Lions Tour 2025

[Doritos Day]

QLD preparing a significant bid for AFL's Gather Round.

Would be very interesting if they snagged that but didn't come to the party for a Lions test.

I actually think Adelaide are seriously in the picture for the third. The SA Premier is sports mad and puts his money where his mouth is - seems to believe strongly in the 'multiplier effect' of getting tourists in town.

 

[Members Section]

QLD preparing a significant bid for AFL's Gather Round.

Would be very interesting if they snagged that but didn't come to the party for a Lions test.

I actually think Adelaide are seriously in the picture for the third. The SA Premier is sports mad and puts his money where his mouth is - seems to believe strongly in the 'multiplier effect' of getting tourists in town.

Talk I have heard is that would have to be a very very very good offer to take its off Adelaide & that Tassie will be handed it for 2027 or 2028 if albo puts up the cash for the new stadium

 

[Doritos Day]

Talk I have heard is that would have to be a very very very good offer to take its off Adelaide & that Tassie will be handed it for 2027 or 2028 if albo puts up the cash for the new stadium

If I was the AFL I wouldn't do it more than two years in a row at the same venue(s) to keep it a novelty with the locals and encourage the tourism a bit further (not as exciting to go same city 4-5 years in a row). Also dodges a bit of the price gouging which sets in, I've heard a weekend trip for Magic Round costs double what it used to be.

VIC and SA are spending big on events, NSW to a slightly lesser extent. WA and QLD getting left behind it seems.

 

[Brumby Runner]

And the ACT one-party government won't even come to the party with a new stadium which just might net them a WC game or two in 27.

 

[Members Section]

If I was the AFL I wouldn't do it more than two years in a row at the same venue(s) to keep it a novelty with the locals and encourage the tourism a bit further (not as exciting to go same city 4-5 years in a row). Also dodges a bit of the price gouging which sets in, I've heard a weekend trip for Magic Round costs double what it used to be.

VIC and SA are spending big on events, NSW to a slightly lesser extent. WA and QLD getting left behind it seems.

Vic govt (either party) have always spent hard on events. But about gather round I cant see it working in a state that isnt easy to travel to from Melb. Maybe if Qld got a stadium up & going like they did today in the Barossa on the sunshine coast (as noosa's population doubles in the june school holidays) I cant see it working in qld or even perth for that matter

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Vic govt (either party) have always spent hard on events. But about gather round I cant see it working in a state that isnt easy to travel to from Melb. Maybe if Qld got a stadium up & going like they did today in the Barossa on the sunshine coast (as noosa's population doubles in the june school holidays) I cant see it working in qld or even perth for that matter

I could see QLD splitting it between a GC ticket package and Brisbane ticket package. Can fly into each and have their own accommodation.

 

[Members Section]

I could see QLD splitting it between a GC ticket package and Brisbane ticket package. Can fly into each and have their own accommodation.

Need a 3rd ground, plus the gabba struggles with 1 game every 2 weeks let alone 4 or 5 across 3 days

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Need a 3rd ground, plus the gabba struggles with 1 game every 2 weeks let alone 4 or 5 across 3 days

Fair point

 

[Members Section]

Fair point

Just announced that Adelaide will host "gather round" for the next 3 seasons, which fits into what I have heard about Tasmania for 2027 then the 19th team coming in 2028. From a rugby point of view we could see the Wallabies play in Hobart come 2028.

 

[stoff]

Just announced that Adelaide will host "gather round" for the next 3 seasons, which fits into what I have heard about Tasmania for 2027 then the 19th team coming in 2028. From a rugby point of view we could see the Wallabies play in Hobart come 2028.

The problem with Hobart is it is so small. It would be a similar prospect to playing in Townsville without the state population to support the fee to RA to get the game. It would be a great weekend though.

 

[Members Section]

The problem with Hobart is it is so small. It would be a similar prospect to playing in Townsville without the state population to support the fee to Rugby Australia to get the game. It would be a great weekend though.

great weekend away! you would think it would be only a home arg test or the middle one in the july window

 

[Braveheart81]

British and Irish Lions and Rugby Australia announce joint venture

The British & Irish Lions and Rugby Australia have today announced the creation of a joint venture for the 2025 Tour to Australia.

www.rugby.com.au

 

[RugbyReg]

British and Irish Lions and Rugby Australia announce joint venture

The British & Irish Lions and Rugby Australia have today announced the creation of a joint venture for the 2025 Tour to Australia.

www.rugby.com.au

Is this a good outcome? I assume it means we share the much bigger pie that is UK $$$?

 

[Braveheart81]

Is this a good outcome? I assume it means we share the much bigger pie that is UK $$$?

I think it largely just streamlines things and improves the connection between RA and all the travelling supporters.

I don't think it massively changes the financial outcomes.

 

[Adam84]

Pretty sure it’s a profit sharing agreement because Lions felt hard done by that they generated revenue for other counties

 

[liquor box]

Just announced that Adelaide will host "gather round" for the next 3 seasons, which fits into what I have heard about Tasmania for 2027 then the 19th team coming in 2028. From a rugby point of view we could see the Wallabies play in Hobart come 2028.

I would love to be a sporting tourist, unfortunately my work needs 6 -12 months notice to get holidays approved so travelling for Super Rugby is not possible for me.

I would love to visit a new town (or country) every season to see the Reds play away from home, but cant make it happen without knowing the draw in advance.

 

[Members Section]

I would love to be a sporting tourist, unfortunately my work needs 6 -12 months notice to get holidays approved so travelling for Super Rugby is not possible for me.

I would love to visit a new town (or country) every season to see the Reds play away from home, but cant make it happen without knowing the draw in advance.

I feel for you mate, 6 months is brutal

 

[Jimmy_Crouch]

Pretty sure it’s a profit sharing agreement because Lions felt hard done by that they generated revenue for other counties

Maybe they should throw a bone to any of the pacific teams who get paid less than what one English player gets paid playing at twickers

 

[Adam84]

Brisbane secure 3rd Lions test over Perth and Adelaide, Lions match against the Reds set to kick-off the 9 game tour also

Brisbane fights off other cities to secure coveted Lions rugby Test

Adelaide and Perth put up big money in hope they might host a game between the Wallabies and the Lions in 2025, but Brisbane appears to have won the biggest prize.

www.brisbanetimes.com.au

 

[Adam84]

Maybe they should throw a bone to any of the pacific teams who get paid less than what one English player gets paid playing at twickers

yeah the irony..hypocrisy of the situation isn't lost.
FWIW I believe all international tests should feature some kind of profit sharing.