Fish, the problem is that the decision to steer the club towards a 'pokies only' venue was done before the pokie tax came in. It clearly isn't the cash cow it once was. Bulk of the income or not, the leagues club needs to find alternative revenue streams rather than just the pokies. Other clubs have diversified, while we seem to have done the opposite.
Of course, I agree with all that Mick. Have said for quite a while they need to look for more income and diversify.
However, it will be a long time, if ever, before a big registered club like Parramatta does not get the bulk of it's income from pokies - and, the people that play those machines and eat in Tingha's are just as much part of the club than anyone else.
A prevailing attitude among some (not necessarily you) that comes through occasionaly is that its a leagues club and the asian pokie players need to remember why they have a club. Of course, a counter to that could be everyone needs to remember
how it is we still have a club.
I'm all for fixing up level 3 and making that work. It's a no brainer. You can get up there from the front without going near the pokies.
If Tingha is working and the pokie players are still coming through then great. Dont fix what ain't broken.
TBH, I'd prefer people to be looking for income outside the four walls of the club, whether that be through new business ventures and/or services for members that generate income or commission for the club.