ALMOST two in three football club presidents say the links between local football and netball clubs are as strong as they should be. In a sign that gender equality had worked its way into country clubs, only 2 per cent of presidents answered "no" when asked if females were more accepted at football clubs now than they were 10 years ago.
But at least one netball club secretary doesn't agree.
While she doesn't dispute women were more accepted, she said this year's success of the senior football team had seen the netballers neglected.
"It has been all about the footballers this year," she said.
"I understand they're having some success, and that's great. But we're still here, and our netballers are actually doing really well, too.
"We've got three teams in the finals, which is unheard of. I just wish we'd receive a little bit more support."
Kerang football club president Rob Fisher said that was not the case at his club.
Fisher said each of the senior football, junior football and netball entities had committees, and each had representatives on the board.
"It works really well," Fisher said. "A lot of clubs have had a look at our model . . . just to have the netballers there, it also creates extra revenue.
"(With) all of these people attending training and games, we've got a greater chance to sell a raffle ticket or a sponsorship. It's win-win for everyone."
By Matt Windley
Article first appeared Herald Sun, August 22, 2009
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