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We probably get other kickbacks from the AFL as a result.Can someone explain why we give them this charity?
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We probably get other kickbacks from the AFL as a result.Can someone explain why we give them this charity?
Can someone explain why we give them this charity?
Preston produced the most games played player who love(d) smoking bongs and Andy Lovett, ...
To help a financially struggling club increase their revenue through a guaranteed blockbuster every year off the back of a huge team supporter base, hence why Melbourne treat it as their GF. In return for this, the AFL gives Collingwood 1 less interstate game a year and that's the reason why we only play 5 interstate games instead of 6.
Has the AFL said we get 1 less interstate game because we give money to Melbourne or is it just assumed
Has the AFL said we get 1 less interstate game because we give money to Melbourne or is it just assumed
You're a funny guy.Poor Andy Lovett![]()
It is something that Ed mentioned many years ago and was at the annual general meeting from recollection, ...
... but I'm sure it has also been reported in the media too. There didn't seem to anything secretive or underhanded about the arrangement.
Ahhhhh Gary Lyon 2008?
"The symbolism of today shouldn't be lost on anyone," Lyon said.
"I think you will enjoy the fact that whilst tonight is the rebirth of this great footy club, our greatest rival is in disarray.
"The Collingwood footy club is going down the plughole as the Melbourne footy club re-establishes itself as a power."
2 years later we were premiers.![]()
http://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne...eddie-mcguire-blasts-demon-ceo-peter-jackson/Unless you hear these sort of things in context with tone you really shouldn't bother responding unless you are willing to get the audio off Triple M first and form an educated opinion.
It was amusing but the same time as it was being said I knew the article, this thread and the usual crap responses would follow.