The Kanga's would be making a mistake if they rejected the AFLs offer to relocate. Regardless of the short terms financial rewards they can gain or membership increases they can inspire the reality is for North is that they just do not have the supporter base. If they decide to stay they will recieve a win-fall of sympathy and motivated stake-holders for a handful of years but this will simply be a band-aid over an ever increasing wound.
The Kanga's can not avoid the fact that they will never be able to compete off field with the financial powerhouses of the competition. It is becoming increasingly obvious that Melbourne can not support 10 teams who are all fighting for supporters, media focus, sponsorship and general interest.
On the Goldcoast they have an opportunity to carve out a large following, untapped sponsors and players. All of this coupled with the financial incentives that every other team in the competition would be jealous of and draft/uncontracted players rewards.
The Kangaroo supporters would still be able to see their team at live games just as many times as they do now but now with the added security and positive outlook of knowing that their team has not only survived but flourished. They would have a club that has the currency to invest in their football department, facilities and players. They would have additional media exposure and never have to concern themselves with the threat of losing their club altogether.
If the Kanga's just look beyond the moment, look beyond the past and look at what could be then they will realize that they have a real opportunity hear to make their club the envy of every other club in the competition.
But...time is quickly running out....Andrew will soon lose patience.
Stripes
