On The Big Deal this week, AFL legend Warren Tredrea is joined by co-host Jack Hudson to talk about the latest business in A-league, AFL, NRL, NBA, NFL ... and even the unlikely 'cost' from Cristiano Ronaldo’s academy investment. Covered in this episode:  The A-League's financial drama The Bears nearing NRL return Looming AFL player movements Aussie NBA trades Lebron, Bronny and the biggest NBA deal The cost of the NFL's antitrust ruling Ronaldo's academy investment pays off ... or does it?  And more! Get all the detailed notes here and subscribe to get them in your inbox every week https://www.thebigdeal.au  Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week breaks down the AFL's new broadcast deal and the finer details as well as the latest in concussion dilemmas. Here's what Tredders and Jack covered:  AFL - AFL’s diversity employment clause in TV rights deal AFL - Zurich Insurance Group introduces blanket concussion exclusion for new AFL players NBL - Breaking down Scott Ninnis’ shock sacking NBL - TV reach extends with additional game set for FTA. NBL - New Perth Wildcats owner Mark Arena unveiled NBA - Could Jeff Bezos buy the Boston Celtics? BBL - Warner, Carey, Smith all sign on in Big Bash. FOOTBALL - Kylian Mbappe chasing down millions in unpaid wages from PSG. STREAMING - New streaming service Venu Sports coming together. INVESTMENT - Kevin Durant has reportedly invested in football giants PSG. FOOTBALL - Vinicius Jr’s eye-watering offer from Saudi Arabia. OLYMPICS - Snoop Dogg’s influencer payday. OLYMPICS - French pole-vaulter’s bizarre offer.  Get all the detailed notes here and subscribe to get them in your inbox every week https://www.thebigdeal.au  Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports Biz Wrap: AFL's diversity deal, concussion insurance exclusion issues, Ninnis' shock sacking, new Wildcats owner unveiled, Mbappe chasing down missing wages, Snoop Dogg's influencer payday and more!

This week's wrap breaks down the AFL club membership record being broken once again and how the Matildas can move on from Tony Gustavsson. Here's what Tredders and Jack covered:  AFL Club membership record surpassed Matildas sack Tony Gustavsson TNT Matches Amazon's NBA offer NBCUniversal's Olympic win Nine's Olympic commentator conundrum Mbappe's majority stake in Ligue 2 club New WNBA media rights deal announced Kelce brothers after big bucks for podcast Sergio Perez's Red Bull battle Man United's 'New' Trafford  Get all the detailed notes here and subscribe to get them in your inbox every week https://www.thebigdeal.au  Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports Biz Wrap: AFL club membership record smashed, Gustavsson out of Matildas, TNT matches Amazon's offer, NBCUniversal's Olympic gold, Channel 9's commentator conundrum, Mbappe's Ligue 2 stake and more!

This week's wrap looks at how rugby can survive in Australia, why the Olympics coverage is proving costly for Nine, NBA media rights deal shapes up and much more. Here's what Tredders and Jack covered in the chat:  Fallout from Adam Simpson's axing as West Coast coach $5M pop star AFL grand final appearance New plans for Tassie stadium Rugby Australia's survival strategy Nine staring at big loss on Olympics coverage Aussie goes number 1 in MLB draft McVeigh makes it to the NBA NBA media rights deal Euro 2024 prize money Copa America disaster  Get all the detailed notes here and subscribe to get them in your inbox every week https://www.thebigdeal.au  Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports Biz Wrap: 'See ya Simmo', Rugby Australia survival strategy, costly Olympics coverage, NBA media rights and more

Sports Biz Wrap: A-League financial drama, looming AFL player movements, NBA's biggest deal, NFL's costly antitrust ruling and more

Australia’s biggest TV media companies are slashing costs. What does it mean for their giant sports broadcast deals? Top media analyst Tim Burrowes joins The Big Deal podcast. What’s left for traditional media stocks in the wake of Meta pulling the pin on its news content deal? How will Seven Group Holdings (ASX:SVW) and Nine Entertainment Holdings (ASX:NEC) afford expensive sports deals as audiences choose streaming instead? AFL legend and media commentator Warren Tredrea discusses all this and more with Unmade founder and leading media and marketing industry analyst Tim Burrowes on The Big Deal. About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au Disclaimer:The information provided by The Big Deal does not constitute personal financial/product/investment advice. The information provided is of a general nature only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation or needs. It should not be used, relied upon, or treated as a substitute for specific professional advice. The Big Deal recommends that you obtain your own independent professional advice before making any decision in relation to your particular requirements or circumstances. Past performance of any product discussed is not indicative of future performance. We may at times refer to third parties. Details of these third parties have been provided solely for you to obtain further information about other relevant products and entities in the market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Free-to-air TV armageddon: Will sport pay the price? - with Tim Burrowes

We're in the heat of footy season but player agents are busy make plans for next year and beyond.  In this week's wrap, Tredders and Jack talk about:  AFL player movements Hall Of Fame embarrassment Melbourne Storm saying no to Sin City WNBL gets its saviour Giddey joins the Bulls WNBA's most valuable teams Details on big money broadcasters out of the US Tiger and Rory's new venture  And more! Get all the detailed notes here and subscribe to get them in your inbox every week https://www.thebigdeal.au  Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports Biz Wrap: AFL movements, Storm cashes out of Vegas, NBL invests in women's league,  Giddey's move to Chicago, Brady's big broadcast gig & more

This week on a special edition of The Big Deal, Tredders is joined by co-founder of Strong Pilates, Michael Ramsey. Strong Pilates is a franchise company which has set its sights on a $35 million turnover a year. After launching pre-pandemic in 2019, Strong Pilates has reached 58 studios across Australia and New Zealand, with expansion heading to the States and more. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Ramsey started the business after breaking his ankle and turned to reformer pilates. Alongside his business partner Mark Armstrong, they used the profits from their former ventures to establish the business. Listen to the full chat here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Strong Pilates was built - with Michael Ramsey

In this week's episode, Tredders and Jack discuss the bizarre battle between the AFL's umpires boss Stephen McBurney and CFMEU boss John Setka. Also on the pod...  Free Agency moves Gil joins Tabcorp Boomers' jersey farce WNBA's ups and downs Peacock turns to golf French Open's new deal Wimbledon offering more cash Bid to boot Rugby Victoria board Sam Kerr's Chelsea extension Newcastle's new owners Cricket boost in the States     And more! Get all the detailed notes here and subscribe to get them in your inbox every week https://www.thebigdeal.au  Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports Biz Wrap: Battle of the umpire boss, Free Agency moves, Gil joins Tabcorp, Boomers jersey farce, WNBA's ups and downs, Peacock turning to golf and more!

In this week's episode, Tredders and Jack breakdown the Australian sport commercial revenue chart and...  Player salaries and salary caps; Loyalty vs business when it comes to AFL player deals; Multi-million TV audiences &amp; ratings for NRL State of Origin; San Francisco Unicorns signing of Pat Cummins; The Perth Wildcats acquisition offer to Sports Entertainment Group; The NBA and the latest in global basketball; UEFA Champions League and Real Madrid's 5-year signing of striker Kylian Mbappe for $24.5 million a season, including a $245m sign-on bonus! (And then, the reaction from Cristiano Ronaldo); Reports around Manchester City's legal action against the Premier League around Associated Party Transactions; HanesBrand selling the sportswear brand Champion to Authentic Brands in a $1.2b sale - shares in Hanes surged more than 15% on the news; Formula One driver Jack Doohan's rise to the Alpine F1 team and the salary gaps between drivers in the competition; Doubts around French Olympic uniform supplier Le Coq Sportif's financial health; And, finally, the $2.89 million sale of a one-off Michael Jordan autographed sports card. But that's not the highest price ever attained for a sports card.  And more! Get all the detailed notes here and subscribe to get them in your inbox every week https://www.thebigdeal.au  Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: Australian sport commercial revenue breakdown, AFL contract moves, NRL's Origin success, Cummins' MLC move, Perth Wildcats' ownership change in the pipeline and more!

Former AFL CEO Andrew Demetriou joins Warren Tredrea to look at some of the big deals that shaped the sport as we know it today. Demetriou reveals the dollars and deals that led to Adelaide Oval’s development, as well as the possibilities for the future, including proposals for both NT and Tasmanian teams to join the league. You can also watch this interview on HotCopper through our new partnership. About The Big Deal Hosted by AFL legend Warren Tredrea, The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Demetriou on the deals that shaped the AFL

The Big Deal is collaborating with Hot Copper and The Market Online to bring the business of sport to a huge audience of Australian investors.  Hot Copper and The Market Online bring investing news and insights to an audience of around 7 million investors. Tredders will share regular segments including interviews and video content covering everything investors need to know about the business of sport. In this episode, Tredders is interviewed by Hot Copper's Sonia Madigan about the partnership and the growth of sports business. About The Big Deal Hosted by AFL legend Warren Tredrea, The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New partnership brings the business of sport to investors

We're back after a short hiatus! Tredders and Jack discuss all the latest in sports business including:  Sydney Swans' contract conundrum Ricky Ponting in the India Test coach hunt NFL heading to Australia? Nestory Irankunda's Socceroos ultimatum The price of promotion to the Premier League Man United's shock FA Cup win NBA media rights The money behind the Monaco GP  And more! Get all the detailed notes here and subscribe to get them in your inbox every week https://www.thebigdeal.au  Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: Sydney's contract conundrum, Ponting in India's sights, NFL down under, Nestory's ultimatum, the price of Premier League promotion and more

In a special edition of The Big Deal, Tredders and Jack speak with 4Aces GC general manager Chris Rosaasen ahead of LIV Golf Adelaide. They speak about:  The ins and outs of LIV Golf Adelaide 2023 Expectations for LIV Golf Adelaide 2024 The field for 2024 Building a brand identity at 4Aces How LIV teams make money Building a global fan base Recruiting players The insights of negotiating LIV contracts  And more! Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking LIV Golf with 4Aces GM Chris Rosaasen

In the first of two episodes this week, Tredders and Jack break down all the money in The Masters. They talk about:  Scottie Scheffler's prize money and story His endorsements Scheffler's views on LIV Golf Prize money for caddies The 'Augusta Rule' The exclusivity of merchandise Why everything is green The perks for the winners Key financial information Broadcasting and tickets  And more! Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking down the numbers of The Masters

