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What a surprise...

Sydney Swans CEO says Sydney would make a great hub......

“It’s as much about promoting the game in New South Wales and providing those opportunities for the development of the game rather than winning an inherent advantage by playing the game in Sydney,” he said. “If there’s a genuine hub environment, once you’re in, you’re in.”

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/apr/23/sydney-should-be-considered-for-hub-as-afl-prepares-to-set-return-date

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    40 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

    What a surprise...

    Sydney Swans CEO says Sydney would make a great hub......

    “It’s as much about promoting the game in New South Wales and providing those opportunities for the development of the game rather than winning an inherent advantage by playing the game in Sydney,” he said. “If there’s a genuine hub environment, once you’re in, you’re in.”

    https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/apr/23/sydney-should-be-considered-for-hub-as-afl-prepares-to-set-return-date

    Well 'Jim', I guess if you're going to have a hub why not put it in a city that has the highest number of people with the virus. A city that has shown it knows how to set up good quarantine measures...

    They did such a good job with the Ruby Princess...what could possibly go wrong?

    If the AFL can't play without a hub, then don't play.

    The whole idea is just too dangerous.

    Think 100's/1,000's of people isolated in the same area, think cruise ships...

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    13 minutes ago, rjay said:

    Well 'Jim', I guess if you're going to have a hub why not put it in a city that has the highest number of people with the virus. A city that has shown it knows how to set up good quarantine measures...

    They did such a good job with the Ruby Princess...what could possibly go wrong?

    If the AFL can't play without a hub, then don't play.

    The whole idea is just too dangerous.

    Think 100's/1,000's of people isolated in the same area, think cruise ships...

    I'm now thinking of white bread covered with butter and sprinkled with coloured, sugary dots.

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    2 hours ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

    The word "confirmed" is being used loosely. I think the NRL has "confirmed" that it is still its intention to commence 28 May but the NRL's plans still need to be signed off by relevant Government authorities and probably others, such as broadcasters, players, venues, etc. There is also the small matter of working out how to get the NZ team here. That problem in itself may delay the start of the NRL season to mid-June. 

    See more here

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    1 hour ago, Demonland said:

     

    The binman solution gathers pace....

    I'd be happy to accept AFL life membership as a recognition of my contribution 

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    27 minutes ago, Demonland said:

    I was thinking a bronze statue at the G. 

    Me too. Of Garry Baker

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    After much deliberation on possible hubs it appears that the AFL have now narrowed the field down to ....erm...every state in the country. 

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    3 hours ago, binman said:

    Me too. Of Garry Baker

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    There's not enough bronze in Australia for a head of hair like that!

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    1 hour ago, Demonland said:

     

    Pert doesn't seem to be doing a bad job (relatively early days) but I really wish we still had Jackson at our club. 

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    21 minutes ago, Pates said:

    Pert doesn't seem to be doing a bad job (relatively early days) but I really wish we still had Jackson at our club. 

    and i wish we still had norm smith coaching our club

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    The NRL fiasco continues,,,,

    In a statement released on Thursday night the Nine Network said it was “premature” for the league to push ahead with a season re-start when it claims no broadcast deal is in place for the 2020 season.

    Australian Rugby League Commission chairman Peter V’landys had reportedly hoped to broker an agreement with Nine and Foxtel before the end of the week — but Nine’s second scathing statement towards the game’s top officials suggests the parties remain at logger heads.

    It comes just a few weeks after Channel 9 launched a first scathing attack on the NRL and former CEO Todd Greenberg where the broadcaster accused the NRL of “squandering” millions in broadcast revenue.

    https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/channel-9-bombshell-statement-on-nrl-return-date-plans/news-story/9b9137710c0136e070deaf6223f408d9

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    7 hours ago, binman said:

    The binman solution gathers pace....

    I'd be happy to accept AFL life membership as a recognition of my contribution 

    But if the NRL pinches your idea and it helps them survive instead of foundering in their own cesspit of a "sport", then you will be banned from AFL..........

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    4 hours ago, Demonland said:

     

    “My personal view is the importance of facilities is overstated. Invariably club strength is more influenced by list management and having the right environment and culture,"

    “I do not agree with the view (elite facilities were important to attract and retain the best players). It is an argument to justify facilities spending."

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    10 hours ago, Moonshadow said:

    “My personal view is the importance of facilities is overstated. Invariably club strength is more influenced by list management and having the right environment and culture,"

    “I do not agree with the view (elite facilities were important to attract and retain the best players). It is an argument to justify facilities spending."

    An interesting perspective given PJs reticence to endorse pert on the demonland podcast

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    10 hours ago, Moonshadow said:

    “My personal view is the importance of facilities is overstated. Invariably club strength is more influenced by list management and having the right environment and culture,"

    “I do not agree with the view (elite facilities were important to attract and retain the best players). It is an argument to justify facilities spending."

    chicken and egg argument I'm afraid. If we had the money and the opportunity I would give it credence but really it's just an argument for a competing financial priority.

    Anyway .. all irrelevant now........ we'll be lucky to afford a tent or at most a used portable class room on the edge of the Paddock for the next few years.

    Another two weeks of lockdown here until May 12 and no signs of it being lifted. Ramadan starts today so best wishes to all who are fasting.

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    chicken and egg argument I'm afraid. If we had the money and the opportunity I would give it credence but really it's just an argument for a competing financial priority.

    Anyway .. all irrelevant now........ we'll be lucky to afford a tent or at most a used portable class room on the edge of the Paddock for the next few years.

    We should take the glass half full approach. By being behind other clubs in developing a modern, world class training facility we won't be left with a huge maintenance bill to maintain a white elephant in the post Covid AFL.

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    10 minutes ago, binman said:

    An interesting perspective given PJs reticence to endorse pert on the demonland podcast

    Wasn't PJ all for the Yarra Park/Jolimont Rail proposal? That would've cost a mint.

    Perhaps his changed view now is simply being realistic in light of huge future budget restraints.

    What he says in the article certainly has merit: list quality, the right people and good culture are more important than having league best facilities. 

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