Hoops

Sixers meeting today - new ownership?

I'm going on record to state that I am extremely thankful for the efforts of Daryl Simmons to do what he can to ensure the NBL maintains its presence in this state.

I once more have very good reason to feel optimistic about the future of the Sixers and keen to be involved in any transition to community ownership if necessary.

I'm happy to wait a little longer.

It's pretty simple really

On court success = increased crowds

Increased crowds = increased exposure to general public via media/word of mouth etc

Increased exposure = increased sponsor interest

and that all adds up to increased revenue which in turn makes it easier to run the club and more to spend in all areas

While I think it's unfair to simply blame the coach/team for the clubs shortcomings at present, being successful on court is paramount to having a solid base to work from.

Even more so in Adelaide where the brand is so strong, hell your still getting decent crowds every week! Improve on court and things will improve everywhere

Its a great club in a solid market....if the Blaze were averaging 3500k at a game they still be here....Don't let the Sixers fall down the same hole!

Ricey - Praise for saving the club. I agree that shouldn't dismiss them from any critisicm as i have stated 15 times.

"owing the fans " comment has been mis interpreted.

Agreed paul. Owners deserve praise.

basically what i said, that there was a meeting tonight and its believed that next year they will be moving to a community based model. No more details, for all i know they could just be picking up on some chatter here and around. Did not seem to definite but was something i guess.

Paul - your right, its tough.

I really feel for owners who are bleeding money. Must be tough. Have said it before but - who would buy a bball club. Ownership obviously has passion and heart for the team. Dont get me wrong, very grateful to have a team when other cities/regions do not.

Was just enforcing a previous post. I don't agree with some of the simplistic bagging you come across about the coach, admin, owners etc. Just think "the appreciate what you got " attitude shouldn 't be used when it comes to rational, and sometimes constructive critisicm of the club. Fans certainly have the right to voice their frustration.

. I take my hats of to the owners. Will keep buying tickets regardless ( we wanted a team ). But just think that the demise of other teams, owners finance etc are irrelevent when it comes to rational scrutiny and critiscm. Definately still a responsibility I.M.O.( btw, feel for bleeding owners and defunct clubs-dont wanna upset people.)

Owners owing fans comment is tough to describe. Didn't mean it a sense that ownership should offer free tickets to fans in light of performances or anything like that. Just mean't that they "owe" their best efforts to the club and fans as that is part of purchasing and running a club ( not saying that is not the case). Obviously things are tough.

Crowd support has been really dissapointing this season. Big believer in supporting team regardless.

You dont Owe it to the fans, but i think you owe them respect and have to realise that they are the ones ultimately who decide whether your investment will be a beneficial one.

As fans we owe them gratitude they someone stepped into the breach and continued to keep our team alive. I might hate the coach etc but if its a choice between suffering through a crap year or having no team i know which one i want. Its just a tough balancing act.

The nine news i think it was ran with a story tonight that next year they would be going the community ownership route. Spread the load i guess. As long as we have a team i will be there, call it blind faith if you will but its been a big part of my life and i wont give it up for some bad admin decisions.

Anon 141- Agree with that. Consortium deserve credit for keeping the club alive to this point. But your right in saying that any reasonable scrutiny or critiscm should be dismised because of that. There is definately a responsibility involved.

Questions raised about the operations, coaching, lack of media communications and interest, finances are all fair, given that responsibility of running a team.

I dont really know enough truth to commemt about the meeting entirely but would certainly be shocked if Clarke wasn't coaching sunday.

I.M.O, when you buy a team like the 36ers, you owe the fans, not the other way.

Of the eight owners , Lewis Fuss Fitzsimons Parker Finlay Hill Simmons Ng , only two are left , and they could do with some help , out there .

We owe the owners BIG time for their tireless efforts to save the club we love.

I think you'll find the owners are pretty decent businessmen and would have already worked a long day by 11 am.

I'ld be happy to buy them a bottle of red and have a long lunch with them on a Friday afternoon.