Said this on the VT but i'll repeat it here - "invest" in this context means "be willing to burn some money". Sports clubs away from the worlds biggest franchises aren't something you typically make any money out of. Hence only huge fans of the clubs involved tend to be the ones who are the rich backers.

Jeez must be tough trying to transition from being a prop to a 5/8th.

Still, never heard of him and doubt many people coming from a union background nowadays would have the skill set to play League at SL or NRL level unless they are young enough to still be taught the core skills.

He'd definitely be good enough but SL could not afford him.

Wonder whether the IMG factor is already lifting standards. Significant ground upgrade proposed by Hull KR, Cas academy upgraded to elite, first paid women players. Just coincidence?

All on the back of the biggest world Cup ever. Mostly the effect that has had on awareness would be my bet. KR is only a proposal, no money put up for it yet. Despite what many on here think, the sport has been attempting to drive itself forwards before IMG. Maybe not too successfully but trying