In one word...a joke (Ok, that's 2 words but 'a' is only a small word).
Saturday night of a GF is the single biggest night of a Clubs year. It should not be compromised by SAAFL executive members wishes or SAAFL sponsors wishes. The Clubs are the reason the SAAFL exists and everything should be done to ensure that all GF's are played on a Saturday (afternoon). That is what we are about.
The SAAFL executive concerns (collection of gate takings and presentation of premiership cups at other GF's) can be worked around and I don't think league sponsors give a toss. Also, if other teams in the same club miss their A grade GF, I am sure they don't care because they've missed their games all year anyway (and they're probably celebrating their own success).
As for those people from other clubs that go to the GF of a different club in a D1 GF, the SAAFL is mistaken. This would make up stuff all numbers.
I hope my club is in it one day but I'll be mighty pissed off if it is on a Sunday.