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by PaulB
Sun 19 Aug 2012 1:25pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Should Kosi be given a farewell game?
Replies: 41
Views: 2181

Re: Should Kosi be given a farewell game?

Interesting tweet @ noon from Mick Warner of the HS

"Past 6 rds one key fwd (StK) just 25 marks, experts & fans want him cut. Another key fwd (Coll) 24 marks, wants $1m a year"
by PaulB
Sun 19 Aug 2012 12:46pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Drop Centrebet sponsorship
Replies: 69
Views: 2638

Re: Drop Centrebet sponsorship

You should list all the posts there have been to sack Kosi. (laughter)
by PaulB
Sun 19 Aug 2012 12:38pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Drop Centrebet sponsorship
Replies: 69
Views: 2638

Re: Drop Centrebet sponsorship

"We haven't connected with anywhere near enough supporters. There are a lot of people out there that barrack for St Kilda who aren't on board yet. "I want them involved. I want them to come and face the challenges with us." These are our coaches statements. Our principal sponsor is on...
by PaulB
Sat 18 Aug 2012 2:22pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Drop Centrebet sponsorship
Replies: 69
Views: 2638

Drop Centrebet sponsorship

After dropping a Perth based online gambling service, the Wildcats have now picked up their biggest sponsor ever. This is a Commonwealth government agency, I wonder if our management has explored or has complacency set in with online gambling? http://www.sportspromedia.com/news/perth_wildcats_sign_l...
by PaulB
Sat 11 Aug 2012 12:26pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: No Pokies
Replies: 15
Views: 765

Re: No Pokies

Clearly bloke needs his eyes fixed so he can read the terms and conditions!! http://www.sainters.net/corporate/guernsey.php *Brands which conflict with AFL and St Kilda Football Club’s sponsorship agreements are not permitted to appear on the official Round 22 playing jumper worn by the St Kilda pl...
by PaulB
Mon 02 Jul 2012 6:30pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Saints Fabric Guernsey Promotion
Replies: 33
Views: 2161

Re: Saints Fabric Guernsey Promotion

I could not help but notice sponsorships for Blackwoods, Uvex, 3M, Masterlock, ASG and many others Let's drop Centrebet and go for some of the really big names like North Melbourne have. Ozito? Linen House? Mazda is a world wide brand. This would be a terrific sponsorship. It would be great if our ...
by PaulB
Mon 02 Jul 2012 6:26pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Saints Fabric Guernsey Promotion
Replies: 33
Views: 2161

Re: Saints Fabric Guernsey Promotion

In regards to the point about children using online gambling. Before anyone can use one of these online sites, they must register an account. Companies such as Centrebet use online verification methods such as using your credit file, or electoral roll information to verify that the person creating ...
by PaulB
Mon 02 Jul 2012 11:10am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Saints Fabric Guernsey Promotion
Replies: 33
Views: 2161

Re: Saints Fabric Guernsey Promotion

Plugger - while you are entitled to your opinion, please read the research and check out the damage that is being done. Surely some short term money is not worth the cost. It is not good enough to lay everything at the foot of concerned parents. These betting services must bear their load and need ...
by PaulB
Sun 01 Jul 2012 4:22pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Saints Fabric Guernsey Promotion
Replies: 33
Views: 2161

Re: Saints Fabric Guernsey Promotion

Plugger - while you are entitled to your opinion, please read the research and check out the damage that is being done. Surely some short term money is not worth the cost. It is not good enough to lay everything at the foot of concerned parents. These betting services must bear their load and need t...
by PaulB
Sun 01 Jul 2012 3:20pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Saints Fabric Guernsey Promotion
Replies: 33
Views: 2161

Re: Saints Fabric Guernsey Promotion

Sports betting is so on the nose that even the government is beginning to limit promotion. It is today's news. "the Government believed the promotion of live odds during sports broadcasts could encourage gambling among vulnerable people, including children" http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news...
by PaulB
Sun 01 Jul 2012 1:36pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Saints Fabric Guernsey Promotion
Replies: 33
Views: 2161

Re: Saints Fabric Guernsey Promotion

Actually over 30% of regular poker machine gamblers are already addicts or at risk of becoming addicts. I will explain the concept. Only a small part of our life is spent as a child. There is plenty of time when we can gamble. There is difference between a footy club engaged in parenting and a foot...
by PaulB
Sun 01 Jul 2012 1:30pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Saints Fabric Guernsey Promotion
Replies: 33
Views: 2161

