Quote Originally Posted by supa View Post
agreed about the time and effort, however the same effort goes into each and every weekend fixture throughout the season yet you don't charge admission outside of the top two divisions in the federation. the state cup format was introduced to generate interest in the local game and a chance for clubs from different divisions to challenge themselves against more/less competitive opposition, not necessarily to raise revenue. i can assure you that the $5 admission fee wouldn't have remained in the pockets of many spectators enjoying a day out at the football.
It was free to get into the semi finals in coffs, yet you pay 5 bucks to watch pheonix smash westy?
It seems a tad ridiculous...
As someone has already said, with a couple of games on at each venue and multiple clubs involved in the day, canteen sales would easily be enough.
I say open the doors and let an many people into local football as possible...