In a special edition of The Big Deal, Tredders and Jack speak to one of Australia’s most senior specialist sports physicians, Dr Peter Larkins. In the episode, they talk to Dr Larkins about:  What's changed with concussion The ins and outs of a Head Injury Assessment What players notice on their own condition If helmets help The Angus Brayshaw decision Are the AFL's rule changes helping? Should the AFL have the 21-day protocol implemented at community level? Is the litigation the main risk from the game's point of view? Are this season's lengthy suspensions beneficial Inside the AFL's Illicit Drugs Policy Dr Larkins' new book 'The Healthy Hundred: 100 ways to a healthier, happier and longer life'  And more! Follow Dr Larkins on Twitter/X @doclarkins, Instagram @drpeterlarkins or visit his website drpeterlarkins.com Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking AFL concussion, drugs and the healthy ways to live with Dr Peter Larkins

In this week's episode, Tredders and Jack break down the sports business and successes of second AFL Gather Round. In the show, they discuss...  The 2025 Barossa deal Economic impact on South Australia Clubs packages on offer Travel dramas Additional Gather Rounds? Return of the Norwood Food and Wine Festival Norwood's AFL bid 'Radelaide' or 'Madelaide' More SA sporting investment to come  And more! Get all the detailed notes here and subscribe to get them in your inbox every week https://www.thebigdeal.au  Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: Breaking down AFL Gather Round

In this week's episode, Tredders and Jack discuss the fallout from the Tasmanian State Election and what it means for the Tassie Footy Club and more. They also speak about:  AFLW players caught in drug incident Warner misses out in The Hundred Global Football Week ticket prices released - are they too much? Leichhardt Oval future in doubt BBL champ coach told to re-apply for job Cameron Johnston's massive NFL deal NBL Free Agency Germany signs with Nike Fans spend at Aussie GP Robbie Williams' court case over 2020 cancelled Aussie GP  And more! Get all the detailed notes here and subscribe to get them in your inbox every week https://www.thebigdeal.au  Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports Biz Wrap: Clubs back AFL over Tassie stadium, AFLW players caught in 'conduct unbecoming', Warner knocked by The Hundred, prices of Global Football Week revealed, Leichhardt Oval future in doubt, inside NBL free agency, Nike's German pull & more

In this week's episode, Jack and Tredders talk about the success of Round 1, Harley Reid's debut and Tasmania's introduction. They also speak about:  Round 1 smashes records Match attendance across Round 1 Reid's back page bonanza Tassie launches Gabba redevelopment fiasco NRL's desire for 'authenticity' in players Stop clocks become white-ball permanent fixture Fraser-McGurk signs in IPL Trio of English clubs to come Down Under Saudi circuit proposed Chiefs face potential relocation  And more! Get all the detailed notes here and subscribe to get them in your inbox every week https://www.thebigdeal.au  Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: Round 1 records smashed, Tassie unveiled, Harley Reid's debut, Gabba redevelopment drama, NRL's 'authenticity', white-ball's stop clock, English clubs coming down under & more

In this week's wrap, Jack and Tredders speak about what worked and what didn't with Opening Round, while the US results from the NRL are in. They also speak about:  Ratings - NRL v AFL Angus Brayshaw payout watch Brendan Gale heading home? Gather Round property prices Dragons players eye moves Aussie interest in The Hundred Larry Kestelman sells United share Patty Mills impresses with Miami Ben Simmons' contract in the air Caitlin Clark breaks more records Tennis in Saudi Arabia sights? Arsenal's big bag of Champions League cash  And more! Get all the detailed notes here and subscribe to get them in your inbox every week https://www.thebigdeal.au  Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports Biz Wrap: Did Opening Round work? NRL's US ratings revealed, Brayshaw's payout, Aussie interest in The Hundred, Kestelman sells United share, Caitlin Clark breaks 25-year record & more

In this week's wrap, Tredders and Jack go through the AFL season build-up and the Jimmy Webster incident, as well as the NRL's Las Vegas move.  Webster cops seven weeks Matildas come to Adelaide NRL in Vegas Patty Mills' next move Jaylin Galloway gets his chance Goorjian returns to Sydney The Caitlin Clark effect Roma, Milan to Perth Snowed under Young Matildas Slow play in LIV Barca's big change Russell Wilson axed  And more! Get all the detailed notes here and subscribe to get them in your inbox every week https://www.thebigdeal.au  Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports Biz Wrap: AFL season build-up, Webster's suspension, Matildas in Adelaide, NRL in Vegas, Aussies on the move in NBA, Goorjian set for Kings, the Caitlin Clark effect & more

In this week’s wrap, we discuss the AFL's billion dollar plan to increase game participation and break down why the NRL's Las Vegas play is a smart move. Tredders and Jack talk about:  Concussions in the AFL Angus Brayshaw's retirement Sam Powell-Pepper's suspension NRL launches season Big Bash expansion proposed Jordan Thompson's ATP title win LeBron's contract negotiations Everton's point deduction reduction MLB's uniform controversy Cristiano Ronaldo's latest 'investigation'  And more! Get all the detailed notes here and subscribe to get them in your inbox every week https://www.thebigdeal.au  Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: Concussions in AFL, Brayshaw's retirement, NRL launches season, Big Bash expansion, Thompson's ATP title triumph, LeBron's contract, Everton's point deduction reduction & more

In this week’s wrap, we discuss the AFL's billion dollar plan to increase game participation and break down why the NRL's Las Vegas play is a smart move. Tredders and Jack talk about:  MCG turf being re-laid Duop Reath's new contract LeBron's Bronny move All-Star game a farce SuperBowl stats Usher's big win post-SuperBowl Tiger Woods' new brand Equestrian Australia's code of conduct  And more! Get all the detailed notes here and subscribe to get them in your inbox every week https://www.thebigdeal.au  Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: AFL's billion dollar push, MCG turf to be re-laid, the logic of the NRL's Vegas push, Reath's reward, the James family at the Lakers, All-Star all-farce & more

In this week’s wrap, Tredders talks about his appointment to Port Adelaide’s board and we examine the business behind Superbowl LVIII. And that’s just the beginning. Tredders and Jack talk about:  The response to Tredders’ appointment to Port Adelaide’s board The big financial uplift in the AFL The incredible commercials behind the business, broadcast, advertising, stars (and pop star!) at the Superbowl NRL star Ben Hunt’s contract woes Swimmer James Magnussen gets juiced up for big money at ‘The Enhanced Games’ The incredible story of Brentford FC’s owner  And more! Get all the detailed notes here and subscribe to get them in your inbox every week https://www.thebigdeal.au  Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: Tredders joins Port board, AFL players cashing in, Superbowl analysis, Hunt’s contract regrets, Magnussen signs on for ‘Enhanced Games’ & more

This week, Tredders and Huddo discuss the latest movements across the world in sports business. Here's the list of talking points from today's chat:  Hamilton joins Ferrari Ticket prices at the cricket Ricky Ponting wanted by MLC Super Bowl's eye-watering numbers Taylor Swift's Super Bowl impact Kylian Mbappe's Madrid move Breaking down Nike's Curry failure  And more! Get all the detailed notes here and subscribe to get them in your inbox every week https://www.thebigdeal.au  Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: Breaking down Hamilton's Ferrari move, cricket's ticket price farce, the money in the Super Bowl, Taylor Swift's impact, Mbappe's Real Madrid move & more

This week, Tredders and Huddo discuss the latest movements across the world in sports business. Here's the list of talking points from today's chat:  Sinner wins Australian Open West Indies' drought breaking win Josh Brown's big contract Reece Walsh's sly dig Western Bulldogs' review complete Vasiljevic's new contract in Adelaide Jurgen Klopp departs Liverpool Tom Brady's Aussie pay packet Taylor Swift's NFL impact AlphaTauri's bizarre name change Netflix's WWE deal  And more! Get all the detailed notes here and subscribe to get them in your inbox every week https://www.thebigdeal.au  Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: Sinner the winner, Test cricket is far from dead, Bulldogs review complete, Klopp quits, Taylor Swift's NFL impact, WWE's Netflix deal & more

This week, Tredders and Huddo discuss the latest movements across the world in sports business. Here's the list of talking points from today's chat:  Collingwood's social error over new-look facilities Tredders discusses Port board Alex de Minaur is out, Vegemite gets a plug Tennis' Tom Brady play Rafa Nadal becomes tennis ambassador in Saudi Arabia Canberra's bid for A-League APL in strife Cricket ACT bids for Big Bash Inside Sir Jim Ratcliffe's deal at Manchester United Jordan Henderson joins Ajax Milan players walk after racist chants United poach City executive Detroit Lions' turnaround Stephen A. Smith's contract Could Tiger Woods be TigerMade? Sports Illustrated in all sorts  And more! Get all the detailed notes here and subscribe to get them in your inbox every week https://www.thebigdeal.au  Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: Collingwood's social error, Tredders talks Port board, Vegemite's Australian Open exposure, Canberra in both BBL and A-Leagues, Man United ownership making changes, Stephen A. Smith in demand and more!

This week, Tredders and Huddo discuss the latest movements across the world in sports business. Here's the list of talking points from today's chat:  The AFL to hide weights of players Michael Voss &amp; Todd Marshall's contract talks Politics in cricket...again Bottas and Cromwell's deal with South Australia More Premier League clubs hit by FFP Chicago Bulls fans' disgraceful moment Mavericks employees' big bonuses Nike's LIV golf move The Argylle movie at Stamford Bridge  And more! Get all the detailed notes here and subscribe to get them in your inbox every week https://www.thebigdeal.au  Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: AFL's hidden weight, Voss & Marshall to sign extensions, politics in cricket continues, F1 star's South Aussie plugs, more Premier League clubs hit by FFP, Nike's LIV move & more!