Re: Saints Fabric Guernsey Promotion

. As proof look at how the Roos have decreased their debt over the last few years. Having outstanding community citizens works. they also have one of the lowest operations personell wise etc etc- and are being propped up by the AFL haveing needed to sellg ames all around australia and have only in ...
by PaulB
Sun 01 Jul 2012 10:56am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Saints Fabric Guernsey Promotion
Replies: 33
Views: 2161

Re: Saints Fabric Guernsey Promotion

Actually over 30% of regular poker machine gamblers are already addicts or at risk of becoming addicts. I will explain the concept. Only a small part of our life is spent as a child. There is plenty of time when we can gamble. There is difference between a footy club engaged in parenting and a footy...
by PaulB
Sun 01 Jul 2012 10:41am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Saints Fabric Guernsey Promotion
Replies: 33
Views: 2161

Re: Saints Fabric Guernsey Promotion

Cigarettes are legal. But they were banned due to having a negative influence on the health of our population. This is the same evidence about about gambling. In particular, online gambling, that has only emerged in the last two years, is a particularly dangerous form of this adult only entertainmen...
by PaulB
Sun 01 Jul 2012 10:19am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Saints Fabric Guernsey Promotion
Replies: 33
Views: 2161

Re: Saints Fabric Guernsey Promotion

I think you will find that sponsorships dont come around so easy. If you can find us a milti-million dollar replacement please let us know. Roos seem to have reduced their debt without a sponsor that encourages online betting. Seems like our management can't. Maybe we need to pay for management who...
by PaulB
Sun 01 Jul 2012 10:15am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Saints Fabric Guernsey Promotion
Replies: 33
Views: 2161

Re: Saints Fabric Guernsey Promotion

This was a great idea spoilt by the Centrebet logo. I would not lend my name let alone pay for a guersey that promotes online gambling to those kids who admire what St Kilda stands for. I was prepared to put my money where my mouth is when the Roos abandoned gambling promotion. I would have preferr...
by PaulB
Sun 01 Jul 2012 1:01am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Saints Fabric Guernsey Promotion
Replies: 33
Views: 2161

Re: Saints Fabric Guernsey Promotion

I think you will find that sponsorships dont come around so easy. If you can find us a milti-million dollar replacement please let us know. Roos seem to have reduced their debt without a sponsor that encourages online betting. Seems like our management can't. Maybe we need to pay for management who...
by PaulB
Sat 30 Jun 2012 3:34pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Saints Fabric Guernsey Promotion
Replies: 33
Views: 2161

Saints Fabric Guernsey Promotion

This was a great idea spoilt by the Centrebet logo. I would not lend my name let alone pay for a guersey that promotes online gambling to those kids who admire what St Kilda stands for. I was prepared to put my money where my mouth is when the Roos abandoned gambling promotion. I would have preferre...
by PaulB
Thu 09 Feb 2012 5:38pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Should our heritage be used to sell online betting?
Replies: 31
Views: 2574

Re: Should our heritage be used to sell online betting?

Only a member of the Saints and only follow the Saints. Had never attended a Saint's AGM but felt strongly about how the Centrebet sponsorship diminishes our club. Attended one Pies' AGM years ago as a member of the media but said nothing. Other than that, have not participated in any other AFL AGM....
by PaulB
Thu 09 Feb 2012 9:06am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Should our heritage be used to sell online betting?
Replies: 31
Views: 2574

Re: Should our heritage be used to sell online betting?

Geelong have publicly distanced themselves from all other AFL clubs by stating they will support betting limits. http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/article/2011/09/27/281871_opinion.html We should at least do that. I concede that it is nothing tangible other than a step in the right direction but i...
by PaulB
Thu 09 Feb 2012 7:44am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Should our heritage be used to sell online betting?
Replies: 31
Views: 2574

Re: Should our heritage be used to sell online betting?

I was invited to debate Frank Costa of the GFC on 774 a few years ago. While I don't remember his exact words, Mr Costa stated how much he deplored pokie gambling and that he was aware of the damage it caused the addicted and their families. Clearly, his club has acted on these principles.
by PaulB
Wed 08 Feb 2012 11:21pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Should our heritage be used to sell online betting?
Replies: 31
Views: 2574

Re: Should our heritage be used to sell online betting?

Enrico - you simply got your facts wrong. Research shows that when pokies are taken away, problem gambling simply drops. But that's not the real point. There are countless sponsors that are good corporate citizens and they are in the vast majority. The glass is more than half full. Let's not take th...
by PaulB
Wed 08 Feb 2012 10:09pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Should our heritage be used to sell online betting?
Replies: 31
Views: 2574

Should our heritage be used to sell online betting?

I say that 'St Kilda' and "The Saints" should stand for something better. We sell ourselves too cheaply. It shouldn't happen again no matter what Mr Westaway says of other's bad behaviour.