Raffle relief for footy's have-nots Former Central District stars Chris and James Gowans conducted a footy clinic at the Ironbank Football Club where the Greatest Footy Club Raffle Of All Time was launched. THE Greatest Footy Club Raffle Of All Time is one of those exciting promotions that happen every couple of years. It's a chance for all footy clubs - league, amateur, suburban or country to benefit. It's assistance they desperately need in this current sporting and economic climate. Unfortunately, today's football landscape is dominated by the AFL, and its increasing professionalism. However, as the AFL's coverage and revenue increase, it has become more difficult for local clubs to maintain their revenue. It's a classic case of the rich getting richer at the expense of the poor. Intent on expansion into the eastern, northern states that have no football heritage, the AFL has long neglected grass-roots football, both suburban and country. It's football folly because if you ignore the foundations, the overall structure is doomed. In South Australia, we do not get an equitable share of AFL money. Victoria benefits with ridiculous grants to the VFL and the U18 TAC Cup, both contrived and ever-changing competitions. Through the generosity of benevolent, loyal sponsors like Lifestyle SA, part of the Pickard Group, every footy club in SA has a chance to increase their revenue. Buy a ticket, nominate your club and send the clear message to the AFL that South Australia has a grassroots movement that cannot be ignored.