skull
Years ago
community owned nbl model
as this season is nearing end, i thought i'd ask what everyones opinions are on the c/o models in wollongong and cairns.
imo the cairns model does not have a long life term,every year will be a struggle to make ends meet and win games.
if you cant afford the players or stop getting wins, the punters stop coming and the cash flow dries up.
like any business you need an over-draft/owner to soak up those losses.
cairns city council will not.
i understand the gongers have secured a mining magnate as a part owner who can probably use his losses as a tax break.
maybe the community owned model is better suited to a second tier league under the nbl.
i still dont see a white knight on the horizon for cairns and they are going to struggle to stay alive until one appears.
