Pies still turn a profit despite a 13th place finish, they still made a $2 million profit. Lions profit $2.17 million still doens't sound soo great IMO for the Lions, who made the grandfinal, to make only .17 of a million more than 13th place mapgies.
From the Geelong perspective, the highlights: Nathan Ablett signs Ben Graham leaves David Spriggs given his walking papers Brad Ottens signs Lots of ups and downs, but we'll take the up's. A lot more to be proud over than discouraged about. That, and in my role as a bartender, I got to serve beers to both Matthew Scarlett and club legend Billy Brownless at the Geelong Cup, during the Spring Racing Carnival.
Some other significant Geelong news: Cats extend Thompson's coaching contract -- The ABC And this time, the Geelong board has rewarded the coach when he deserves it.
Bhoys, It doesn't pay to be seen as too wealthy in the AFL, so they have lots of hollow logs in Brisbane.
The redevelopment of Kardinia Park is going along on schedule. The new eastern stand is up, as of yesterday... Story here, from Geelong's official site.
No way, they are duds of the highest order. St.Kilda are the team of the AFL!! Actually it was good for the Lions to even make a profit, with the players they have they should have gone in the red (i wish). Brisbane Lions and Sydney are having their concessions taken away from them, FINALLY THE AFL HAS WOKEN UP!!
Let's see what the new Football A-League does to the Swannies & Lions. IMO it was a mistake by the AFL to take away the concessions (!!!) at this juncture. A bit like taking off your clothes when you know it's going to be bloody cold soon.