The New Sponsors

[beelzebub 23,348]

What was the occasion i.e the dinner that Neeldy attended ?

[old dee 23,787]

The silence is deafening!

Do we have another major sponsor?

Or are we waiting till March 30th 2012

[Sir Why You Little 37,033]

At least we are not Port Adelaide, who have no sponsors at present and a small defined supporter base. There are 3 clubs costing us heaps, not just these latest boat anchors. Thanks Wayne Jackson for the Power debacle.

[Demon Disciple 12,119]

The silence is deafening!

Do we have another major sponsor?

Or are we waiting till March 30th 2012

Yes, this is starting to concern me too. It has now been months since the announcement of Energywatch, and whilst Schwab said there were a few other possibiilities, nothing has happened since. Worrying to say the least.

The only explanation i can think of, besides not having one in the works, is that they might announce it at the AGM. If not, i'd hope that this is brought up at the AGM and i'd want a bloody good reason why achieving a second major sponsor had not already been achieved.

[Jordie_tackles 354]

Yes, this is starting to concern me too. It has now been months since the announcement of Energywatch, and whilst Schwab said there were a few other possibiilities, nothing has happened since. Worrying to say the least.

The only explanation i can think of, besides not having one in the works, is that they might announce it at the AGM. If not, i'd hope that this is brought up at the AGM and i'd want a bloody good reason why achieving a second major sponsor had not already been achieved.

i agree with your points, but it may just come down to the offer? You dont get the best offer straight up often or from the first company you come across ect

Do you want on now or potentially a better one or one in the league that we are obviously aiming for? it isnt 2012 yet so im not worried, last time we started NAB without either sponsor no? and now its still only Novemeber when NAB comes and we dont have one i would be super worried?

Also if Port cant get one then getting a really good second major sponsor wont be simple. will be done though, the board and CEO have been great in recent times remember.

Maybe we are gunning for a second record major sponsor ect

[Sir Why You Little 37,033]

i agree with your points, but it may just come down to the offer? You dont get the best offer straight up often or from the first company you come across ect

Do you want on now or potentially a better one or one in the league that we are obviously aiming for? it isnt 2012 yet so im not worried, last time we started NAB without either sponsor no? and now its still only Novemeber when NAB comes and we dont have one i would be super worried?

Also if Port cant get one then getting a really good second major sponsor wont be simple. will be done though, the board and CEO have been great in recent times remember.

Maybe we are gunning for a second record major sponsor ect

I woudn't worry yet. I am hoping 2-3 companies are at present smoking each other out whilst the MFC just watches on and waits.

[daisycutter 29,613]

I woudn't worry yet. I am hoping 2-3 companies are at present smoking each other out whilst the MFC just watches on and waits.

Much as I'd like to believe it, that doesn't make sense WYL. It's a month now since the previous major sponsors contract has expired and that's a month of sponsorship money we have lost.

[Sir Why You Little 37,033]

Much as I'd like to believe it, that doesn't make sense WYL. It's a month now since the previous major sponsors contract has expired and that's a month of sponsorship money we have lost.

Didn't say it was an easy market. But at the same time we don't want to accept the first or early offers. The MFC must stitch up the best deals. If they take time to negotiate then so be it.

[The Chazz 4,077]

Didn't say it was an easy market. But at the same time we don't want to accept the first or early offers. The MFC must stitch up the best deals. If they take time to negotiate then so be it.

Providing there are negotiations from both parties (us & them). I'd hate to think we are pricing ourselves out of the market by asking for too much, just becasue we landed a record deal recently.

But, in Cam I trust...

[Sir Why You Little 37,033]

Providing there are negotiations from both parties (us & them). I'd hate to think we are pricing ourselves out of the market by asking for too much, just becasue we landed a record deal recently.

But, in Cam I trust...

supply and demand will still exist in february. If we get a good deal by christmas, great. But it is still early at this stage. Remember with the new TV deal the club has more exposure so i hope we do not sell ourselves short either. I have faith.

[drdrake 3,163]

supply and demand will still exist in february. If we get a good deal by christmas, great. But it is still early at this stage. Remember with the new TV deal the club has more exposure so i hope we do not sell ourselves short either. I have faith.

Do you follow the media?

The world is that close to slipping into another financial crisis that you would want to close a deal as soon as you can. Australian Retail is dead at the moment, get ready for the biggest Post Christmas sales to try and spark some life into retail.

Hopefully the club is there abouts or we could be giving the front of our jumper away come Feb next year.

[Sir Why You Little 37,033]

Do you follow the media?

