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Re: Pro Indoor Footy
Posted By: Ben S. In Response To: Pro Indoor Footy (bonecrusher)
Date: Friday, 4 August 2000, at 12:16 p.m. US Eastern Time
This sounds like a pretty fascinating idea. However, I'm not sure how it would fly.
Sure it would be more exciting than the AFL (US AFL not Australian AFL) but what about fan support and fields. The AFL can put teams in smaller-sized indoor facilities because the field is only 50 yards long (not including end zones). The width isn't standard football width either, I believe. How would you adapt the much more bigger footy field into an arena? I'm not sure how many arenas in the US could support such a large oval indoor field.
Then, of course, there is fan support. IMHO, it would be hard to start a professional league in the US based on a version of an Australian sport that is still viewed by many Americans as either an oddity, a form of Rugby, or both. In order to support an indoor team, you'd need major cash to not only pay the players, but keep the facility clean and usuable.
I really can't see this being to profitable for at least a few years unless you get some really hard-core sponsors to plunk down some major cash. Then, you'd have to start producing results else they'd pull the plug.
Those are just my opinions on this. I really think it's an excellent idea. I am just not too sure on how it's going to be executed to be a viable league. Good luck!
Ben
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Carlton Blues Supporter
Rabid Univ. of Michigan Wolverines Supporter> I am interseted in forming a pro indoor footy league. The league would
> play in the US. The league would play in 2001. First year teams will not
> pay a franchose fee. I believe that the game would be lot more exciting
> than indoor football. For more info on the Pro Indoor Footy League, please
> email me. I welcome your input and suggestions.
BR>
Australian Football Association of North America
 Pro Indoor Footy | bonecrusher | Monday, 31 July 2000, at 10:42 a.m. US Eastern Time |
 Re: Pro Indoor Footy | Rob de Santos | Monday, 31 July 2000, at 2:16 p.m. US Eastern Time |
| Re: Pro Indoor Footy | Lindsey | Monday, 31 July 2000, at 8:36 p.m. US Eastern Time |
| Re: Pro Indoor Footy | bonecrusher | Tuesday, 1 August 2000, at 8:40 a.m. US Eastern Time |
| Re: Pro Indoor Footy | Lindsey | Tuesday, 1 August 2000, at 5:18 p.m. US Eastern Time |
| Re: Pro Indoor Footy | Bob | Tuesday, 1 August 2000, at 11:14 p.m. US Eastern Time |
| Re: Pro Indoor Footy | Bob | Monday, 31 July 2000, at 7:11 p.m. US Eastern Time |
| Re: Pro Indoor Footy | Van Dieman | Monday, 31 July 2000, at 10:40 p.m. US Eastern Time |
| Re: Pro Indoor Footy | Ben S. | Friday, 4 August 2000, at 12:16 p.m. US Eastern Time |
| Re: Pro Indoor Footy | bonecrusher | Friday, 4 August 2000, at 7:02 p.m. US Eastern Time |
| Re: Pro Indoor Footy | Bob | Saturday, 5 August 2000, at 9:59 a.m. US Eastern Time |
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