Quote: gutterfax "Growth through internationals may have to go on the "back burner" for a few years.
There are 3 credible teams globally with PNG/Wales/France making up the 4 intermitently, the Aussies and Kiwis don't give a flying one now they are wedged up (SoO has got too big already,regardless of the best intentions of the new ARL statements) so better to create a TRUE SUPER league, with profitable clubs able to raise their cap, keep/attract quality players and then stand toe to toe with the other 2?
Currently, 44,000 people filling Wembley to see the the top 4 teams in the world isn't going to either inspire a generation or fund their development....but a SUPER LEAGUE comp in 10 years boasting the best players in 14 teams all with a chance of winning something has to be better than what we have now......which is essentially a 2 tier league with the bottom 8 fighting over the chance of one extra away game at the end of the season?
From a business standpoint, I would expect all Franchises to be averaging 10,000 crowds with a minimum of 2 million a year from ticketed revenue by the end of year 5 or 6 at the latest, with any club not making it cut free or the Franchise moved/sold...
2 million in tickets, 2 million in residuals, 1 million from SKY....everyone becomes self sufficient, with a 5 million Turn over, a competition atendance audience of about 100,000 a week and a far more attractive proposition to National sponsors, partners and broadcasters with an even greater opportunity for growth.'"
Agree with all, particularly the part in bold
