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Point well taken. I'd think by relegating some teams you would provide a blow to the overall competitiveness of the competition. I think what needs to occur in the short term is maintain the current 8 and either look to expand the season to either roughly 1 and a half rounds (say 10 games) or to...

That's why if any restructure were to occur you wouldn't just parachute them straight into the competition ll at once. It should be staggered. The first would be Newcastle who could likely compete immediately, give the Illawarra 2 to 3 seasons to develop their squad and infrastructure and...

You dear sir are on the money. If such a 'shake up' were to occur a club of the likes of the Harlequins should absolutely be at the top of the list to be included as a new district. The potential still exists in the area to develop the game particularly in the public schools. Coming from the...

I'm a Greg's old boy and am more than aware of the history of League at the school but Rugby has been slowly building for some time now. The issue will be as you allude to coaches and refs but it's something that if the school decides to chase the sport will rectify quickly. It's becoming an...

On the first point, it's one of them. It provides their player's with the ability to train as near professionals at the school with coaches who are NRL certified (there all teachers at the school as well) at a fair price of tuition (it's something like $6,600 per year for the day school) for...

I was speaking to the 1st XV coach at the information night for my brother's enrollment next year and he was very optimistic about this season providing they were able to gain access to all the talent on offer. From the looks of early form (I watched the trial game against Joey's, pretty sure...

Access to grounds and local crowds as well as providing a sort of reserve grade fixture prior. I just think that it should be given its own window to ensure everyone apart from those in the Wallaby squad (and those not required during the 4Ns) would be available throughout its entirety. That...

As long as it remains an open form game they very well may. Their Achilles heel is and always has been in the forwards. In fact, the strongest pack they have ever had was back in 2003 when they started competing. I was part of that pack with the average weight of 100kg. We just lacked the...

I think by setting up strict entry criteria you'll probably see splits similar to what you suggest occur but it would need to be organic and of the clubs own doing. As for time period. During the 4Ns would be ideal in my mind. That would allow for the clubs to have a full club season and allow...

I think you may be surprised. One televise the NBL with an average rating of 30,000. Ratings that if on other channels would have seen the programming except that the NBL gave them the rights without charge. They have now managed to negotiate the rights back onto Ten proper for the upcoming...

No, unfortunately I won't be able to get there this weekend. Pity because I would have liked to. I'll just have to go off your description of events. Go Gregs.

Where is this game being played?

Manly putting a really top effort to put one over Uni. Really entertaining game to watch. Rugby as it should be played. How about the Many replacement 12? Incisive with every touch.

I agree, in time. However at present it's still in its infancy in Australia as a viable mainstream broadcasting options. This will of course change sooner than many of us would imagine but for now in terms of reach it's necessary to look toward traditional broadcasting mediums to achieve such...

That's just not true. They have been "sponsoring" (;)) economic hardship or academic opportunity scholarships for years now. Well, that's what they were called during my time a St Greg's, Campbelltown. It just so happens that the guys that receive them are talented footballer's linked to those...

On the first point. That's exactly what I have been suggesting and I'm glad someone else see's the sense in it. I would also look to do that with an airline. I have suggested universal sponsorship deals across all participating teams. Focus on the budget providers. I'm not too sure that would...

That figure is actually in excess of 1.5 million. But it needs to be established that 350,000 of those participants are through the Rookie Rugby program. Still that's impressive if it's remotely close.

You may find this article interesting as well. http://www.rugbymag.com/youth/5362-youth-rugby-rules-in-potomac.html Goes to show the rapidly expanding juniors base developing in the USA at present. It's primarily a tag tournament but each and every kid also competes in regular structured league...

I didn't take your comments in that way. Just thought it would be good to discuss in that context.

Player development would be the primary focus. However, it's still more than worthwhile discussing options that could be employed to keep the financial burden imposed on those involved to a minimum. What I am suggesting at no stage actually mentions TV income. More the use of the medium to...