Every time you hear EBITDA, just substitute it with 'bullsh*t' - Charlie MungerReds profit result. $450k EBITDA.
Queensland Rugby Union posts fifth consecutive profit
The Queensland Rugby Union today announced earnings before interest, tax and depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of $455,336.qld.rugby
Release mentions a reduction in funding from RA so that's the majority of the difference ...
That and the increased investment in Ballymore to finish off the redevelopment. Still I'm not sure they'd ever call out any variation in the take from taking games tot he region so specifically, not unless there were no other explanations.
Would be interesting to know whether those two failure games at Townsville had an impact on this.
You're always such a tease Reg
Please tell me it starts with an 'E' and ends in 'astern Stand Upgrade'
Is there no room for misguided optimism on a gloomy Friday afternoon?
Not too worried to be honest. The only thing the tahs had over us last week was the scrums, if the surface isn't in great shape it's just as likely to limit they're ability to make the most of it as anything else.
I wasn't so much concerned about it affecting our chances, it was more that I get concerned by the increased chances of injury if the scrums destroy the surface.
I agree. I really enjoyed the interview and the way Les was talking about things. Specifically it gave some good insight to how they (the coaches/team) are trying to find that balance of letting the players play with freedom and what's in front of them built on a clear foundation of getting their set pieces right. I was happy to hear him acknowledge the importance of the breakdown and how they were off the mark in The Force trial and while the trial against the Tahs was better it's still not there. It's been a real disappointment of mine how poor Australian teams have often been at the breakdown compared to other teams. Good sometimes, off the mark often, really lacking consistency. The Reds have lovely attacking threats and great cohesion between many of the players. To my mind, get the breakdown right with some quick ball and they are every chance of winning.Interview with Les Kiss from Pick and Drive:
2024 QLD Reds Season Preview with Les Kiss
Pick and Drive Rugby Union Podcast · Episodeopen.spotify.com
Really impressed with Les Kiss every time I hear him speak.
Highlights for me:
- New facilities mean they can integrate the academy training into the main squad a lot more, helping bring those guys through
- "Open door" for club and school coaches to visit and watch training, take part in coaching sessions, etc.
- Seems pretty honest and clear eyed about where the team is out - specifically mentions the breakdown not being good enough against the Force and how important it is to get right against the Kiwis
- Not entirely convinced with his answer around discipline, but it's good to hear they're very focused on body height at the tackle and integrating general metrics around penalties into the training
Feels like his relatively early arrival and the challenger series/Saitama game are going to a be a huge benefit to hitting the ground running this season.
I dont think Nonggorr will have too many issues this year.
I said this in the trial when Bell had him going where he wanted. It's not a mark of shame and more a positive around Bell developing.
