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Are they? $6m over 5 years vs $1.7m per year over that same period as has been reported on this thread. My maths puts that at $2.5m less. Privately owned teams in any sport still get a cut of the TV money. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I hope that's what he's doing, but with the current uncertainty the cynic in me thinks he is preparing for a glorious defeat in which he pockets a profit on the way out. He could be the only person in a win/win situation in this whole super rugby mess. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have previously posted a link on here showing world rugby acknowledging them as having the longest streak. I can't find it online now which is interesting. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I actually think the worst part is claiming he would never have bowed to the sixth SA side, despite them being added during the time he should have been CEO had he not quit early. He actually had the opportunity to be involved in a decision he is now publicly shitcanning, but chose not to be...

Was thinking about just what you suggested. I think the playoff, not for a spot, but to prove the ability to take a spot makes sense. It is a huge move to punt someone who may or may not be the sixth worst team in Europe. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just imagine, if he had seen out his contract instead of pissing off with the big bonus he could have been an integral part of seeing that happen. I think the sixth SA team was announced within months of him quitting. But I guess this is the bloke who was single handed my responsible for our...

I have absolute faith that the ARU, let alone SANZAAR would have no ability to keep something that big under wraps for that long. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi Dave. Not quite sure what you mean there about same state and paid, as I thought everyone on a Super Rugby squad was paid. Could you elaborate. Cheers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Not sure he is the man. He has only ever been the real head coach for three years (if there is a DOR, you aren't head coach) and that was a long time ago. Seems he is better suited as an assistant, and would be ecstatic to see him at the Rebels in that role. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

We'll take the championships but not the board. Seriously though, personally after years of Brumby support before the Rebs I could live with it. The Melbourne part is more important to me than the nickname. David Pocock would love it here too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I've wondered for a while about the flip side of that. If the ARU wanted to shut them down, could they? As one of four in a better league it is likely his investment improves. It also removes the opportunity for Imperium to recover money it has already invested. I don't think ending the Rebels...

The RSL has a development agreement with Grocon on a number of sites (Manly in NSW, Fairfield, Williamstown, Kew in VIC, probably others). They could develop out of this partnership. http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/grocon-partners-with-the-rsl-in-fairfield-20160217-gmw9dk Sent from...

The chill out was in reference to your tone, not your opinion. Finishing your first sentence with mate comes across as either aggressive or patronising. Cultural identity aside (and accepting the anomalies in Britain and Ireland), my point was that it is not incumbent on any struggling nation...

A colleague of mine has just informed of 5 cap argentine winger and triple kidnap/murderer Alejandro Puccio. HTTPS://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/alejandro_puccio. You'll need to google translate up on that one if you no habla espanol. One of his victims was a team-mate. Apparently there is a movie...

I think you would need one generic team in each of NSW and QLD. To give an example, North Ballarat Football Club are likely about to go broke in the VFL (second tier AFL in vic). They have a good size market, but are hated by probably 80% of their catchment. They have failed to attract new fans...

To give you my perspective on my short lived franchise, if they get cut the ARU and Australian rugby can go jump. I'll watch my local club and throw some money over the bar. I'll drop my Foxtel as I won't need it. If I want some higher level stuff I can watch European rugby on the net. Sent...

Chill out. All I meant was maybe they have a preference for not scouting the globe for anyone who could possibly qualify for their team and qualifying them. Whilst nationality may not be binary, that is only because of dual citizenship. Cultural identity is a different thing. Sent from my...

Maybe they just want to use actual Italians. Similar to how France is now talking about only picking French players. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You would also struggle to say Victoria wasn't a foundation state, albeit the sport didn't take as strongly. We Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Easy. Hansen was worried that the players were planning a revolt against him. Unsure if it was the French or Australian model of coach killing, he planted the bug to find out. Unfortunately the security guy, whilst assisting in a post meeting all blacks cleaning session, found the bug. Shags...