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From memory the Eddies recorded about a $2.1 m profit which I thought was fantastic but the Lions beat them again.
Record Lions profit
26nov03
THE Brisbane Lions enjoyed outstanding returns both on and off the field in 2003 with the triple AFL premiers recording a $2.2 million profit, club chairman Graeme Downie announced today.
The financial result follows a $1.2m profit in 2002 and Downie said the most rewarding aspect of this year's bottom line is it was achieved solely on the operations of the football club.
"The board is delighted with the result, particularly considering that it has all been derived from our football operations without any extraordinary items of income," he said.
Downie said increases in corporate support, attendances and membership as well as strict cost control all contributed to the final figure.
Brisbane's membership increased from 22,288 to 25,578, while average crowds surged from 27,565 to 31,612 and broke through the 400,000 aggregate barrier for the first time despite the 'Gabba hosting just one final.
"There was also a welcome gain from winning the premiership, but the bottom line is that it was a tremendously satisfying year for the Brisbane Lions in every sense," said Downie.
"Obviously the success of the team has been a major contributing factor, but the club's off-field performances has been equally as impressive.
"Our chief executive officer Michael Bowers has to be congratulated on an outstanding job given that he has only been in the role for 20 months."
The Lions began their quest for an historic fourth consecutive premiership last week when pre-season training got underway.
Brisbane also re-signed dual premiership utility Robert Copeland last Friday to ensure the only 2003 Grand Final player missing in 2004 will be the retired Marcus Ashcroft.
Record Lions profit
26nov03
THE Brisbane Lions enjoyed outstanding returns both on and off the field in 2003 with the triple AFL premiers recording a $2.2 million profit, club chairman Graeme Downie announced today.
The financial result follows a $1.2m profit in 2002 and Downie said the most rewarding aspect of this year's bottom line is it was achieved solely on the operations of the football club.
"The board is delighted with the result, particularly considering that it has all been derived from our football operations without any extraordinary items of income," he said.
Downie said increases in corporate support, attendances and membership as well as strict cost control all contributed to the final figure.
Brisbane's membership increased from 22,288 to 25,578, while average crowds surged from 27,565 to 31,612 and broke through the 400,000 aggregate barrier for the first time despite the 'Gabba hosting just one final.
"There was also a welcome gain from winning the premiership, but the bottom line is that it was a tremendously satisfying year for the Brisbane Lions in every sense," said Downie.
"Obviously the success of the team has been a major contributing factor, but the club's off-field performances has been equally as impressive.
"Our chief executive officer Michael Bowers has to be congratulated on an outstanding job given that he has only been in the role for 20 months."
The Lions began their quest for an historic fourth consecutive premiership last week when pre-season training got underway.
Brisbane also re-signed dual premiership utility Robert Copeland last Friday to ensure the only 2003 Grand Final player missing in 2004 will be the retired Marcus Ashcroft.
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