The Honey Badger
Jim Lenehan (48)
Thought S8 was at the conclusion of the domestic comps
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Thought S8 was at the conclusion of the domestic comps
WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
It is.
WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
The Honey Badger
Jim Lenehan (48)
Obviously all teams in S8 are formed along the same lines for all participants. No one is suggesting anything different.
Its either the Champions League where say the Rebs and the Brums are the 2 highest ranked Aus teams and they play the top 2 NZ SA and Jap teams , and we immediately disenfranchise the majority of the Rugby supporters in this country because their teams are not involved.
IMO this only works if you have a 2nd division cup playing out at the same time keeping the fan engagement.
This concept is less marketable and will get less TV money and viewers.
OR
Each Country involved in S8 form up 2 selected sides (of eligible National players) from their domestic comp. Call them North & South - Coast & Mountains - what ever works. But 2 sides of test standard players.
This should be the next best rugby tournament on the planet after 6N and RC
IMO this will rate and be far more marketable and bring the TV $$$ because it keeps the total fan engagement
The Honey Badger
Jim Lenehan (48)
That's the idea.
If it's an incredibly poor cousin of the NRL it's still going to be a big financial win for rugby.
It needs to be billed as a blockbuster. A probables vs possibles sort of game doesn't attract the financial interest. It ends up being free entry at Leichhardt Oval and streamed online.
It is rather good isn't it
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
It just feels a bit artificial that way though, need to bind players and fans to a team to have them really buy in. I do like the idea of All Stars vs. Passifika if we were going down that route. Has the added advantage of cleanly capturing every player, unlike QLD vs NSW.
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
Agree - I think it would be crazy not to give SOU a go and to my mind much lower risk option to give a shot as leverages existing players from existing super rugby sides - ie creating rep teams for short form competition that does not interfere with other competitions - hence setup costs much lower - and feeding off already strong rivarly (NSW vs QLD) and proven concept in NRL that if could attract say 10% of that sort of audience (feeding of that rivarlry) would be financial win for rugby.
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
I was responding to a situation where the teams that finished 3 - 5 (or 6 or whatever) take part in their own competition at the same time as the S8 is being run.
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
https://www.news.com.au/sport/rugby...e/news-story/fb7897114fd85978dd9c020bf8112511
I have serious man crush on Hamish - continues to think out the square which is so refreshing - to my mind opening SOU up to overseas players is brilliant idea.
I have serious man crush on Hamish - continues to think out the square which is so refreshing - to my mind opening SOU up to overseas players is brilliant idea.
WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
Yeah. I actually like that idea. In fact, perhaps it could be used as a means for them to become eligible for the Wallabies. If they don't qualify under the Giteau Law.
The Honey Badger
Jim Lenehan (48)
I proposed that as an idea, to have a S8/10 plate or second division - but I haven't seen that even hinted at or proposed by RA.
which makes me think & hopeful that it might be 2 selective teams playing S8
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
I also like other idea Hamish communicated in the article which is Bledisloe game on ANZAC day...
It is so refreshing to see this sort of fresh outside the square sort of thinking that this code desperately needs
Wonder what twiggy thinks of all of this as surely would be impressed given his team were trying to also provide more innovative out of the box thinking to reinvigorate the game in the region.
It is so refreshing to see this sort of fresh outside the square sort of thinking that this code desperately needs
Wonder what twiggy thinks of all of this as surely would be impressed given his team were trying to also provide more innovative out of the box thinking to reinvigorate the game in the region.
Regulation 9 anyone?
And unless there is a test series in April, NZ won't agree to a mid-season Bledisloe at that time.
This is simply RA/McLennen fishing for free to air content. Don't think any FTA wants Super Rugby so this is just them showing that they can be flexible and innovative to potential broadcasters.
They'll keep throwing out ideas, like chumming the water to attract sharks.
They'll keep throwing out ideas, like chumming the water to attract sharks.
Yeah, they're not actually going to be able to play unless it is during their offseason when their clubs don't have control over them.
Good point Reg.
If there are no Wallabies tests this year due to COVID-19, there will have been no professional rugby broadcast in prime time on FTA since the 2019 RWC (19th October for the Wallabies) until sometime in 2021.
The torpedo
Peter Fenwicke (45)
Thinking up a QLD side based off overseas players being allowed.....:
1. Slipper
2. BPA
3. Thor
4. LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto)
5. Rodda
6. Wright (c)
7. McReight
8. Wilson
9. Genia
10. Cooper
11. Petaia
12. To'omua
13. Kerevi
14. Daugunu
15. O'Connor
16. Mafi
17. Hoopert
18. Holmes
19. Blyth
20. McMahon
21. McDermott
22. Stewart
23. Banks
1. Slipper
2. BPA
3. Thor
4. LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto)
5. Rodda
6. Wright (c)
7. McReight
8. Wilson
9. Genia
10. Cooper
11. Petaia
12. To'omua
13. Kerevi
14. Daugunu
15. O'Connor
16. Mafi
17. Hoopert
18. Holmes
19. Blyth
20. McMahon
21. McDermott
22. Stewart
23. Banks