SAle of AUFC and the W-LEague Team

[SAD GAL]

What does the sale of AUFC mean to the AUFC-W?

What does the sale of AUFC mean to the AUFC-W?
For one, I hope it brings:
1) better investment into facilities to the players and coaches, etc.
2) genuine commitment to the players and coaches
3) respect for the W-League competition
4) a drive for success AND
5) certainty for the future with genuine commitment to the W-League

[Lucas Leiva]

What does the sale of AUFC mean to the AUFC-W?

What does the sale of AUFC mean to the AUFC-W?
For one, I hope it brings:
1) better investment into facilities to the players and coaches, etc.
2) genuine commitment to the players and coaches
3) respect for the W-League competition
4) a drive for success AND
5) certainty for the future with genuine commitment to the W-League

I would say have a look at Brisbane Roar and Newcastle United to understand how an Asian investor respects their W-League set up.

Both have either sustained a level of performance or improved it. Brisbane is a model for many W-League clubs to follow as well.

[SAD GAL]

Thanks Lucas.

Then any investment by those other than the AFL centric heads at AUFC will be beneficial. Enough said.

Hand over the cheque and move over Griffo and co.

[paul merson]

What does the sale of AUFC mean to the AUFC-W?

What does the sale of AUFC mean to the AUFC-W?
For one, I hope it brings:
1) better investment into facilities to the players and coaches, etc.
2) genuine commitment to the players and coaches
3) respect for the W-League competition
4) a drive for success AND
5) certainty for the future with genuine commitment to the W-League

I would say have a look at Brisbane Roar and Newcastle United to understand how an Asian investor respects their W-League set up.

Both have either sustained a level of performance or improved it. Brisbane is a model for many W-League clubs to follow as well.

Do you know how it was supported by crowds at Bris & Newcastle?

If the women’s football community aren’t going to get behind it then will investors want to just hand a cheque over?

[Brian the Postman]

What does the sale of AUFC mean to the AUFC-W?

What does the sale of AUFC mean to the AUFC-W?
For one, I hope it brings:
1) better investment into facilities to the players and coaches, etc.
2) genuine commitment to the players and coaches
3) respect for the W-League competition
4) a drive for success AND
5) certainty for the future with genuine commitment to the W-League

I would say have a look at Brisbane Roar and Newcastle United to understand how an Asian investor respects their W-League set up.

Both have either sustained a level of performance or improved it. Brisbane is a model for many W-League clubs to follow as well.

Do you know how it was supported by crowds at Bris & Newcastle?

If the women’s football community aren’t going to get behind it then will investors want to just hand a cheque over?

What are the W-League crowds like for Adelaide in Comparison to other clubs?

Is there a genuine passion/support for the side in this state?

[paul merson]

I believe Adelaide's average was better than other states, but below 1000.

[Brian the Postman]

I believe Adelaide's average was better than other states, but below 1000.

Ok so the support in the community is probably at the level of a strong NPL side (mens).

[juniorsupporter]

OK- this post is proof that I really have no life.

Adelaide's largest crowd this season was 1015, v. Sydney in round 9 at Marden. smallest was 630 v. Roar

How does this compare with other clubs' attendance figures?

Out of all the regular season games, there were only 9 regular season games across the league (out of 54 total) that had attendances smaller than Adelaide's largest, 1015. Adelaide's average home attendance was 814, according to available figures...

Largest crowd at a regular season game was WSW v. Sydney at ANZ- 8449

Brisbane's attendance figures were the most robust- Newcastle also did really well followed by Sydney.

Most consistent was Canberra- all attendances over 1000 at McKellar Park.

Adelaide's attendance record was the weakest, followed closely by Western Sydney when they weren't at ANZ Stadium.

I got the attendance figures from Wikipedia- I can post the link if anyone's curious

Also happy to work out average attendance figures for home games across the league, but I'm pretty sure that Adelaide had the lowest average.

[paul merson]

OK- this post is proof that I really have no life.

Adelaide's largest crowd this season was 1015, v. Sydney in round 9 at Marden. smallest was 630 v. Roar

How does this compare with other clubs' attendance figures?

Out of all the regular season games, there were only 9 regular season games across the league (out of 54 total) that had attendances smaller than Adelaide's largest, 1015. Adelaide's average home attendance was 814, according to available figures...

Largest crowd at a regular season game was WSW v. Sydney at ANZ- 8449

Brisbane's attendance figures were the most robust- Newcastle also did really well followed by Sydney.

Most consistent was Canberra- all attendances over 1000 at McKellar Park.

Adelaide's attendance record was the weakest, followed closely by Western Sydney when they weren't at ANZ Stadium.

I got the attendance figures from Wikipedia- I can post the link if anyone's curious

Also happy to work out average attendance figures for home games across the league, but I'm pretty sure that Adelaide had the lowest average.

Wow, there you go, that’s why you shouldn’t believe what you’re told!

Was that 8k a double header or stand alone?
Same as the 1k for AU as we had a double header with YTs that was a pretty decent crowd compared to the other games.

[juniorsupporter]

Adelaide game was not a double header- Youth team had played the morning before.

Western Sydney game was a double header with the men.

I should also add, to be fair, that Western Sydney women's attendance figures, when not at ANZ, were atrocious. When they played at Marconi on their own, Adelaide's figures look downright healthy in comparison. Same for Victory- they struggled at Epping and Lakeside. Overall average attendance definitely helped by double headers and playing in the larger stadiums. That's true of all clubs and would be true for United if they could address the change room conundrum.

But I still don't think it unreasonable to expect all United home games to have attendances over 1000. And I also agree that the club hasn't fully embraced the women's team in terms of resourcing and marketing. Let's see what change in ownership brings, if anything.

[juniorsupporter]

Headline in the 'Tiser:

"Hopefully New Owner Opens the Checkbook: Griffin"

Amen to that.

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/foo ... bba3d973ba

[billy the kid]

Can't be worse than what the AFL heads running (ran) AUFC have done in the past.

Amazing since the sale how much love there is for the outgoing owners. Wind the clock back 12-18 months back it was the fans revolting against the AUFC.

The previous owners (some) saw themselves as saviours of the club.

The support for the W league team needs to be commensurate with the commitment and dedication of the players. Failing to do this will mean mediocrity for all teams under the AUFC banner. Respect for all your teams equality is a must.