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They should get double cap relief because he's a local junior too and they developed him, right?
Official 2024 NRL General Discussion (no off-field controversies/rumours)
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“We taught him everything he knows! … no, wait”
Not his first crime (if true), don’t see why they’d get cap relief
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That’s ridiculous
Western Sharkie
Jaws
Great
We want cap relief for Tricky who is on $20m per season.
So $20m by 24 games (bye rounds don’t count) = $833,333.33 per game
He has missed 5 games already
So that’s $4,166.666.67 and if they want to tack some extra on, then we will take that also
But we want it in a bank transfer please!
Tiger Shark
Jaws
Pretty bad Benji taking a holiday to Fiji. Yeah I get you need to spend time with family and to take a few days but when your team is at the bottom of the table it’s a strange decision
Can’t see Benji lasting as coach
Can’t see Benji lasting as coach
We could have borrowed him the halves for a few weeks
HaroldBishop
Megalodon
You’ll never guess which NRL club is performing best – and worst – off the field
By Adrian Proszenko
May 31, 2024 — 5.30am
They have been in the competition for less than two seasons, but the Dolphins have emerged as the NRL’s new financial powerhouse.
The NRL has benchmarked the commercial performance of all its franchises – bar the publicly listed Brisbane Broncos – and ranked them based on their overall revenue for the financial year. The benchmarking document, obtained by this masthead, shows the Dolphins have come out on top alongside the Rabbitohs, each generating $23.5 million in revenue.
That’s well above the median figure of $15.7 million, with Manly ($11.5 million) and the Warriors ($11.6 million) bringing up the rear.
Souths made a 56 per cent profit off their revenue figure for a total profit of $14 million, just above the Dolphins with 55 per cent ($13.75 million).
Penrith ($23 million; 57 per cent profit), Cowboys ($22.7 million; 63 per cent profit), Parramatta ($19.3 million; 59 per cent profit) and the Roosters ($18.2 million; 71 per cent profit) were the next-best performing clubs in terms of revenue generation. Had the Broncos been involved in the benchmarking exercise, they would likely have come out on top in most categories.
However, the unexpected success story is undoubtedly the Dolphins, who only entered the competition in 2023.
The battle off the field is as intense as the one on it.Credit: Getty
Even before a ball had been kicked in their inaugural season, the Redcliffe-based franchise had 20,000 members and $10 million in sponsorship. Their bottom line continued to improve after they won their opening game against the Sydney Roosters, just as a documentary on their journey to the big time, Dawn of the Dolphins, premiered on Stan.
“We’ve had wonderful support from day one,” said Dolphins chief executive Terry Reader. “The measure of success for us - and this showed that Brisbane didn’t just want another team, but needed another team – is that our last two home games of the year were our second– and third-biggest crowds of the year.
“That happened when we weren’t in contention for finals, which illustrates how much people were behind our club and had bought in.
“That backed up the decision that we should have had two teams in Brisbane a long time ago.”
The Wayne Bennett-coached newcomers collected more revenue in sponsorship than any other club, with $10.9 million, pipping the Roosters, with $10.4 million. The Raiders ($4.6 million) and Manly ($4.7 million) generated the least.
“A lot of our partners were new to rugby league, it was important we didn’t cannibalise the other teams in Queensland,” Reader said.
“The Broncos having Brisbane for themselves for over 35 years, there would have been a lot of partners locked out of sponsoring up here in Brisbane.
“Bringing a second team allowed them [an opportunity], and that’s one of the great things about the Dolphins’ entry: we’ve brought a lot of new partners into rugby league because of that.
“That’s a testament to how much rugby league is supported here in Brisbane and the good work that has been part of starting up our club.”
Manly CEO Tony Mestrov said the club’s home ground of 4 Pines Park at Brookvale had brought financial challenges.
“It’s a great place for the team to play, but it’s a challenge from a commercial point of view and that’s represented by our standing in the benchmarking,” Mestrov said.
“We’re endeavouring to change that with the redevelopment and with funding, as we’re seeing with Leichhardt Oval.”
Parramatta chief executive Jim Sarantinos said their result allowed them to reinvest funds into the club’s football program.
“Quite a number of years ago we were much lower down the list,” he said.
