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Jim Clark (26)
It literally destroyed the game in Australia … it was a joke to anyone outside the echo chamberfixed.
It literally destroyed the game in Australia … it was a joke to anyone outside the echo chamberfixed.
It literally destroyed the game in Australia … it was a joke to anyone outside the echo chamber
How exactly Did it destroy the game here?It literally destroyed the game in Australia … it was a joke to anyone outside the echo chamber
It literally destroyed the game in Australia?
So, the game of Rugby Union no longer exists in this country?
Damn, and that whole time the plan was just to destroy Sydney club rugby…
So I note that my question has gone unanswered
Makes them work harder to be the top next yearRestricting a comp to only the top sides in the respective club competitions always invites the question - what happens to the players in the other (perhaps) 30 - 40 clubs that miss out? Until that can be solved, I personally don't think it is a goer.
How about this idea to bridge the gap between club and state levels.
An NPC type comp between Oct/Nov/Dec ?
top 3 clubs from QPR
top 3 clubs from Shute Shield
top club from Melbourne
top club from Canberra
top club from Perth
one team of Aust u20 or barbarians/ invitational.
10 teams equates to 9 rounds. No FINALS just top of table winner.
Semi professional payments such as each player receives $250 per game they are named in the 23 for the team. ( = $172500)
Clubs receive a lump sum of $10000 for coaches / costs etc (=$100000)
Other costs is flights / accom/ etc (????)
Guessing a $800 000 spend by Rugby Australia. (take $20k per contracted wallaby to redirect)
Means we now have a self levelling promotion / relegation system each year. Player will have to work hard all year to get to the top of their local comps so they get exposure at the next level.
Will put some "no names" out on a bigger pedestal and potentially find more "diamonds" ie Charlie Gamble's.
Just out there for some food for thought cause we really need a level between Clubland and Super Rugby.
Better but I fear the Canberra Vikings (as distinct from the Tuggeranong Vikings) would just be too strong.Or. Top 3 from Brisbane and Shute Shield plus a rep squad made up of the best players from the teams that don't qualify. Plus a rep squad from each of Melbourne, Canberra and Perth. 11 teams for 10 games and finals. Hybrid model.
Melbourne’s team would get smoked. The standard has dropped after covid.How about this idea to bridge the gap between club and state levels.
An NPC type comp between Oct/Nov/Dec ?
top 3 clubs from QPR
top 3 clubs from Shute Shield
top club from Melbourne
top club from Canberra
top club from Perth
one team of Aust u20 or barbarians/ invitational.
10 teams equates to 9 rounds. No FINALS just top of table winner.
Semi professional payments such as each player receives $250 per game they are named in the 23 for the team. ( = $172500)
Clubs receive a lump sum of $10000 for coaches / costs etc (=$100000)
Other costs is flights / accom/ etc (????)
Guessing a $800 000 spend by Rugby Australia. (take $20k per contracted wallaby to redirect)
Means we now have a self levelling promotion / relegation system each year. Player will have to work hard all year to get to the top of their local comps so they get exposure at the next level.
Will put some "no names" out on a bigger pedestal and potentially find more "diamonds" ie Charlie Gamble's.
Just out there for some food for thought cause we really need a level between Clubland and Super Rugby.
How about this idea to bridge the gap between club and state levels.
An NPC type comp between Oct/Nov/Dec ?
top 3 clubs from QPR
top 3 clubs from Shute Shield
top club from Melbourne
top club from Canberra
top club from Perth
one team of Aust u20 or barbarians/ invitational.
10 teams equates to 9 rounds. No FINALS just top of table winner.
Semi professional payments such as each player receives $250 per game they are named in the 23 for the team. ( = $172500)
Clubs receive a lump sum of $10000 for coaches / costs etc (=$100000)
Other costs is flights / accom/ etc (????)
Guessing a $800 000 spend by Rugby Australia. (take $20k per contracted wallaby to redirect)
Means we now have a self levelling promotion / relegation system each year. Player will have to work hard all year to get to the top of their local comps so they get exposure at the next level.
Will put some "no names" out on a bigger pedestal and potentially find more "diamonds" ie Charlie Gamble's.
Just out there for some food for thought cause we really need a level between Clubland and Super Rugby.
4 of those palyers are from Bond. Why werent they in the top 3 ?let's make it clear - its a national club comp but it aint no third tier. Top three QPR teams based on last year would be Wests, UQ and Brothers.
That means QLD Squad members, and non Wallabies, such as George Blake, Richie Aisata, Zane Nonggorr, Angus Blyth, Liam Wright, Spencer Jeans, Taj Anan etc would not get anymore rugby.
So it doesn't 'bridge the gap' at all. Doesn't raise the standard of the game a bit.
as long as the rep team wasnt loaded with super rugby playersOr. Top 3 from Brisbane and Shute Shield plus a rep squad made up of the best players from the teams that don't qualify. Plus a rep squad from each of Melbourne, Canberra and Perth. 11 teams for 10 games and finals. Hybrid model.
I don’t mind the idea it’s just the logistics of it all. For example I can’t see the Rebels putting their players in the local comp so the Melbourne team will be incredibly weak compared to Queensland and NSW counterparts.4 of those palyers are from Bond. Why werent they in the top 3 ?
My suggestion was for multiple reasons, including the NRC concept doesnt seem to have the strong support it needs from some sectors.
1. give opportunity for us to see other players than the closed group of the wider reds (super R) squads. those players are getting plenty of exposure to higher training and development opportunities.
2. gives stan a product to screen other than NZ NPC at that time of year. some aussies might associate with the teams a little more closely as spectators
3. gives the clubs involved opportunity to present their sponsors on a different level (possibly attract more or obtain additional $$ for grass roots)
4 Potentially solve (or add fuel) the old age question of bragging rights on who has the best competition ie sydney v Bris v canb v melb v perth
5 encourages the club scene to drive excellence and improve professionalisms.
just chucked it out there as a discussion point / idea starter. gives the "negative nancy's" and lost sheep something else to sh%t can as well.
that was one of the hidden objectives. to get the melbourne (Dewar Cup) some support with higher class players and potentially more local interest - supporters.I don’t mind the idea it’s just the logistics of it all. For example I can’t see the Rebels putting their players in the local comp so the Melbourne team will be incredibly weak compared to Queensland and NSW counterparts.
4 of those palyers are from Bond. Why werent they in the top 3 ?
My suggestion was for multiple reasons, including the NRC concept doesnt seem to have the strong support it needs from some sectors.
1. give opportunity for us to see other players than the closed group of the wider reds (super R) squads. those players are getting plenty of exposure to higher training and development opportunities.
2. gives stan a product to screen other than NZ NPC at that time of year. some aussies might associate with the teams a little more closely as spectators
3. gives the clubs involved opportunity to present their sponsors on a different level (possibly attract more or obtain additional $$ for grass roots)
4 Potentially solve (or add fuel) the old age question of bragging rights on who has the best competition ie sydney v Bris v canb v melb v perth
5 encourages the club scene to drive excellence and improve professionalisms.
just chucked it out there as a discussion point / idea starter. gives the "negative nancy's" and lost sheep something else to sh%t can as well.
Easy fix. Run two squads out of Canberra for 12 teans and 11 games. Vikings and the Kookaburras. That should break things up a little bit.Better but I fear the Canberra Vikings (as distinct from the Tuggeranong Vikings) would just be too strong.