Super Rugby 2024
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Hope I am wrong - but its hard to see this season being much different from the last....same teams fighting for the top of the table, and the fact that the top 8/12 teams can make the finals really makes a meal of it in my opinion..... still a lot to work on ... at a minimum I'd go to a 6 teams finals model, as per @frugby above.
Concerns:
Hope the mouth guard tech doesn't become a new "feature" of an already complex game.
The rule modification has not stopped aerial tennis
Officiating still has a wide variability of quality or lack there of.
Commentators still cheerleading and talking over officials etc.Positives:
Couple of good sized crowds for 1st round - Saders v Chiefs and Landers v MP in particular ---- will be watching the Melbourne "Super round" with interest - but I expect to see a lot of empty seats. It will be interesting to see how the attendances will continue once we are in business as usual mode.MP look to have improved - although it could also be a reflection of where the Landers are at.
Some good tries were scored even with the predictable rusty combos of the 1st round.
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I like the idea of a Super round in a neutral venue(s): Japan / Hong Kong / Singapore / States
If they did it a bit later in the year, they could run a couple of games in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the States and make a bit more of an effort to grow the international fanbase. I wonder whether China (ShanghaI) could also be an idea for a game.
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@gt12 said in Super Rugby 2024:
I like the idea of a Super round in a neutral venue(s): Japan / Hong Kong / Singapore / States
My view it's unbelievably stupid doing this. I hope it's kicked into touch and forgotten about. Except as a study to understand how something so stupid was ever implemented.
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@Winger said in Super Rugby 2024:
@gt12 said in Super Rugby 2024:
I like the idea of a Super round in a neutral venue(s): Japan / Hong Kong / Singapore / States
My view it's unbelievably stupid doing this. I hope it's kicked into touch and forgotten about. Except as a study to understand how something so stupid was ever implemented.
That sounds like a excellent strategy.
There can't be any reasonable reasons to try to establish and grow fan bases in countries with significantly higher populations than NZ and Eastern Australia.
Especially if those places have significant expat fan bases and already show interest in rugby.
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@gt12 said in Super Rugby 2024:
@Winger said in Super Rugby 2024:
@gt12 said in Super Rugby 2024:
I like the idea of a Super round in a neutral venue(s): Japan / Hong Kong / Singapore / States
My view it's unbelievably stupid doing this. I hope it's kicked into touch and forgotten about. Except as a study to understand how something so stupid was ever implemented.
That sounds like a excellent strategy.
There can't be any reasonable reasons to try to establish and grow fan bases in countries with significantly higher populations than NZ and Eastern Australia.
Especially if those places have significant expat fan bases and already show interest in rugby.
I have no issue with Super Round, but it should be an extra round so all the teams are guaranteed 7 home games.
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I’ve said before, super round should be late season In Brisbane with the final match between tahs and reds, cooling off a little later in the year and try and build up that rivalry
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@Kiwiwomble Might be tough to get Suncorp available once the League season is in full swing - especially 6 games cutting up the turf
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@KiwiMurph said in Super Rugby 2024:
@Kiwiwomble Might be tough to get Suncorp available once the League season is in full swing - especially 6 games cutting up the turf
Ballymore? Back to the traditional home of Qld rugby. Smaller so more of a chance of a sell out.
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@Crazy-Horse said in Super Rugby 2024:
@KiwiMurph said in Super Rugby 2024:
@Kiwiwomble Might be tough to get Suncorp available once the League season is in full swing - especially 6 games cutting up the turf
Ballymore? Back to the traditional home of Qld rugby. Smaller so more of a chance of a sell out.
That might answer @KiwiMurph’s point
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@Kiwiwomble said in Super Rugby 2024:
I’ve said before, super round should be late season In Brisbane with the final match between tahs and reds, cooling off a little later in the year and try and build up that rivalry
Naa f*** Brisbane, I not keen on super rounds anyway, but if we got to have them move them around.
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@Crazy-Horse said in Super Rugby 2024:
@KiwiMurph said in Super Rugby 2024:
@Kiwiwomble Might be tough to get Suncorp available once the League season is in full swing - especially 6 games cutting up the turf
Ballymore? Back to the traditional home of Qld rugby. Smaller so more of a chance of a sell out.
Used to love Ballymore, but by geez it a nightmore for transport etc, nothing to do in area either. I think they have to have ir somewhere where crowds can get too easily?
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@Dan54 said in Super Rugby 2024:
@Kiwiwomble said in Super Rugby 2024:
I’ve said before, super round should be late season In Brisbane with the final match between tahs and reds, cooling off a little later in the year and try and build up that rivalry
Naa f*** Brisbane, I not keen on super rounds anyway, but if we got to have them move them around.
i think moving them around when trying to grow into new regions makes sense...but i think there are several existing areas where we could re grow some passion and enthusiasm
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Surprised myself with how much I enjoyed the opening games.
Some good play, decent controlling of matches and some new stars coming through.
Even the cards seemed fair.
Wonder if I've adjusted to the way rugby is now, or caring less (I support the Chiefs but not with a huge amount of passion) is the secret to really enjoying the match now.
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@MajorRage said in Super Rugby 2024:
Surprised myself with how much I enjoyed the opening games.
Some good play, decent controlling of matches and some new stars coming through.
Even the cards seemed fair.
Wonder if I've adjusted to the way rugby is now, or caring less (I support the Chiefs but not with a huge amount of passion) is the secret to really enjoying the match now.
Can't say how much I agree with the last part Major, I honestly believe and tell everyone I have enjoyed rugby so much more when I don't get depressed etc over results. I always reackon the ABs losing the WC final in 95 was the enlightening time in my life. I got up next day the sun was still shining, saw how good it was for SA, and I was not too upset. From that day on, I remain a one eyed AB, Canes supporter etc, and same in club rugby, I don't get too upset over losses and don't get the hate that some seem to have or some players and coaches, refs etc. I really enjoy game more for it
