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Collingwood have previously hit South Africa (pre season), Saints have hit New Zealand (H&A). Successfully, I don't know??
Giants are talking of trying to grow their brand into China, India & America. With MLB conditioning both countries about exporting elite sport, someone from the AFL will reciprocate you'd think. If it was the round before a bye, travel shouldn't be too much of a prohibitor.
Should we try and beat the Giants to the punch, or joint ticket maybe? Ie Western Sydney vs Western Melbourne, could spin it a 'Wild Western Derby', hold it in Texas? Sell a story of 'grudge match' as GWS have one of favourite sons and former assistants as head coach and the stole our best player and future captain, and it's based on rivalry and pride between the two biggest cities for bragging rights.
Would we see a return on investment if we did it? While we are likely to have a good few years and hopefully win well, this would be the time to do it as everyone loves a winner. And it's likely to get more people and ratings than whatever game we sell to some non-AFL (stronghold) part of the country.
Thoughts?
Giants are talking of trying to grow their brand into China, India & America. With MLB conditioning both countries about exporting elite sport, someone from the AFL will reciprocate you'd think. If it was the round before a bye, travel shouldn't be too much of a prohibitor.
Should we try and beat the Giants to the punch, or joint ticket maybe? Ie Western Sydney vs Western Melbourne, could spin it a 'Wild Western Derby', hold it in Texas? Sell a story of 'grudge match' as GWS have one of favourite sons and former assistants as head coach and the stole our best player and future captain, and it's based on rivalry and pride between the two biggest cities for bragging rights.
Would we see a return on investment if we did it? While we are likely to have a good few years and hopefully win well, this would be the time to do it as everyone loves a winner. And it's likely to get more people and ratings than whatever game we sell to some non-AFL (stronghold) part of the country.
Thoughts?
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