Deeman 1,551 Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 AFL sells Etihad naming rights to The Trump Organization in 10 year deal Caroline Wilson, The Age April 1, 2017 7:27am "AFL boss Gillon McLachlan has announced the sale of the naming rights to the League's recently acquired Etihad Stadium at the Docklands for 10 years commencing next season as part of an historic deal which could net Australia's premier sporting competition in excess of $A4 billion. "McLachlan's declaration late on Friday morning came in a simple press release which has caused major ripples throughout industry and raised concerns in Parliament House, Canberra. The statement which coincided with the end of the House of Representatives current sitting said that the deal was subject to Foreign Investment Review Board approval within 30 days. "There is speculation among AFL insiders that the decision now makes the prospect of a twilight Grand Final next year a near certainty. "The Trump Organization is an American privately owned international conglomerate based in Trump Tower in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It comprises the business ventures and investments of Donald Trump now controlled by the American President's two oldest sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump (both longtime company executive vice presidents)." Read more - AFL sells Etihad naming rights to The Trump Organization in 10 year deal The article goes on to say that part of the deal is believed to involve the purchase by The Trump Organization of unused swampland at the Docklands now owned by the AFL on a 99 year lease. The property is earmarked for the construction of the Melbourne Trump Tower. Trump Junior is quoted as saying, "we will drain the swamp!" Post your 1 April stories here.
Demon trucker 1,800 Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 What's it going to be called Trump towers?
Whispering_Jack 31,368 Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 Is it true they're going to redesign the dome on the roof so that it resembles Donald's combover?
mo64 5,911 Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 Also reported that in order to protect the turf at Etihad Stadium, players will be banned from ripping up blades of grass and throwing it in the air to gauge the wind. A Donald Trump toupee will put on top of a mast as a form of a windsock, in order to assist players in gauging the wind.
btdemon 482 Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 AFL's first artificial turf surface..............orange
btdemon 482 Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 "It's going to be the most tremendous stadium...sniff....Crowd capacity will be 100,000......1,000,000.......10,000,000......100,000,000..........1 BILLION!!! people" - Donald J Trump
Guest Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 Pro Dee and Wrecker45 may have a reason to go to Eticrap now.
TRIGON 4,821 Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 Home sides will no longer have to worry about defensive structures, the opposition will set 'the wall' up for them.
Wrecker45 3,381 Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 In further news on April 1 Eddie has dimplomatically resigned as Collingwood president after his disaterous decision to remove a premiership coach with Nathan Buckley. Dustin Martin has agreed to negotiate a new contract with the club that has nurtured him and has an army of supporters more feral than his old man. There is also speculation that Jimmy Toumpas has challenged Brent Grgig to an arm wrestle to be held at a sell out crowd at Trump stadium sponsored by South Australian renewable ernergy corp.
John Crow Batty 8,893 Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 Trump proclaims that James Hird is innocent. Trump buys the AFL. Trump appoints James Hird as CEO.
rpfc 29,030 Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 This is fake news! Democrats lost so badly they trying to get my name on things that are terrible. SAD! Works better when you do his voice...
Demon trucker 1,800 Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 Demons to relocate to Casey for all homegames
Deestroy All 14,266 Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 They'll be handing out plush toy cats at the gate, so everyone can grab a pu$$y on the way in.
Wrecker45 3,381 Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 3 minutes ago, don't make me angry said: Demons to relocate to Casey for all homegames Democrats to relocate to Casey. Hillary has heard the NBN is working so well she wants to set up a server there.
Bitter but optimistic 22,289 Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 perhaps they could build a wall around it and no one would have to go the shithole again.
Willmoy1947 4,261 Posted April 1, 2017 Posted April 1, 2017 Make sure the Cats don't play there. way too dangerous....
Redleg 42,182 Posted April 1, 2017 Posted April 1, 2017 Bigger story about to be announced. Umpires have agreed to stop gifting the Western Bulldogs games with ridiculous free kicks, while at the same time ignoring blatant ones to the opposition. Longmire said it is just too hard for 18 to beat 21.
Gator 18,055 Posted April 1, 2017 Posted April 1, 2017 4 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said: April fools. No flies on you, Clint.
Wrecker45 3,381 Posted April 1, 2017 Posted April 1, 2017 There will be no more Jack Watts threads on demonland. [censored] after midday i'm the fool.
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