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Phil Kearns (64)
Better than nothing. But I must admit to giving last night's game the flick.
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Better than nothing. But I must admit to giving last night's game the flick.
Rebel man
John Thornett (49)
Same. I watched every game in the first half but now only watch the Rebels and maybe put the highlights of the other game on
WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
Jesus. Then the game is screwed in this country if you lot cannot get up for literally two games a week.
Brumby Runner
George Gregan (70)
Wouldn't be surprised if some of those only watching their favourite team will still have strong opinions about the makeup of the Wallabies.
WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
Honestly, the Rugby community can be it's own worst enemy in this country. How a 10 week competition featuring some pretty good Rugby cannot maintain your attention is just baffling.
sendit
Bob Loudon (25)
It’s the same 5 teams with some pretty big variance in skill level
But no, you’re right. The “rugby community” should sit through 2 games a week even if the games don’t peak their interest.
Rebel man
John Thornett (49)
I watched every game in the first half of the comp it’s just the second half
WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
It's honestly not that hard. Quick question. Do you watch both of the Super Rugby Ao games? Be honest now.
sendit
Bob Loudon (25)
What do you mean it’s not that hard lol, watching footy shouldn’t be a chore, there shouldn’t be anything “hard” about it
Don’t know what there is to be honest or dishonest about but yes I’d watch roughly the same amount of AO games as I do AU games
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Jim Lenehan (48)
No issues watching it from me. Playing teams twice a year isn’t an issue for me, every other sport does it sometimes more than twice a season or even twice in a week.
The beauty of the current format is that all teams can play for something meaningful still (8 weeks into a season, previously teams and fans had already given up and waiting for next season) or even if there is the slimmest chance then there is another competition to target in a few weeks time. One of the best things that could happen to Aus rugby would be if a different Aus team wins the TT comp than the SRAU. Two teams with silverware and two sets of fans happy. Add a third team that can make a final, all of a sudden more than 50% of your teams have experienced some sort of success this year.
I’m still happy the Rebels made a finals game last year (ino 3 out of 5 teams make it) but it was an achievement for the club and something to build on with retaining rosters, engaging fans and giving players positive experiences. We can always go back to the possibility that none of our teams can have any success over the year and create negative connotations around the game, that worked amazingly the last 10yrs
The beauty of the current format is that all teams can play for something meaningful still (8 weeks into a season, previously teams and fans had already given up and waiting for next season) or even if there is the slimmest chance then there is another competition to target in a few weeks time. One of the best things that could happen to Aus rugby would be if a different Aus team wins the TT comp than the SRAU. Two teams with silverware and two sets of fans happy. Add a third team that can make a final, all of a sudden more than 50% of your teams have experienced some sort of success this year.
I’m still happy the Rebels made a finals game last year (ino 3 out of 5 teams make it) but it was an achievement for the club and something to build on with retaining rosters, engaging fans and giving players positive experiences. We can always go back to the possibility that none of our teams can have any success over the year and create negative connotations around the game, that worked amazingly the last 10yrs
WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
I was referring to finding the time. Are you getting bored of watching Super Rugby Ao seeing it's exactly the same format?
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Michael Lynagh (62)
Well the two games a week for super rugby au is close to my quota with odd extra game a week...mainly because still got young family and kids who need to spend time with and sadly not got the family on the rugby train. Plus my teenage daughter ice hockey player so end up watching lot of her games / taking to training etc. Thank god for pvr’s as that is how i sneak in extra games.
WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
Family and things make life busy. I get that. And that's not what I'm getting at. It's the attitude of not my team, I'm not really bothered. And then we wonder why the game struggles to generate media interest.
sendit
Bob Loudon (25)
Weird, didn’t mention anything about time constraints
Yep same thing, although it’s a little bit more entertaining given the standard but I care a little less for the players
hifflepiff
Charlie Fox (21)
Judging by the crowd at the Reds/Brumbies game, it seems like the average fans are loving domestic rugby.
hoggy
Nev Cottrell (35)
Yes, but please remember it does not mean anything until you beat every international team in the world every weekend on a regular basis and then you can start celebrating.
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
Yep but I not sure the average fans in Sydney and Melbourne are quite as much in love. Reds results (and Broncos I think) will result in great crowds for most rugby this year, and fully expect to see same in TT games theer this year.
Rebel man
John Thornett (49)
Reds have the perfect storm this year of being the best side in it and the Lions and Broncos struggling. Helps get more of the fair weather fans to watch them
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