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Do I hear your plea for more of JP (audio) re the 'alleged' move of RD to the 'Tahs, well here you are: http://arntrnassets.mediaspanonline.com/radio/s01/427599/A1158_20120828193905501_0.mp3

The Radiosport NZ article: http://www.radiosport.co.nz/news/sprug/1089456490-deans-likely-to-be-dropped-after-rugby-championship PS: Got to love J Paul's intervention. Thanks for bringing up RG again JP.

Richo: Yes. It would so surely be a moment of great joy throughout the land. Like the end of WWII perhaps, or man landing on the moon, or such like.

I have ceased posting here, but, to try and help on this factual matter, I believe it is likely that this reference relates to Brisbane's The Rugby Club going into Voluntary Administration this week. This is a social and not a playing club, and is based within Brisbane's CBD. See...

And.... http://news.brisbanetimes.com.au/breaking-news-sport/gerrards-quiet-rugby-exit-from-rebels-20120630-2198f.html

R Wilson's view re the place of afternoon rugby @ SFS:

The way in which our Reds players return from the Wales and U20 series is likely to be crucial. Horwill is a loss, but has he played to his best historical standards this year, not often, if at all. I've posted before, IMO the long and demanding 2011 season took a lot from him. I predict AWH...

Nucifora is methodically accumulating a great coaching and selection record for Australian teams. Guarantee there'll soon be media leaks in effect blaming the players for this debacle.

Then map over the top of that graph Google's ad-derived revenue and you'll build out more of the whole picture as to what has happened to total advertising expenditure trends.

Echos of J Mitchell's player management problems with the Force occurring with the Lions in SA: http://www.superxv.com/m/item.asp?id=35632

I don't mind one bit being a 'strategic acquisition' that gets bought out by a sugar daddy that can't innovate adequately themselves on digital platforms so has to buy in someone else's, if by so doing I turn every dollar into 10 on the way through and retire to a tropical paradise thereafter...

Gaggs, Business Spectator has many personal subscribers who pay their subscriptions themselves, their model is by no means solely 'paid by the employer'. Agree there's market pricing issues with digital advertising but I stand by my view that fundamental cost factors play a key role in price...

Gagger - many of the 'new media' news (sort of) and opinion and analysis businesses that specialise build income via subscription, online ads are icing only. Look at Business Spectator here in Aus. 5 years old. All digital. Good analysis and commentary and generally v good writing, not a lot...

Bardon: Some typically wise and astute observations there. But here's the thing: for some years now, the Wallabies have had no, repeat no, designated backs/attack specialist coach. Deans has effectively assumed this role himself in addition to his Head Coach duties. One Richard Graham was...

Gagger - fair enough, let's just agree to disagree on this perspective upon Smith's article that I note your disagreement with. (Just btw, did you see Poey's comments today where he highlights aspects of the Wallabies' attack last Saturday that he and the team weren't happy with.) My sole...

Bh, you're going too far now with these quippy distortions IMO, seemingly to undermine serious issues raised from/by other posters. Your neat 2 liner above does not properly summarise the legitimate concern I and numerous other posters expressed re JO'N's obvious commitment of material amounts...

WJ, the most important achievement of this thread is surely to help you recover your love supreme for your Tahs. After the last defeat, a number of us thought and felt the depths of your passion were sorely tested. I can sense today: you're back!

Really, it's a massive credit to Sharpie given Deans' historical ambivalence towards him. He'd not need the few extra match payments. He's done this for pride, the team and the love of the game. 5-star respect.

Sharpie's staying on for the 4N: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/nathan-sharpe-available-for-rugby-championship-20120619-20l5s.html

Guys, what I will find very interesting is: ticket take up Bled Sydney 2012. These Tests at ANZ used to sell out at nearly or more than 80,000 in the not too distant past. Presumably, we'll also have big ticket prices there. The Tahs are again in 'less than impressive' mode and local...