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Sports Prophet last won the day on May 12 2023

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  1. I would hazard a guess an Irish RL combine for Euro u18s or u16s events would probably draw out a pretty talented squad of locals which with 4 weeks intense training, would be good enough to beat those English teams they traditionally pick.
  2. And in good news for the AFL haters, Gold Coast Suns dropped to a more familiar 11,000 as well last weekend. Having watched the highlights, I think you are inaccurate on the “Collingwood fans” making up the bulk of the fans for week 1 though.
  3. Broncs v Bunnies 35,507 Sharks v Dogs 12,928 Panthers v Eels 21,522 Raiders v Tigers 16,968 Cows v Knights 18,986 Storm v Warriors 21,927 Sea Eagles v Rorters 17,284 Dolphins v Dragons 10,011
  4. Happy for this decision. I anticipate had the next World Cup remained as 16 teams, we wouldn't have seen these changes. Onwards and upwards for all involved who wish to be involved.
  5. The club are not aiming for 17,000, that is what the capacity will be post development. To confirm, there is near on zero upgrades to Shark Park as part of this development. The capacity will have dropped by about 5,000 as a result of the development. Ace Gutters are still an arm sleeve sponsor and Aramex are now into their 4th year I think as main jersey sponsor. From last study, I think the Sharks have one of the NRLs most long standing group of playing kit sponsors. Aramex, Zambrero, Ace and Southern Comfort have all been with the club for their fourth season now. Ace Gutters FYI is owned by a multi millionaire who is a lifelong Sharks man. They are a welcome sponsor anytime. You are bang on right about the requirement for ongoing commercial activity and you are right once more that they are not the only Sydney club which must get this right. In this respect, they are in no more a precarious position than Souths, Rooster, Manly and Bulldogs. Any “club”, “union” or “community” which is a predominantly geographically dependent commercial entity must always uphold itself as the welcoming and hospitable venue for new fans. A new wave of residents from other areas with varying levels of RL fandom is more so an opportunity, than a risk. Sustainability on the other hand is not attained by standard of play or number of premierships. It is done by being a beacon of community and being a proud and respected representative of that community. For what it is worth, I anticipate the Sharks long term future includes growing outside the Shire and into Dragons territory, whilst the Dragons future will not remain in St George.
  6. You will have to expand mate, I don’t understand your question.
  7. Correct, he can be anonymous far too often. I would not have him at the Sharks over my two centres and fullback.
  8. Seriously am I? I can’t remember him ever standing up when Souths needed him to stand up and change a game in their favour. He hasn’t entered the season as out of shape as he in previous years, but watching tonight, he is still an unfit liability.
  9. Look, I am gonna accept blame as the first comment. But doesn’t it show what a fantastic bunch of opinions we all have I never thought it would go this far… or did I
  10. As if you wouldn’t have switched over without the live updates anyway. I would expect you would have probably flicked over a couple of times anyway at tries. As it happens, if the last score update was 40-0, you probably wouldn’t have turned over.
  11. For what it’s worth, my vision for the Sharks in 20 years (I think it’s realistic, others may not) is to be a club which represents one of Sydney’s most parochial (done) and affluent (getting there) areas, based in a region which is still one of Australia’s biggest for junior sports participation and registrations (current). The club will be playing out of a boutique, fully seated 25k stadium with over 65,000 members and fixtures consistently above 90% capacity.
  12. Still love that view for games in Wollongong.
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