Originally Posted by
LMSC
The ARU do want to cut a side.
The only reason the Force are their preferred "cut" option is because Fox/News Ltd will allow them to do it (under the broadcast agreement) while paying the same in broadcast fees - but ONLY if the ARU cuts the Force to create an all east coast comp, making it cheaper for Fox the produce the sport.
They currently lose money on Force home games as it costs more to produce and the ratings are lower - WA has one of the lowest subscriber bases for Foxtel.
Again, remember the only reason the ARU "can" cut a team is because the broadcaster is allowing it (and stipulating it should be the Force)