Aussie Pro Rugby
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@antipodean said in Aussie Rugby in general:
@kiwimurph Makes sense - they need the injection of revenue it would bring. One wonders what they'd squander it on next time.
Last time around there was a very short lived attempt to provide more in the youth area after the RWC increased junior club enrolments. IIRC there were suddenly glossy booklets on training drills etc handed around.
It didn't last long, nor was it part of a well thought out strategy and pretty soon the Cup windfall was diverted into the pockets of the elite players and administrators. -
@antipodean said in Aussie Rugby in general:
@kiwimurph Makes sense - they need the injection of revenue it would bring. One wonders what they'd squander it on next time.
The economics have shifted since Australia won the 2003 hosting rights - between the hosting fee going up and public interest on a massive wane I'm not sure it is the slam dunk of a tournament you might think.
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I have just read an article by Andrew Webster about the appointment of Castle. Interesting to note that he mentions that Pocock was still being paid his $820K salary while taking a "gap year" to play rugby in Japan. If you are bleeding money it doesn't make sense to pay any player who is fit but isn't available to play for your national team.
That being said, I am sure BFA is still paid his NZR salary while on a sabbatical. The same for BBBR during his personal leave.
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@bovidae said in Aussie Rugby in general:
I have just read an article by Andrew Webster about the appointment of Castle. Interesting to note that he mentions that Pocock was still being paid his $820K salary while taking a "gap year" to play rugby in Japan. If you are bleeding money it doesn't make sense to pay any player who is fit but isn't available to play for your national team.
That being said, I am sure BFA is still paid his NZR salary while on a sabbatical. The same for BBBR during his personal leave.
They will be on their retainers but miss out on all of the extras.
As for Pocock that’s a crazy sum to start with -
@bovidae said in Aussie Rugby in general:
I have just read an article by Andrew Webster about the appointment of Castle. Interesting to note that he mentions that Pocock was still being paid his $820K salary while taking a "gap year" to play rugby in Japan. If you are bleeding money it doesn't make sense to pay any player who is fit but isn't available to play for your national team.
That being said, I am sure BFA is still paid his NZR salary while on a sabbatical. The same for BBBR during his personal leave.
Pocock spent some time playing in Japan didn't he? Wonder if he was getting paid twice during that period.
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@rotated said in Aussie Rugby in general:
@antipodean said in Aussie Rugby in general:
@kiwimurph Makes sense - they need the injection of revenue it would bring. One wonders what they'd squander it on next time.
The economics have shifted since Australia won the 2003 hosting rights - between the hosting fee going up and public interest on a massive wane I'm not sure it is the slam dunk of a tournament you might think.
No 'slam dunk' as they're unlikely to be defending world champions, but a healthy injection into the coffers regardless.
@bovidae said in Aussie Rugby in general:
I have just read an article by Andrew Webster about the appointment of Castle. Interesting to note that he mentions that Pocock was still being paid his $820K salary while taking a "gap year" to play rugby in Japan. If you are bleeding money it doesn't make sense to pay any player who is fit but isn't available to play for your national team.
That being said, I am sure BFA is still paid his NZR salary while on a sabbatical. The same for BBBR during his personal leave.
Contrary to popular belief, Pocock isn't being paid while having a year off, it's just how he packaged his deal. Otherwise he would have been remunerated the same total value but across the two years he played.
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@barbarian said in Aussie Rugby in general:
Is it to do with stadiums, Nick? What was Hore's explanation at the AGM?
The rumour was false. The money is because if the shortfall of this year as well as implementing some sustainability measures
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@nta Raping subbies rugby isn't sustainable...
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@antipodean given the last few years for our club they'd barely touch the sides.
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And in the new season of "How to Fuck a Rugby Club Until It Dies":
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Despite lowering our rego fees to $150 (includes shorts and socks) I've still got guys saying "Aw prez can we pay $5 a week?" in a 14-week season. I will let you guess their cultural background.
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The local Council have decided that our ground - and 33 others for various sports - need to be shut all of March for maintenance. Season starts 2nd week of April.
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I lined up another ground to share with a soccer club temporarily, after two other clubs didn't want to know. Was going to chip in a bit to help them cover their leasing costs. This was with a different Council, who had rejected my advances when approached directly. Anyway, the Council caught wind of it, said to the soccer guys NO GET FUCKED NO SUB-LETTING OR WE FUCK YOUR SOCCER CLUB AS WELL!
I'm starting to think that this just isn't meant to be
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@nta said in Aussie Rugby in general:
And in the new season of "How to Fuck a Rugby Club Until It Dies":
- The local Council have decided that our ground - and 33 others for various sports - need to be shut all of March for maintenance. Season starts 2nd week of April.
Hold training in the Botanic Gardens.
