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    Re: Bulldogs 'not moving aside' for soccer Grand Final

    Just playing devils advocate....

    Didn't we ask the AFL if we could play the odd match against an interstate team at Skilled Stadium?
    Wasn't that seen as a potential profit driver?

    I guess its probably too late in the piece to re-organise the corporate/event commitments.

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    Re: Bulldogs 'not moving aside' for soccer Grand Final

    Quote Originally Posted by Ozza View Post
    Just playing devils advocate....

    Didn't we ask the AFL if we could play the odd match against an interstate team at Skilled Stadium?
    Wasn't that seen as a potential profit driver?

    I guess its probably too late in the piece to re-organise the corporate/event commitments.
    And they said no despite being a vastly superior deal for us. The rationale is that it's not expanding the market.
    I'm not a huge fan of the Ballarat option but will gladly wait for the ground to be developed and see if it's suitable. If we can get it right it could be a nice addition to host the lower drawing games.

    As for stepping aside for the A-League final it would need to be a decent offer and I'm someone who hopes they don't get shafted in this.
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    Re: Bulldogs 'not moving aside' for soccer Grand Final

    It's already over GVRJR. The A-League announced a couple of days ago that the GF will be at the AAMI park if it's in Melbourne They don't want Etihad.
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    Re: Bulldogs 'not moving aside' for soccer Grand Final

    Interesting claim re. an offer of $750k to play in Freo

    Sidenote - we play in Cairns not Darwin Caro

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    Re: Bulldogs 'not moving aside' for soccer Grand Final

    I agree totally with not playing in WA, but Gil lets call a spade a shovel, the draw is already so unfair and uneven that moving our game would have been a teardrop in the ocean.
    It's better to die on our feet than live on our knees.

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    Re: Bulldogs 'not moving aside' for soccer Grand Final

    So in a league where not every team plays H and A, the AFL was worried about "compromising the draw"?

    Should have taken the $750k and run.

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    Re: Bulldogs 'not moving aside' for soccer Grand Final

    Quote Originally Posted by Stefcep View Post
    So in a league where not every team plays H and A, the AFL was worried about "compromising the draw"?

    Should have taken the $750k and run.
    It's not that simple, there are a number of factors to consider.

    1. Home ground advantage - so you are happy to fly to Perth where Freo hardly ever lose a match?
    2. Cost of going to Perth for 25 players, coaches, trainers doctors, physo, officials etc etc. The $750k would be eroded quickly.
    3. Then there is Etihad - Sponsors, reserved seat holders, vendors losses (food etc)
    4. TV and radio costs - they would not have budgeted for a trip to Perth.

    I am sure there are other factors, but the biggest one for me is playing Freo in Perth. No Thankyou if we can at least have some chance at Etihad.
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    Re: Bulldogs 'not moving aside' for soccer Grand Final

    Quote Originally Posted by Stefcep View Post
    So in a league where not every team plays H and A, the AFL was worried about "compromising the draw"?

    Should have taken the $750k and run.
    Now that we are on fire I've changed my tune.

    Why would we give up home ground advantage in a probable top 2 clash?

    We are now aiming for finals so every game counts.
    The curse is dead.

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    Re: Bulldogs 'not moving aside' for soccer Grand Final

    Hey BAD, just on number four what have they done for us lately?
    More of an In Bruges guy?

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    Re: Bulldogs 'not moving aside' for soccer Grand Final

    Quote Originally Posted by azabob View Post
    Hey BAD, just on number four what have they done for us lately?
    True, not much. I put that there because if they have't budgeted for it they may not broadcast the game, or someone has to pay.
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    Re: Bulldogs 'not moving aside' for soccer Grand Final

    Quote Originally Posted by bornadog View Post
    True, not much. I put that there because if they have't budgeted for it they may not broadcast the game, or someone has to pay.

    They already broadcast games from WA so they probably already have people over there who can handle the broadcast. So there wouldn't be any need to fly anyone over there.
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    Re: Bulldogs 'not moving aside' for soccer Grand Final

    But play the game here.
    Have you been reading those Roddy Doyle books again, Dougal!?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Twodogs View Post
    They already broadcast games from WA so they probably already have people over there who can handle the broadcast. So there wouldn't be any need to fly anyone over there.
    Commentators by at least three plus on the ground special comments. Airfares, accommodation, food at least $2000 per person. All these costs add up.
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    Re: Bulldogs 'not moving aside' for soccer Grand Final

    Eddie has got stuck into the A-league (see story here)

    He has basically said, build your own stadium, Etihad is an AFL venue.
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    Re: Bulldogs 'not moving aside' for soccer Grand Final

    I couldn't imagine the AFL allowing us to move the game to Geelong anyway. I really don't think a compromise could have been reached.
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