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I'm not death riding Penrith. I actually think they need to have a presence in the West beyond Parra. However, if it isn't working then something needs to be investigated. From personal experience, I am just putting forth a potential solution if it were to occur that would potentially return...

I see the Quins as more of a project. If Penrith were to drop out then the competition should go on as a 11 team competition for a few seasons while the Quins and the ARU get everything in order. Give them two years and then bring them in returning the competition to 12. Or conversely, look to...

Think bigger picture. Developing the South West would serve the game far more than giving it to Balmain.

I'm going to say it again. Look to the South West of the city. The Macarthur region has a significant population and is slated to be a if not the major growth region for the city in the next 20 years. There are both large Kiwi and Islander communities full of 1st generation children who with the...

I was actually just thinking that. If we compared the 2010 figures to even this year I think we'd see overall growth from the previous broadcast agreement.

What we have seen from both Parra and Gordon are perfect examples of what the game has needed for long-long time now. It's the first step in the right direction to setting up a system to adequately compete against the likes of League for youth talent. It should be a balanced mix of...

Not being cocky. But if we can get a full strength Wallabies squad free from injury and hopefully with a decent Super Rugby season up to that point. If that is the Lions team we should come out in front. As for my pack. It would look something like this. 1. Robinson 2. Moore 3. Kepu (he is the...

Yeah, I know the result. The Greg's coach told me a few weeks back. They were both disappointed and encouraged by the result. Last year they came fourth. They have a sniff now, so I expect (and have been told) that they will begin preparations for the event nice and early next year. With any...

A Greg's boy.:D

I've always hoped Inman would realise his size and finally play like a player of his dimensions. It would be nice to think that the Rebels staff have had him working hard on improving his power ratio's, as if he can up it to a new level he could be a truly destructive influence on the...

Or, and this is revolutionary. The money Quade could have received could be better in establishing more of these programs in the forms of scholarships or training initiatives. Could also be used to fund schools development by setting competitions in the region and such. Quade clearly won't need...

It's a perfect example of the necessary ingenuity that is needed in trying to spread the game in these regions. Well done. Good luck to Parra and the boys involved in this endeavour. In terms of the likes of Western Sydney and the Islander population that lives in the area (not only them but...

It's 35. Though I'm pretty sure it used t be higher. Why not increase it to 38 and bring in some of the talented future Pumas into Super Rugby. There are a quite a few good future prospects running around in their U20 and Jaguars set ups who would jump at the chance.

That could be double edged sword with the best talent tending to flow directly into certain clubs. On the flipside of that. It could force certain clubs to refocus their efforts at the youth levels. That said, setting up an elite level to funnel the elite talent would help elevate Victorian...

Thought I'd just add that little bit in there, HJ.

That's why I believe people getting behind Tens broadcast of Rugby over the next few years. If we can prove it as a potential revenue stream for the station they may in turn look to pick up Super Rugby in the future. Alternatively, I'd like to see the ARU work with Ten to look to launch their own...

I hope I'm wrong but I suspect that given his management choices. This will be the option he takes. Though, I would much prefer him to show some steel and tough it out and prove he's worthy of a full 3 year contract in the future.

I'm sorry but that thinking outside the square hasn't actually reaped any real fruit. The AFL has been giving it rights away to ESPN in the states for well over a decade. There are AFL comps in the States. But they are tiny and ex-pat heavy. Showing it on TV is one thing, actual bricks and...

Exactly. Buderus is approaching the end of his career as a player (this move actually suggests he thinks that will be soon) and he's looking for opportunities to remain active in sport after football. To block him is just petty especially to player who has been such a servant to their game.

Absolutely. However, I just don't think Fox has the inclination to do so from a subscription point of view to be honest. That's why I see promise in a partnership with Ten. Both organisations need to explore new revenue streams and I think a subscription based channel on the digital FTA...