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I agree with you on the window in which such a setup could be played. Either throughout or during the latter stages of the Rugby Championship would be ideal in my eyes as it would allow for a competitive level of Rugby to still be played for the Super Rugby squad member's not required for Test duty and...

That's something we would need to nut out early on. What is the purpose of this competition. To battle harden the extended Super Rugby squads or provide greater development and playing opportunities for the best of the club players as well as provide a higher level of play for extended Super Rugby squad member's...

I like it.

That's essentially my thinking and as you point out what it appears Bruce is thinking to. If you look at say Tiger Airways who are offering $50 one way discounted airfares on the East Coast you could effectively only have to pay $100-120 per head for game interstate. Over let's say 30 people...

Well, as I alluded to in an earlier post that this competition could be played in a different competitive window to both Super Rugby and the club season meaning that not only would all the non-Wallaby Super Rugby players be available but the extended squad members. They can then represent their respective clubs...

Then why not simply say "we are going to have a national club competition starting X year. We aren't restricting participation, however, to compete you must fulfill certain criteria financially to support player costs, travel and accommodation if and when needed." Seems simplistic in nature but...

It would be the only time I'd envisage the need to have teams stay overnight. Also in a short season it would only require 3-5 trips so the expense shouldn't be too excessive.

I'm sorry but apart from games in Perth, why couldn't they play and then fly back home the same day? I know it's not ideal but is something that may be needed to keep expense's down as much as possible. In time if it begins to pay for itself then start booking hotels.

Nothing new. Evidently their is a thriving league in the Macarthur region of Sydney but having grown up there I can tell you it's not the case.

Lee The ability for clubs to afford Bruce's model is the only issue I have with it and why I suggest removing clubs from the equation. However, as you say some clubs will have t just grin and bare it. It may also lead to some compromise agreements regarding clubs in order to compete such as...

I could live with this. Both Perth and Melbourne could use the Gold and Axemen monikers.

The only issue with using clubs and the whole promo/relegation idea in my mind are: 1. It's well known that some clubs are struggling financially, how many could feasibly afford the extra expense of this competition? I know why Bruce likes the NEAFL model as his club are one of only a few that...

Then why not just rename the 2nd XVs Sydney and Brisbane and create a second squad in each of the two cities for player's looking at getting a crack at those ahead of them. Sydney could have a Western Sydney team playing out of TG Milner and a Sydney team out of say Coogee Oval. Brisbane could...

Personally, I'd prefer this idea. I'm not opposed to Bruce's model but just think it would be a fairer outcome for all concerned if we tried to make it a provincial set up. Use the current 5 Super Rugby squads not called into Super Rugby and add a team from each region with the best up and comer's from the...

Have Greg's actually won a game this season?

Probably not but it certainly would make things interesting. Any recruiting would be minimal at least initially as most spots would be reserved for domestic students but as the pool of schools grow, it could become a viable option. I doubt there will ever be a day where we would have to...

If you read more into them you'll find that most are at best partial 'scholarships' (see my reference to financial assistance in my response to Hugh, essentially the same thing) and/or are extremely limited in scope often only available to one or two individuals at any one time. What I am...

Any idea as to which one? Would certainly be interested in learning how that came about. As far as I am aware active recruiting from outside of the US isn't commonplace, so that's interesting to note. Also, was it a scholarship or just the opportunity to play? There's a big difference in funding...

I'd go with Jets' suggestion for the sake of him being distinctive. I've had the experience of watching my brother miss out on making a squad after dominating a game because the selectors couldn't see him (how you don't see a 6'4 110kg 18 year old run over top and through pretty much everyone he...