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Date Posted: 02:22 19/09/24 Thu
Author: Two-Bob Man
Author Host/IP: NoHost / 110.144.28.91
Subject: That term "destination club" is highly variable for most teams
In reply to: Member2025 's message, "Is anyone else" on 23:05 18/09/24 Wed

The Geelong draw isn't so much about lifestyle, than more about the fact that a fairly significant proportion of players who have either staying there for less coin that they would have got elsewhere, or been drawn to that Victorian club in particular, actually grew up in that location and originally came from those amateur clubs down there.

It's not just about getting away from a big capital city like Melbourne entirely of itself, but there is the draw of family and friends.

For some, the lure of the coast (as distinct from crowded suburban bayside beaches) might be a factor.

Then there's the cyclic nature of what constitutes a "destination" club.

Collingwood has often been one, as has Richmond or Carlton or Essendon or Hawthorn at various stages. Teams like North or the Bulldogs have found it difficult at times - and a lot has to do with the exposure and crowds.

St Kilda is currently experiencing a desire for some players to nominate playing there.

If a player wants to be "based" in Melbourne, and isn't too fussed about which team they will play for, then they might try to maximise their pay packet and play with the highest bidder.

Because of the competition amongst the 9 Melbourne-based clubs, a clear standout in terms of destination club may not be as "recognisable" as, say, a Geelong, which is the only regional Victorian club.

Yes - they are a well-run club...and this helps to ensure that players would want to go there to play. If they were poorly run, players might otherwise baulk at the prospect of playing down there.

The other factor is that, although things from a financial perspective are now equalising, for many years - especially in terms of property value - your dollar bought more away from a capital city like Melbourne. Geelong had some very good land and house prices that trumped what you'd get for that amount in Melbourne.

Sometimes, players might need less money to be "satisfied" with their lot, as long as it gets them what they ultimately desire.

A lot of Collingwood players tend to be the sort who don't shun the limelight or the crowds. The benefit they get is that - by virtue of their universal recognition - they have good opportunities for careers once football is in the rear view mirror.

But not every player likes this.

I know of many people who have sought to move away ffrom places like Melbourne because of lifestyle.

Imagine you-re a kid in his 20s and you are earning the sort of money that could set you up in a coastal area with a property and lifestyle that most of the people your age could never achieve - nw if you're the sort of person who grew up in that area (or a similar environment) and the hustle and bustle of a big city isn't to your likeing, you'd probably forego a 5% or 10% hike in your salary to keep what you know.

The Cats are great at targeting the good players who originate from western VIC. Any boy who also grew up in coastal areas (particularly surf-type beaches) would also find the west coast to be a great place to be.

TBM

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I think their success is a huge draw -- Cakewalk, 11:53 19/09/24 Thu
- Good points Cakewalk...just remember this though... -- Two-Bob Man, 14:25 19/09/24 Thu

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