docbrown
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Would have thought it'd be pretty obvious really but I'll answer anyway. I can't speak for Roosters supporters but when I was a kid I became an Eels supporter because of the stuff the club did in the local area, like when the players came to my school etc. Stuff like that builds and maintains a supporter base. You take that away by basing a side in another area, especially in a different country. And I know you said in a response to somebody else the club can still do that when they play 'away' games, but please, think about that practically and logically. That's just one point, I could point out many other problems with this but I think most of those points have been covered by other people. It's an out there idea, so I'll give you credit for that, but you've not thought it through at all.
It is an out there idea, I don't deny that. I am against a total relocation for the exact same reason but I think there are probably too many worthwhile expansion locations and not enough space to fit them so the question is likely to come back to Sydney and the limitations of certain clubs.
I admit that it may be harder for players to get out there but it's not like Eastern Sydney or Sutherland Shire are massive areas. What would you say is the typical community engagement schedule for a club like the Eels?
Also, feel free to bring up any of those other points.