Matchday 8 - The Simpsons vs The Smurfs

[Tevor]

He now claims all CEO's knew....

Just like all states were approached to bid.

 

[FFC Mariner]

Just like all states were approached to bid.

To be fair he did admit that only his mates in NSW government got that opportunity

 

[marinermick]

NSW government told Townsend that it was a once only offer and if they started negotiating with other states the offer would be rescinded.

 

[LG__]

Statement is up across socials. We’re in discussions around a potential walkout/relocation. Also in conversation with the cove RE their plans.

I don’t know where I stand with walking out, I’ve never ever left a game early and there’s been some very dark days, but this weekend calls for it, prioritising casual fans over those who turn up home and away is just so insulting.

 

[turbo]

prioritising casual fans over those who turn up home and away

The idea that casuals will turn up for two out of state teams is laughable but financially this will have them better off than stadium goers would. To match 3 mil per game they'd need to be taking $60 each from 50k tickets, thats without ticketek fees, tax etc.. But some things are worth more than money and shouldnt be for sale.

 

[sydmariner]

Match Official Appointments: Isuzu UTE A-League 2022/23 December 16-21

Football Australia has confirmed the Match Official appointments for Round 8 of the Isuzu UTE A-League 2022/23

www.footballaustralia.com.au

 

[MrCelery]

I'd be interested to find out how the Board comes to a decision on these key issues. I doubt the CEO is all- powerful. Surely each Club has a say now that they own/run the league.

So I wonder which Clubs agreed/disagreed. Can't see Melbourne/Adelaide/Perth/Brisbane Clubs supporting the idea unless it was a pure money grab, which leaves the NSW and Auckland Clubs.

 

[turbo]

I'd be interested to find out how the Board comes to a decision on these key issues. I doubt the CEO is all- powerful. Surely each Club has a say now that they own/run the league.

So I wonder which Clubs agreed/disagreed. Can't see Melbourne/Adelaide/Perth/Brisbane Clubs supporting the idea unless it was a pure money grab, which leaves the NSW and Auckland Clubs.

The latest Victory release makes it pretty clear their man voted for it but has resigned from the APL board due to the backlash.

 

[FFC Mariner]

All of the board voted for it.
Victory have back flipped.
City love it
CCM are mute. As usual.
None of the NSW clubs have the balls to say boo

 

[turbo]

CCM are mute. As usual.

I’m not sure if our say goes through Peil or MC but you can imagine MC would be all about the cash. Then again if we aren’t allowed to host why the hell wouldn’t you take the cash? Of all the teams other than Sydney & WSW we’ve got the most reason to be onboard.

 

[Ancient Mariner]

I still think a GF at Gosford would be more important than the cash.
It would increase local support for the Club more than any other initiative.
Remember it is the organisation that gets the cash from finals football no the Club.

 

[FFC Mariner]

Dick is rhe chair. He has said nothing

 

[turbo]

I still think a GF at Gosford would be more important than the cash.

There’s an elephant in the room.

 

[Ancient Mariner]

There’s an elephant in the room.

You've been talking to my cardiologist.

 

[StensnessGOAT]

I still think a GF at Gosford would be more important than the cash.

That's the point mate. It's not gonna happen, and already could've happened and they took it off us.

 

[Kripple]

Looking from purely a Mariners viewpoint we should be all for it. $3 mill a year, guaranteed GF which will be a short trip away to attend and under the present set up we are never hosting the GF. Happens in the other major codes ie. League, AFL and now Netball.

 

[Ancient Mariner]

under the present set up we are never hosting the GF.

Never give up.

 

[Tevor]

Looking from purely a Mariners viewpoint we should be all for it. $3 mill a year, guaranteed GF which will be a short trip away to attend and under the present set up we are never hosting the GF. Happens in the other major codes ie. League, AFL and now Netball.

100%, we have been shafted so many times we just expect it now. Not so for teams like Victory, City, Adelaide, Roar, Glory who could hold the GF, bitter pill for them but welcome to the club. It's made the premiers race more interesting especially if it isn't a Sydney club.

 

[FFC Mariner]

CCS simply doesnt have the capacity or corporate/media facilities to be considered as a major stadium.

 

[BrisRecky]

He now claims all CEO's knew....

yep, all CEOs knew ...except for all the CEO's , they knew jack shit