Brumbies 2015
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Omar Comin'
Chilla Wilson (44)
Maybe the Brumbies should stake a claim in Adelaide. 1 game a year against a Kiwi team would have novelty factor if well promoted.
I would test the water first; run a pre-season match there and see if the crowds come. A Kiwi team would be the right opponent. My gut feeling says it will be mildly successful.
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
Maybe they have, but they didn't seem to turn out for a NRC game played there iirc. Or am I thinking about the Central Coast?
Maybe Wollongong? Otherwise, perhaps Adelaide if as BH says the state govt kicks in with a lot of lolly.
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
I'd think against the Rebels might be a better game. SA people like nothing more than to see their Vic rivals get beaten at anything.
Viking
Mark Ella (57)
I'd think against the Rebels might be a better game. SA people like nothing more than to see their Vic rivals get beaten at anything.
They'll be waiting a long time...
Viking
Mark Ella (57)
I think their is a better chance for a turn out in Newcastle then Wollongong, Better stadium too. If they can create the "novelty" factor it could be success. Small chance though... I like the idea of an Asian country now, Singapore or Japan.
If it's with the idea of generating extra income, the only places I can see it working are Adelaide, Darwin or Hobart/Tasmania. It only works if the government kicks in money to make it worthwhile (that is why the AFL games in Tasmania work).
The drawback compared to AFL is that none of those places are major rugby cities so the tourism dollars generated would be less than for an AFL game so presumably government funding to get the game there would also be much lower.
The drawback compared to AFL is that none of those places are major rugby cities so the tourism dollars generated would be less than for an AFL game so presumably government funding to get the game there would also be much lower.
kiap
Steve Williams (59)
In the current climate, the idea of governments putting in a lot of cash for a game or two of rugby union at Super level is a bit hopeful. Maybe they would put in a top-up amount to supplement other sponsors bringing an event to their location.
Decent crowds for any relocated matches would be important but, on their own, probably wouldn't be enough to justify the change. Reckon it's more realistic to look at getting commercial sponsors, with the reason for moving some home games being to give those sponsors a bigger catchment (all the other Australian teams have base populations of 2m+).
The Western Force's method of getting separate sponsors for their 15 starting jerseys also shouldn't be dismissed by the Brumbies - even if they can't get all of those in Canberra.
Decent crowds for any relocated matches would be important but, on their own, probably wouldn't be enough to justify the change. Reckon it's more realistic to look at getting commercial sponsors, with the reason for moving some home games being to give those sponsors a bigger catchment (all the other Australian teams have base populations of 2m+).
The Western Force's method of getting separate sponsors for their 15 starting jerseys also shouldn't be dismissed by the Brumbies - even if they can't get all of those in Canberra.
Brumby Jack
Steve Williams (59)
All is not lost for Ita Vaea who has shelved his French plans at Brumbies B for one last crack with the Brumbies.
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rug...ith-super-rugby-comeback-20141220-128vfn.html
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rug...ith-super-rugby-comeback-20141220-128vfn.html
Brumbieman
Dick Tooth (41)
Brumbieman
Dick Tooth (41)
...but seriously, that's the best news for Australian rugby in a long, long time.
How long have you been wanting to post that animated GIF?
Marcelo
Ken Catchpole (46)
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