Why has GWS done much better than Gold Coast?

[iameviljez]

GwS got better concessions, and coming after Gold Coast pushed out the picks Gold Coast got in 2011,2012,2013,2014 drafts.
Also Sydney is closer to Melbourne, means homesick players probably get to see their family a bit more ( cheaper to fly Melbourne to Sydney than Gold Coast to Melbourne).

I don’t think cost of flights is an issue for AFL footballers

 

[Colonial]

I don’t think cost of flights is an issue for AFL footballers

But it does add up.

 

[sydney_gws]

But it does add up.

And for their parents. For new players, their salaries aren't as high as other players.

 

[iameviljez]

But it does add up.

If you’re on $600k/year, the difference in cost between QLD and NSW in flights is not a factor.

 

[Colonial]

If you’re on $600k/year, the difference in cost between QLD and NSW in flights is not a factor.

It is though. It’s still money that can be used elsewhere than on flights.

600k a year isn’t the minimum wage either

 

[Rotayjay]

For some bizarre reason, the Gold Coast is the Bermuda Triangle of professional sporting clubs. They go in but don't come out alive.

GWS may have a few finals series and a granny under their belt, but even after 13 years of pretty good onfield performance they are still an abject commercial failure. Their crowds and membership numbers are SANFL and VFL-worthy.

 

[Howard Littlejohn]

If you’re on $600k/year, the difference in cost between QLD and NSW in flights is not a factor.

Minimum AFL contract is closer to $100k, but once they have a choice of places that rises and cost wouldn't be a factor.
Do players get any personal flights subsidised as part of sponsorship deals? It wouldn't be a good look for Virgin as a main sponsor if AFL players are recognised flying Qantas for unofficial flights.