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Cape Town canned - again!

Authored by: Brett Northey
on Wednesday, September 02 2009 @ 10:14 pm ACST

As you know Sean all that was censored was name calling, but let's move on.

You make lots of statements there in those last 2 emails. I'm curious what your reasoning is behind them.

You're a big fan of spreading the game more in QLD and NSW. You've stated before that international development will help that cause. It's in your bio on this site right now. And I agree, to some extent, but the primary driver will be investment and clubs in those states in my opinion. For many years I've been hoping the AFL will take the plunge and add second sides, in my opinion it was the logical thing to do that would create the rivalry required to spur on many aspects, so I was delighted to see them announce it. If you think they are white elephants and don't want the new clubs, how do you propose they fast track the game in those states. Surely you don't think world penetration and a resultant increase in interest QLD and NSW would happen within 30 years? What exactly is it that you think will bring about the growth in those states that you desire?

Also, are you saying PNG and NZ have been badly done by this year?

And is the small decrease in minor round crowds this year greater than the underlying statistical variation of the last 20 years? Are NRL crowds relevant? Is it a one to one war to take a regular patron from one sport to another?

What are you referring to when you say PNG's success is helping interest in Brisbane? I must be mis-reading your statement it sounded like you are suggesting PNG's growth or success in footy has somehow helped the Brisbane Lions AFL side be more popular? Obviously you can't be saying that, I'm confused.

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Brett Northey - Co-founder and Chief Editor of WFN

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Brett Northey - Co-founder and Chief Editor of WFN

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