On another note, what a random newsletter they sent out this week. Three random articles. Here's my all-important opinion.
1: Politicial move spreading the word about the (great) law restricting dodgy pokie maching money. Never seen this type of edititorial from a sporting body. Surely generating money via addicts and going through trusts renowned for lining own pockets isn't the best model for sport.
Vim, this also raised my eyebrows. I'll bet you anything that Mainland did not write that piece. I reckon someone (who is very close to the gaming trusts & thus has a lot to lose) has been in Mainland's ear to support the gaming industry's agenda. I'll also bet you double or nothing that it was the gaming industry and not Mainland who penned that blatant PR piece - that every family in football is likely to see. Are we as clubs allowing Mainlnd to make that stance on our behalf or have Mainland consulted the clubs beore taking such a stance? Was there a club meeting on this matter? With NZF? I would be ASTOUNDED if a federation would take such action without consultation with its member clubs or NZ Football.
I've also posted the article on the News Discussion thread as the bill has national ramifications.