Bottom line for this is that we need to get things straight. Much discussion has taken place on this issue in forums unrelated to this topic so I thought I'd bite the bullet and throw it in. I know this topic has been possibly posted before but this is a simple, straightforward survey of which team you would rather have in the AFL. Its purpose is for the fact to highlight how out of touch the AFL administration/board is and basically how arrogant the board members can be at times when making crucial marketing decisions that effect the long-term investments, assets and benefits of the game. To get the ball rolling I'll include my reasons (please include yours also as this can generate informed discussion and greater support for a Tassie side that more than deserves to have a team represent it):

1. Tasmania is a state that embraces football, not rugby.
2. NSW is a state that embraces the rugby code, thus making a market for a second Sydney football team harder to maintain a feasible existence.
3. Sydney should have more supporters than it already does (and deserves to) and supposedly people from Western Sydney would be supporting them.
4. If these supporters do leave the Swans and choose to follow their new side, how will then Sydney generate new support members?

If West Coast/Fremantle and Adelaide/Port Adelaide are used as examples to argue against my reasoning, my response to that is that their success would be measured by the fact that football is exclusive to these areas of Australia. It's like bringing in a second Melbourne rugby side... not feasible.

This is not an attack on any Sydney supporter or Sydney dweller - your input would be greatly appreciated as your opinion counts also even if you don't agree.