Colless on GWS & the Buddy effect

[ShockOfHair]

Colless talks to the Hun about GWS (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/sydney-chairman-richard-colless-says-lance-franklin-could-ignite-afl-in-the-harbour-city/story-fni5fan7-1226664334579). Nothing unexpected but in light of the Kennett and Collins comments it's good to hear from one who actually knows about AFL in Sydney.

He says GWS will take a lot of time and money and there's no visible demand for the game.

But he says Buddy could have a huge Lockett-like impact.

What he really thinks about GWS:

Asked about his club's relationship with GWS in their second season, Colless said: "I don't want to say we don't take much notice of them, because we truly respect how hard it is, but we've got our own activities to pursue.

No Cookies | Herald Sun (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/sydney-chairman-richard-colless-says-lance-franklin-could-ignite-afl-in-the-harbour-city/story-fni5fan7-1226664334579)

[DK_]

Focussing on doing things right in your own club. There's some advice that some club presidents in Melbourne should heed.

[Swansinger]

Focussing on doing things right in your own club. There's some advice that some club presidents in Melbourne should heed.

Up until last week , I would share your sentiments .Surprisingly,though, it's advice which Richard Colless, too,should heed :
http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-premiership/swans-boss-richard-colless-blasts-demons/story-e6frf3e3-1226663673173#.Ub5YS_nviSo

I love what he has done for the club and he has my heartfelt eternal gratitude. But it looks like he is letting loose , as his time here draws to a close.

Whatever , commenting on matters at other clubs which do not concern us at all is most un-Swans-like.

[Doctor]

I think he is looking after the club with his comments. He doesn't want to see money and concessions go to other clubs when that might set a precedent that could cost us down the line with lesser access to draft picks etc.