Happy New Year! This week, we do our predictions for 2024, including who will be Australia’s most valuable sports team in 2024, Australia’s most marketable athlete (both female and male), most valuable sports event, and any sports business trends in the year ahead. Here's the list of talking points from today's chat:  David Warner's post-retirement plans Mitch Marsh's pay rise South Africa's bizarre selection situation Jerome Luai's Wests Tigers move Trevor Gleeson, Brian Goorjian changes Harry Kewell succeeds Kevin Muscat Birmingham part ways with Wayne Rooney Inter Milan's financial farce Lionel Messi's housing impact  And more! Get all the detailed notes here and subscribe to get them in your inbox every week https://www.thebigdeal.au  Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: Our 2024 predictions, Warner's post-retirement plans, Mitch Marsh's pay rise, Luai joins Tigers, Goorjian eyes of domestic return, Inter Milan's financial woes & more

This week, more AFL changes have been proposed, while it's been a big week in player movement in multiple sports. Tredders and Huddo discuss the Indian Premier League auction and much more. Here's the list of talking points from today's chat:  Aussies land big payday in IPL Usman Khawaja's protest Clayton Oliver returns from club camp early AFL rule changes Jarome Luai's Penrith departure Netball's signing period bonanza Kevin Muscat's China Move Dante Exum's career revival Aussie boxer's run in with the IBF NFL's new move Messi's jerseys go for millions  And more! Get all the detailed notes here and subscribe to get them in your inbox every week https://www.thebigdeal.au  Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: More AFL rule changes, Aussies go well in IPL, Khawaja's protest, netball's signing bonanza, Muscat's China move footy legend's son to sue NBA star & more

This week sports stars were signing historic deals at home and around the world.  Tredders and Jack unpack Connor Rozee’s eight year extension with the Power, plus crazy money (and plenty of twists and turns) for MLB and golf stars.  Here’s the list of talking points from today’s chat:  Rozee’s stunning extension plus captaincy call Pedlar extends at Adelaide Daisy heads west for AFLW coaching gig New concussion recommendations for AFL The shed standing in the way of the AFL’s Tassie move Netball boss quits Kyrios’ costly call for Australian Open organisers BBL pitch farce Basketball’s broadcast bonanza Eddie Jones set to confirm Japan move Bullish moves for the NRL MLB star’s billion dollar deal and the stunning strategy to go with it Rahm joins LIV, Day wins again NFL salary cap soars More success for Lebron  And more! Get all the detailed notes here and subscribe to get them in your inbox every week https://www.thebigdeal.au  Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: Unpacking Rozee’s deal, new concussion findings, netball boss quits, Kyrios’ costly call, Ohtani’s historic MLB contract, Rahm signs on with LIV & more

In this week’s wrap, why Port Adelaide is planning to turn its back on its SANFL heritage, netball’s war is over but the sport is now counting the cost, and the crypto deal that could land Ronaldo in court. It has been a big week in sports business! Huddo and Tredders talk about:  Port’s bid to join the VFL from 2025 Zak Butters extends his deal with the Power Should the AFLW GF have been held at Marvel Stadium? Details on Netball Australia’s deal with the players, and what comes next for the sport … Gold Coast knocks back the opportunity to host the Commonwealth Games Mark Cuban to sell Dallas Mavericks for a massive profit NBA’s in-season tournament pays off Ronaldo in hot water over crypto EPL rights grow Amazon picks up big ICC deal Babe Ruth collector card sells for seven figures!  And more! Get all the detailed notes here and subscribe to get them in your inbox every week https://www.thebigdeal.au  Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: Port’s plan to quit SANFL for VFL, Butters extends, netball’s bloody war ends, Cuban to sell Mavericks, Ronaldo’s costly crypto deal, Tiger and Nike to split? And much more!

This week’s wrap kicks off with big news from our host, Warren Tredrea.  The Port Adelaide legend announced on the show that he would be applying for the position of Member-elected Director of the PAFC Board of Directors. Tune in to hear more. Also covered in the wrap:  AFLW boss steps down Goalline tech offered for ‘no charge’ Adelaide Oval scoreboard gets an update Melbourne Cup broadcast deal almost done Aussie moves in the IPL Netball’s pay dispute gets worse Twiggy to boost Dragons Giddey investigated by NBA Socceroos hero’s decline TAA’s boot deal Rahm’s huge pay day  And more! Get all the detailed notes here and subscribe to get them in your inbox every week https://www.thebigdeal.au  Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: Tredders to apply for Port board, AFLW boss steps down, goalline tech, Melbourne Cup deal, IPL moves, Netball dispute worsens, Giddey under investigation, Rahm’s huge pay day and more!

All the questions are answered about what do AFL draftees get paid, while Port's Connor Rozee is set to land a big pay day himself. Here's the talking points from this week's chat with Tredders and Huddo:  AFL Draft facts and figures Connor Rozee's new contract Cricket World Cup succe$$ for Aussies Rugby Australia's dramas continue Penrith star in Wests' sights Pickstar's merger with W Sports Media All the latest from the Las Vegas GP Everton's Premier League whack LaMelo's tattoo dilemma  And more! Get all the detailed notes here and subscribe to get them in your inbox every week https://www.thebigdeal.au  Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: What do AFL draftees get paid?, Rozee's big pay day, Panthers star's big question, more drama at Rugby Australia, Everton's point deduction & more

An Aussie's giant German deal, why Formula 1 is set to change forever and Warwick 'Wiz' Capper's latest, erm, venture ... tune in to this week's sports business wrap now. Here's the talking points from this week's chat with Tredders and Jack:  AFL Gather Round fixture released NRL draw  NBL Hawks coach sacked Nestory's looming record deal with Bayern Munich ICC announces bumper cash pot for World Cup winners Why Formula 1 is about to change forever Sphere shut down for Vegas race Major US sports leagues pull in record ad revenue College coach to be paid $120 million to do nothing Warwick Capper's latest 'entrepreneurial' move  And more! Get all the detailed notes here and subscribe to get them in your inbox every week https://www.thebigdeal.au  Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: AFL Gather Round latest, Nestory's giant German deal, NBL coach sacked, World Cup cash grab,  F1 evolution,  US sports ad revenue record, coach paid '$120M for nothing' & more

In this week's sports business wrap, we look at the uncertain future of the Melbourne Cup, a Port star set for the club's richest deal, Saudi Arabia's growing interest in cricket, brands buying up Super Bowl ads at eyewatering prices, and more.  Tredders and Jack talk about:  Whether Australia is falling out of love with the Melbourne Cup and the commercial impact An A-League coach sacked just three games in Connor Rozee looking at a $1M per year deal with Port Adelaide Saudi Arabia looking to invest big into the IPL Cricket World Cup latest Top cricket Youtuber banned Liz Cambage chasing big money in China VAR and ownership issues in the EPL Super Bowl 2024 ads already sold out ... and the costs are crazy Raiders' hefty payout Adam Gilchrist's costly carton of beer  And more! Get all the detailed notes here and subscribe to get them in your inbox every week https://www.thebigdeal.au  Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: Melbourne Cup losing luster? Rozee set for richest deal, Sydney FC sacks coach, Saudi Arabia eyes IPL, Cambage’s $1M deal, Super Bowl ads sellout and more!

In this week's wrap of the The Big Deal we've got all the latest sports business news, including Hawthorn facing big compensation claims, Rugby Australia in a world of pain and the most valuable NBA franchises revealed.  Tredders and Jack talk about:  Following the cultural safety review, there are reports Hawthorn's compensation bill could exceed $1 million for Alastair, Chris Fagan and ex-welfare manager Jason Burt. Melbourne won $1 million in prize money and the McClelland Trophy, which is now a combined ladder of AFL Men’s and AFLW - what does it mean for the game? Ricky Nixon and Sam Newman come to blows over an appearance fee Women's sport pioneer Erin Phillips retires from AFLW Eddie Jones' ugly Rugby Australia exit reveals the depth of despair the game is in NBL's Jack Jumpers to command price tag of $40 million The Bears' bid to be the NRL's 18th team still alive F1 investment in Daniel Riccardo pays off for his team NBA team valuations rise as we reveal the list Soccer's ugly side Baseball World Series ratings slump Tyson Fury's big money fight set to be delayed A ballsy $1M bet for a high school boy's team to beat a WNBA team!  Get all the detailed notes here and subscribe to get them in your inbox every week https://www.thebigdeal.au  Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: Clarko's $1M compo call, rugby 'no money, no strategy', NBL's new team for sale, Riccardo's big money boost, most valuable NBA teams, Fury's costly slump & more!

It has been another big week in sports business as AFL directors carry concussion liability, as well as big contact news for Aussie cricketers, Aussie NBA players and an NBA mega star. In this episode Tredders and Jack talk about:  AFL news, including Port rolling the dice on its future, stars at the crossroads in 2024, Melbourne's concerning and costly culture AFL commission and directors could be liable in concussion class action claims As Cricket Australia offers only short term deals to a range of stars, will they lose more control to T20 francises? Billionaire Gina Rinehart walks away from Swimming Australia PNG set for NRL entrance Giannis signs monster NBA extension, while the future is up in the air for a few Aussies in the big league Joel Embiid's surprising sneaker deal with Sketchers, while Amazon eyes the NBA Swifties boost Kelcie's tequila brand Is a salary cap coming to the Premier League? Summarising Messi's US impact, while Saudis pay price after Neymar injury Ugly end to US Formula One GP Where to now for LIV Golf?  Get all the detailed notes here and subscribe to get them in your inbox every week https://www.thebigdeal.au  Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: AFL directors in the gun, cricket contract concerns, swimming counts cost of Gina fallout, Giannis signs massive extension, Saudi Neymar gamble backfires and more

We're at the business end of the AFL trade period, the NRL is eyeing a star-studded US deal, bizarre times at the cricket World Cup and how one lucky punter won almost $10 million at the races! It's all happening in the world of sports business this week. Here's the run down:  The AFL trade period is heating up, Shane McAdam has moved from Adelaide to Melbourne but a couple of Port targets could be walking to the Draft Some goss on the AFL fixture The good, the bad and the outright bizarre at the cricket World Cup Cricket and other sports added to the Olympics The NRL's huge US play with Tom Brady included Cam Smith misses a bumper pay day Punter wins almost $10M at Everest! Muscat misses out on plum job Man United ownership latest Ronaldo facing bizarre adultery charge in Iran Super Bowl set for London? NBA's $75B plan Highs and lows for former NBA stars  And more! Get all the detailed notes here and subscribe to get them in your inbox every week https://www.thebigdeal.au  Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: AFL trades news, good, bad & ugly World Cup, cricket at the Olympics, NRL's Brady US play, punter's $10M pay day, Ronaldo facing '99 lashes', NBA's $75B plan & more

