According to Jeff Kennett yesterday, the reason Virgin Blue got the gig was that the AFL gave Qantas an ultimatum, dump the Socceroos and Wallabies or we will move to another airline. If DJ weren't interested, there was always Tiger or even Rex!!!
Kennett is right, the AFL must temper its arrogance The Roar - Your Sports Opinion
According to the Herald Sun, Mr Demetriou's chairman's lounge privileges ended at close of business December 1. Blue room here you come Mr D.....