The world is that close to slipping into another financial crisis that you would want to close a deal as soon as you can. Australian Retail is dead at the moment, get ready for the biggest Post Christmas sales to try and spark some life into retail.

Hopefully the club is there abouts or we could be giving the front of our jumper away come Feb next year.

Well aware of the world economic situation. But i also know that an AFL jumper is still a prime space for this country. As i said i have Faith the best deal will be done.

[jayceebee31 760]

Bank of Melbourne still looks a chance as I haven' t heard that they have taken on another major sponsor. I heard we have lost Volvo as well,therefore a car sponsor could be a chance. But I feel we should be trying to get a sponsor such as China Air.Or a large Chinese company or a government agency

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Bank of Melbourne still looks a chance as I haven' t heard that they have taken on another major sponsor. I heard we have lost Volvo as well,therefore a car sponsor could be a chance. But I feel we should be trying to get a sponsor such as China Air.Or a large Chinese company or a government agency

Volvo left last year.

RobbieF mentioned something about a Chinese airline.

[daisycutter 29,613]

Bank of Melbourne still looks a chance as I haven' t heard that they have taken on another major sponsor. I heard we have lost Volvo as well,therefore a car sponsor could be a chance. But I feel we should be trying to get a sponsor such as China Air.Or a large Chinese company or a government agency

Just so long as it's not a Greek, Irish, Spanish, Italian or Portuguese airline

[Sir Why You Little 37,033]

Just so long as it's not a Greek, Irish, Spanish, Italian or Portuguese airline

You forgot Qantas DC...

[daisycutter 29,613]

You forgot Qantas DC...

Are they still flying WYL?

[old dee 23,787]

Are they still flying WYL?

For the next 3 years DC.

My daughter works there

In 3 years time there will be no Qantas International, They effective now only fly 2 long haul routes.

Australia - London via Sinapore

Australia - USA

Australia - Hong kong ( onward service to London ceases early in 2012 )

There are a few other short hops

eg. Sydney - Manila ( Jetstar shortly )

Australia- South Africa will become Jetstar as soon as the 787's arrive

American Airlines filed for bankrupcy protection today.

The days of the "legacy Carriers" are almost gone.

Qantas will be Jetstar or new names in different markets by the end of 2014.

Edited November 30, 2011 by old dee

[Sir Why You Little 37,033]

For the next 3 years DC.

My daughter works there

In 3 years time there will be no Qantas International, They effective now only fly 2 long haul routes.

Australia - London via Sinapore

Australia - USA

Australia - Hong kong ( onward service to London ceases early in 2012 )

There are a few other short hops

eg. Sydney - Manila ( Jetstar shortly )

Australia- South Africa will become Jetstar as soon as the 787's arrive

American Airlines filed for bankrupcy protection today.

The days of the "legacy Carriers" are almost gone.

Qantas will be Jetstar or new names in different markets by the end of 2014.

mmm the 787 Dreamliner mmmm

[Jarka 767]

Bank of Melbourne still looks a chance as I haven' t heard that they have taken on another major sponsor. I heard we have lost Volvo as well,therefore a car sponsor could be a chance. But I feel we should be trying to get a sponsor such as China Air.Or a large Chinese company or a government agency

Just to confirm about BoM, I'm 98% certain that they won't go down an AFL sponsorship path. As previously stated they're more interested in events which are solely Melbourne orientated like the Food and Wine Festival.

Source - Conversation with Scott Tanner

Basically, forget BoM as an option

[jayceebee31 760]

Just to confirm about BoM, I'm 98% certain that they won't go down an AFL sponsorship path. As previously stated they're more interested in events which are solely Melbourne orientated like the Food and Wine Festival.

Source - Conversation with Scott Tanner

Basically, forget BoM as an option

Fair point re BoM- sponsorship really suits a National or International organization, however, our new current one , I thought only solicited business inVictoria and a major reason they joined us is our network of business related organizations.

[Matt Demon 1,418]

I'm sure the new sponsor will be announced soon.

I asked at the Demon shop when the new jumpers will be In and the guy said they're just waiting to finalise sponsors, we should have them in by Xmas.

That was two weeks ago!

[daisycutter 29,613]

Looks like they're going to miss that deadline!

[Diablo Deemon 220]

At least I know what I won't be getting for Christmas.

Just cross the fingers it's not down to the last minute like Kaspersky was.

[Footynut 302]

Last I heard (from Neeld) they have two in the mix. Didn't say who but its not Subi. He just has a personal mate there.