Where to for Twiggy Rugby?

[TOCC]

Twiggys received interest from far and wide about this new concept, he has also held a couple of meetings with Cheika. The figure thrown about that he may outlay is up to $200million.

He is inundated with interest in his new competition. Makes him think that rugby was crying out for his arrival, irrespective of the Force’s dilemma. NZ provincial sides make contact, so too the South Africans, including one offer from a Super Rugby side that’s supposed to be playing in SANZAAR’s competition. Two prominent Japanese company teams get in touch. So, too, the Pacific island rugby powers. So, too, Eden Park. Broadcasters showing interest, even the Chinese giant Alibaba

The media is hounding him to release details, but he’s not going to be rushed. One of the reasons he does not intend to be rushed is that he plans to make his competition compatible with the ARU. He figures there has been enough angst already and he wants to ensure that, whatever he does, it won’t impact on the players. They’ve suffered enough.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/spo...s/news-story/4bb11b76cca5a80cdd70a14efe18dc65

 

[Killer]

Twiggys received interest from far and wide about this new concept, he has also held a couple of meetings with Cheika. The figure thrown about that he may outlay is up to $200million.

The ARU are so screwed, a SA super team!! and Jack Ma, he is only worth 40bn!!

 

[TOCC]

The last paragraph actually states he wants to work with the ARU, I don't think he will be going head to head with Super Rugby

 

[Killer]

The last paragraph actually states he wants to work with the ARU, I don't think he will be going head to head with Super Rugby

No TF is too smart, see he is getting everybody onside, even Cheika is probably onside now after their cozy meetings.
Soon the only one outside the tent will be Clyne.
He will then be fxxked off and we will be back where we should have been with a united team opening up profitable new frontiers to the North.
The sooner Clyne is gone the better for Aus rugby.

 

[TOCC]

I honestly would be surprised to see TF become a ARU board member in coming months as the fallout of all this continues

 

[Killer]

I honestly would be surprised to see TF become a ARU board member in coming months as the fallout of all this continues

Maybe tho I wouldn't think so.
That would probably be John Welborn or even Geoff Stooke

 

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Twiggys received interest from far and wide about this new concept, he has also held a couple of meetings with Cheika. The figure thrown about that he may outlay is up to $200million.

Fuck

There is no other comment

 

[half]

My TF song for today is a Who Classic and 7:44 is about where the iconic scream is.

 

[Slim 293]

Or pay to put it on FTA. Not necessarily as dumb as it sounds.

That's the only way they'd get it there, much like the Shute Shield.........

And Twiggy could possibly go down that route (he would have to), but unlike the companies producing the various state based sporting leagues for Seven, Twiggy would have to fork out for an international production which would be significantly more expensive..........

I think anyone would have to be naive to just assume that (high profile Western Australian) Kerry Stokes' support for the Force after being cut would somehow automatically result in a lower tier fringe international league automatically getting picked up on FTA...........

There's not necessarily going to be a market for it, and as Cyclo suggested, a non desirable time slot might be a result due to their commitments to other sports - the Wallabies couldn't even get a prime time slot in the non-traditional rugby states on Seven.

But let's wait and see what happens....... because what's being suggested so far isn't exactly going to be an attractive prospect for the big networks, particularly without any star players.

 

[Killer]

That's the only way they'd get it there, much like the Shute Shield...

And Twiggy could possibly go down that route (he would have to), but unlike the companies producing the various state based sporting leagues for Seven, Twiggy would have to fork out for an international production which would be significantly more expensive....

I think anyone would have to be naive to just assume that (high profile Western Australian) Kerry Stokes' support for the Force after being cut would somehow automatically result in a lower tier fringe international league automatically getting picked up on FTA.....

There's not necessarily going to be a market for it, and as Cyclo suggested, a non desirable time slot might be a result due to their commitments to other sports - the Wallabies couldn't even get a prime time slot in the non-traditional rugby states on Seven.

But let's wait and see what happens... because what's being suggested so far isn't exactly going to be an attractive prospect for the big networks, particularly without any star players.

You are going to have to get on board sometime Slim, the outcome is assured it is just the timing, just let yourself go and surrender to the inevitable. Better to be early than late.

 

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KIller

I find it very strange to be on the side thats winning in the rugby debate. Most of my life I have been the annoying out flyer with weird views, having to be put up with.

Apologist for the establishment, will sooner or latter realise its game set and match. I am so much enjoying TF you have no idea.

The German's call it """ Schadenfreude""" thats how I fell.

As for FTA coverage as someone has already posted the revenue will come from Asian broadcasters to pay for the broadcast cost and put it on one of 7's secondary channels.

The media both sports media and the general media think and report on the ARU as a basket case and have done for a while now.

If TF is getting key figures in the game to support him. He will not doubt enjoy government support.

South Africa is doing everything it can to leave Super Rugby and move to Europe, meaning Fox will want to talk to TF even if behind the scenes.

