It was in the Tele today sooooo ummm

[Father Ted]

There is talk the the once financially powerful St George Illawarra Dragons are struggling for cash flow and have had to apply to the NRL for an advance on their annual grant.

 

[possm]

Oust Doust. He stuffed up our football team and now it seems I have been right all along; he has mis-managed our Clubs finances.

We need a management clean out. Let's get some proffessionals involved.

 

[dragondonar1]

If that's true it explains the coaching situation. On the other hand it is a phil rothfield article.
This story was going back about 5 months ago. Slow day on news front.

 

[64 Dragon]

Oust Doust. He stuffed up our football team and now it seems I have been right all along; he has mis-managed our Clubs finances.

We need a management clean out. Let's get some proffessionals involved.

Big accusation, have you got proof apart from a newspaper report? It is common knowledge that the Leagues Club has not been trading well. They have been cutting down their contributions to the football club for a while now.

 

[Father Ted]

Oust Doust. He stuffed up our football team and now it seems I have been right all along; he has mis-managed our Clubs finances.

We need a management clean out. Let's get some proffessionals involved.

While I am a big fan of Dousty leaving to be fair it's Danny Robinson who runs the leagues club Possm.

 

[bottle]

Lol, possm going half cocked and without evidence?
Who'd a thunk it?

 

[hardbaby]

I've suggested in the past that things aren't great from a financial perspective and this is the biggest thing Price has going for him.

 

[64 Dragon]

I've suggested in the past that things aren't great from a financial perspective and this is the biggest thing Price has going for him.

It may be the case that the club won't sack Price because they can't afford to pay him off. He is probably not on a huge wage, but it begs the question - where was the money coming from for Bellamy?

 

[Old_Timer]

I've suggested in the past that things aren't great from a financial perspective and this is the biggest thing Price has going for him.

Perhaps we need to bring on, "the reject shop" as our new club sponsors.

 

[saint.nick]

Well if we are struggling, then it will only get worse next year. Decreased membership numbers, decreased crowd figures, decreased sales revenue, along with decreased exposure that comes hand in hand with a decreased number of FTA games. But the board may just think, 'hey, we're St. George. The big red V will just naturally elevate us back up again.'

 

[Black Forest Dragon]

Well if we are struggling, then it will only get worse next year. Decreased membership numbers, decreased crowd figures, decreased sales revenue, along with decreased exposure that comes hand in hand with a decreased number of FTA games. But the board may just think, 'hey, we're St. George. The big red V will just naturally elevate us back up again.'

"brand power - helping you buy better"

...no one did it better then Sally

 

[saint.nick]

"brand power - helping you buy better"

...no one did it better then Sally

If our brand is so powerful, one must ask the question how we fell so far?

 

[stgill2001]

Well if price goes and they finally listen to us fans.
Than I have no doubt in my mind that we would be supporting our once great Club and help them get back to where we should be.

 

[RedVee]

I'm more worried about the leagues club than the footy tbh.
Why are Canterbury, Wests Ashfield & Parramatta powerhouses and we are no longer are?
Why has Canberra been able to invest in alternate investments to their advantage but we haven't?

All I've seen over the last half dozen years is things being closed, how do you grow by cutting?

 

[Gomarchin]

Well if we are struggling, then it will only get worse next year. Decreased membership numbers, decreased crowd figures, decreased sales revenue, along with decreased exposure that comes hand in hand with a decreased number of FTA games. But the board may just think, 'hey, we're St. George. The big red V will just naturally elevate us back up again.'

Agree. With Price at the helm next year I can see things deteriorating even further. And let's not underestimate the decreased number of FTA games next year - a massive impact on sponsorships.

 

[Inspector Gadget]

Whilst we do have a strong and famous brand, that alone will not attract sponsors.When Wayne Bennett came on board sponsors and media were falling over themselves to get to us. Now he has gone so have the majority of the companies that were with us through his tenure.
Add to that our less than savvy coach and our poor results post Bennett, not much else to be said really.

 

[saint.nick]

Whilst we do have a strong and famous brand, that alone will not attract sponsors.When Wayne Bennett came on board sponsors and media were falling over themselves to get to us. Now he has gone so have the majority of the companies that were with us through his tenure.
Add to that our less than savvy coach and our poor results post Bennett, not much else to be said really.

We've probably gained even more notable sponsors since he left. Jeep? Alfa Romeo? Momentum? The Jeep and Alfa Romeo sponsors look especially good on us.

 

[saint.nick]

I'm more worried about the leagues club than the footy tbh.
Why are Canterbury, Wests Ashfield & Parramatta powerhouses and we are no longer are?
Why has Canberra been able to invest in alternate investments to their advantage but we haven't?

All I've seen over the last half dozen years is things being closed, how do you grow by cutting?

Have you ever been to Canterbury Leagues? It's basically just a really nice and big place, that's why people go there. If Canterbury and St.George were next to each other on the highway, I'd choose Canterbury every time, after I remove club bias and baggage. I'm not sure about Ashfield, but people out west just love their clubs. So places like Panthers, Parramatta, Canterbury and now Rooty Hill RSL which you non-stop hear about are naturally going to get a lot of customers. You always hear those places advertised on radio, so they must be somewhat popular. St. George Leagues however is starting look a bit out dated boring. In some parts, it needs a total redesign, while other parts have a nice grandness about it.

 

[big pat]

While I am a big fan of Dousty leaving to be fair it's Danny Robinson who runs the leagues club Possm.

spot on father, maybe danny should join old timer at the retirement home.

 

[jenninga]

Have you ever been to Canterbury Leagues? It's basically just a really nice and big place, that's why people go there. If Canterbury and St.George were next to each other on the highway, I'd choose Canterbury every time, after I remove club bias and baggage. I'm not sure about Ashfield, but people out west just love their clubs. So places like Panthers, Parramatta, Canterbury and now Rooty Hill RSL which you non-stop hear about are naturally going to get a lot of customers. You always hear those places advertised on radio, so they must be somewhat popular. St. George Leagues however is starting look a bit out dated boring. In some parts, it needs a total redesign, while other parts have a nice grandness about it.

The only area they have spent money on is the pokie area.The place is a disgrace,food service and quality is abysmal.A friend of mine actually got food poisoning from the Chinese Restaurant.
The Firehouse at Parra Leagues is also a good area of the club.
Nothing has changed since the 60's,Beryl still at the front desk,Doris in the Brasserie while Herb runs the bar.