Bump.
I saw this evening that the NZ Rugby Union are looking at selling the Super 15 Franchises, and on TV3 they asked Gareth Morgan whether the Nix Nine would be interested in buying them. There was an element of journo story-fabricating to it, but Gareth Morgan actually said that they'd be open to the idea.
I was wondering if Feverites would have any objections to this, or whether they think it's a good idea?
Was also wondering if this kind of setup (i.e. owning teams across multiple codes) works well overseas? Doesn't Tinkler own the Jets and the Knights? Does anyone know if this works well, or whether it causes any problems?
Personally I don't have a strong opinion either way, but would be curious as to whether other people do.
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Well there are some things like shared training facilities and possibly staff as well as improved sponsorship deals across two codes almost all year round. Shared marketing, access to both sets of members. The only issue will be if there appears to be any favouritism from the owners.
[QUOTE=TopLeft07] And also in relation to the 'Warriors Model' direction, the Warriors have the Vulcans playing in the NSW Cup, is there any intention by the Nix Nine to have a similar Phoenix feeder team (and what are the logistics involved with this team playing either in the ASBP/Central League or the VPL etc) or is this one area that is too complicated to replicate in our code? Or is having the youth/development team as far as the Nix Nine want to go in terms of the 'Warriors Model'?
Apologies if the above points have been discussed, point me in that direction if that's the case.
Cheers
I saw this evening that the NZ Rugby Union are looking at selling the Super 15 Franchises, and on TV3 they asked Gareth Morgan whether the Nix Nine would be interested in buying them. There was an element of journo story-fabricating to it, but Gareth Morgan actually said that they'd be open to the idea.
I was wondering if Feverites would have any objections to this, or whether they think it's a good idea?
Was also wondering if this kind of setup (i.e. owning teams across multiple codes) works well overseas? Doesn't Tinkler own the Jets and the Knights? Does anyone know if this works well, or whether it causes any problems?
Personally I don't have a strong opinion either way, but would be curious as to whether other people do.
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Well there are some things like shared training facilities and possibly staff as well as improved sponsorship deals across two codes almost all year round. Shared marketing, access to both sets of members. The only issue will be if there appears to be any favouritism from the owners.
[QUOTE=TopLeft07] And also in relation to the 'Warriors Model' direction, the Warriors have the Vulcans playing in the NSW Cup, is there any intention by the Nix Nine to have a similar Phoenix feeder team (and what are the logistics involved with this team playing either in the ASBP/Central League or the VPL etc) or is this one area that is too complicated to replicate in our code? Or is having the youth/development team as far as the Nix Nine want to go in terms of the 'Warriors Model'?
Apologies if the above points have been discussed, point me in that direction if that's the case.
Cheers
I would think that a reserve team (youth + non-first choice 'Nix) for the 'Nix playing in Oz makes more sense than playing in NZ. Issues regarding player registration and playing competitive games in NZ, amateur vs pro status etc.