Mickstar wrote:
Thing is PJ,everybody wanted like hell to get out of Optus Oval,which we did.
Everyone wanted the debt reduced,which they are doing.They say we will be debt free come 07.
The only sponsors we dont have is for the coach i believe ?
All in all,considering the deep shit we were in,i think the current group have done a pretty good job.Not brilliant,but pretty good all things considered.
Also,im big on loyalty.This group had the guts to put there hand up when most wouldnt go near the place.Everyone wanted Jack out,but volunteers to go in were scarce as hens teath.Im very wary of blokes that dont wanna go in for the hard ball.All of a sudden,when things are turning for the better,there are three blokes running past for the easy handball.Where were they three years ago ? Say what you like about the current commitee,but one thing for sure is they are rock solid.And thats counts for a lot in my book.Im not easily impressed ,and certainly not by showy marketing spin doctor types.
The debt hasnt been reduced really.
all that they did was receive the monies owed to us for the sale of AFL park and the telly rights and use that.. leaving us buggered for incoming revenue streams because they havent built on any new ones./... and the monies due to come to us over the next few years are gone.....
We dont have a coach sponsor.. (we actually do and it will be announced) but our corporate boxes are few and our coteries are down... and our mid range sponsors are down.
In fact were turning over 19 million and Collingwood is turning over 40 million.
The good clubs are into the 30s and the average clubs are mid 20s...
were right down with the clubs that have little support......
But yeah its all going perfectly well ....