Jethro said:I think that the poker machine tax and the introduction of poker machines into pubs came into the equation too which took a hell of a lot of profit away from not only the Manly Leagues Club but from all clubs in general and not only from poker machine revenue either.
Very true. Panthers..which was a Mecca before the pokie tax came in, nearly went broke. They were lucky enough to have lots of land around the club to sell off, and their. affiliations with country clubs saved them. I believe Manly have to go into (more) debt and either knock down the league's club and build a kick arse hotel incorporating the club within. I know the Travelodge is there, but Manly need to be thinking way ahead...hell, if you can build hotels in Penrith and resorts in Rooty Hill (still cracks me up!), then surely we can build Vegas in gods country!