No Oppo Supporters Non Bulldog Footy Talk - Bulldogs only - Part 4

[RG16]

There's some speculation about Geraldton. 400km north of Perth with a brand new stadium. Sounds a bit far-fetched to me but there is plenty of talk about it.

Surely not. Just call them the Perth Panthers or something.

 

[RG16]

Imagine if this causes a hot war between Australia and the US

Might get some cheaper subs off China from all this

 

[Bulldog rick]

Heat doesn’t exactly work though, what about the ‘56ers

I think the next AFL team should be called the 69ers.

 

[RG16]

Isn’t Devils too much like Demons? Why are Melbourne the Demons anyway? Can’t have the Tassie Tigers either.

Go Devils and the AFL can introduce the '666 Derby'

 

[Northernsoul74]

To be fair we already have Eagles, Magpies, Hawks, plus Cats & Tigers.

Suns and Giants were pretty random names and they seem obsessed with the NBA, so every chance they go with something like Heat

Tasmanian Heat would seem a misnomer.

 

[Nat Fyfe]

Heat doesn’t exactly work though, what about the ‘56ers

The Americans really do come up with some awful names don’t they? 76ers, red socks, or just straight up racist terms.

 

[Bulldog rick]

Two QLD teams is barely viable, no chance we could have 3. I also struggle to see NT ever getting one given the difficulties presented by weather and player retention. Canberra is probably the only one I ever see happening, and even that I’d consider a stretch. Think it’s more likely WA and SA get extra teams, then the final one potentially Canberra but would probably be the 22nd team

Yes it is a bit of a pipedream and WA and SA are the stronger AFL states and logically make more sense. But I like to think differently lol. I know there is strong followings in both NT and Far North Qld that could be tapped further but would it be financially viable possibly not.

 

[Nat Fyfe]

Yes it is a bit of a pipedream and WA and SA are the stronger AFL states and logically make more sense. But I like to think differently lol. I know there is strong followings in both NT and Far North Qld that could be tapped further but would it be financially viable possibly not.

Yeah if you have no concern over the financials (which is fair) or the competitive viability of teams, then ideally every state and territory is represented. If we started the competition from scratch, ideally there’d be less Victorian teams too although there’s no way that ever changes (and I’m conscious of the fact it would mean our club would be among those being relocated/folded). I digress

 

[_Cerberus_]

There was already a study on the feasibility of a team in N.T according to someone on the TAS thread. And the AFL would need to prop them up by millions more than they do now for both GC and GWS. Not to mention Darwin is a small population, and the city itself is not much of a city. Would need a lot of development towards it, but the Feds have never really cared about Darwin. Personally I think its a missed opportunity for another proper city up there. A lot of the footy mad population is also based in Alice Springs, a massive 15 hour drive away from Darwin itself.

I cannot see hundreds of millions being spent on a stadium up there, as the area around it would need to be developed into an entertainment, commercial precinct just like the TAS development will be. The NT would be the ideal final nail for a team in each side of the country mind you, and I would love to see one up that way. With the aboriginal flag as its tri colours.

Which is why I think Canberra will be ruled out as well. Significant money will be needed to be put towards a Manuka Oval upgrade, or a whole new sports precinct. The Feds are not going to fork out money again for another stadium so soon after TAS. And given I think the AFL will try and fast track team 20 for the balance and logistics of the competition. Canberra will not have time and money on its side. Also I think the AFL will be weary about the impact on GWS, given a few in Canberra make up some of their small membership base.

The AFL will go for the safe and ready made approach. Which is why SA and WA will be in the box seat. Two footy mad states, with high class and high capacity stadiums already. And a strong population.

My tip will be a WA3. Eagles and Dockers had almost 160k members between them last season. The demand is definitely there.

 

[dogwatch]

NZ Ferns?

 

[VogonProsthetnic]

There was already a study on the feasibility of a team in N.T according to someone on the TAS thread. And the AFL would need to prop them up by millions more than they do now for both GC and GWS. Not to mention Darwin is a small population, and the city itself is not much of a city. Would need a lot of development towards it, but the Feds have never really cared about Darwin. Personally I think its a missed opportunity for another proper city up there. A lot of the footy mad population is also based in Alice Springs, a massive 15 hour drive away from Darwin itself.

I cannot see hundreds of millions being spent on a stadium up there, as the area around it would need to be developed into an entertainment, commercial precinct just like the TAS development will be. The NT would be the ideal final nail for a team in each side of the country mind you, and I would love to see one up that way. With the aboriginal flag as its tri colours.