This week we’ve got a frenetic AFL trade period, accusations that the cricket World Cup has been mismanaged and more shots fired in the super shoe war. Tredders and Jack talk about:  The latest big moves around AFL trade period, including controversial compo picks, Port’s plans to off-load Duursma, the Clayton Oliver saga and more The AFL coach who could shift into the CEO’s chair Nathan Murphy’s AFL future in the hands of the concussion panel Colllingwood’s crazy premiership guernsey auction prices ICC World Cup organisers slammed for terrible grounds and lack of fans The breakdown on Australia’s bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup Drama around the Wallabies’ World Cup exit Ange’s EPL fairytale continues The EPL’s new media rights plan of attack Real Madrid’s alternate business strategy Netballers #FightForFair  And more! Get all the detailed notes here and subscribe to get them in your inbox every week https://www.thebigdeal.au  Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: AFL trades talk, cricket World Cup criticised, Aus FIFA bid breakdown, netballers #FightForFair, EPL media rights plan & more

From AFL Grand Final to Taylor Swift. It has been quite a week in sports business. In this week's wrap:  AFL Grand Final pulls in big audiences Crows and Power prepare to get busy with AFL trades, while North prepare to put up pick one NRL Grand Final goes toe to toe with AFL on TV ratings Netball Australia and Players' Association fail to come to a deal before September 30 deadline How a Bulls legend almost became an NBL coach An extra day for the Australian Open A-League ownership concerns, again ... VAR controversy impacts Premier League Apple to make a big push for Formula 1 broadcast rights Lillard's exit may have broken major NBA rules MLB breaks attendance records The enormous commercial impact of Taylor Swift's NFL 'interest'  And more! Get all the detailed notes here and subscribe to get them in your inbox every week https://open.substack.com/pub/thebigdealsport/p/the-big-deal-weekly-afl-ratings-winner?r=z738s&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web  Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: AFL ratings winner, trade talk, netballers 'unemployed', A-League ownership concerns, Apple eyes F1, 'Swifties' take over NFL & more

The AFL season approaches climax, Australian rugby is in a world of pain on and off the field and a single use 'super shoe' could change competitive running forever. There's no shortage of big sports business talking points this week. Tredders and Jack talk about:  Calls to overhaul the Brownlow Medal after dubious umpire voting AFL ticketing processes also under the microscope AFL trades latest Wallabies coach commitment questioned, as a super star recruit wavers Adidas 'Super Shoe' makes massive impact in marathon Adidas is suing LIV Golf Piastri on the podium WWE coming to Australia Cricket pushes hard for US expansion NBA big moves loom  And more! Get all the detailed notes in your inbox, just subscribe for free at https://www.thebigdeal.au Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: Brownlow overhaul call, AFL GF tickets saga, Wallabies in free fall, WWE heading down under, 'Super Shoe' shakes up marathon, Adidas v LIV Golf & more

It's been a big week in sports business with the fallout from last weekend's AFL finals, Aussie basketballers heading to the NBA and a Premier League club's future up in the air. In this week's wrap with Jack Hudson and Tredders:  Recapping Tredders' comments from Monday  Brodie Grundy's Swans move AFL coaching update Essendon's veteran list boss moves on Another AFL class action SEN's debt in the air Stuart MacGill's legal drama Aussies signing in the NBA Scottie Pippen's down under arrival Wallabies' shock loss to Fiji Everton's ownership change over Discus thrower Matt Denny's payday Jo Burrow's post-contract slump Carlos Sainz wins Singapore GP La Liga's 'biggest name' partnership and CF Montreal's not so incognito player  And more! Get all the detailed notes in your inbox, just subscribe for free at https://www.thebigdeal.au Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: Power fallout, AFL Trade update, Aussies to the NBA, Everton's new future, Verstappen's run halted & more

It was another finals capitulation for Port Adelaide. And many tough questions must now be asked. Tredders took a look through Port’s overall 2023 performances on and off the field, including:   Selection woes and injury clouds   Defensive issues   The off-field own goals   Decision to extend coach Ken Hinkley for a further two years   Governance and decision making   Who pays the price?   And more   Subscribe to The Big Deal newsletter for free at https://www.thebigdeal.au Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Power failure: finals, leadership and more

It’s a big week in sports business as AFL finals heat up, players eye massive deals at home and abroad and Real Madrid sets a new standard for sports stadiums. In this week’s wrap with Jack Hudson and Tredders:  The Power tries to keep its Premiership hopes alive The Maynard / Brayshaw tribunal case AFL trades latest as the players vote on a new deal Melbourne Cup TV rights to change hands The Aussie star heading to Saudi Arabia NRL club ‘sorry’ for social post Boomers under review Aussie golfer back on winner’s list Spain’s football president finally walks World’s top talent agency bought out NFL star signs record extension Mo Salah’s future Real Madrid’s crazy cool new stadium Joker does it again Mass cheating at marathon  And more! Get all the detailed notes in your inbox, just subscribe for free at https://www.thebigdeal.au Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: Pressure on Port Adelaide, Maynard faces tribunal, NFL star's record deal, Spain's kissing president walks, Real Madrid's insane stadium & more

On this week's wrap of The Big Deals, Port Adelaide stars make an in-person pitch to Brodie Grundy, Cricket Australia shops around its key Tests, an Aussie labourer gets his NFL chance and much more. In this week's discussion:  Port Adelaide up the 'sell' to wantaway Demon Brodie Grundy A frustrated AFL legend shuns the league The Boxing Day Test is going to Tender Overseas stars land in Big Bash League Where to now for the Australian Boomers? Ange Postecoglou wins more hearts at Tottenham Lou Hedley gets his NFL big break 'Coach Prime' takes college football by storm 92,003 turn up to watch Nebraska volleyball (and the numbers behind this incredible program) The F1 driver who almost had his million dollar watch stolen  And more! Get all the detailed notes in your inbox, just subscribe for free at https://www.thebigdeal.au Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: Port's pitch to Grundy, Boxing Day Test on the market, Boomers at crossroads, Aussie punter's NFL pay day, women's volleyball breaks crowd record & more

In this week’s wrap, it is AFL finals time but deal-making for players and coaches is already in full swing. Meanwhile, Matildas star Sam Kerr is building a bank balance to match her enormous brand appeal. We’ve got the details. Here’s the run down:  Can Port Adelaide pull together a deal for Brodie Grundy?  Do the Crows need to offer coach Matthew Nicks another extension? West Coast is keeping Adam Simpson but is there more to the story? Another big name AFL player in limbo as the league gets a new footy boss Enormous international player interest in the Big Bash League Breaking down Sam Kerr’s multi-million dollar earnings Cashed up investors eye soccer clubs Spain’s football president under fire as Mum goes on strike! Inter Miami’s revenues skyrocket while the budget goes from bad to worse for a famous Premier League club Boomers on edge at the World Cup An embarrassing Chat GPT blunder hits sports site  And more! Get all the detailed notes in your inbox, just subscribe for free at https://www.thebigdeal.au Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: ‘Grundy to Port’ heats up, ‘concerning’ Crows coach offer, Kerr cashes in as women’s soccer lures investors, NRLW AI blunder and more

In this week's episode, we analyse the numbers behind the 'best ever' Women's World Cup. We talk about:  The impact of the Women's World Cup, the Matildas and FIFA's response What's next for women's sport in Australia Fallout from the AFL's shocking goal review blunder Hardwick's golden coaching deal Victorian tax payers pay for Comm Games u-turn Boomers ready for FIBA World Cup tip-off Aussie openers to pair up again in the commentary box Ange's first Premier League win Messi's legacy focus compared to Neymar's lavish deal  Get all the detailed notes in your inbox, just subscribe for free at https://www.thebigdeal.au What did you think? Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: AFL goal blunder fallout, Women's World Cup analysis, players blast Rugby Australia, Comm Games compensation, Messi and Neymar compared and more

In this week's wrap, Tredders unpacks Port Adelaide's decision to extend coach Ken Hinkley's contract as well as the commercial boom around the success of the Matilda's at the Women's World Cup, more LIV Golf pay off for Cam Smith, massive money moves in international soccer and much more. In this discussion, Tredders and Monty talk about:  Unpacking Ken Hinkley's two year extension as coach of Port Adelaide Hardwick a rising Sun, the AFL's new footy boss and score line tech woes Cheeky Matildas fans nab England tickets, and the huge TV and commercial return from the FIFA Women's World Cup so far Matildas players to cash in while netballers cry poor Boomers prepare for FIBA World Cup with a big name exclusion Cam Smith's $7m+ pay day Neymar's extraordinary move to Saudi Arabia, Harry Kane's German debut, Chelsea breaks its own transfer record, and don't question the Messi deal or it could cost you your job! James Harden plays hard ball with 76ers president as the team tries to retain its star  And more! Get the show notes https://www.thebigdeal.au/p/the-big-deal-weekly-hinkley-port?sd=pf  What did you think? Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: Hinkley Port deal concerns, Matildas bonanza, Cam Smith cashes in again, Neymar’s huge Saudi move, Harden plays hard ball & more

Design, product and apparel have a huge influence on the sports industry, and also shape culture. The impact of design is hard to measure - we often talk about what 'looks' and 'feels' good, but we don't know why. To learn more, we go in to the world of design and apparel in sport with Nissanka Goonetilleke.  Nissanka is Footwear Product Manager of Core Performance Sports at ASICS. He has been at ASICS for seven years, where he has worked as a Senior Apparel Designer and was also Product And Design Manager for the Australian Olympic team for Tokyo 2020. Prior to joining ASICS, Nissanka was a Senior Designer at compression company 2XU and was also a Headwear Designer at New Era in the UK.  Nissanka joins Tredders to talk about:  How big sports brands approach design and apparel How he fitted out an entire Olympic team during COVID How a designer in sport draws on storytelling, innovation, science, history, business and more The role of the elite athlete in the design process The tension of designing for both world class athletes and 'weekend warriors' Balancing performance and commercial outcomes Sports apparel and culture 3D printing, customisation and the future  And more! What did you think? Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The impact of design and apparel on sport and culture with Nissanka Goonetilleke

This week we talk AFL conflicts and coach contracts, FIFA Women's World Cup explodes as Australia's national teams make their mark globally, the billionaire funding top athletes and more.  Tredders and Monty talk about:  A bizarre AFL Commission player push that opens up a number of conflicts The latest on coach contracts including Port's Ken Hinkley and Carlton's Michael Voss Crows to honour a contract offer for an injured Crow What's holding back the growth of AFLW Record Women's World Cup attendances, Matildas success and the battle for female athletes among sports Australian Diamonds the world's best netball team Australian Boomers prepare for FIBA World Cup Gina Rinehart spends $60 million to support Aussie athletes Ball investigation follows The Ashes Ange welcomed to his new Tottenham home Lakers star Anthony Davis signed the richest ever annual extension  And more. Read the detailed notes from this episode when you sign up for free at: https://www.thebigdeal.au And more. Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: AFL Commission conflicts and coach contracts, Women’s World Cup reaches rare heights, benefactor backs athletes, Laker signs record extension & more

