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I preface this post by saying that it's not intended to be all that serious.
In light of what Mason Cox said about wanting to spread the game to the US, which Australian clubs would be popular there? This is of course hypothetically speaking, but let's pretend that Cox's marketing in the US ends up successful and that a significant number of people start watching AFL in particular. These are my own views:
1. The first club that comes to mind is West Coast. That name itself would catch on like wildfire along the West Coast of the US IMO.
2. Collingwood would be my second pick. Mason Cox would make sure that all US footy fans know Collingwood. He can just say that he's the most memorable American Premiership player and that's all that is needed.
3. GWS. Not only are they a Sydney-based team, but they also have fairly American vibe about them. They would be easy to market there.
4. Sydney. The first Australian city that comes to a foreigner's mind is Sydney. Looking at the list of teams, someone who doesn't know anything about Australia would likely know of (or know someone in) Sydney.
Clubs like Essendon, Richmond, and Carlton would probably be popular as well given that big clubs usually attract international supporters. I don't know how well the "Bombers" nickname along with the plane image would go though for obvious reasons.
I also think a club like North Melbourne would attract people just because the kangaroo mascot would make it seem like a very Aussie club.
Although, trying to market the nickname "Bombers" or an airplane there might end up being difficult for obvious reasons.
Sooooo, which one?
In light of what Mason Cox said about wanting to spread the game to the US, which Australian clubs would be popular there? This is of course hypothetically speaking, but let's pretend that Cox's marketing in the US ends up successful and that a significant number of people start watching AFL in particular. These are my own views:
1. The first club that comes to mind is West Coast. That name itself would catch on like wildfire along the West Coast of the US IMO.
2. Collingwood would be my second pick. Mason Cox would make sure that all US footy fans know Collingwood. He can just say that he's the most memorable American Premiership player and that's all that is needed.
3. GWS. Not only are they a Sydney-based team, but they also have fairly American vibe about them. They would be easy to market there.
4. Sydney. The first Australian city that comes to a foreigner's mind is Sydney. Looking at the list of teams, someone who doesn't know anything about Australia would likely know of (or know someone in) Sydney.
Clubs like Essendon, Richmond, and Carlton would probably be popular as well given that big clubs usually attract international supporters. I don't know how well the "Bombers" nickname along with the plane image would go though for obvious reasons.
I also think a club like North Melbourne would attract people just because the kangaroo mascot would make it seem like a very Aussie club.
Although, trying to market the nickname "Bombers" or an airplane there might end up being difficult for obvious reasons.
Sooooo, which one?
