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Phil Kearns (64)
But by far the biggest single reason is that our game is not all that attractive to the average Ocker.
We have seen other codes go through huge scandals, splits, you name it. A number of much loved VFL franchises were killed in the lead-up to the launch of the AFL.
Soccer has lost a number of franchises over the years.
Rugby league had the enormously divisive Super League wars.
And yet, they are all either thriving, or at least doing a helluva lot better than us.
Blame the sport’s governing body all you like, if it makes you feel better. But sometimes it is actually more productive to face the facts. We are not a preferred code for the vast majority of Australians, and never have been.
We have seen other codes go through huge scandals, splits, you name it. A number of much loved VFL franchises were killed in the lead-up to the launch of the AFL.
Soccer has lost a number of franchises over the years.
Rugby league had the enormously divisive Super League wars.
And yet, they are all either thriving, or at least doing a helluva lot better than us.
Blame the sport’s governing body all you like, if it makes you feel better. But sometimes it is actually more productive to face the facts. We are not a preferred code for the vast majority of Australians, and never have been.