Former AFL players are threatening court action against their clubs over the use of an image. It taps into a bigger, more complex issue on athlete image rights in sport.  In the lead up to this weekend’s ‘Showdown’ between AFL rivals Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide Power, former players and brothers Troy (Crows) and Shane (Power) Bond are considering court action over the use of an iconic image featured on the Showdown shield and medal. It features an image of the brothers, playing for opposite teams, embracing after Showdown 2 in 1997 (five years ago the brothers talked the moment and the image for AFC Media). Troy and Shane claim that use of the image was unauthorised and have engaged legal representation. In the late 2000s Swans legend Leo Barry sued TAB Corp, who then sued the AFL, over unauthorised use of the image of Leo’s iconic 2005 Grand Final mark.  The matter was settled out of court and Leo now owns the rights to that image. The question of athlete image rights, and who ‘owns’ the images and in what circumstances, have been hotly debated and contested in courts across just about every professional sport, worldwide, over many years.  Such issues are now addressed by the AFL and other major leagues through Collective Bargaining Agreements. Tredders and Monty talk about the issue and the wider considerations, including:  What rights do past players have, whose careers pre-dated such CBAs? How do leagues and clubs leverage player personal brands? What is fair and reasonable for all parties? What are the key facts around the Bond brothers’ complaint and where could the issue end up?  And more. Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Showdown over athlete image rights

The AFL season is well and truly at boiling point, with things heating up in South Australia for the Showdown while just about everyone is in hot water at West Coast. As the Aussies retained the Ashes our ‘brand’ is in question, while the Women’s World Cup has seen success for a crowdfunded team, press conferences turning political and broadcast anger. And that’s just the beginning. We also cover:  The AFL's overdue rule changes A world record offer for soccer star Kylian Mbappe Messi's fairytale start and social media impact An ANZAC concept for the British/Irish Lions tour Pay Day at British Open Ricciardo's return Big trades loom in NBA  Let us know your thoughts. Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: Showdown week hits, AFL's overdue changes, Ashes impact on Aussie brand, Women's World Cup drama, Billion dollar play for Mbappe, Messi's mass influence & more

The Victorian Government's decision to pull out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games has stunned the sports industry, and the world.  Premier Dan Andrews said the decision came down to the numbers - he'd budgeted for a $2 billion spend, but had since discovered the Games could cost up to $7 billion.  There are now huge ramifications - for the Victorian economy and its regional areas, the Commonwealth Games and its viability, not to mention the reputation of Victoria and Australia on the international stage.  Tredders unpacks the fallout with Jack Hudson from The Inner Sanctum and House Of Footy. Let us know your thoughts. Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The true cost of the Commonwealth Games debacle

In this week’s wrap of the big deals, AFL players, clubs and the league are making moves, highs and lows for women’s sport, Messi looms large in the United States and more.  In this discussion with Tredders and Monty:  AFL club CEOs meet AFL boss Andrew Dillon to talk about league issues including a potential ‘Wildcard Round’ Leadership changes at West Coast Bombers no chance of matching Adelaide’s offer for Mason Redman Stuart Dew spotted with the Australian cricket team All eyes on the FIFA Women’s World Cup Messi makes it official in Miami It is Steven Gerrard’s turn to get the Saudi money Netball World Cup loses major sponsor weeks out from the event The latest from the men’s and women’s Ashes Daniel Riccardo’s future A changing of the guard in tennis Lebron’s jersey switch  Breaking news about the Victorian government pulling the plug on the 2026 Commonwealth Games just missed the deadline for our podcast, but we share our perspective in our newsletter along with all the details and notes from this week’s discussion: https://www.thebigdeal.au/p/the-big-deal-weekly-comm-games-cancelled  There’s plenty happening in sports business, at home and around the world, so tune in to find out more. Let us know your thoughts. Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: The AFL's wildcard, Crows calling Redman, all eyes on Women's World Cup, Messi unveiled in Miami, world netball's sponsorship nightmare, Ashes latest & more

In this week’s wrap of the big deals in sport, we’ve got all the details and drama from the wild world of AFL coaching, The Ashes, the future of Australian netball, NRL players revolt, Patty Mills on the NBA merry-go-round and a lot more. Tredders and Monty talk about:  The sacking of Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew, and how it impacts the AFL coaching landscape Josh Carr’s candidacy for the Richmond job, or whether a formal succession plan could be put in place at Port Adelaide Excitement and drama at The Ashes, but it has shined a light on broadcasting issues Why Australian netball ticks all boxes except one Where to next for the NRL’s disgruntled playing group Patty Mills lands at a third NBA club in 10 days What Meta’s Threads means for Twitter’s sports dominance   Leadership shifts at the Australian Grand Prix The incredible new Vegas stadium Aussie first for Real Madrid Ange Postecoglou’s first press conference Old school Wimbledon rule frustrates fans And more!  Get the full notes from this episode here https://www.thebigdeal.au/ There’s plenty happening in sports business, at home and around the world, so tune in to find out more. Let us know your thoughts. Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: Dew sacked, Carr and AFL coaching conundrum, The Ashes fallout, netball’s next steps, NRL strike threat, Patty’s NBA shuffle, Threads v Twitter in sport & more

There's plenty happening in Australian sports business, including The Ashes, NBA and local drama at AFL and NRL level. In this week's wrap, we talk about:  The fallout from Australia's Second Test victory over England at The Ashes, with the Aussies accused of not playing in the 'spirit of the game' At the AFL, a returning coach, players becoming 'too friendly' and a change of approach from the Match Review Panel More NRL player contract drama, would you believe it, with a truly bizarre loophole uncovered for two Gold Coast Titans stars The latest from NBA free agency with multiple Aussies on the move In soccer, an Aussie-Italian young gun signs a big deal while another legend signs off What's next for Tim Tszyu  Get the full notes from this episode here https://www.thebigdeal.au/ There’s plenty happening in sports business, at home and around the world, so tune in to find out more. Let us know your thoughts. Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: Aussie 'spirit' questioned at The Ashes, bizarre NRL stars contract loophole, big Aussie NBA moves & more

One of the biggest challenges in sports business is maintaining the pursuit of high performance without killing your culture and disconnecting from your community.  This is top of mind for Brock Schaefer, Chief Operating Officer at the NRL's South Sydney Rabbitohs. The Bunnies are 'the pride of the league', established in the foundation year of 1908, born in what was the working class Sydney suburb, Redfern.  Brock played a key role in the development of the USANA Rabbitohs Centre, a $26 million facility which opened in May, a decade after the initial plans were first announced.  Over that time, there was turnover of key club people, funding issues, the world changed, there were logistical challenges, but Brock says sticking to the values of 'community, culture and athlete flow and use' ensured that the centre would deliver as much for the players as it would for the local school kids who come by for breakfast each morning.  In this great chat, Brock takes us behind the scenes in NRL world, talking about:  What it took to build and launch a state-of-the-art centre Why 'the system' is failing NRL coaches, and what needs to happen to better support coaches and key people in sport Why the grassroots, the CBA and player power are challenges facing the NRL What he learned from NASA and Houston Ballet Company The role of a COO at a top sports club  And much more! Let us know your thoughts. Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Connecting community, culture and high performance with Brock Schaefer

This week's sports business wrap covers the big moves in the AFL, NRL, The Ashes as well as the stars shifting the landscape in the NBA, English Premier League and Formula 1.  In this discussion, Tredders and Monty talk about:  The financials that will influence what the Eagles do with coach Adam Simpson and some of the senior stars, as they try to pick up the pieces during a horror 2023 season Eye-opening comments from Damien Hardwick about his AFL coaching future Why the Dragons are stopping captain Ben Hunt from walking away mid-season Ash Gardner's heroics in the women's Ashes and what we can expect from the pitch at Lord's for the second Test Details on Daniel Riccardo's F1 comeback The NBA draft, player movements and luxury tax impact Lebron's LA castle A world record bid from Manchester City for a young defender The Hollywood stars behind Wrexham's rise turn to Formula 1  Get the full notes from this episode here https://www.thebigdeal.au/p/the-big-deal-weekly-west-coasts-financial  There’s plenty happening in sports business, at home and around the world, so tune in to find out more. Let us know your thoughts. Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: West Coast’s financial fallout, Dragons lock up wantaway star, Riccardo gets another chance, Man City’s world record player bid, Hollywood owners come for F1 and more!

In this week's wrap of the big deals in sport, we cover what's happening behind the scenes in the AFL, NRL, The Ashes ... as well as details from some huge deals unfolding in the US and Europe.  This episode covers:  New details on the AFL's Gather Round The Ashes ratings and sledging ugliness An NRL star counting the cost of quitting The fallout from Netball Australia's fight with its players What's next for Tim Tszyu Winners and losers from the PGA US Open Why Michael Jordan is the GOAT of basketball business New details on Lionel Messi's deals English football success and hard luck stories  Get the full notes from this episode when you sign up at https://www.thebigdeal.au  There’s plenty happening in sports business, at home and around the world, so tune in to find out more. Let us know your thoughts. Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: Gather Round details, all eyes on The Ashes, NRL star's unusual escape plan, Australian netball war, MJ's billion dollar pay day & more

Cameron Falloon is taking his insights from the world’s best high performance environments to a mainstream, global audience, and it’s paying off.  Cam is the founder of Body Fit Training, Australia’s fastest growing fitness empire with 220+ franchises and an annual turnover of more than $125 million. Over more than 30 years in elite sport and fitness, Cam has made the most of key moments.  Working as a personal trainer in London, Cam was given the incredible opportunity to work with Princess Diana and was training with her in the weeks before her tragic passing.  Cam then moved to the Premier League, working in high performance with Derby County, before returning to Australia to spend the next decade with AFL clubs Geelong, Western Bulldogs and Port Adelaide. Losing his job at the Power would become a life-changing blessing in disguise. It led to Cam launching Body Fit Training, with a vision to take his elite strength training programs and insights to the world.  But with the successes came massive risks, as Cam “put it all on the line” to save the business during the pandemic. In this interview, Cam talks about:  Working with Princess Diana Learnings from the Premier League and AFL How Body Fit survived COVID and lockdowns Business growth ambitions   And much more. Tune in and let us know your thoughts. Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Training Princess Diana, elite sport and building a $125M fitness empire with Cameron Falloon

