoot down everyone elses.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Christ, calm down, thought most people would have realised that was a joke.

SO where is you supposed central location? Adelaide Oval is your only realistic place, and as long as the SANFL hold our licence, that won't happen.

Santos Stadium? Which is practically around the corner from Thebby anyway, and doesn't have a big enough oval.

So wheres your great suggestion champ? I'm guessing you don't have one. Just willing to shoot down everyone elses.

The original conversation was about buying a pub not a stadium! ie. Somewhere where we could congregate to watch away games & provide a base for AFC supporters.