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Should be https://melbournerebels.rugby/

Wait for the comments on his post, that's where you can find the golden comments. The first scan shows him being quite restrained, with more commentary on the emotional impacts on the team, as opposed to the court action. Still, the trolls are having a crack at baiting him, but he doesn't...

Yea, this is going to be a boring old struggle...

Panda said in an article there is handshake agreement, but I've been told that "he's not return the Waratah calls".

https://www.theroar.com.au/2024/05/31/battleground-full-of-losers-leaves-more-instability-for-australian-rugby-as-ra-plays-a-risky-game/ Talks to other upcoming legal fights and strategies taken by the consortium. Also fair to highlight that no EXISTING directors will be on the board of the...

Likely go to RL. Most of the players from those schools already play RL on weekends, so an easy transition.

Yep. It will likely convert the program to Rugby League. Most of the players at this school also play at a local League club. And I know players in Elite pathways will just go interstate and not stick around in our elite pathway program.

Who knows what goes on in their minds? They clearly know that Australia has NO major sporting comp without a team in Melbourne. Yet they think the exit cost now doesn't outweigh the startup cost for any future professional team endeavours. They talk of the strategic importance of maintaining a...

It won't stop them, no. But they can actively choose not to. They may focus their energies on Rugby League instead.

Discovery on any court action will likely force RA to open their books, and we the all gaze on the wonders of "where did the money go".

5mil penalty from VicGov for not maintaining a pro team in Melbourne. Likely to back out of bidding for RWC final - massive financial loss for RA and World Rugby No desire to bid for future matches in Melbourne, meaning they will likely get lowball offers from other states.

Imagine the discovery on these points alone. They will force RA to open the books and see if their underfunding claims are valid.

With respect, I hope you're wrong too. I haven't seen the proposal, so I can't comment on whether additional funding is requested. I've never seen in any press release from the consortium where they ask for additional funds above the standard allocations. There is no doubt that Dan and Phill...

They'd argue otherwise on that point, hence why they're going to court.

Consortium going to court. Confirmed here: https://amp.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/melbourne-rebels-players-called-to-emergency-meeting-at-aami-park-20240530-p5jhul.html

This part is telling. VicGov not happy.

Professional players who are entitled to take industrial action against their employer.

To RA there is. If the Rebels don't show up then RA could be up for breach of contract and fined/sued.

Miles from over...