Fairfax reports that an AFl team and an NRL team will partner up to look at the way each other does business – Penrith from a football perspective, Port particularly from a business perpective. “It will give us a look into how an AFL team structures their football program,” Panthers football club chief executive Justin…
Patrick Smith opines in the Australian that the NRL should proceed with expansion, with caution, saying that there are lessons to be learnt from the AFLs expansion strategy of marching straight in guns blazing. A word of caution from the AFL experience. Don’t march forward. Shuffle. Obviously expansion — it would mean exploration for any…
The Australian reports that club bosses are concerned that the NRL wont be able to afford expansion if it continues to prop up clubs – there are at least four presently receiving assistance from the league at the moment. “We need all the current clubs to be sustainable and the only way you’d look at…
Fairfax reports, and the Bulldogs website confirms, that the Western Bulldogs have formally appointed David Stevenson to be their new CEO after a process lasting three months. Stevenson has been part of Nike management for the past 17 years, ascending to the role of vice president of sales for the sporting goods manufacturer’s emerging markets….
Steve Mascord writes in Fairfax media that making player salaries public knowledge is only a matter of time.
Phil Lutton writes in Fairfax media that a new consortium has emerged as a contender for a possible second Brisbane license which could potentially be worth an additional 250 million to the leagues media rights.
Fairfax media reports that Raiders coach Ricky Stuart wants better NRL support in what he refers to as a football battleground of Canberra. “What interested me on the weekend was witnessing the relationship the ACT Government has with the AFL hierarchy in pulling together and promoting the recent GWS fixture here in Canberra,” Stuart wrote….
The Guardian reports that Martin Snedden, NZ organiser of the 2011 Rugby World Cup wants to make a bid for the 2026 World Cup with Australia. Australia has apparently not been approached at this time.
Fairfax media reports that the Perth Glory will appeal the decision to fine the club and remove it from the finals for 2015. The club had initiated court action, but suspended it in the interests of the game. The Glory believe the FFA board does not have the authority to impose such penalties. Perth Glory…
Ray Gatt writes in the Australian that while the Phoenix are doing well at the moment, their future in the Aleague is less than certain, with Canberra being eyed off as a possible replacement after good attendances during the Asian Cup. They could well end up A-League champions, but Wellington Phoenix’s future in the national…
Michael Cockerill wries in Fairfax that the Victory continue to be the light at the end of the Aleague tunnel, again dominating crowds and finances in the competition. As we head towards the climax of a season that will leave more questions than answers, the Victory have once again comfortably drawn the biggest crowds (average…
The Heraldsun reports that the three match soccer series between Manchester City, Roma and Real Madrid is expect to bring 50 million in to the Victorian economy and create 300 jobs. Demands for tickets has been so great that the opening fixture – Real Madrid v Manchester City on July 24 – sold out weeks…
AFL Fairfax media says that AFL fans have had mixed reactions to club initiatives designed to make the game more entertaining to the crowds, with the Fans Assocation saying that food prices and lighting were winners, but there were still issues with ticketing at Hawthorn v Geelong. The Age reports that Hawthorn have broken its…
Fairfax media reports that Michael Carr-Clegg, psychologist, wants alchohol sponsorships in the AFL to end. “I upset everybody at that forum by suggesting the greatest hypocrisy is with the AFL who continue to accept alcohol advertising, which does far more damage than all of these drugs put together. If they really want to get serious…
Fairfax media is reporting that the MCG is booked for the Aleague grand final on a friday night in the event Docklands doesnt become available, due to both the MCG and Docklands being booked on the Sunday by the AFL. But A-League boss Damien De Bohun has revealed to AAP if the final ends up…
The Sydney Morning Herald reports that the NSWRL is going to try and get into the elite GPS schools formerly considered Union exclusive zones. Union has been the exclusive code offered in GPS schools since 1892.
Fairfax media writes today that the NRL could be considering strip;ping Canterbury-Bankstown of points following ugly incidents between players and umpires and fans and umpires on the weekend. The Dogs have previously had a 4 point suspended sentence pending the behaviour of their fans during the 2004 season. The close result was marred by some…
Jake Niall in fairfax media writes about the problems that St Kilda has to overcome, including finding a permanent home base.
Michael Cockerill writes in Fairfax newspapers that while the Aleague isnt likely to be hugely profitable, it most certainly should be viable in the future.