“Our club has improved a hell of a lot. The move to CommBank Stadium has helped because of the experience we can provide to members, fans and corporate partners. The club having a better period of football, than has been the case historically, over a period of three or four years helps a lot, particularly in terms of bringing on corporate partners and the like.
“The most important part is the more money we generate, the more we can invest back into our football program.”
By Adrian Proszenko
May 31, 2024 — 5.30am
They have been in the competition for less than two seasons, but the Dolphins have emerged as the NRL’s new financial powerhouse.
The NRL has benchmarked the commercial performance of all its franchises – bar the publicly listed Brisbane Broncos – and ranked them based on their overall revenue for the financial year. The benchmarking document, obtained by this masthead, shows the Dolphins have come out on top alongside the Rabbitohs, each generating $23.5 million in revenue.
That’s well above the median figure of $15.7 million, with Manly ($11.5 million) and the Warriors ($11.6 million) bringing up the rear.
Souths made a 56 per cent profit off their revenue figure for a total profit of $14 million, just above the Dolphins with 55 per cent ($13.75 million).
Penrith ($23 million; 57 per cent profit), Cowboys ($22.7 million; 63 per cent profit), Parramatta ($19.3 million; 59 per cent profit) and the Roosters ($18.2 million; 71 per cent profit) were the next-best performing clubs in terms of revenue generation. Had the Broncos been involved in the benchmarking exercise, they would likely have come out on top in most categories.
However, the unexpected success story is undoubtedly the Dolphins, who only entered the competition in 2023.
The battle off the field is as intense as the one on it.Credit: Getty
Even before a ball had been kicked in their inaugural season, the Redcliffe-based franchise had 20,000 members and $10 million in sponsorship. Their bottom line continued to improve after they won their opening game against the Sydney Roosters, just as a documentary on their journey to the big time, Dawn of the Dolphins, premiered on Stan.
“We’ve had wonderful support from day one,” said Dolphins chief executive Terry Reader. “The measure of success for us - and this showed that Brisbane didn’t just want another team, but needed another team – is that our last two home games of the year were our second– and third-biggest crowds of the year.
“That happened when we weren’t in contention for finals, which illustrates how much people were behind our club and had bought in.
“That backed up the decision that we should have had two teams in Brisbane a long time ago.”
The Wayne Bennett-coached newcomers collected more revenue in sponsorship than any other club, with $10.9 million, pipping the Roosters, with $10.4 million. The Raiders ($4.6 million) and Manly ($4.7 million) generated the least.
“A lot of our partners were new to rugby league, it was important we didn’t cannibalise the other teams in Queensland,” Reader said.
“The Broncos having Brisbane for themselves for over 35 years, there would have been a lot of partners locked out of sponsoring up here in Brisbane.
“Bringing a second team allowed them [an opportunity], and that’s one of the great things about the Dolphins’ entry: we’ve brought a lot of new partners into rugby league because of that.
“That’s a testament to how much rugby league is supported here in Brisbane and the good work that has been part of starting up our club.”
Manly CEO Tony Mestrov said the club’s home ground of 4 Pines Park at Brookvale had brought financial challenges.
“It’s a great place for the team to play, but it’s a challenge from a commercial point of view and that’s represented by our standing in the benchmarking,” Mestrov said.
“We’re endeavouring to change that with the redevelopment and with funding, as we’re seeing with Leichhardt Oval.”
Parramatta chief executive Jim Sarantinos said their result allowed them to reinvest funds into the club’s football program.
“Quite a number of years ago we were much lower down the list,” he said.
“Our club has improved a hell of a lot. The move to CommBank Stadium has helped because of the experience we can provide to members, fans and corporate partners. The club having a better period of football, than has been the case historically, over a period of three or four years helps a lot, particularly in terms of bringing on corporate partners and the like.
“The most important part is the more money we generate, the more we can invest back into our football program.”
Anything in there about a new stadium at Sutherland / Loftus or on a golf course?
HaroldBishop
Megalodon
Nah the Tele gets the scoops mate.
Wow. This is clickbait gone too far. The headline makes it sound like he has cancer or something. The actual article is about him leaving MMM
NRL world left saddened after news about Wendell Sailor comes to light https://au.sports.yahoo.com/wendell...es-massive-decision-for-family-210922026.html
NRL world left saddened after news about Wendell Sailor comes to light https://au.sports.yahoo.com/wendell...es-massive-decision-for-family-210922026.html
MMsharks
Jaws
script is already written!!!
