The never ending No AFL in the SANFL whinge thread

[Apachebulldog]

Hey guys I have been thinking on how to increase SANFL memberships and patronage for quite some time now.

I suggest all clubs need a radical and revolutionary approach on memberships.

I know at the moment we have home match, home and away and 3 game memberships packages.

However I suggest all SANFL clubs change the whole concept of Club memberships as not everyone can attend games at certain times due to work and sporting comittments etc etc and also the cost factor.

These are some of my ideas.

1. 5 game home and away membership package.

2. 10 game home and away membership package.

3. 15 game home and away membership package.

4. all home and away membership package.

5. SANFL Club memberships entitles you to attend all minor finals except Grand Finals ( this was introduced last year by the SANFL I received free tickets to attend finals )

6. Portability of Club Memberships SANFL Club memberships also entitles you too attend any SANFL game you like especially when your club has a bye this hopefully will increase crowd numbers when there are blockbuster games and also come finals.

7. Portability of Club memberships SANFL Club memberships also entitles you to 10% discount on food and beverages at all SANFL clubs this is something to be discussed with all CEO'S to decide on a agreed percentage.

8. Children under 16 FREE. ( at the moment under 18 )

9. Non members pay a premium for entry to games in the hope that this might spur them on to become members.

Pretty radical what do you all think does anyone think it is feasible to approach our SANFL Clubs ??????

[VALE PARK]

Get rid of the byes,this will create more value for money and footy every week.
Also I hear Norwood want a 20 round season but who knows how many other clubs do.
Obviously not enough,
maybe one day the penny will drop at the SANFL.

[JK]

Also I hear Norwood want a 20 round season but who knows how many other clubs do.

Only the 2 AFL clubs apparently

[bays2011]

One big gripe with SANFL Club members now is that that don't feel that being a member actually gives them anything.

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There's a big shiny thing in the trophy cabinet at Oxford Terrace, Unley that paid for my membership of the SFC a thousand times over!

I think you will find that the "shiny thing" is situated at their pokey venue on Unley Road.

[knowledge]

One big gripe with SANFL Club members now is that that don't feel that being a member actually gives them anything.

f

There's a big shiny thing in the trophy cabinet at Oxford Terrace, Unley that paid for my membership of the SFC a thousand times over!

I think you will find that the "shiny thing" is situated at their pokey venue on Unley Road.

I happy for it to be in the near vicinity for as long as it decides!

[therisingblues]

Well, the latest rumour in our long battle with the interlopers; K.G. this morning announced that they WILL BE out of our league by the start of 2018.
This in spite of Olsen maintaining that they are here for the long haul.
They wouldn't name the driving force behind this movement, but he was dead certain that it WILL HAPPEN!
He went on to say they will be joining the VFL which has a much more AFL orientated game style, with most teams being aligned to an AFL club.
He also said that fans of the Crows and Power just aren't supporting them in the SANFL, because they are all against their involvement in our local comp.
Not sure about that last statement, it would be reassuring to believe that the supporters of the local AFL clubs share our distress at the destruction of the SANFL, but evidence on this forum would suggest that mostly just don't care.

Another hopeful rumour?
This is the first time I have heard someone in mainstream media claim with certainty that the AFL reserves will be leaving our comp in the very near future. Cannot wait for more information to surface, hopefully to confirm what K.G is saying.
I will save my judgement depending on the strength of that information.
Please let it be so...

[therisingblues]

One big gripe with SANFL Club members now is that that don't feel that being a member actually gives them anything.

f

There's a big shiny thing in the trophy cabinet at Oxford Terrace, Unley that paid for my membership of the SFC a thousand times over!

Yes, it's bloody good when old Thomas comes over for a stay! Smashing chap, full of rancour and colourful tales, always heralds a good laugh what?
To be honest, I think he suits the place! Sets off the decor with his great shining ambience. Just about need sunglasses to shield the old oculi from the power of his glow, what? Exactly the srt of chap we like at Unley, let me tell you! Jolly good show.
Oh well, time for my roll in tweed followed by cucumber sammy lunch, what?

