Women's Footy general AFLW talk

[briztoon]

The arrogant pricks would have been counting on a Victorian team providing a curtain raiser at the MCG, I imagine. Heads in their arses as usual.

Pretty much what I have thought.

The narrow mindedness and the apparent lack of exploring/factoring in all possibilities in decision making, beggars belief (to my mind) at AFL headquarters.

 

[Skoob]

The whole point of the AFLW was to attract a new demographic (and score social points). Putting it on just before a big derby game is just an insult to those that genuinely follow the AFLW.

That's certainly true now, (and excuse me while I throw up a little in my mouth, defending the AFL) but we have seen from the first round, with the bigger than expected crowds forcing venue changes, the success has been so much wider and higher than anticipated. The original rationale may well have been that giving the women a curtain raiser to the men's round one opener would have attracted great publicity for AFLW.
We now know of course that they don't need a tie to the men's game for that PR. As usual, the AFL is such a stodgy bureaucracy, that adapting to this new direction is almost in the 'too hard basket'. They have to now look at options that they were too shortsighted to see before.
So you're right, regarding the insult of playing second fiddle to a home & away match, but are they able to adapt quick enough? They should be.

To your point about the objective being to reach new demographics and social brownie points, let's not kid ourselves that this is the result of some social conscience or absolute love of football. Expansion is ultimately about improving the bottom line. More women, more kids, more viewers = more $$$$.
So yeah, while they are trying to grow the game, I believe they would be shortsighted enough to figure that this year's GF isn't important because there is no immediate financial return. They will be able to promote and publicise the event, regardless of its standing (eg. as a curtain raiser ). That it is outside of Victoria will only decrease their care factor.

 

[winged1]

I have felt ambivalent about Gold Coast . ..until now. If this is what we can expect from this new CEO, I have lost all of the meagre respect i had for their organisation.

Day 1 in the job and he comes out with such a transparent attempt to take kudos and the benefit of the women's GF, is an absolute disgrace.

He "thinks" gc supporters will support the lions women's team. Hell, he has been in the job for less than a day, he must have a great feel for the place.

GC is not brisbane, wasn't 30 years ago , isn't now. Maybe this new turd eating, afl house sycophant should concentrate on developing his girls academy, who got soundly thrashed by the lions academy a couple of weeks ago, instead of tryling to steal the respect and acclaim our girls have earnt.

We also probably shouldn't get ahead of ourselves, two rounds to go.

 

[Sherrinator]

That's certainly true now, (and excuse me while I throw up a little in my mouth, defending the AFL) but we have seen from the first round, with the bigger than expected crowds forcing venue changes, the success has been so much wider and higher than anticipated. The original rationale may well have been that giving the women a curtain raiser to the men's round one opener would have attracted great publicity for AFLW.
We now know of course that they don't need a tie to the men's game for that PR. As usual, the AFL is such a stodgy bureaucracy, that adapting to this new direction is almost in the 'too hard basket'. They have to now look at options that they were too shortsighted to see before.
So you're right, regarding the insult of playing second fiddle to a home & away match, but are they able to adapt quick enough? They should be.

To your point about the objective being to reach new demographics and social brownie points, let's not kid ourselves that this is the result of some social conscience or absolute love of football. Expansion is ultimately about improving the bottom line. More women, more kids, more viewers = more $$$$.
So yeah, while they are trying to grow the game, I believe they would be shortsighted enough to figure that this year's GF isn't important because there is no immediate financial return. They will be able to promote and publicise the event, regardless of its standing (eg. as a curtain raiser ). That it is outside of Victoria will only decrease their care factor.

You're right, but I am hoping that they don't ostracise the grassroots fans by trying to gain a few more.

 

[mikey127]

watch the AFL bow to them.

 

[harvester]

Surely the AFL isn't stupid enough to play a GF at Metricon?? They don't deserve to be anyone's curtain raiser. This is their time in the spotlight

 

[Dalions]

I am not sure how the Gabba has come up after the Adele concerts.
But there is always the possibility that it may not be ready.
Dont want the afl to have an excuse so i hope it is all ok.

 

[brizrider]

Wanted to put this somewhere but no idea where sorry! It doesn't seem to have been very well promoted.