Past two weeks has been very ordinary. Would be making some changes to the squad for our next game.
1. Kennedy
2. Katoa
3. Ramien
4. Iro
5. Ronnie
6. Trindall
7. Hynes
8. Kaufusi
9. Brailey
10. Hunt
11. Nikora
12. Talakai (need to start with some aggression)(play him first 15 minutes then bring Wilton on for the remaining 65 minutes and have Talakai then come on in the 2nd half as impact).
13. Mciness
14. Williams
15. Wilton
16. Uele
17. Atkinson (need some spark off the bench around the middle)
18. Hazleton (looks very tired, needs a spell)
19. Rudolf (not fit, needs a few games in nsw cup)
1. Kennedy
2. Katoa
3. Ramien
4. Iro
5. Ronnie
6. Trindall
7. Hynes
8. Kaufusi
9. Brailey
10. Hunt
11. Nikora
12. Talakai (need to start with some aggression)(play him first 15 minutes then bring Wilton on for the remaining 65 minutes and have Talakai then come on in the 2nd half as impact).
13. Mciness
14. Williams
15. Wilton
16. Uele
17. Atkinson (need some spark off the bench around the middle)
18. Hazleton (looks very tired, needs a spell)
19. Rudolf (not fit, needs a few games in nsw cup)
I wouldn't drop Toby. He had a big impact whilst he was on last week. He can get match fitness in the top grade
Atko (18th man) for me (though I would say Hynes maybe rested)
I also would leave Teig at second row. I think that is burning one replacement unnecessarily.
So basically, I would use the next few games rotating our starting middles and if Iro needs a break from 1st grade, put Talakai back for a few weeks just to freshen him up a bit
Yep 15 mins in, that’s using a finite resource (subs) too loosely.
Both edges already struggle to get into the game sometimes, even if Talakai tried to force it how much impact can he have in that time in that position.
Western Sharkie
Jaws
Yep,
Wouldn't be messing with the back rowers unless you replace them from the 17 altogether which I don’t think we should be doing (sorry @djhabib).
Rotating the Front row would be more appropriate, giving Tommy and or Oregon some rest or starting from the bench so they avoid the initial barrage.
Talakai is best either starting centre or where he currently is depending on what role you want from him or if Iro needs a week or 2 rest.
Being Mr Obvious here but BHU, Hunt and Rudolph’s fitness is the key to who we use as starters.
The initial barrage is softening up, So any of those 3 (probably Toby and Hunt) can go out with a simple game plan, hit ups and tackles (don’t worry so much about ball playing/ off loading unless it is minimal risk).
We can then bring in the Williams, BHU and Talakai‘s to create damage with either of Tommy or Oregon to take up the “simply stuff“ role.
I also think that unless 10000000% confident of fitness, Nicho should be rested after Origin.
Wouldn't be messing with the back rowers unless you replace them from the 17 altogether which I don’t think we should be doing (sorry @djhabib).
Rotating the Front row would be more appropriate, giving Tommy and or Oregon some rest or starting from the bench so they avoid the initial barrage.
Talakai is best either starting centre or where he currently is depending on what role you want from him or if Iro needs a week or 2 rest.
Being Mr Obvious here but BHU, Hunt and Rudolph’s fitness is the key to who we use as starters.
The initial barrage is softening up, So any of those 3 (probably Toby and Hunt) can go out with a simple game plan, hit ups and tackles (don’t worry so much about ball playing/ off loading unless it is minimal risk).
We can then bring in the Williams, BHU and Talakai‘s to create damage with either of Tommy or Oregon to take up the “simply stuff“ role.
I also think that unless 10000000% confident of fitness, Nicho should be rested after Origin.
Western Sharkie
Jaws
Watching 9 Footy show (I know, I know) and Cam Smith is boring to listen to.
Then we have dumb and dumber. I really don’t know why I do this to myself?
Maybe cos Danika?
Then we have dumb and dumber. I really don’t know why I do this to myself?
Maybe cos Danika?
Gards
Jaws
**** that’s no good. Hopefully he comes good again.