[Jim05]

Good riddance if true

[UK Fan]

As if PAFC would take on the extra costs involved

[Hazydog]

As if PAFC would take on the extra costs involved

Agreed - Can't see any benefits to justify the cost. A more AFL orientated style of game certainly wouldn't justify it.

[VALE PARK]

Too good to be true.
Our own suburban SA footy competition how good would that be.
Saturday footy every week.
20 rounds of footy in winter.
No byes.
Maybe just a dream.
Too good to be true.

[Magellan]

One big gripe with SANFL Club members now is that that don't feel that being a member actually gives them anything.

f

There's a big shiny thing in the trophy cabinet at Oxford Terrace, Unley that paid for my membership of the SFC a thousand times over!

Yes, it's bloody good when old Thomas comes over for a stay! Smashing chap, full of rancour and colourful tales, always heralds a good laugh what?
To be honest, I think he suits the place! Sets off the decor with his great shining ambience. Just about need sunglasses to shield the old oculi from the power of his glow, what? Exactly the srt of chap we like at Unley, let me tell you! Jolly good show.
Oh well, time for my roll in tweed followed by cucumber sammy lunch, what?

I'm sure its sits nicely next to Aunt Dahlia's cow creamer, when it's not nudging the brandy decanter over at the Drone's Club.

[Magellan]

Well, the latest rumour in our long battle with the interlopers; K.G. this morning announced that they WILL BE out of our league by the start of 2018.
This in spite of Olsen maintaining that they are here for the long haul.
They wouldn't name the driving force behind this movement, but he was dead certain that it WILL HAPPEN!
He went on to say they will be joining the VFL which has a much more AFL orientated game style, with most teams being aligned to an AFL club.
He also said that fans of the Crows and Power just aren't supporting them in the SANFL, because they are all against their involvement in our local comp.
Not sure about that last statement, it would be reassuring to believe that the supporters of the local AFL clubs share our distress at the destruction of the SANFL, but evidence on this forum would suggest that mostly just don't care.

Another hopeful rumour?
This is the first time I have heard someone in mainstream media claim with certainty that the AFL reserves will be leaving our comp in the very near future. Cannot wait for more information to surface, hopefully to confirm what K.G is saying.
I will save my judgement depending on the strength of that information.
Please let it be so...

Is KG still considered part of the mainstream media? I'm not sure I'd be holding my breath, but I share your optimism.

Honestly though, I just can't see the AFL clubs willingly paying more to get what they already get for a lot less in their own backyard (not really their backyard, but, well, it is as far as they're concerned, so let's just call it theirs to avoid confusion).

[am Bays]

As if PAFC would take on the extra costs involved

Agreed - Can't see any benefits to justify the cost. A more AFL orientated style of game certainly wouldn't justify it.

^
This

NO way Port can afford the $200 000 to $250 000 a year to do this assuming it is only the away games they travel for.

No way can the stand alone VFL clubs can afford the $$$ to travel here for Port Home games.

AFL clubs in the VFL would rather spend that money on their AFL team or coterie groups to get more sponsorship $$$

AFL is pumping money into the womens comps and the 18s not the state leagues

Dream on

[Grenville]

As if PAFC would take on the extra costs involved

Agreed - Can't see any benefits to justify the cost. A more AFL orientated style of game certainly wouldn't justify it.

^
This

NO way Port can afford the $200 000 to $250 000 a year to do this assuming it is only the away games they travel for.

No way can the stand alone VFL clubs can afford the $$$ to travel here for Port Home games.

AFL clubs in the VFL would rather spend that money on their AFL team or coterie groups to get more sponsorship $$$

AFL is pumping money into the womens comps and the 18s not the state leagues

Dream on

Agree with all of you, unfortunately.

[PatowalongaPirate]

Surely the tidal wave of cash from the China deal will dwarf whatever the costs may be?

[Spargo]

[Booney]

"So, who is your source?"

"K.G"

[stan]

This is histerical really. The source is KG. It will probably be confirmed by Jars........

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[Booney]

This is histerical really. The source is KG. It will probably be confirmed by Jars........

Well, he was right about Clarkson coaching the Crows.