what's the number one thing you want the IC to do?

[BunniesMan]

For that exact reason, the move to ANZ stadium is a good one by Souths. They've probably realised by now, as you have, that Souths fan base is spread far and wide and by playing in the heart / West of Sydney, in League's heartland they're ensuring that as many of their supporters as possible will have as short a distance as possible to get to the games.

Thanks for the name calling though. You've certainly shown yourself up for what you are.

I wasn't having a go at Souths, I was merely pointing out that Souths have started to adapt to the new World and their ownership was doing a good job. Another reason (apart from the fact our fans don't see eye to eye) why they shouldn't merge with Souths. Which I believe IS the same thing you're argueing for.

I was merely pointing out that they need to keep doing a good job to ensure that they're successful in the future and that Memberships don't fall as their traditional heartland has changed.

But feel free to ignore what I'm saying and go back to pointless name calling and chest beating. After all, you're rather very good at that.

The sentence where I used the word "idiot" began with the word "if". That's not name calling, don't be so sensitive. In the post I replied to originally, you were sounding like our fanbase is limited to our traditional heartland.

Your 2nd post was different. I agree with a lot of the points you make in this one. I think the move to ANZ was brilliant. The Parra/Homebush area is the geographic heart of Sydney and it's been proven by our growth in crowds from 13k to 17k+ since we've been in ANZ. Our fans come from all over and it's one of the many reasons we don't have to merge.

It's a different story with Manly and Easts. Now Easts obviously have enough money that they don't need to merge, but i think it could have positives for both clubs if they were to do it.

 

[Eels Dude]

Manly merging with Easts makes less sense than Manly merging with North Sydney.

 

[Dragon Slayer]

I'd like to see them ban anyone using Homebush Stadium as their home ground.

Creates zero atmosphere.

Looks bad on TV.

Should only be used for finals matches and the Grand Final.

 

[SoftSydney]

I'd like to see them ban anyone using Homebush Stadium as their home ground.

Creates zero atmosphere.

Looks bad on TV.

Should only be used for finals matches and the Grand Final.

I agree totally, no matter where you sit its crap no atmosphere at all.

 

[BunniesMan]

I'd like to see them ban anyone using Homebush Stadium as their home ground.

Creates zero atmosphere.

Looks bad on TV.

Should only be used for finals matches and the Grand Final.

You're on the wrong side of history. I reckon within 10-20 years every Sydney team will be based in either SFS or ANZ. One day 20k stadiums just won't cut it anymore, we're just leading the trend. It'll have 4 home teams one day.

 

[Eels Dude]

You're on the wrong side of history. I reckon within 10-20 years every Sydney team will be based in either SFS or ANZ. One day 20k stadiums just won't cut it anymore, we're just leading the trend. It'll have 4 home teams one day.

I think you're incorrect. Sydney is only going to get more populated making it even harder for people to get around. In 20 years time travelling from Manly to the SFS could take 2 hours.

 

[BunniesMan]

I think you're incorrect. Sydney is only going to get more populated making it even harder for people to get around. In 20 years time travelling from Manly to the SFS could take 2 hours.

The increased population means more potential fans/crowd members. Also larger population means more tax payers, better chance that they build adequate roads and public transport.

 

[Eels Dude]

The increased population means more potential fans/crowd members. Also larger population means more tax payers, better chance that they build adequate roads and public transport.

If they can afford it. Sydney as a city is quite poorly designed in terms of where our CBD is located and the branching off of of sub cities that the rail system we have is nowhere near up to scratch.

 

[BunniesMan]

If they can afford it. Sydney as a city is quite poorly designed in terms of where our CBD is located and the branching off of of sub cities that the rail system we have is nowhere near up to scratch.

True, you just need to look at Sydney and Melbourne on googlemaps to see how sh*tty Sydney's layout is. But I'm optimistic (or deluded) and think that hopefully our future governments do a good job with the public transport system.

 

[Eels Dude]

True, you just need to look at Sydney and Melbourne on googlemaps to see how sh*tty Sydney's layout is. But I'm optimistic (or deluded) and think that hopefully our future governments do a good job with the public transport system.

Yeah you're correct. Sydney is like a lantana bush compared to Melbourne. I would like to think our next government, obviously Liberal, will be able to fix this, but it will take a long time and some very forward thinking and actual commitment to plans once they're made. Something that has been lacking for a while.

 

[wittyfan]

Get rid of Golden Point.

 

[BDGS]

Look after the Countries Junior systems, stablise every NRL team and expand smarty.

 

[Manly Mick]

1.Grow the pie
2. Find a balance
3. uuuuuuummmmm aaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

 

[Everlovin' Antichrist]

Make sure John Ribot is never, ever involved with Rugby League in this country again.

 

[Liddell]

I'd like to see them ban anyone using Homebush Stadium as their home ground.

Creates zero atmosphere.

Looks bad on TV.

Should only be used for finals matches and the Grand Final.

But when a team doesn't own a suburban ground and is getting paid a reported 100k per game to play there, there's only one option.

 

[Dragon Slayer]

But when a team doesn't own a suburban ground and is getting paid a reported 100k per game to play there, there's only one option.

So you are saying Souths may go broke if they weren't allowed to play their home games at Homebush?

Hmmmmmmm..........

:lol:

 

[BDGS]

1.Grow the pie
2. Find a balance
3. uuuuuuummmmm aaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

The title askes for one thing lol

 

[siv]

just hurry up and start !

 

[BunniesMan]

So you are saying Souths may go broke if they weren't allowed to play their home games at Homebush?

Hmmmmmmm..........

:lol:

You are a dumb merkin. So you're saying the IC should block sources of revenue into a sport badly in need of more money?

 

[1 Eyed TEZZA]

Id love for the IC to release the complete NRL financial report of the last 12 years to the public. Id love to see where every single dollar is coming from and where its going.