In this week's wrap, we learn that Australian sport has closer ties to betting companies than what most people realise. Confusion reigns in golf as players and pundits try to wrap their heads around the PGA-LIV merger. Meanwhile Messi Mania is taking over the US. We breakdown Lionel Messi's unique MLS deal, including what it means for him and soccer in the US. There’s plenty happening in sports business, at home and around the world, so tune in to find out more. Let us know your thoughts. Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: Latest Australian betting scandal, millions for MND, PGA-LIV merger fallout, Messi MLS mania, Nuggets make history & more

As one of Australia’s pioneers in fantasy sports and gaming, Andrew Cronyn understands the evolution of fan engagement better than just about anyone.  Andrew is the managing director of Accel Media and was also the co-founder of FanHub Media, building the company into a global leader in free-to-play (F2P) games and fantasy sports before it was acquired by Genius Sports in 2021. After starting out with the AFL and NRL as early clients, FanHub took the UK and the US by storm working with the NFL, NBA and many other top sports organisations.  After the acquisition, Andrew continued to work with Genius as the director of fan engagement strategy until the beginning of this year. Earlier in his career, Andrew spent almost a decade with IMG Media where he was Vice President and then head of digital media.  We talk about: - How Andrew innovated fantasy sports and other fan engagement solutions in Australia, and the challenges along the way  - The growth of fantasy sports and gaming  - The importance of data in sports business  - The future of fan engagement: How AI and other tech will impact fantasy sports, gaming and fan experiences And much more. Tune in and let us know your thoughts. Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fantasy sports and the evolution of fan engagement with Andrew Cronyn

This week's wrap of the big deals in sport brings you news from AFL house, North London, Saudi Arabia and more, as players, managers and leagues make major moves.  Tredders talks about the fallout from the Hawthorn racism review, Port Adelaide's record winning streak and tough timing for injured crow Tom Doedee. We also cover Australian manager Ange Postecoglou's incredible move to the Premier League, the challenge ahead and what it means for Australian soccer. Meanwhile the big spending Saudi's continue to invest in soccer superstars, Australia and India battle it out for top Test honours, the crypto collapse comes at a cost for US athletes, more off-court drama at the French Open and why Kyrie Irving and Lebron James could re-unite - but not where you expect.  Tune in and let us know your thoughts. Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: AFL's botched investigation, Ange's big time Premier League move, Saudi soccer spend continues, costly crypto collapse, Kyrie & Lebron's reunion twist & more

In this week's wrap, we see more than ever than money makes the (sporting) world go around.  Tredders talks about how football department cuts come at a cost to coaches, who are burning out. He has also called for great transparency on AFL contracts, for players and administrators, as well as the case for lottery picks to prevent draft tampering.  Headlines below (get the details in the newsletter at www.thebigdeal.au):  The State Of Origin jersey dispute NBL drives home a new sponsor Lebron's calculated retirement message Tottenham to sound out Ange Premier League clubs cashing in or crashing out The Indian Premier League breaks viewership records The Super Yachts of Monaco The French Open gets political Oakland A's stadium deal And the NBA referee with a 'burner account'?  Tune in and let us know your thoughts. Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: Cuts costly for AFL coaches, calls for contract transparency, Origin jersey dispute, Lebron's retirement 'message', Premier League clubs cash in & crash out, all eyes on IPL & more

Despite their brand power, sports stars are mostly under-valued and under-utilised, says PickStar CEO and former AFL footballer James Begley.  Begley founded PickStar, and sister-company Vlast, with AFL legend Matthew Pavlich to open up more commercial opportunities for sports stars and celebrities, and better manage their commercial engagements.  Backed by investors including cricket superstar Adam Gilchrist, Begley and his team have invested "millions of dollars" developing technology that empowers, but also disrupts, talent management and administration.  The company now works with 3500+ talent and some of the biggest sports organisations in the world, operating in Australia, UK and the US. But for Begley, who played for St.Kilda and then Adelaide over seven years before becoming a leadership consultant, the transition from athlete to business leader has been filled with highs and lows, and a lot of learnings.  We talk about:  The journey from AFL to entrepreneurship The rocky road of running a tech startup Athletes: Their value, opportunities and challenges The future of talent commercialisation and activation  And much more. Tune in and let us know your thoughts. Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investing "millions" to transform talent activation with James Begley

We kick of this week's sports business wrap with AFL legend Warren Tredrea unpacking Damien Hardwick's shock decision to quit as Richmond coach, and what it means for the AFL coaching landscape including Port Adelaide and Ken Hinkley. Hardwick, a three-time premiership coach with the Tigers, said the job had become "a little too much" and he knew he couldn't give 100 percent.  It has created a dramatic shift for AFL coaches. Tredders talks about:  Hardwick's future and how the coaching shakeup could influence Port's approach to Ken Hinkley's contract The big risk of being drawn into the desperate coaching merry-go-round which could include Gold Coast, Carlton and West Coast along with Richmond and Port  The growing pressure on senior coaches and the impact of burn out And more   We also talk about the ugly relationship between the NRL and one of its broadcasters, netball's uncertain future, UFC coming to Sydney, a looming switch for Lewis Hamilton, NBA stars pondering moves and more. Get the full show notes and details here: https://www.thebigdeal.au/p/the-big-deal-weekly-hardwick-quits  Tune in and let us know your thoughts. Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: Hardwick quits triggering AFL coaching quake, NRL broadcast relations sour, netball's shaky future, UFC to hit Sydney, grassroots sport set to explode, golfer's hole-in-one fairytale & more

India is set to become the sporting capital of the world, athletes will be at the centre of sport's growth and 'recession proof' opportunities await founders of sports companies in 2023 and beyond.  These are just a few of Andrew Petcash's views on the future of sports. The US college basketballer turned sports business influencer and investor is the founder of Profluence, where he is building a community around cutting edge insights into the trends, people and companies that are shaping the next era of sport. Andrew now has more than 30,000 subscribers following his weekly newsletter and podcast, and over 100,000 followers on social media.  Andrew joined The Big Deal to talk about the biggest trends, opportunities and challenges in sport, including:  Why Asia, especially India, is bringing the biggest growth opportunities The influence of betting on sport (it's not just about the money) Why athletes have gone from a commodity in sport, to being at the centre of the industry's growth (and it has nothing to do with what happens on the field) The changing face of media and distribution The commercialisation of grassroots sport is the next emerging opportunity Why now is the best time to build a sports company  And much more. Profluence: https://profluence.com  Profluence newsletter &amp; podcast: https://www.petcashpost.com/  Tune in and let us know your thoughts. Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A global view of the future of sport with Andrew Petcash

In this week's sports business wrap, the case for private ownership of AFL clubs, one NRL coach decides to stay as another gets the boot, fall out from the summer cricket schedule, an Aussie betting company sells off its US operations to an emerging giant and much more. (More notes coming soon)  Tune in and let us know your thoughts. Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter, while producer Dion Hayman is a sun sensitive sports media veteran of 30+ years. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: AFL clubs ownership question, NRL coaching dramas, cricket fixture jostling, Fanatics' big bet, Landale's NBA future & more

Owning a big name sports team may seem glamorous, but in reality it's not for the faint-hearted.  To provide incredible insight into what it's really like, we're joined by Adelaide 36ers owner and chairman Grant Kelley.  Grant leads Holdfast Assets, which has owned the license for the Sixers, one of the NBL's most iconic teams, since 2017. He oversaw the Sixers’ high profile move from its suburban stadium to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, and has capitalised on an exciting era of growth for the NBL and basketball in Australia. The Adelaide 36ers is just one of a number of assets held by Holdfast under Grant's leadership, where there's a big focus on investing in agriculture and tourism as well as sport. Grant is a recognised leader in private equity, real estate investing, fund management and business strategy.  In this interview, Grant lifts the hood on the Adelaide 36ers revealing the economics of ownership where well over $10 million has been invested so far. He also talks about learning the dynamics of a team roster, championship goals, the NBL and the NBA, the wider investment opportunities in sport and much more.  Tune in and let us know your thoughts. Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter, while producer Dion Hayman is a sun sensitive sports media veteran of 30+ years. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The economics of owning a sports team with Grant Kelley

AFL HQ has plenty of headaches, ups and downs for Aussie NBA stars, a broadcast blackout threat for the Women's World Cup and Messi gets set to sign the biggest deal ever, as we cover this week's big money moves at home and around the world.  Subscribers to The Big Deal also get our weekly sports biz wrap via the newsletter. In this chat, the AFL 'boo issue', an unpopular heir for AFL Commission chairman, problems with the adjudication of the game and why the Power has turned it around since Tredrea had his say! Also: NRL sponsor in hot water, Boomers World Cup squad, Landale makes his mark in the NBA, Bronny makes college call, Ange's Celtic success, Messi's looming record deal, Newcastle's new bet, Kentucky Derby by the numbers, a pricey salad Miami F1 GP, and a 'sexist' prize for a women's event. Get the full show notes and list of stories in detail here: https://www.thebigdeal.au/p/the-big-deal-weekly-afls-boo-issue?sd=pf  Tune in and let us know your thoughts. Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter, while producer Dion Hayman is a sun sensitive sports media veteran of 30+ years. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: AFL's boo issue and HQ headaches, Big Boomers snub, Ange's contract strategy, WWC blackout threat,  Messi set to be richest athlete, 'sexist' prize for women's race & more

Sports apparel innovators are on the verge of solving a multi-trillion dollar brand protection problem, while opening up unprecedented fan experience opportunities. George Monemvasitis, founder of Solos, has been pioneering in the wearable sports technology space for around 25 years. Solos has been providing textile-embedded technologies to some of the world's biggest brands, including the NBA, NFL and Spain's La Liga, as well as the GWS Giants, Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Phoenix at home.  George joined The Big Deal podcast to talk about how to tackle the enormous brand protection problem. Counterfeited apparel is estimated to have a market cost of $2.2 trillion, while around 50% of sports fans are said to attend games wearing counterfeit merchandise.  While smart apparel brings authentication, identification and tracking capabilities, it also opens new and exciting fan engagement and game-day experience possibilities.  George talks about the opportunities, as well as the barriers in the industry, as he looks to take smart apparel to a mainstream audience of sports fans and beyond. Tune in and let us know your thoughts. Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter, while producer Dion Hayman is a sun sensitive sports media veteran of 30+ years. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How sports apparel innovation is changing the game with George Monemvasitis