Which is why I think Canberra will be ruled out as well. Significant money will be needed to be put towards a Manuka Oval upgrade, or a whole new sports precinct. The Feds are not going to fork out money again for another stadium so soon after TAS. And given I think the AFL will try and fast track team 20 for the balance and logistics of the competition. Canberra will not have time and money on its side. Also I think the AFL will be weary about the impact on GWS, given a few in Canberra make up some of their small membership base.

The AFL will go for the safe and ready made approach. Which is why SA and WA will be in the box seat. Two footy mad states, with high class and high capacity stadiums already. And a strong population.

My tip will be a WA3. Eagles and Dockers had almost 160k members between them last season. The demand is definitely there.

45 k turned up to see the Eagles get flogged by Carlton.

The demand and the money is there.

In fact it shows what a joke GWS is. Lucky to get 10 k to a home game.

 

[VogonProsthetnic]

Go Devils and the AFL can introduce the '666 Derby'

At least the devils are a real animal. And from Tassie only.

 

[Next Waiting]

NZ Ferns?

The All Bombs

 

[Mr. Walker]

The Americans really do come up with some awful names don’t they? 76ers, red socks, or just straight up racist terms.

I don’t mind the Red Socks ( Sox?). It’s a nod to the history of the uniform, exactly the same as our Red Legs.

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

To be fair we already have Eagles, Magpies, Hawks, plus Cats & Tigers.

Suns and Giants were pretty random names and they seem obsessed with the NBA, so every chance they go with something like Heat

Suns was appropriate for the Gold Coast, so Tassie needs to be the Freeze. Or the Penguins, if you want another bird

 

[Munnez]

I think the next AFL team should be called the 69ers.

 

[Next Waiting]

Suns was appropriate for the Gold Coast, so Tassie needs to be the Freeze. Or the Penguins, if you want another bird

The Tassie Chillis....works on a couple of levels

 

[St 07]

Hopefully we start planning to minimise the damage of key player pillaging by this new mob. It seems like a distant memory but we received inadequate compensation for our players, particularly Ward.

 

[Bulldog rick]

I like the sound of the Tassie ice and you could have Ice ice baby as their team song and Bailey Smith

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Bailey Smith

Age

24

Ht

185cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.3

5star

K

8.5

3star

HB

9.8

5star

M

2.3

2star

T

3.8

5star

CL

2.7

4star

D

19.8

5star

K

9.6

4star

HB

10.2

5star

M

1.8

2star

T

3.2

4star

CL

3.2

4star

D

14.8

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

7.2

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

3.4

5star

CL

1.6

4star

as their inaugural captain .

 

[dogwatch]

I like the sound of the Tassie ice and you could have Ice ice baby as their team song and Bailey Smith as their inaugural captain .

Imagine the melts!

 

[Pocket Terrace]

Hopefully we start planning to minimise the damage of key player pillaging by this new mob. It seems like a distant memory but we received inadequate compensation for our players, particularly Ward.

Big fan of Ward as a player, but the compensation for him netted us a 200+ gamer that has been a 3xAA and premiership player. We didn't just minimise damage in this instance, we benefited.

Your overall point is a good one though. Address talent needs now before access to it dries up. A couple of best 22 midfielders with our two first rounders this year will do just fine.

 

[Norm De Guerre]

The Americans really do come up with some awful names don’t they? 76ers, red socks, or just straight up racist terms.

Give me club names of historical significance like the 76ers or the Sox over some generic animal name any day. Or indeed fancy following a team with branding based around a everyday electrical occurrence. That would be awful and truly meaningless

Redskins Not so much.

 

[Mr. Walker]

Suns was appropriate for the Gold Coast, so Tassie needs to be the Freeze. Or the Penguins, if you want another bird

The Albatrosses could turn out to be the most appropriate

 

[Freshwater]

Modern mascot names mostly suck. Bears (koala?) Power, Suns, Giants and Storm. There are less ‘storms’ in Melbourne than where rugby is mostly played Sydney and Brisbane. Every kid was taught that a Koala wasn’t a bear. Giants are an Americanism. Suns maybe? original at least. Power, just cringe. Tassie Devils is probably obvious, but fits and is classic.
Hope they do the jumper well, unlike most start ups. It needs to be a traditional looking Australian rules jumper and original and show the world easily that they are Tasmania.

 

[Next Waiting]

Tassie Dam Busters

Sponsored by Mount Franklin with an angry megaphone wielding green as a mascot (there must be plenty of those)