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Post by curious on Sept 19, 2007 14:43:18 GMT 10
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Post by midfielder on Sept 19, 2007 15:37:17 GMT 10
Be very interesting especially if they could run it with A-League matches.
Who pays is the big question maybe uncle Frank can get a bit more from the pollies.
But help with crowds and overall appeal, play the girls match before the guys match.
Only trouble when we play Scumcastle have to play the mans match first as the mans team (ifs that what we call them) would be inferior to the womens team.
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Post by Jesus on Sept 19, 2007 16:11:38 GMT 10
Would be surprised to see a womaens league and youth league both launched in the next 2 years. Though maybe the FFA are working harder than i thought. The A-league is not costing nearly as much so they might have the cash. But how many teams? From where? I would presume if 8, then from the a-league regions. But then what when/if the a-league expands?
I would find it surprising an 8 team womens league starting next season. But who knows?
Would it be televised? Would not be covered in the current fox agreement.
Wait and see i guess.
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Post by Jimmydinho on Sept 19, 2007 16:47:27 GMT 10
I'd prefer to see a youth league first before seeing a womens league.
And i think that's what the FFA would be working towards instead at the momment.
I'd like to see both, but maybe over the next 5 years or so
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Post by marinermick on Sept 19, 2007 17:02:07 GMT 10
a woman's league would definitely attract more dollars from fox
wonder how much fox would put it and if this money would make the comp viable
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Post by thesandman on Sept 19, 2007 17:09:42 GMT 10
I'd prefer to see a youth league first before seeing a womens league. And i think that's what the FFA would be working towards instead at the momment. I'd like to see both, but maybe over the next 5 years or so Yeah, I'm with Jincha on this. How financially viable would a women's comp be (although on that note, how financially viable would a youth comp be?)? Spectator interest would be the tough one. Just look at the numbers we got to the Matildas games at Gosford a while back, when they were playing before the Mariners for an example of that. Also, would women's teams be limited to existing clubs, or would it be completely independant of the HAL? I personally think a youth comp is needed more than a women's comp. This is the first I've heard about there being a call for a national women's comp... |
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Post by marinermick on Sept 19, 2007 17:14:51 GMT 10
I'd prefer to see a youth league first before seeing a womens league. And i think that's what the FFA would be working towards instead at the momment. I'd like to see both, but maybe over the next 5 years or so Yeah, I'm with Jincha on this. How financially viable would a women's comp be (although on that note, how financially viable would a youth comp be?)? Spectator interest would be the tough one. Just look at the numbers we got to the Matildas games at Gosford a while back, when they were playing before the Mariners for an example of that. Also, would women's teams be limited to existing clubs, or would it be completely independant of the HAL? I personally think a youth comp is needed more than a women's comp. This is the first I've heard about there being a call for a national women's comp... the women have just as much right for a properly organised national competition as the men the FFA has an obligation to properly develop women's football and if this comes at the expense of a national youth league then there are obvious inequality issues there is no doubt that a youth league is a priority but it would not attract any dollars from television and sponsors like a women's comp the women would also attract far more spectators than the youth league there is no reason why both cannot be developed simultaneously you could even have the men's youth team playing a curtain raiser to the women if matches are not played before a-league games |
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Post by dibo (pron. "DIB-OH") on Sept 19, 2007 17:40:08 GMT 10
Yeah, I'm with Jincha on this. How financially viable would a women's comp be (although on that note, how financially viable would a youth comp be?)? Spectator interest would be the tough one. Just look at the numbers we got to the Matildas games at Gosford a while back, when they were playing before the Mariners for an example of that. Also, would women's teams be limited to existing clubs, or would it be completely independant of the HAL? I personally think a youth comp is needed more than a women's comp. This is the first I've heard about there being a call for a national women's comp... the women have just as much right for a properly organised national competition as the men the FFA has an obligation to properly development women's football and if this comes at the expense of a national youth league then there are obvious inequality issues there is no doubt that a youth league is a priority but it would not attract any dollars from television and sponsors like a women's comp the women would also attract far more spectators than the youth league there is no reason why both cannot be developed simultaneously you could even have the men's youth team playing a curtain raiser to the women if matches are not played before a-league games i reckon i'd support a women's league. my partner, very keen on football generally and the mariners in particular herself, would likely be very keen too. the matildas have the potential to grow stongly, because it's starting from a low base. given participation rates these days, i reckon a women's football league would just about kill off the netball too... |
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Post by bakery5 on Sept 19, 2007 17:59:27 GMT 10
Sounds great to me.
I will go to their post match function anytime.
Also think of the mad Monday celebrations
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Post by kevrenor on Sept 19, 2007 20:28:42 GMT 10
Excellent ... I used to love writing on the WSL. Even the games at Parklea in 39C mid summer. Qld Sting were very exciting, and Western Waves (like a young Lisa De Vanna) played a half round (two trips east - no money) spirit.webcity.com.au/AFN/Women/WNSL04.htmI too would like to see a HAL Reserves/Youth competition, but this would indeed give Fox a different demographic if marketed right. |
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Post by curious on Sept 19, 2007 20:38:36 GMT 10
Come on fellas  Nothing like football forum for jumping to conclusions. Little sis isn't going to steal big bro's slice of the cake.  This is about a women's league as a seperate issue, being in addition to the youth league not at it's expense. We all know that the FFA has put the introduction of a youth league on the ASAP list & that hasn't changed. |
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Post by curious on Sept 19, 2007 21:12:38 GMT 10
Or, and preferably SBS.
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Post by curious on Sept 19, 2007 21:23:20 GMT 10
You needed some decent action shots though mate   |
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Post by kevrenor on Sept 19, 2007 21:28:25 GMT 10
You needed some decent action shots though mate Ah yes indeed ... doesn't do Cheryl Salisbury justice ... and the backdrop of the cars at Broadmeadow Magic's ground ... memories. |
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Post by skilbeck on Sept 19, 2007 21:28:49 GMT 10
I'd prefer to see a youth league first before seeing a womens league. And i think that's what the FFA would be working towards instead at the momment. I'd like to see both, but maybe over the next 5 years or so Yeah, I'm with Jincha on this. How financially viable would a women's comp be (although on that note, how financially viable would a youth comp be?)? Spectator interest would be the tough one. Just look at the numbers we got to the Matildas games at Gosford a while back, when they were playing before the Mariners for an example of that. Also, would women's teams be limited to existing clubs, or would it be completely independant of the HAL? I personally think a youth comp is needed more than a women's comp. This is the first I've heard about there being a call for a national women's comp... It all comes down to marketing, a womens league would be successful with the right marketing. But the marketing of a womens league would come down to sex appeal probably more than football i reckon. |
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Post by kevrenor on Sept 19, 2007 21:37:52 GMT 10
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Post by curious on Sept 19, 2007 21:46:26 GMT 10
If your memory serves you well kerenor, you would have spotted me at the games. Mainly pride home games.
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Post by skilbeck on Sept 19, 2007 21:51:27 GMT 10
thats precisely what i mean. they will get more exposure, excuse my pun, from their ralph and FHM shoots then from their footballing ability |
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Post by Adz on Sept 19, 2007 21:51:33 GMT 10
thanks for the warning, wasn't going to bother clicking the link 'til I saw that ;D |
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Post by curious on Sept 19, 2007 22:07:43 GMT 10
Be carefull a female forum member doesn't whack you.
To be honest I think they will & should avoid it. Threats them like joke athletes & they don't need promoting as such. As kevrenor will tell you, they are no joke athletes.
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Nothing like football forum for jumping to conclusions. Little sis isn't going to steal big bro's slice of the cake. 
