What the AFL could learn from the A-League


What the AFL could learn from the A-League

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eskimo wrote:
There was a piece on the Fox Sports website this morning about GWS and their progress in Western Sydney. Gillon McLachlan pressing the flesh at local schools etc. He must've been asked how he perceived the success of WSW v. the struggle of GWS. He seemed to say that he was happy about the success of the Wanderers and saw it as a positive, because it gave hope to GWS. Then:

Gillon McLachlan wrote:
If GWS could collaborate and partner with the Wanderers that would be fantastic


Sleeping with the enemy?


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I agree with the general idea of the atmosphere at most AFL games is poor. This was the first time in a number of years that I didn't go to a single game. Though, I doubt that the atmosphere at North games would really ever improve...small crowds and older demographic there. :lol:
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imonfourfourtwo wrote:
Heineken wrote:
zander wrote:
azzaMVFC wrote:
Heineken wrote:
azzaMVFC wrote:
Heineken wrote:
Erebus wrote:
I hope the FFA is paying attention and don't try and sanitise football. Let's hope we aren't saying the same things in 20 years time.

Yeah, I can't see Sydney FC and Western Sydney sharing ANZ Stadium anytime soon.

Mind you, both Melbourne clubs pretty much share the same home ground....


Yeah we do, sort of, but in 5-10 years maybe City will be playing at Etihad Stadium and leaving an upgraded AAMI Park for us.. Well I can only hope.

In 5-10 years time, won't the AFL have full control of Ethad? And they will go about systematically blocking any sport that isn't AFL, and maybe perhaps the odd Cricket 20-20?

I still maintain, I think it's only matter of time before Melbourne Citeart will have to seriously look at relocation within Melbourne or Victoria. I honestly think it's the only way that club is going to grow. 2 teams that locate themselves in the heart (pardon the pun) of Melbourne isn't going to work out in the long scheme of things. That's my impression anyway.


Yeah I think you're right. Would be better anyway. We move to AAMI, and City relocate to somewhere just out of Melbourne, whether it be Western or Eastern suburbs and build their own stadium out there. 30,000 seater just like AAMI Park, I think they would flourish if that happened.


They have the financially backing, would be a real statement to the fans.

This is what I'm thinking. I can honestly see the City group in 3 or so years time thinking that they're not going to grow playing as "Not-Melbbourne-Victory". They can still call themselves Melbourne City, but they should aim to re-locate to another part of Melbourne. I'm not sure of the demographics of the Melbourne football sporting landscape, but maybe a re-location to the Eastern or Western Suburbs would be idea.

Sure, finding land that's close to public transport and road connections is simple and all. We'll knock down what's left of Victoria Park, easy!

Seriously though the only half decent area would be E-Gate with a footbridge to North Melbourne, and even then the only reason a new stadium would be built there would be in Etihad locked out football so a new 60,000 seat stadium was needed.


Seems like you underestimate the power of oil money

edit: just googled it and realised its heritage listed :lol: ...but still.
Edited by zander: 28/10/2014 03:21:28 PM

Edited by zander: 28/10/2014 03:25:46 PM
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