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David Codey (61)
Okay IS,which of these golfers do you predict will be our new 7's coach?
Or do they only take management positions where results aren't so black and white?
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Or do they only take management positions where results aren't so black and white?
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
There's no long term future in coaching for the very reason you mention.
Mind you there's some short term attraction with Rio
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George Gregan (70)
yes, we can see that.
Would not pass muster in a rich private school
Gus Worland went to Knox didn't he?
For some, the educational opportunity is wasted. For others, the networking opportunities are not.
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Bill McLean (32)
Qantas has decided not to extend its sponsorship of the Socceroos which is reportedly worth around $4 million annually.
http://www.afr.com/p/business/sunday/socceroos_need_sponsor_but_ffa_expects_PeJEUFsnRvsJpseVEsMX5K
Not a good omen for the Wallabies.
http://www.afr.com/p/business/sunday/socceroos_need_sponsor_but_ffa_expects_PeJEUFsnRvsJpseVEsMX5K
Not a good omen for the Wallabies.
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Phil Kearns (64)
Not necessarily. Maybe the Socceroos have a richer sponsor in the wings, the World Cup and all that.
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Bill McLean (32)
I hope you're right. With the current financial position and industry business conditions facing Qantas, forking out big $$$ for sponsorship may not be a priority.
I'd like to think the Wallabies sponsorship is possibly more valuable to Qantas as the team plays more often and in Australia regularly against the top rugby sides.
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David Codey (61)
That's the worrying bit.
This is not news,Soccer Oz have been on the hunt for a new sponsor for about a year,and to date have come up empty.
As you say,it's the World Cup in 3 months!
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Phil Kearns (64)
I would be extremely surprised if Qantas cuts back on its marketing budget. The last thing they can afford to do, frankly. Plenty of marketing case studies about the importance of spending dollars on advertising and other forms of promotion during tough times.
Plus, whatever faults and failings rugby in general, and the Wobbs in particular, have, the game does own a demographic that travels at the pointy end a fair bit, and that is where the money is for airlines.
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Bill McLean (32)
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Phil Kearns (64)
Another couple of points in favour of Qantas retaining the sponsorship: the Wallabies play against in regions where Qantas is either strong, or wants to be strong. Plus the Wallabies are a top ranked team, and of course the Sevens brand is important as well.
All in all, I am pretty confident that, whilever there is a Qantas, and whilever there is a Wallabies team, the two will be in some kind of corporate partnership.
All in all, I am pretty confident that, whilever there is a Qantas, and whilever there is a Wallabies team, the two will be in some kind of corporate partnership.
A little snippet of gossip in the Rebecca Wilson column was that ARU laid off 17 people last week.
Wonder what parts of the organisation were trimmed? Were they all "minions" or did some Managers get re-organised out onto the street?
Wonder what parts of the organisation were trimmed? Were they all "minions" or did some Managers get re-organised out onto the street?
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They might have another sponsor lined up but it won't be because of the World Cup, teams don't wear sponsors at the World Cup..
The value of a sponsorship drops in a World Cup year due to less exposure, companies like QANTAS need to launch their own marketing campaign to leverage their existing "official" sponsorship with the team..
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As for QANTAS and the Wallabies, well their are rumours of QANTAS refocusing their marketing efforts though product placement segments like with Oprah in 2010, Ellen in 2013 and the recent Modern Family episode which have all seen spikes in tourism figures as a result.
Rugby Union does maintain that private school bloodline which appeals to QANTAS and premium products like Business Class and corporate agreements, which may bode well for the ARU to retain the sponsorship.
Rugby Union does maintain that private school bloodline which appeals to QANTAS and premium products like Business Class and corporate agreements, which may bode well for the ARU to retain the sponsorship.
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George Gregan (70)
Hah! Like fuck. Managers, like cockroaches, always seem to survive disasters
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
Wow. Can't locate the article, can you post a link?
^^^^^ @p.Tah found the link originally, and posted it in the Waratah 2014 thread.
Still no 2013 Annual Report on the ARU web site.
Must be real bad news.
Like the shiraz in the boardroom cellar, perhaps it has been laid to rest for a year or two in the hope it will get better with age.
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David Wilson (68)
Aren't they legally obliged to publish one?
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