Well this is certainly different.
The AFL (yes, the one that runs Australian football) is exploring the possibility of running a gaming tournament at Etihad Stadium, and it wants the AFL clubs (yes, again the ones that play Australian football) to form teams.
According to a report in The Age, the league is looking to expand its revenue and sponsorship base through the billion-dollar eSports market.
eSports is essentially professional video gaming and the tournaments are a booming industry, with an annual audience of over 200 million people. The sport is even campaigning for future inclusion at the Olympics.
What do you reckon? Have any interest in your club having an eSports team? Have your say here.
The idea certainly has some support:
This will be amazing if afl do it with esports.
— Daniel Quinlan (@CarbonDJQ) May 2, 2017
If the AFL implies that eSports at Etihad means AFL Live 2004 battles to the death, sign me up
— Michael Thompson (@mikkithompson93) May 2, 2017
If the AFL implies that eSports at Etihad means AFL Live 2004 battles to the death, sign me up
— Michael Thompson (@mikkithompson93) May 2, 2017
