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NRL/NBA die hard with love for most sports, passionate Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and Orlando Magic fan have worked for Manly for 6 years and also undertook an elective placement with the Cleveland Indians, Browns and Cavaliers in 2012. Have become very interested in the business side of sport
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Attending the elimination final between the Rabbitohs and Sharks last Sunday made me think back to this 2013 article, outlining the then-new NRL CEO…
While enjoying lunch at Top Ryde shopping centre in Sydney - in the annoying time between the ceremony and the reception at someone's wedding…
Having just completed my third bi-annual NBA tour of the USA, I was again blown away by the differences between the experience between an…
True Boz, thanks for stealing my nickname, but with 3 minor premierships in a row and now being outnumbered by bulldogs fan at a home final I think the roosters need to be asking serious questions
Has Dave Smith's 'E-squared' plan finally started to take off?
Yeah definitely, was expecting this stuff from the independent commission from day 1 but it looks like it took two years to try and stabilise clubs financially and the mess of the knights, titans, tigers and dragons is still not sorted
Has Dave Smith's 'E-squared' plan finally started to take off?
Huge issue Frank. I think the Roosters have a support base of around 20k that attend matches but for it to ever grow I think they need to embrace the Swans strategy and target the inner city crowd as well as expats living in the east. I think a name change to Bondi Roosters or back to Eastern Suburbs Roosters would go along way toward that, after all does anyone call them Sydney? It’s always the Roosters, but a famous brand like Bondi could grow their supporter base
Has Dave Smith's 'E-squared' plan finally started to take off?
COuldn’t agree more the costs were exorbitant and really turned people off, the advantage of playing in bigger stadiums is allowing to charge more for the expensive seats but GA should be between $10-15 for adults I believe
Has Dave Smith's 'E-squared' plan finally started to take off?
yeah been to a few dogs games and the influence of greenberg and castle is evident. They probably do it the best. I like the idea of clubs especially sydney clubs embracing their history, these are proud brands some with history going back to 1908. Involving past players and ex-greats will only foster this. This engagement and club atmosphere is evident in the AFL and ensures support isn’t just based on success on the field which is cyclical.
Has Dave Smith's 'E-squared' plan finally started to take off?
no not really usually pretty sparse pre game stuff and cheerleaders and junior footy at half time
Has Dave Smith's 'E-squared' plan finally started to take off?
Interesting that a poll run by Manly about what their fans wanted for the R25 game against Parra and fireworks was the winner, might warm a few up on those cold Friday nights around the origin period
Has Dave Smith's 'E-squared' plan finally started to take off?
I know it seems ludicrous that a sleeve costs that much, walking around melbourne on an AFL game day and everyone is kitted out and I think it has a lot to do with price
The NRL must revamp its jersey policy
totaly agree. Even when selling some of the gear it was downright horrible. Nice polos good enough to wear on the golf course and functions, streetwear you could actually wear are great ideas. I wear my seahawks NFL hoodie everywhere
The NRL must revamp its jersey policy
i was gonna raise this point in the article, the gift/fathers day/xmas idea is usually out of the question when its $160 a pop, a ton is much more palatable
The NRL must revamp its jersey policy
yeah i live on the coast and the mariners do this well. I’m not sure if they NRL is approaching Westfield hopefully they are, otherwise there are plenty more to go around
The NRL must revamp its jersey policy
I know epiquin but the NRL should look into either making it cheaper or not taking a cut, again they are making so much from TV, weight this against the potential crowd and interest benefits. Dan a swingman authentic idea is a great one, I myself support orlando but have about 10 other swingman jerseys because they cost about $80-100
The NRL must revamp its jersey policy
this is something to be addressed when the clubs are more stable financially but right now they need the coin especially that major sponsor coin
The NRL must revamp its jersey policy
exactly peeko, they wear the jerseys with pride and associate it with their town and community
The NRL must revamp its jersey policy
Love the ida of the West Coast Pirates bid millsy but from an insider’s perspective what is the demand like over there, trial game crowds and sponsorship opportunities are one thing and they have a great stadium but will the crowd support be there long term? It’s not a gold standard but 4,500 fans on facebook for the bid team isn’t very encouraging….
Has Dave Smith's 'E-squared' plan finally started to take off?