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March 21, 2007
The Money Game (part2)
We have seen the VFL grow into the AFL , we have seen the expansion of the game in the media and its growth into foreign territory. We have seen the growth of TV dollars and seen sponsors also commit huge amounts. Consequently , the clubs have increased their turnover seeing enormous amounts spent in the running of each of the clubs.Although still a game , there is no doubt its also an industry and the clubs have become huge organizations. The game has several key factors and one of the most important to this structure is the players. Without the players and their elite talent there is no elite game .They are the stars, they are the interest and they are the face of the game and its only just that they get their fair share.
The money the players get now is significant. Its all in proportion to what abounds in the game but there is no doubt they can access money well in excess of the average mans earning capacity. The money that’s available , the sums that must be spent on players, allows them to live the life of the envied and it gives them a chance to setup their future. With care one would think that most should be able to secure more than a tidy sum from the game, if not extreme wealth then least enough to make a comfortable life.
Obviously not all reach the extremes of success but even if you get nothing but a house from footy then they are well ahead of the average smucks who spend decades paying off their little 3Br shacks. Then there is of course the players at the shape end , those that are lucky enough to be better than just a good average footballers . These elite athletes probably had the choice of several sports to attempt to make their profession ,and if they are marketable, then they would considered the full package or the Fully Monty. For these lucky few, its like they have been blessed by the angels and they are given a chance to live like heaven has arrived early. So much talent , so much confidence and the flow on , so much social life. Is it any wonder they might start to get delusions of grandeur.
Fate however has a funny way of keeping things in balance because along with every yin there is a yang , with every plus there is a minus and with every pro there is a con.Sure they can buy a house with a years wage and have truck load of options available to them during and after football but along with this goes a fair few sour dough counterweights. Along with being a mainstream sportsman goes the creation of a public persona which for some becomes the paranoia of fame. A mind game that can make some question every new acquittance about their true motives. Its can create a public nakedness that means it’s a chore just to go out , a loss of one’s self and the feeling of being under siege. Even the huge earning power can bring its own problem. It may encourage introspective questions about one’s own true worth and it can create a distorted view of a dollar in kids straight from school.
All these problems are hard but probably nothing is as hard as the temptation of power. Nothing corrupts like power they say , imagine a world where there is not a no to be seen, not a denial in sight Imagine a world where right is right and wrong is right and sycophants surround your every step . It would be a virtual reality world of no perceived limits, with only ones own inhibitions , to prevent the extent of extremity.
Over the last couple of years there has been some amazing headlines. Players accused of rape, players involved in gambling , players involved with criminal elements and currently players involved with drugs. Some think it a tragedy , some think it sad but I cant say I feel like that. Perhaps. I’m harsh but I really do struggle to feel sympathy for the demise of the current player/s in the gun. The way I see it is they have a huge advantage over most in the community and have not treasured the rarity of adavantage. I don’t deny any player his money or his position but I think they should also be truly aware and cherish the position they hold , especially when we are hardly talking about fresh faced youth.
Lets all hope that all those at KP are currently taking extreme attention and learning from others mistakes.Far better to learn from others the consequences before becoming too familiar with the causes.
Posted by Turbocat at March 21, 2007 08:12 PM
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