Don't think $12M for 3 years is a real figure. There was just some media story that the 3 year deal with NSW Govt was 'reportedly' a 8 figure sum.
But if it was say $1M per club, or $333K per year that is useful additional income for a club attracting home crowds of only 5,000 paying spectators. Maybe the Pod can try get Rob Morrison on for a chat. He's generally pretty candid. Are Welnix against, for or ambivalent to the change? Sounds like they had no vote in the matter.
And whilst yes it's changed setup from previous, it's also the model that other Aussie sports like the AFL, NRL & Netball run with - a grand final at a single locale.
However the world football league most similar to ALM, the MLS certainly doesn't. Highest ranked finalist always hosting.
But if it was say $1M per club, or $333K per year that is useful additional income for a club attracting home crowds of only 5,000 paying spectators. Maybe the Pod can try get Rob Morrison on for a chat. He's generally pretty candid. Are Welnix against, for or ambivalent to the change? Sounds like they had no vote in the matter.
And whilst yes it's changed setup from previous, it's also the model that other Aussie sports like the AFL, NRL & Netball run with - a grand final at a single locale.
However the world football league most similar to ALM, the MLS certainly doesn't. Highest ranked finalist always hosting.