From the AFL's leadership transition through to Snoop Dogg biting at NHL team ownership, it's a big week in sports business. Subscribers to The Big Deal also get our weekly sports biz wrap via the newsletter. In this episode, Tredders talks about what's next for AFL CEO-elect Andrew Dillon, the Hawthorn racism investigation as well as plans for the league's 19th and 20th teams. The government cash isn't flowing in to all sports and Socceroos coach Graham Arnold can't believe that the Socceroos still don't have a home. We also talk about the big money flowing into the Big Bash as cricket's powerbrokers fight more bigger pieces of the pie, official stats from LIV Golf Adelaide, Boomers FIBA World Cup draw, Aussies and the NFL as the Draft delivers for advertisers, Kevin Durant's dealmaking that doesn't stop at Nike, Snoop sniffing around for NHL team ownership and the latest on Manchester United's ownership. Get the full show notes and list of stories here: https://www.thebigdeal.au Tune in and let us know your thoughts. Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter, while producer Dion Hayman is a sun sensitive sports media veteran of 30+ years. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: What's next for new AFL CEO, 'homeless' Socceroos cry poor, cricket cash grab,  NFL draft latest, Durant's dealmaking & more

In this week's sports biz wrap, we cover some big money moves in LIV Golf, AFL, NRL, NFL ... and even the lower leagues of English soccer! Subscribers to The Big Deal also get this weekly wrap via the newsletter. Tredders was there as LIV Golf took Adelaide, and the world, by storm. He talks about why it was an absolute winner, and also shares details on the big dollars underpinning the success of the event.  Tredders also talks about why the AFL players pushing back on the league in CBA negotiations, and his gripes with the AFL's match review process.  We also cover the NRL's bold move to bring in fresh, big name talent and the league's Vegas plans, The Oakland A's move to Sin City, Jalen Hurts' record-breaking NFL contract, the commercial machine behind the NFL Draft as well as Wrexham's Hollywood story. Get the full show notes and list of stories here: https://www.thebigdeal.au Tune in and let us know your thoughts. Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter, while producer Dion Hayman is a sun sensitive sports media veteran of 30+ years. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: LIV Golf hype, AFL CBA stalls, NRL's player poaching fund, Jalen's record NFL deal, the spectacle of NFL Draft & more & more

In 1997, rugby league in Australia was turned on its head. The 20-team ARL was sliced in two, reduced to 12 clubs as a breakaway “Super League” was formed. The new league included eight defectors and two new sides, the Adelaide Rams and Hunter Mariners. Long-time rugby league journalist and author of Two Tribes Steve Mascord lifts the lid on the forces at play that triggered this incredible divide and the bitterness that still lingers even today. Get the full show notes and list of stories here: https://www.thebigdeal.au/p/the-big-deal-weekly-gather-round. Tune in and let us know your thoughts. Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter, while producer Dion Hayman is a sun sensitive sports media veteran of 30+ years. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Super League War and its impact on rugby league with Steve Mascord

In this week's sports business wrap, there's big money moves in the AFL, cricket, NBL, NBA, NHL and much more.  Subscribers to The Big Deal usually get the weekly wrap via the newsletter, this week we're giving you the best of both worlds by bringing it to the podcast too.  Tredders brings new insight into the AFL's highly successful Gather Round, and what the new deal to keep it in South Australia until at least 2026 means for Adelaide, AFL players and the community. As well as other footy talking points. There's also a big shakeup looming for cricket at the hands of Saudi Arabia, breaking news dropped by Aussie NBA star Josh Giddey, NHL in Australia, the Premier League's gambling ban, giant sporting clubs selling (or not?) and ... swift justice for a mascot! Get the full show notes and list of stories here: https://www.thebigdeal.au/p/the-big-deal-weekly-gather-round. Tune in and let us know your thoughts. Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter, while producer Dion Hayman is a sun sensitive sports media veteran of 30+ years. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports biz wrap: Gather Round gathers more momentum, cricket shake up looms, Kerr crowd pleaser, Premier League gambling ban & more

What happens when an AFL legend publicly calls out his club? In last week's episode of The Big Deal podcast, Warren Tredrea declared that Port Adelaide's relationship with coach Ken Hinkley was 'untenable'.  It sparked a huge outpouring of emotion from fans as media, commentators, other past players and club leaders weighed in.  In this episode, Tredders talks about the response to his views, whether he'd change anything and the bigger picture of what it all means. He also talks about expectations for high performance sports organisations, and what level of influence past players should expect to have on the future of their clubs.  Tune in and let us know your thoughts. Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter, while producer Dion Hayman is a sun sensitive sports media veteran of 30+ years. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tredders: Why I'm standing my ground

On the back of two devastating losses early in the AFL season, Port Adelaide legend Warren Tredrea believes the relationship between the Power and its coach, Ken Hinkley, is 'untenable'.  In this episode, Tredders unpacks serious concerns for his beloved club.  Even though we're only three rounds in to the season, Tredders says tough calls need to be made at Alberton. He doesn't expect Hinkley to earn a contract extension after this season, so why continue? The problem, though, is bigger than the coach. Tredders believes there's an enormous disconnect between Port fans and its administration. Personally, he's never felt more disconnected from his club. And he says any concerns raised are falling on deaf ears.  Tune in and let us know your thoughts. Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter, while producer Dion Hayman is a sun sensitive sports media veteran of 30+ years. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tredders: Port Adelaide coaching situation 'untenable'

‘Sportswashing’ has become a big talking point in recent times but the issue is more complex than it may seem, says Dr David B. Roberts. Put simply, ‘sportswashing’ is where governments and corporations invest big dollars in sports ownerships and sponsorships in an effort to improve their reputations. And we’ve seen the Gulf States, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE, throw eye watering amounts of money at the biggest sports events and organisations, all over the world, to improve their brands and grow their influence. It has been cause for concern for human rights activists, fans and sectors of the sports industry. So we’ve brought in an expert to talk us through the big picture of ‘sportswashing’ and the growth of the Gulf States, to help us understand the reality of the issue beyond the headlines and what it means for the future of sport. Dr David B. Roberts is an associate professor and senior lecturer at King’s College in London, with a primary focus on international relations, politics and security in the Gulf States.  He is Adjunct Faculty at Science Po’s Paris School of International Affairs, and a Non-Resident Fellow at the Arab Gulf States Institute Washington. Previously, Dr Roberts was the Director of the Qatar office of the Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies. Dr Roberts is the author of the newly released Security Politics in the Gulf Monarchies. Dr Roberts says ‘sportswashing’ is a more nuanced issue than what most people realise. The big spending Gulf States are entering a new era and are building a new image, backed by a younger generation with different values.  The ‘sportswashing’ debate highlights the difficulty in countries and cultures imposing on one another ‘what is right and what is not’.  Dr Roberts says the big money won’t last forever - there might only be 10 years before the cash runs out, so the investment is crucial for shaping the future of the Gulf States.  Dr Roberts says the leaders behind these big investments in sport are bitter at receiving so much pushback and criticism. He also gave great insight into the influence of the Gulf States on the English Premier League, and the bigger concern of ‘financial doping’ as sport becomes a case of ‘the haves and the have nots’.  While Australia isn’t majorly affected by ‘sportswashing’ from the Middle East, Dr Roberts says these nations could look to emulate the country as a model for success. Tune in and let us know your thoughts. Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter, while producer Dion Hayman is a sun sensitive sports media veteran of 30+ years. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A deep dive into ‘sportswashing’ with Dr David B. Roberts

Whether it's breaking news, big stories, opinion or controversy, the appetite for AFL content from fans is insatiable.  And it is a business in its own right, as media networks and their teams of journalists fight to break the big news and get the best stories. At the end of the day, the desired outcome is more clicks, bigger audiences and more advertising dollars.  But the world of footy media can be tough to understand for fans on the outside looking in, consuming the content but not seeing what goes on behind the scenes to make it happen. To help us lift the lid, Seven Network's AFL reporter Mitch Cleary joins Tredders on The Big Deal. Over more than a decade, Mitch has established himself as one of the most respected AFL journalists, winning the Clinton Grybas Rising Star Award at the 2014 Australian Football Media Awards, and also winning the 2019 Best Feature Writer Award at the AFMAs. After working for the Geelong Advertiser, Crocmedia and the AFL's media arm, Mitch moved across to Seven in 2021 to spearhead the network’s footy news. Mitch talks about:  What a typical day and week looks like for a footy journo How he manages the AFL media cycle Key stakeholders and competition among media networks How a footy journo defines success Trust, relationships and 'doing the job' Dealing with criticism and pressure What he expects from AFL season 2023  Tune in and let us know your thoughts. Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter, while producer Dion Hayman is a sun sensitive sports media veteran of 30+ years. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside the world of AFL media with Mitch Cleary

As the battle between Port Adelaide and Collingwood over the AFL 'prison bars' guernsey takes another twist, Power legend Warren Tredrea unpacks the issue and also the bigger picture - why the jersey, the brand and the story is so important to sports clubs.  Over the years Port's desire to wear its heritage 'prison bars' guernsey in a nod to its incredible SANFL history has drawn the ire of Collingwood, particularly former President Eddie McGuire. But new leadership has brought a fresh collaborative approach between the two clubs in 2023.  In this episode Tredders, Port's premiership captain with deeper links to the issue than just about anyone, brings to light new details on the deal, the commercial implications, the AFL's role and shares his views - including a response to Eddie. He also talks about the importance of the jersey to sports clubs, including how much global club brands and sports stars typically make from sales.   Tune in and let us know your thoughts. Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter, while producer Dion Hayman is a sun sensitive sports media veteran of 30+ years. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prison bars battle: Why the guernsey matters

Tredders is joined by Dion and Monty to preview the AFL season ahead, through the lens of business, brands, contracts and the administration of the game. Tredders talks about who is facing pressure in 2023, including players and coaches. It's the coaches in particular who are under the microscope this year, with a racism investigation, the return of Ross Lyon and questions about Ken Hinkley.  Teams are also talking themselves up - is that a good or bad thing? Then there's the slow transition of the AFL's CEO, players opting out of betting deals, a new CBA deal in the works and more.  Tune in and let us know your thoughts. Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter, while producer Dion Hayman is a sun sensitive sports media veteran of 30+ years. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AFL season preview 2023: The pressure points

