I think the AFL does have various strings attached, as in a good business plan with a well run club. After Gardiner & co left we very nearly did not get anymore funding as our book keeping and general running was in such bad shape-not blaming anyone but that is what happened.
As far as exposure in terms of MFC i suspect we could be quite a large player in this state if success comes our way, but as none of us have experienced it yet for nigh on 50 years, we shall have to wait and see.
I know heaps of Dormant MFC Supporters, If we make a September series my phone will be running hot. It happened in 2000, it will happen again.