Booney wrote:I'd say no TV coverage at all ( the SANFL couldn't afford to pay someone to do it as they would get reduced revenue ) and reduced ( which is minimal now ) print media coverage. As a result, less sponsorship.
Less sponsorship, less monies in the clubs.....you do the maths.
The result would be catastrophic.
I'd have to say I'd disagree with that.
I might be wrong, but I don't believe the major sponsors at Glenelg base their sponsorship dollars on TV or print media exposure ... most are there because they are led by loyal Glenelg supporters who pay relatively modest amounts to sponsor the club.
Ground signage, website advertising, match day or other events (lunches/dinners) provide the modest returns as benefits of their sponsorship dollars.
Any TV or print media exposure is a bonus. What may happen though is that prolonged media exposure if say, channel 7 coverage takes off, may encourage new sponsorship interest.
But my point is that this has insignificant impact on current sponsorship.
Glenelg's financial issues aren't sponsorship (yes, more would be nice), it's the lack of patronage at the Bar and Bistro and Function Centre, which has a direct relationship to on field success.