"Want a chance to meet some of your favourite AFL Women's Players?
Join us for a free footy clinic on Wednesday March 8, 4:15pm at Yeronga AFC. Open to boys & girls aged 5 to 12 & Youth Girls aged 13 – 15. No experience is necessary.
Register now at: http://bit.ly/2lBFe9s
(note the link will close when the clinic reaches capacity so get in quick)"

 

[jackess]

Surely given the AFL is bankrolling the whole competition it's fair enough to let them decide.

 

[leaper]

Surely given the AFL is bankrolling the whole competition it's fair enough to let them decide.

As long as they decide to play it in Brisbane. The future of the game in Brisbane is at stake. The amount of publicity being given from unlikely sources at the moment eg ABC and other radio, local newspapers, tv etc. If the game is hijacked to the Gold Coast this will be lost.

 

[Hollow Knight]

Surely given the AFL is bankrolling the whole competition it's fair enough to let them decide.

No.

 

[jackess]

No.

We can pitch our ideas but they're the ones running the comp. I assume there's no sort of deal that whoever earns the right to host can play wherever they want.

 

[Fatcat08]

If we lose this week I'm holding you all accountable!!

 

[Nunez]

I think it's either the Gabba or if the gabba isn't ready then Metricon. It isn't a bad backup option. Realistically though if the Gabba is ready they cant make any excuses not to use it.

 

[winged1]

I think it's either the Gabba or if the gabba isn't ready then Metricon. It isn't a bad backup option. Realistically though if the Gabba is ready they cant make any excuses not to use it.

They could get 10-12 000 at the gabba if not more, surely the promotion of the game in brisbane, to a large cohort of success starved fans, is worth more than a convenience to put the game as a curtain raiser

 

[Nunez]

They could get 10-12 000 at the gabba if not more, surely the promotion of the game in brisbane, to a large cohort of success starved fans, is worth more than a convenience to put the game as a curtain raiser

"If the Gabba isn't ready"

 

[winged1]

"If the Gabba isn't ready"

Don't let your facts and logic get in the way of my good rant.

 

[Skoob]

I think the pressure would be too much for the AFL to accommodate us.
The AFL will want it at Metricon.
Fox/Seven will want it at Metricon.
Suns will want it at Metricon.
The AFL saves money, Seven/Fox saves money and Suns make money.
It also saves the Lions money, if they are expected to chip in for buses etc.

As much as I hate the idea, I'm starting to think Metricon is the smartest venue all 'round. Hell, the AFL could have refused a Qld GF (might still).

*If we make it.

 

[leaper]

I think the pressure would be too much for the AFL to accommodate us.
The AFL will want it at Metricon.
Fox/Seven will want it at Metricon.
Suns will want it at Metricon.
The AFL saves money, Seven/Fox saves money and Suns make money.
It also saves the Lions money, if they are expected to chip in for buses etc.

As much as I hate the idea, I'm starting to think Metricon is the smartest venue all 'round. Hell, the AFL could have refused a Qld GF (might still).

*If we make it.

There are times when you have to think with your heart and not your head. This is one of those times. The long term emotional effect of a Grand final at the Gabba after all our lean years will be priceless. We don't want to give that to our rivals.

 

[James North]

Surely given the AFL is bankrolling the whole competition it's fair enough to let them decide.

Bankrolling the men's team too - would the same question be asked?

 

[jackess]

Bankrolling the men's team too - would the same question be asked?

If we could earn the right to host the GF at the Gabba?

 

[winged1]

This could be the only grand final we ever get to see at the gabba

 

[Skoob]

There are times when you have to think with your heart and not your head. This is one of those times. The long term emotional effect of a Grand final at the Gabba after all our lean years will be priceless. We don't want to give that to our rivals.

Oh, I agree,but none of those parties I mentioned (other than The Lions) have any emotional investment and do have significant financial ones. For us it's a no brainer, but for everyone else...

 

[James North]

If we could earn the right to host the GF at the Gabba?

Whether the AFL get the final say on where games are hosted based on the fact that they bankroll it...

 

[jackess]

Whether the AFL get the final say on where games are hosted based on the fact that they bankroll it...

They pretty much do, don't they? They come up with the fixture.