Whippet13 Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 That's a fair climb down on what they originally proposed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whippet13 Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 4 minutes ago, Damien said: That's a fair climb down on what they originally proposed. Well tbf it's better than nothing and the retained festival format is feasible and it could work, problem is funding. They don't seem to have much so signing players who are any good so promoting it will be a challenge, plus no mention of TV coverage either. They also claim to cover 6 markets but only list 5 teams, one of which is New York so maybe they are starting up NY City again which is why the Freedom have jumped ship. Real shame they still can't do this in tandem with the USARL though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OriginalMrC Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Weren't they going to be bigger than super league within 10 years? Fail to see how this benefits the game in North America at all. They should be working With USARL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whippet13 Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 28 minutes ago, OriginalMrC said: Weren't they going to be bigger than super league within 10 years? Fail to see how this benefits the game in North America at all. They should be working With USARL Well, it is more conservative and realistic than the previous grandiose claims and RL games are (allegedly) being played in a semi-pro tournament so that should benefit the game if it happens. However, I'm at a loss to understand why they don't run it in cooperation with the (amateur) USARL. Even just from a branding, media and scheduling perspective that must bring benefits to both organisations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayakman Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 40 minutes ago, OriginalMrC said: Weren't they going to be bigger than super league within 10 years? Fail to see how this benefits the game in North America at all. They should be working With USARL Its a good start and I'm looking forward to catching some games...my wife says she will believe it when she sees it...."Houston to Wolfpack, Houston to Wolfpack...all signs a GO!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
langpark Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Whippet13 said: Excellent. Starting in May also means they avoid clashing with the mighty Euro 13s! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
langpark Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 58 minutes ago, OriginalMrC said: Weren't they going to be bigger than super league within 10 years? Fail to see how this benefits the game in North America at all. They should be working With USARL 3 years, according to @Pulga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Plenty of disparaging comments here, personally I think it’s good to see people trying to set up a new comp and new teams in a (relatively) new part of the RL world - hope it works out for them and that Covid won’t get in the way this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 7 hours ago, Whippet13 said: I'm at a loss to understand why they don't run it in cooperation with the (amateur) USARL. Because that's no way to sell jerseys for made up teams. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whippet13 Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Eddie said: Plenty of disparaging comments here, personally I think it’s good to see people trying to set up a new comp and new teams in a (relatively) new part of the RL world - hope it works out for them and that Covid won’t get in the way this time. Not disparaging comments really, just some realistic views given what happened with their previous effort which was being funded by some very dubious people, plus some humour as well. They seem to be much more cautious and sensible this time round so hopefully it will work for them and I am sure everyone hopes that is the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whippet13 Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 1 hour ago, gingerjon said: Because that's no way to sell jerseys for made up teams. I think they all exist apart from the New York team, which ironically is the one with the track record for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whippet13 Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 8 hours ago, Kayakman said: Its a good start and I'm looking forward to catching some games...my wife says she will believe it when she sees it...."Houston to Wolfpack, Houston to Wolfpack...all signs a GO!" I think that TWP previously announce an expanded Canada Cup in May at Lamport so maybe that will be when your local round happens. Personally I would like to see a 2nd Canadian side as the 6th team in it if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 32 minutes ago, Whippet13 said: Not disparaging comments really, just some realistic views given what happened with their previous effort which was being funded by some very dubious people, plus some humour as well. They seem to be much more cautious and sensible this time round so hopefully it will work for them and I am sure everyone hopes that is the case. Who were the dubious people funding it last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 26 minutes ago, Eddie said: Who were the dubious people funding it last year? In the end, nobody funded it last year because the money didn't exist. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulga Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 9 hours ago, langpark said: 3 years, according to @Pulga Let's face it. With how SL is run I might still be right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 9 minutes ago, gingerjon said: In the end, nobody funded it last year because the money didn't exist. That was the trouble and is certainly why I am more sceptical this time around. What they announced originally was great, it would have been a real game changer. What they neglected to inform everybody is that they had no backers to pay for it and were hoping to get backers on the back of that hype. None appeared and so it crashed. What they have announced this time around is far more modest but if there still aren't any backers then it still wont work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulga Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Whippet13 said: I think that TWP previously announce an expanded Canada Cup in May at Lamport so maybe that will be when your local round happens. Personally I would like to see a 2nd Canadian side as the 6th team in it if possible. Think MUCH warmer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulga Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 10 hours ago, OriginalMrC said: Weren't they going to be bigger than super league within 10 years? Fail to see how this benefits the game in North America at all. They should be working With USARL There's a reason they don't work with the USARL. Because that organisation is a complete basket case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 5 minutes ago, Pulga said: There's a reason they don't work with the USARL. Because that organisation is a complete basket case. Whereas NARL is ... Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulga Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 9 minutes ago, gingerjon said: Whereas NARL is ... Would their incompetence cancel each other out or double it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taniwha Warriors Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Wasn’t one of this teams had linked up with a major league rugby franchise? I thought the owner of the LA Giltini’s MLR had shares in one of the proposed teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whippet13 Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 55 minutes ago, Pulga said: Think MUCH warmer. Have heard its likely to be Carolina Lightning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whippet13 Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Eddie said: Who were the dubious people funding it last year? Sports Flick, who were providing the streaming and much of the upfront funding: Sports Flick founder under investigation, mulls legal battle (smh.com.au) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whippet13 Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 57 minutes ago, Pulga said: There's a reason they don't work with the USARL. Because that organisation is a complete basket case. Hopefully the full governance review the IRL are doing with the USARL will help with that, certainly needs fresh blood in there though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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