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My letter to the NRL CEO, Part 8: Sydney ground rationalisation
16 May 2013Dear Davo Smithy. Let’s talk Sydney stadium rationalisation. Here’s what you need to ensure: 1) The stadiums are rectangular not oval. 2) They accommodate the future crowd growth that comes with centralised stadiums. 3) They’re located in close proximity to rail lines and major roadways. 4) They’re located near dining and entertainment districts. 5) The [...]
My letter to the NRL CEO (Part 7: World Club Championship)
27 Apr 2013Dear Davo Smithy. Last week the Rugby League International Federation met in Canberra and proposed that the 2015 World Club Challenge format be altered. The changes are to incorporate a three game structure, consisting of: • NRL winners versus SL winners – the existing WCC match • NRL runners up versus SL runners up • [...]
My letter to the NRL CEO, Part 6: Rep Eligibility
20 Apr 2013Dear Davo Smithy, there’s been a recent spate of Roar articles discussing a potential restructure of rugby league representative matches. I’m all in favour of injecting life into the international game but we need to consider the impact on the products generating our income, namely State of Origin and the NRL. To accommodate mid-season tests/tournaments [...]
My letter to the NRL CEO, Part 5: Heritage Round
15 Apr 2013Dear Dave Smith, Heritage round should always be used first and foremost to honour specific anniversaries and events in individual clubs histories. Then and only then should you even consider using up derby games and piecing together the leftovers (Titans versus Eels anybody?). Furthermore each match should focus on a specific era in the game’s [...]
My letter to the NRL CEO, Part 4: Sydney Rationalisation (cont.)
10 Apr 2013Dear Davo Smithy, the other day I briefly discussed a divide which exists between the top and bottom Sydney clubs, a letter which triggered a healthy amount of discussion. Since then Davo you have commented that in future struggling clubs could expect to receive special financial assistance, particular those in the west. In response Sydney [...]
My letter to the NRL CEO, Part 3: Sydney rationalisation
3 Apr 2013Dear Davo Smithy, today it’s time to kick the hornet’s nest. I’m talking about that often feared phrase that strikes fear into the hearts of the most one-eyed fans: Sydney team rationalisation. Let’s be honest here, this is nothing new. Talk of Sydney teams relocating and merging has been going on for decades. Why? Because [...]
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