Upthemaroon!
Bob McCowan (2)
A BBL style 7s comp throughout Australia would be fun. Throw in some fireworks, cheerleaders, cheap piss, and fatty food and you got bums on seats.
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PhilClinton
Mark Loane (55)
It has been raised before and I think the biggest drawback is that you'd have to make each comp a mini tournament in order to make it worthwhile.
Teams and fans aren't going to want to make the effort of going to a stadium if each team is only running around for 14mins.
And BBL probably isn't the best example. It seems to have had a resurgence the last few years but generally crowds aren't great, and part of the reason is because Australian's struggle to resonate with the teams.
If something like NRC failed, I think getting a 7s style tournament with no prior allegiances or tribalism off the ground would be fairly dire.
Teams and fans aren't going to want to make the effort of going to a stadium if each team is only running around for 14mins.
And BBL probably isn't the best example. It seems to have had a resurgence the last few years but generally crowds aren't great, and part of the reason is because Australian's struggle to resonate with the teams.
If something like NRC failed, I think getting a 7s style tournament with no prior allegiances or tribalism off the ground would be fairly dire.
Upthemaroon!
Bob McCowan (2)
Yeah thats fair. Shame tho, a summer of 7s does have a nice ring to it.
Strewthcobber
David Codey (61)
If this is what it takes, why don't we just do that for Super Rugby?
Tazzmania
Jim Clark (26)
Mr Pilfer
Alex Ross (28)
Can't agree with the calls to rotate, other cities had their chance and didn't support it. Perth has been a sell out 2 years in a row and both Aussie teams made the final both years, so hard to get better than that. Plus now it has started to build more momentum and word of mouth spreads and it becomes even more popular, they might need to move in to Optus eventually. I know me and my kids look forward to this tournament now as much as any other rugby event in the year and would not be happy if it got taken away.
The Force needs to find a way to engage all the fans from Sth Africa, Kenya, France etc that came along.
The Force needs to find a way to engage all the fans from Sth Africa, Kenya, France etc that came along.
WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
The BBL averaged 23k per game this season. Second only to the AFL.
I am in favour of rotating it every few years. Three events in one city would probably be my number.
The Australian leg was held in Sydney 6 times across 8 years (didn't run for two years due to COVID) and interest gradually waned over time.
I think the reality is that you rely on a fair amount of repeat fans and they start to drop off after attending for a couple of years.
The event could probably last at hbf Park indefinitely due to the smaller capacity but I think the aspirations should be for more than that.
The Australian leg was held in Sydney 6 times across 8 years (didn't run for two years due to COVID) and interest gradually waned over time.
I think the reality is that you rely on a fair amount of repeat fans and they start to drop off after attending for a couple of years.
The event could probably last at hbf Park indefinitely due to the smaller capacity but I think the aspirations should be for more than that.
Adam84
Rod McCall (65)
I thought it already was axed
Sydney 7s started well but was then shunted around the western suburbs, including a braindead decision to host it at the Sydney Showground when the SFS was getting rebuilt and then cancelled during the COVID years. On return to the SFS the last one held in Sydney, it was actually good crowds.
Morale of the story is, maybe Western Sydney isn't a good location for rugby events.
i don't think it's that simple...
Sydney 7s started well but was then shunted around the western suburbs, including a braindead decision to host it at the Sydney Showground when the SFS was getting rebuilt and then cancelled during the COVID years. On return to the SFS the last one held in Sydney, it was actually good crowds.
Morale of the story is, maybe Western Sydney isn't a good location for rugby events.
The Ghost of Raelene
David Codey (61)
SFS was great. The moves and Covid stuffed it otherwise there's a chance it's still there.
Novelty will die if it hangs around. 2-3 stints at most.
HK has moved to Kai Tak Stadium which is a shame. It's bigger and a generic Football style ground. In general HK is dying for the ex pat community as it's control has been taken by mainland China. That is what made that tournament what it was.
Novelty will die if it hangs around. 2-3 stints at most.
HK has moved to Kai Tak Stadium which is a shame. It's bigger and a generic Football style ground. In general HK is dying for the ex pat community as it's control has been taken by mainland China. That is what made that tournament what it was.
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
I've been lucky enough to go to the HK 7's and it's a fantastic weekend. It helps that I love the city in general and the vibe of the place.
PhilClinton
Mark Loane (55)
Read an article today that Mary Fowler of the Matildas is now Australia’s most marketable and supported (in terms of endorsements) female athlete.
I found it interesting because around the time of the Olympics I thought Caslick and Madi Levi would have been up there but they seem to have been out of the spotlight moved the last few months despite having great results on the field and being part of some decent media campaigns.
And when you compare Fowler’s endorsements with the 7s girls, they are pretty far behind in terms of the reach e.g. Fowler is the face of Weetbix at the moment.
I found it interesting because around the time of the Olympics I thought Caslick and Madi Levi would have been up there but they seem to have been out of the spotlight moved the last few months despite having great results on the field and being part of some decent media campaigns.
And when you compare Fowler’s endorsements with the 7s girls, they are pretty far behind in terms of the reach e.g. Fowler is the face of Weetbix at the moment.
Strewthcobber
David Codey (61)
Pretty different leagues.
I have kids in primary school and every single girl knows who Mary Fowler is, and just about every single one of them has a Matildas jersey.
I doubt a single one of them could name a sevens player, in fact I doubt any of them even know what sevens is.
I have kids in primary school and every single girl knows who Mary Fowler is, and just about every single one of them has a Matildas jersey.
I doubt a single one of them could name a sevens player, in fact I doubt any of them even know what sevens is.
The Ghost of Raelene
David Codey (61)
In Rugby circles their popular and maybe some kids playing touch would know them but otherwise they would be peripheral names to most. NRLW players like Mille Boyle would be more recognised.
Doesn't surprise me with Fowler. Also helps she's in a relationship with one of the most known NRL players in the country so the relationship news gets her name out there as well. I also reckon the Matilads and Soccer will want Fowler more front and centre with the mess going on around Kerr at the moment.
Your other big names would be Fox, Titmus, Mckeon, McKeown then some Cricketers like Perry
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
Rudderless
Nev Cottrell (35)
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
Anyone know what went so horribly wrong for Aus women to lose to Brazil?
Pretty much the same as just what happened to the NZ men by Spain.
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
^ the difference being Aus women are 2nd & Brazil 9th in their Series c.f. Spain 3rd (& 3-0 v NZ this Series) & NZ 7th...