Opinion Non-Crows AFL 11

[1970crow]

Katy Perry is hot so what’s the whinging about?

People want their favourite local band there instead. Because the AFL's mission statement apparently also includes promoting Australian musical artists.

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

It's pretty obvious why we do it. We do it because we want to create a news item in and of itself. It's part of the strategy to increase international interest in our event.

Does it though?

Those musical acts are doing concerts all the time, all over the world. A brief appearance at a sporting event isn't news

 

[1970crow]

Does it though?

Those musical acts are doing concerts all the time, all over the world. A brief appearance at a sporting event isn't news

Katy Perry's definitely was news, not good news, but it caused quite a stir. She also has 200 million instagram followers.

 

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The AFL really don't give a shit about pleasing or entertaining who's there or those who will watch regardless, as they love the game.

They care about a known name that will maybe pull the interest of those not that into football or gain overseas interest/coverage, so they can attract them in, hope to hook them on the line of the game itself and gain new followers.

This is it exactly.

The AFL already have the footy tragics locked and loaded, they don't need to promote to that market because they already have it.

The pre-game stuff is not for them, it's to try and attract eyes to the product that may not normally be there.

You only have to look at how much money the EPL, NFL,NBA etc makes from overseas markets to see why the AFL would be keen to be try and generate some publicity for the game overseas.

 

[Mr_Moogle]

This is it exactly.

The AFL already have the footy tragics locked and loaded, they don't need to promote to that market because they already have it.

The pre-game stuff is not for them, it's to try and attract eyes to the product that may not normally be there.

You only have to look at how much money the EPL, NFL,NBA etc makes from overseas markets to see why the AFL would be keen to be try and generate some publicity for the game overseas.

I think this tinpot league would look pretty amateurish to some international audiences.

"why are the rules so inconsistent?"

"do they call it arc because the technology was invented around the time of noahs ark?"

"You have to ask players for permission to trade them?"

 

[The Karma Bus]

This is it exactly.

The AFL already have the footy tragics locked and loaded, they don't need to promote to that market because they already have it.

The pre-game stuff is not for them, it's to try and attract eyes to the product that may not normally be there.

You only have to look at how much money the EPL, NFL,NBA etc makes from overseas markets to see why the AFL would be keen to be try and generate some publicity for the game overseas.

Same reason Gold Coast and GWS were created while everyone was asking why and wtf..

Trying to tap into large population, low interest areas and pray in the future it pays off for them.

 

[spenze]

I'd have been happy to see Joe Dolce have taken the stage with Tina Arena yesterday, no need for Perry with those two commanding the stage

 

[kirky]

Katy Perry is hot so what’s the whinging about?

It seems nowadays people are never happy.

 

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It seems nowadays people are never happy.

I thought the same thing when I saw people complaining online about it.

I'm not really a Katy Perry fan, however I think she was good yesterday.

I think the AFL have had three good years in a row with Robbie, Kiss and Katy.

 

[hugecannon]

This is it exactly.

The AFL already have the footy tragics locked and loaded, they don't need to promote to that market because they already have it.

The pre-game stuff is not for them, it's to try and attract eyes to the product that may not normally be there.

You only have to look at how much money the EPL, NFL,NBA etc makes from overseas markets to see why the AFL would be keen to be try and generate some publicity for the game overseas.

Genuine question:-

Does the FA Cup final or champions league final have any pre game entertainment?

 

[StonesThrow]

Next year get Brian jonestown back out here

 

[Pugsley]

My wife who is very much into music and finds some of Katy’s music ok said her new album is utter trash.

Like waking up in Vegas.

 

[spenze]

It seems nowadays people are never happy.

Yeah, it's like social media has given women a voice that you can't avoid hearing...

 

[spenze]

Next year get Brian jonestown back out here

LOL, couldn't see them getting through 5 songs

 

[StonesThrow]

LOL, couldn't see them getting through 5 songs

They got through 5+ in Adelaide before they imploded in Melbourne

Ironically Anton had open heart surgery not long after so I think he's had a change in perspective.

 

[Pea Nut]

Now, back to footy.....

After watching the replay of the GF, I'd suggest what the Lions did to Sydney was exactly what Nicks was trying to implement in to our game plan in the first month of the season. Which obviously failed spectacularly. We didn't have the midfield or the running defenders who are elite kicks to execute it, compounded by not having the forward connection required when going inside 50, which resulted in the bombing it in long and then watching it rebound out at breakneck speed.

 

[Jetwa5h]

Still too much of a niche band to work on GF day, even though I'm a fan.

Iron Maiden were just here .....should have booked them

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[WaynesWorld19]

Iron Maiden were just here .....should have booked them

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Was there wheelchair access though to the "G"

 

[Jetwa5h]

Was there wheelchair access though to the "G"

Bruce was as lively as always

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[WaynesWorld19]

Bruce was as lively as always

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What is he ....68

Lively or alive ?

 

[Geoffa32]

Not worthy of headlining the biggest sporting event of the year. Look, I'm happy to go with nothing, but if you're going to have someone playing music, then they need to measure up. No current Aussie act comes close.

Katy Perry isn't "current" either...

 

[SugarShane]

He's not wrong though, they're a blip on the radar outside of our shores.

As good as they are.

I don't even like Tame Impala but that's simply wrong. His last 2 albums have hit the top 5 in the US, UK, and various European countries.

 

[1970crow]

Katy Perry isn't "current" either...

She just released an album and has tours booked..

 

[FR0GGY]

Katy Perry isn't "current" either...

Definitely current

 

[whattagun07]

Anyone checked on the Sydney board? I wonder how they're going.
Some brutal reviews on TSFS this morn.