Gold Coast - what the hell is happening here?

[Duskfire]

Despite everything the Gold Coast crowd seems reasonably healthy. I think that is fine and will only get better as they improve. The performance is a massive issue though. And it looks likely Lynch will leave which will set them back further.

In the long run though they will be okay

 

[wowlace]

Agree. AFL will give them an extra mill or 2 to spend per year as well as an extra 1st round pick for 2 years in a row

Yep, could be even more. They will get whatever it takes to get the cup.

 

[Wallross]

Nuh

I'm not exactly sure where you're coming from. The match report gives the figure clear as day. Am I thinking of the wrong match?

 

[Isaac Cumming No 1]

I'm not exactly sure where you're coming from. The match report gives the figure clear as day. Am I thinking of the wrong match?

Just got home and eating dinner. Give me some time and I'll research. My memory is clear though.

 

[Adz]

Despite everything the Gold Coast crowd seems reasonably healthy. I think that is fine and will only get better as they improve. The performance is a massive issue though. And it looks likely Lynch will leave which will set them back further.

In the long run though they will be okay

We talking 50 Years?

 

[CarterS]

GC got a good 17K to the Cats game as it was the first home game of the year (I came down from Brissy for it) but after last 2 efforts and low draw of the Suns they'll be lucky to get 10K IMO.

 

[Tbonefreo]

Yeah actually in Sydney the Swans were exactly that. No attempt by the South Melbourne administration to connect or sink roots into Sydney at all. You can certainly have an opinionn, but you're open to rebuttal as well. The comparison with the Swans is relevant.

Thats true. I spoke with Tony Malikelis once. He played for sydney in the early days and he said they barely had enough footys to go around.

Edit: Sorry i didnt mean to quote you. I cant remember who it was originally either.

 

[Damon_3388]

A high percentage of young players at all clubs don't pan out, but it's kind of shocking to think how many young talents the Suns have burned through in their short existence.

Really shows how important injury management and club culture are to list management and maintenance.

 

[NetworkNerd]

Have 5 very winnable games before the end of the year. 6-7 wins for the season wont be such a bad return

 

[Crawb]

If the Suns were a bust I've always thought just relaunch as Northern Suns, still based on Gold Coast and play 7/8 games there for practicality/to not admit defeat, and then play 3/4 games in the NT/Northern Australia every year with special access to Indigenous talent or something.

If they're going to struggle at least they've got a decent purpose is kind of the idea/we can avoid taking a team permanently away from 10-15K core supporters.

But they're still a bit away from this kind of talk for it to be serious...but all the same no talk at all is better.

 

[Blackas87]

We averaged higher in 2017 - 13,456 at Spotless vs 14,017 at Metricon

Yeah you’re right, I meant 2016 but every other year Gold Coast has been higher.

 

[Buzzasto DaSilva]

People who call for a club to be winded up should be ashamed of themselves.

How would you feel if it was your club on the chopping block?

 

[madmug]

People who call for a club to be winded up should be ashamed of themselves.
How would you feel if it was your club on the chopping block?

They were sure 'winded' today.

 

[Herne Hill Hammer]

lol they don't get sun in tasmania

Melbourne sunny or partly sunny days per year = 185
Hobart = 193
Launceston = 202

 

[Tbonefreo]

If the Suns were a bust I've always thought just relaunch as Northern Suns, still based on Gold Coast and play 7/8 games there for practicality/to not admit defeat, and then play 3/4 games in the NT/Northern Australia every year with special access to Indigenous talent or something.

If they're going to struggle at least they've got a decent purpose is kind of the idea/we can avoid taking a team permanently away from 10-15K core supporters.

But they're still a bit away from this kind of talk for it to be serious...but all the same no talk at all is better.

I like the idea but it almost screams feeder club unfortunately

 

[Buzzasto DaSilva]

Tissue?

So we should shut down the Cats and you would be fine with it?

 

[Buzzasto DaSilva]

Are we performing as badly as the suns on and off field ?

No

So that answers your question , and we have history on our side so we actually belong in the AFL unlike you two plastic franchises which were created solely for money.

So because of the club I support, I'm not worthy of an opinion in this discussion?

 

[ioppolo]

With games at Metricon, how many are likely to be opposition supporters? Always seem to be a good contingent of away supporters, and why wouldn't there be, it's an excuse to have a quick holiday on the Gold Coast.

 

[The King!]

They any different to stkilda? 150 years of crap.

 

[Isaac Cumming No 1]

With games at Metricon, how many are likely to be opposition supporters? Always seem to be a good contingent of away supporters, and why wouldn't there be, it's an excuse to have a quick holiday on the Gold Coast.

I think that affects Tassie crowds as well, somewhat.

 

[Damon_3388]

Are we performing as badly as the suns on and off field ?

No

So that answers your question , and we have history on our side so we actually belong in the AFL unlike you two plastic franchises which were created solely for money.

Has any club in any sport folded or relocated because of on-field results?

 

[Toump Ass]

How would you feel if it was your club on the chopping block?

Been there, done that.

Dees have history though; Gold Coast are an AFL franchise.

No disrespect but it was a shit idea to begin with.

 

[Isaac Cumming No 1]

Thats true. I spoke with Tony Malikelis once. He played for sydney in the early days and he said they barely had enough footys to go around.

Edit: Sorry i didnt mean to quote you. I cant remember who it was originally either.

All good.
I get they lacked resources. Still it was open to them to attract sponsorship in a huge new market.

 

[Max zero]

Despite all this there are still 3 teams THAT ARE WORSE according to the AFL ladder.

There is a big gap between contenders and the non contenders this year.

 

[Isaac Cumming No 1]

Been there, done that.

Dees have history though; Gold Coast are an AFL franchise.

No disrespect but it was a shit idea to begin with.

It's a huge disrespect, the wierd thing is sometimes it's unintentional.