Team GWS

[Cheer Squad]

Well, the AFL announced today some of the concessions available to the new western Sydney team, known for the moment as Team GWS.

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We haven't really discussed our impending competitor in any detail on RWO. Are people trying to ignore Team GWS in the hope that the whole thing will go away, or just plain collapse, and we'll continue to have Sydney all to ourselves?

FWIW, we'll probably get an idea of how successful the AFL will be at engineering Team GWS after the Gold Coast team enters the competition in 2011. After all, Gold Coast will have been created as a result of the same sort of Frankenstein-engineering.

The AFL will probably be able to create a competitive footy team, but whether or not they can create a brand identity that resonates with their intended target market is another thing.

[goswannie14]

We haven't really discussed our impending competitor in any detail on RWO. Are people trying to ignore Team GWS in the hope that the whole thing will go away, or just plain collapse, and we'll continue to have Sydney all to ourselves?

You are kidding, right?

[Benny&thejets]

Not going to go away at all. It will be like when the Swans moved here in 1982. It will take between 10-20 years for the team to become sucessful.

[Cheer Squad]

You are kidding, right?

Not at all. Team GWS is definitely going to have an impact on the Swans in Sydney; it's just a question of how much, and whether it's positive, or negative.

I think the key to the whole thing is how appealing the new brand is going to be.

[RogueSwan]

We haven't really discussed our impending competitor in any detail on RWO. Are people trying to ignore Team GWS in the hope that the whole thing will go away, or just plain collapse, and we'll continue to have Sydney all to ourselves?

...

You are kidding, right?

Not at all. Team GWS is definitely going to have an impact on the Swans in Sydney...

I think GS14 is responding to your comment that we RWOer's are naive enough to think that GWS will disappear. It is a joke that you think that lowly of us (RWOer's) isn't it?

[CureTheSane]

A new Sydney team is pretty much the same as a new WA team to me.
Only difference is a possible impact on the Swans with rivalry etc.
Will be a while coming though you'd think.

I'm more interested to see how the draw develops.
I'd love to get to a point of playing each team once.
I know there would be a home game advantage in some instances, but compared to the current system, it would still be far fairer.

[AnnieH]

I'm ready to boo the blacktown bogans.

[floppinab]

The thing that comes to mind wrt Team GWS and the media they've got over the last few days is just how much they've got to put together in just 2 short years.

I understand they are still a long way from pulling together a list for the TAC Cup next year. Not to mention having the club structure in place to run a team that will travel into VIC every second week next year.
They've only just appointed a GM.
In comparison to the GC who had an extra year to put their first TAC Cup squad together, appointed a very experienced coach, conducted a strong community campaign.................
GWS have a good training facility no doubt about that but considering at this time in 2 years they'll be gearing up to start pre-season prior to their first season in the AFL, I'm more than a little concerned for them given the amount they've got to do in two years.

[AnnieH]

Smart move by the AFL to get an NRL man to get things going.
I've lived "out there". League (and soccer) and the games of choice. They're seriously going to be pushing @@@@ uphill for a loooooonnnnnngggggg time.

[Lucky Knickers]

You are kidding, right?

I laughed. Where is that tongue in cheek smilie

[BLT]

i received a Team GWS supporters email today - not sure how i found myself on the receiving end of it.

[ScottH]

i received a Team GWS supporters email today - not sure how i found myself on the receiving end of it.

So did wardy.

Maybe I accidentally sold all your emails to them.

[AnnieH]

Post it. I want to see what they have to say that's going to convince me to part company with the Swans.

[Wardy]

shocked the crap out of me I can tell you - I still dont know how on earth I got onto their mailing list. I thought at one point it might have been one of the blokes I deal with at QBE playing tricks on me (but was assured that wasn't the case) so I will keep you all posted should I receive any more.

[ScottH]

Not a lot that wan't in the medai already.

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Breaking News -
Team GWS Welcomes AFL Commission Announcement
Today, the AFL Commission officially announced the list, draft and player concessions which will be awarded to Team GWS.
The nature of the concessions awarded give credit to the size of the challenge ahead and differences that exist between the build of our list for Team GWS and that of the Gold Coast Franchise. The access we have been given to the National talent pool is in line with these differences.
We are delighted with the access that we have also been given to players in NT, ACT and Southern NSW...


Grant Mayer joins Team GWS
Team GWS is pleased to announce the appointment of Grant Mayer, as General Manager, Corporate Partnerships.
Mayer, former Manly Warringah Sea Eagles CEO, is a key appointment for the campaign to secure the 18th AFL license.
Commencing 2 November, Mayer is charged with securing commercial sponsorship for the proposed club, developing foundation and campaign partnerships...


Team GWS set to join the TAC Cup in 2010
Earlier this month the AFL announced that Team GWS will join the TAC Cup U18 competition in 2010.
Team GWS High Performance Manager Alan McConnell will coach the team.
McConnell recently commenced work with Team GWS after serving for five years as the AIS/AFL Academy High Performance Coach...


Corporate Supporters
Team GWS is proud to officially welcome the following Foundation Partners who have demonstrated they're committed to the success of Team GWS.
Just some of the local businesses to have shown their support include:
? ARW 1800Taxman
? Print Logistix
? Crowne Plaza Norwest
Corporate supporters are essential to our success and we look forward to working with many more local businesses, to help make the 18th AFL team in Greater Western Sydney a reality.
A partnership with Team GWS offers a range of benefits and opportunities to network with other business' on a national and local level so don't miss your opportunity to join a select group of premium partners and brands and be part of the journey to 2012.
Team GWS Partnerships are strictly limited, so don't miss out!
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