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IC11 Behind the Scenes - Volunteers, Media and more

Authored by: Brett Northey
on Tuesday, October 11 2011 @ 01:48 pm ACDT

I've often wondered if getting Italy and Greece there would capture a much bigger slice of multicultural news in Melbourne. It would seem as though the Italian men would be a good chance for IC14.

In terms of AFL media, I honestly don't think they'll have switch on to it. We point out good articles here and there each time, but in reality that has always been the case. There are a few guys with personal interest such as Flanagan, but the only way to force wider coverage in Melbourne is when the AFL stage manage events, such as at the Brownlow. Only if AFL players are playing will the AFL media get truly involved without having to be pushed.

The other angle is if an amateur Australia team (of some form) is entered. That's why I'm keen on it being explored, as has been discussed many times before.

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Brett Northey - Co-founder and Chief Editor of WFN

IC11 Behind the Scenes - Volunteers, Media and more

Authored by: Harley Vague
on Tuesday, October 11 2011 @ 03:52 pm ACDT

Media coverage is the ultimate catch 22 - you don't get it when you need it most .

The media focussed on the peace team and the Folau connection(briefly) .They didn't enquire as to whether New Zealand would benefit from the Hawks ,PNG from the QAFL or RSA from investment .Nobody could reply that Great Britain has seen good gains or that Ireland was always in the picture . I don't believe getting Italy or Greece to attend would be big enough for critical mass to occur .

Players want to play at the 'G' or would they prefer playing in front of a large crowd ? IMO the easiest way to force recognition would be to have an "International Round" with games played at half time at the AFL .They could be seeding games or worth tiebreaker points .As I have said before having games as curtain fallers would be preferrable to curtain raisers to get maximum crowd exposure .

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Brett Northey - Co-founder and Chief Editor of WFN

IC11 Behind the Scenes - Volunteers, Media and more

Authored by: Cam Homes
on Tuesday, October 11 2011 @ 09:34 pm ACDT

Who the @#*> is this Urban Cowboy Joker anyway? What is his claim to fame??? What value did he bring to the IC? Seems like, to some people, he was a liability?

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Brett Northey - Co-founder and Chief Editor of WFN

IC11 Behind the Scenes - Volunteers, Media and more

Authored by: Harley Vague
on Tuesday, October 11 2011 @ 10:08 pm ACDT

The idea of getting a PNG side into the NEAFL is an obvious step .Just as the NT Thunder was formed to compete in the QAFL and later invited to join the NEAFL it would be great to see the PNG with a team in the QAFL or NEAFL especially since PNG players are already associated with the QAFL .

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Brett Northey - Co-founder and Chief Editor of WFN

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