Recent content by Pone's Mullet

You're right @KevinO - Soooo unlike RA (*note sarcastic tone)

Going to be an interesting few days - "The April 29 AGM falls just days after the Melbourne Rebels’ voluntary administration lapses this week, with a report into their future to be presented on Friday. It’s believed the report will advise that the Rebels should continue to run as a Super Rugby...

I agree - hardly a resounding case study of success

I see your point, however the current board have been around for many years, it could be argued the "demanding time" as you put it has been a result of their work. I'm doing "my best" all the time, and that often is a let down for Mrs Pone

Quite fitting Cadbury continuing as sponsor. seeing as the RA board are a useful as a chocolate teapot

Amazing list, great work - could have an outstanding squad from this list - it emphases the BS claim that Aus can't support 5 teams i.e there isn't enough depth. there is, just can't afford them

F1 created that storm, marketing, engagement (they commissioned effectively DTS). Great storylines Why do we get? That Eddie Jones WC Autopsy.

And then if you cut - top talent will go overseas and you can't select them

It's worked amazingly well for F1 who made smart decisions about marketing this sport, made huge amounts so the 30 odd % isn't felt too much - the problem is Rugby in the UK just spent the $$$ on salaries

This is a particularly bad deal

Especially as we have a terrible home run - Saders, Blues, Reds, Chiefs, Brumbies, Drua away. Can't see where we will get many points from those

Interesting point of view I've pinched from the Roar about the Rebs (thanks Piccolino whoever you are) - "I think the point is by partering with the consortium, Rebels don’t have to make a profit. Instead, having a local A league and Super Rugby team drives up the value of the land they bought cheap in...

I would have the games on silent when Kearns and Kafer were droning on

The Foxtel production value was so bad

The Eye of Sauron moves to the north - https://www.theroar.com.au/2024/04/04/rugby-australia-commences-review-into-waratahs-as-pressure-mounts-on-coleman-ahead-of-brumbies-clash/