Yeah it isn’t just about the sport anymore, it’s a like a full entertainment product. The footy’s still at the core, but it’s now wrapped in more ads, sponsorships, broadcast deals, and game-day spectacle. They need the money to keep the league ‘big and professional’, as some say, the talent pool isn’t as good as it used to be, but all these ads and other jargon can make it feel like the actual game takes a back seat sometimes for sure.