Adding to the ARU's trouble will be constant government questioning and constant negative media. The media is developing a pack feeding frenzy towards the ARU and it will only grow.

Social media will turn on them as well.

I remember on this site when aside from a couple of poster who sorta agreed with me. Today almost everyone thinks I am right. The wheel has turned and resistance will be quite small.


Differently feeling this is a Schadenfreude moment.

 

[Killer]

KIller

I find it very strange to be on the side thats winning in the rugby debate. Most of my life I have been the annoying out flyer with weird views, having to be put up with.

Apologist for the establishment, will sooner or latter realise its game set and match. I am so much enjoying TF you have no idea.

The German's call it """ Schadenfreude""" thats how I fell.

As for FTA coverage as someone has already posted the revenue will come from Asian broadcasters to pay for the broadcast cost and put it on one of 7's secondary channels.

The media both sports media and the general media think and report on the ARU as a basket case and have done for a while now.

If TF is getting key figures in the game to support him. He will not doubt enjoy government support.

South Africa is doing everything it can to leave Super Rugby and move to Europe, meaning Fox will want to talk to TF even if behind the scenes.

Adding to the ARU's trouble will be constant government questioning and constant negative media. The media is developing a pack feeding frenzy towards the ARU and it will only grow.

Social media will turn on them as well.

I remember on this site when aside from a couple of poster who sorta agreed with me. Today almost everyone thinks I am right. The wheel has turned and resistance will be quite small.


Differently feeling this is a Schadenfreude moment.

Yes it was just recently that you were thinking of leaving the fray, little were we to know that that was the beginning of the end. I'm glad you stayed.

After the painfulness of the injustice of the situation, I agree it is extra nice to see the perpetrators of it being or soon to be held accountable.

It is also nice as you say to be on the right side, which is also the winning side, and only having to sit back and watch it unfold without any personal effort.

I think the end result will be very good for rugby relative to where we are today.

 

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Killer

TF still has to get the National Domestic Competition and TBH we don't need NZ.

What TF is going to show is you don't need to pay players as much and hire expensive grounds.

I assume your background is in WA and you have little personal experience with the Shute Shield competition in Sydney.

The magic of what TF is doing in time I am sure is to get the support of the SS clubs and I reckon there will be some kind of SS team my guest playing out of either North Sydney oval or TGM [Eastwood RU home ground] The side will be a kinda rep side from the SS teams. The team IMO will get instant support and have 12 major clubs backing it up with thousands of juniors, across many district clubs.

I also think a Newcastle group will wanta come in, playing out of a 5 to 6 k stadium.

I just had a look at the Roar and TWAS who is arguably the ARU greatest supporter is having a rough time of it as well.

 

[Slim 293]

As for FTA coverage as someone has already posted the revenue will come from Asian broadcasters to pay for the broadcast cost and put it on one of 7's secondary channels.

That makes no sense..........

 

[chibimatty]

Would it ever be possible I wonder, to create a national competition that can combine the rivalries of Australia's traditional clubs with the parochialism and provincialism of Newcastle, Perth, North Queensland, Canberra et al..?

 

[cyclopath]

Or pay to put it on FTA. Not necessarily as dumb as it sounds.

Obviously the Shute had a solid amount of public recognition to help make that happen - but it's working for them. David Begg's mob was able to choose that path for the SRU.

For the ARU, unfortunately, it is almost impossible now to leave the Pay-TV-only stranglehold, even if they wanted to … and the beaten, battered woman keeps returning to her violent husband.

True, an option to pay. Be interesting to see how it is done in any event.

 

[Dismal Pillock]

The German's call it """ Schadenfreude""" thats how I fell.

Some Germans might derive pleasure from that typo ah fuckit never mind

 

[Rugbynutter39]

The last paragraph actually states he wants to work with the ARU, I don't think he will be going head to head with Super Rugby

This has been the message all along and same as what john welborn quoted on...and if you read the ARU press release they stated they plan to support wa rugby enter a new competition. It would be suicidal for the competition to not have support and all concerned know is in best interests of wa and Australia rugby to collaborate on this.


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[Rugbynutter39]

I honestly would be surprised to see TF become a ARU board member in coming months as the fallout of all this continues

I would love to see TF on the board but I rate that as about as much chance of Clyne becoming Australian of the year.

 

[TOCC]

This has been the message all along and same as what john welborn quoted on.and if you read the ARU press release they stated they plan to support wa rugby enter a new competition. It would be suicidal for the competition to not have support and all concerned know is in best interests of wa and Australia rugby to collaborate on this.

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They would be right in pushing along that path, as much as some Force fans may want revenge on the ARU and wont be happy until the ARU is burnt to the ground and all other Super Rugby collapse, it serves no purpose in helping them achieve what they want to achieve.

Twiggy could go to war with the ARU, but it's going to be costly on both sides, and there's no gurantee either side will emerge on the other side stronger. As fucked as the ARU currently are, for a new comp to succeed it needs to be done in collaboration with the ARU over season windows and player availability.