A few years ago I did a quick google search and found there are a number of successful private/public partnerships models overseas for pro sport teams. The advantages in having the community fully engaged in their club are fairly obvious. The ownership we currently have at Sea Eagles may be well-meaning and hopefully will be successful but there is vast scope for greater community/fan involvement and we'd be stronger if that was to occur.
here's one overseas model
http://mic.com/articles/2952/green-...hip-of-organizations-is-economical#.ovS0jSzHd
here's one overseas model
http://mic.com/articles/2952/green-...hip-of-organizations-is-economical#.ovS0jSzHd