What does it take to pull together a top sports documentary? Michael Venables tells us, while also revealing the inner cogs of the AFL machine. Michael is the director and executive producer of the second season of Show Me The Money, now streaming on Stan. In this episode, Michael talks about the incredible drama which unfolded on the final day of the AFL trade period as one player’s future hung in the balance, less than a minute before the window closed. He talks about the larger than life characters among the players and their agents and the phenomenal lengths and cooperation from all parties required to put such a documentary together. Michael was also director of FEARLESS: The inside story of the AFLW, Amazon's AFL docuseries Making Their Mark and other high profile shows including Lego Masters, Shark Tank, Master Chef and many more. About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter, while producer Dion Hayman is a sun sensitive sports media veteran of 30+ years. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Venables on capturing the drama of sport

We continue our insightful and entertaining discussion with cricket legend Greg Chappell on the business of cricket. By now you should know Greg well as a former Australian captain, he coached India and South Australia, he was a national selector and played a prominent role as a media commentator. In part 2 of our interview you get more of Greg's great stories along with his lessons learned from sponsorships and other ventures, making more money at work than through cricket, the trials and tribulations of coaching, his views on the impact of money in cricket and much more. Missed part 1? Catch up here. About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter, while producer Dion Hayman is a sun sensitive sports media veteran of 30+ years. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Chappell, part 2: The business of cricket

Greg Chappell joins The Big Deal for a fascinating discussion on the business of cricket, including the moments and decisions that changed the game forever.  This extended interview is split over two episodes. Greg really needs no introduction to sports fans - he was an Australian captain who surpassed Sir Donald Bradman in his final Test to become Australia’s greatest run-scorer, finishing with 24 tons and 7110 runs at just under 54 average at a time when the West Indies were at their most fearsome. He also coached India and South Australia, he was a national selector and has played a prominent role as a commentator. Leader of some of Australia’s most glamorous teams during the 1970s and 80s, Greg talks about his start at Test level, the financial sacrifices players had to make, the birth of World Series Cricket and the sage words Sir Donald Bradman shared with him years later about the game’s revolution. He also recounts the pressure and trigger points that led to one of cricket’s greatest scandals, the underarm incident. Tune in to part 1 of the conversation and when you're ready, jump straight in to part 2. About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter, while producer Dion Hayman is a sun sensitive sports media veteran of 30+ years. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Chappell, part 1: The business of cricket

As one of the great icons of international tennis, Darren Cahill knows the inner workings of the sport better than anyone.  Despite being the son of footy legend John Cahill, Darren had success as a tennis player before becoming a coach to the world’s best and a top media analyst.  Darren famously coached Lleyton Hewitt, leading the then 20 year old to his first major title at the US Open in 2001. He then guided legend Andre Agassi back to number one in the world at the ripe old age of 33, and also coached Simona Halep to No.1 on the WTA Tour and her first Major, the 2018 French Open. The man nicknamed ‘Killer’ has also been an ESPN tennis analyst since 2007 and is recognised by audiences for his on air insights. Darren talks about the unique world of professional tennis coaching, handshake contracts with the best tennis players in the world, the DNA of the top athletes and their brands, the seven key people that control world tennis, his views on the Simona Halep doping saga, the one thing he'd change about tennis and much more.  Tune in and subscribe now. About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter, while producer Dion Hayman is a sun sensitive sports media veteran of 30+ years. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darren Cahill on coaching, handshake contracts and who controls tennis

There is always tension between athletes and journalists, along with their respective employers.  In many ways, sports stars and the media rely on each other. But still, both have their own interests and goals, and when these don't align, simmering frustrations boil over.  In our previous episode, Kyle Chalmers openly reflected on his own battles with the media last year. His criticisms, reaction and calls for more support for athletes made national headlines.  In this episode, we bring our unique perspectives - Tredders the star athlete turned media personality, Dion the sports media veteran of 30+ years and Monty the former reporter turned sports marketer. We unpack the key issues between athletes and the media, what is fair and unfair on both parties, and what needs to change. About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter, while producer Dion Hayman is a sun sensitive sports media veteran of 30+ years. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Athletes and the media: An uneasy relationship

Sports stars live in a fickle world. Kyle Chalmers knows this better than anyone.  After stunning the world to win Olympic gold in the 100m men’s freestyle final in 2016 at just 18 years of age, the quiet country kid instantly hit celebrity status.  Continued domination at the Olympics, Commonwealth Games and all other international swimming events solidified Kyle’s reputation as Australia’s golden boy of the pool.  But Kyle quickly learned that those who celebrated his success could, and would, quickly turn on him. In the lead up to the 2022 Commonwealth Games, the media put Kyle at the centre of a scandal, putting the blowtorch on him and his teammates, piling on so much pressure that Kyle’s mental health suffered to the point where he planned to quit swimming.  Instead of giving up, Kyle fought back. Using social media as a tool to share his side, he publicly pushed back on the narrative and those behind it, raising awareness about key concerns in the relationship between athletes and media. In this interview, Kyle reflects on his battle with the media, why he has no regrets, writing his retirement speech, and the tall poppy syndrome that sports stars face in Australia.  He also talks about the cost of not being prepared for his gold medal success, defining his brand and commercial approach, and life after swimming. Tune in now. About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter, while producer Dion Hayman is a sun sensitive sports media veteran of 30+ years. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kyle Chalmers on media battles and the success rollercoaster

It is a huge year for Australian sport with business ramifications for leagues, clubs, athletes, broadcasters, sponsors and fans.  In another episode of Talkback With Tredders, the AFL legend is back in the hot seat facing some big questions from subscribers as well as other major talking points, including:  Questions around the process for the next AFL CEO, Tassie's entrance into the league to cause a wider club shakeup, and the looming CBA deal Crunch time for Australian cricket with Afghan dramas, a sad summer spectacle but hope comes in India and England PLUS the tennis broadcast nightmare, World Cup after World Cup and more  Got a question for the next Talkback With Tredders episode? Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the show! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter, while producer Dion Hayman is a sun sensitive sports media veteran of 30+ years. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talkback With Tredders: The big issues in Australian sport for 2023

In the final episode of our series on The Art Of The Deal, top sports agent Marty Pask and AFL legend Warren Tredrea talk about making the commitment and closing the deal. On the back of good preparation, managing expectations and an honest negotiation process, Marty says no one should be blind sided by the player's final decision. But tough conversations still need to be had.  Marty and Tredders talk about the decision making process, the devil in the detail, last minute curveballs, managing the fall out and defining the success of the deal. This series has taken you behind the scenes to understand what it really takes to get a deal done with sports star, step by step, with rare and exclusive insights from those who know this world better than anyone. The Art Of The Deal series: Part 1 - Preparation Part 2 - Expectations Part 3 - Negotiation Part 4 - Commitment About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter, while producer Dion Hayman is a sun sensitive sports media veteran of 30+ years. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Art Of The Deal, Part 4: Commitment

Our series on The Art Of The Deal with top sports agent Marty Pask and AFL legend Warren Tredrea is really heating up, as the focus turns to negotiation. When it comes to getting the contract with a sports star signed, sealed and delivered, the negotiation process is often misunderstood.  Marty reveals his philosophy, approach and how it really works. He talks about the impact of external forces, and whether mind games and tricks are a factor throughout negotiations. Tredders also talks about how athletes handle the process.  This series takes you behind the scenes to understand what it really takes to get a deal done with sports star, step by step, with rare and exclusive insights from those who know this world better than anyone. The Art Of The Deal series: Part 1 - Preparation Part 2 - Expectations Part 3 - Negotiation Part 4 - Commitment About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter, while producer Dion Hayman is a sun sensitive sports media veteran of 30+ years. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Art Of The Deal, Part 3: Negotiation

As we continue our series on The Art Of The Deal, top sports agent Marty Pask and AFL legend Warren Tredrea talk about expectations, information and strategy in the process of getting a deal done with a sports star.  It's an important part of the process, particularly for the agent who needs to understand the interests of his client, the player, as well as his current or potential suitors. This series takes you behind the scenes to understand what it really takes to secure the prized signature of a sports star, step by step, with rare and exclusive insights from those who know this world better than anyone. AFL legend Warren Tredrea reveals the player's perspective, while top sports agent Marty Pask unpacks the process.  The Art Of The Deal series: Part 1 - Preparation Part 2 - Expectations Part 3 - Negotiation Part 4 - Commitment About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter, while producer Dion Hayman is a sun sensitive sports media veteran of 30+ years. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Art Of The Deal, Part 2: Great expectations

Welcome to the first episode in our four part series on the art of the deal, where we reveal what it really takes to sign a super star athlete to a lucrative contract including the strategy, negotiations and the build up to signing the dotted line.  To do this, we bring you rare and exclusive insight from those who know this world better than anyone. AFL legend Warren Tredrea reveals the player's perspective, while top sports agent Marty Pask unpacks the process step by step.  A previous guest on The Big Deal, Marty is managing director of Kapital Sports and manages a number of the AFL's current and emerging stars.  In this episode, Marty and Tredders talk about preparation - including understanding 'market value', factors that help or hinder the process, identifying the key people and their goals.  The Art Of The Deal series: Part 1 - Preparation Part 2 - Expectations Part 3 - Negotiation Part 4 - Commitment About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter, while producer Dion Hayman is a sun sensitive sports media veteran of 30+ years. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Art Of The Deal, Part 1: Preparation

It only took a matter of days for Australian soccer fans to go from World Cup ecstasy to A-League anger, as administrators made the stunning decision to move the local leagues’ grand finals to NSW for the next three years.  Sports journalist Adam Peacock saw it all better than anyone. He covered the Socceroos on the ground in Doha, and then landed back in Australia to break the story on the Australian Professional Leagues' move to sell off its grand finals to the NSW government for $10 million.  Adam has had his finger on the pulse of soccer and sport in Australia for a number of years, in the world of broadcast with 7 News and then FoxSports before joining the team at Code Sports. He unpacks the A-League fallout and the enormous backlash from fans and even players, as well as the World Cup, including what he saw and learned while covering the event in Doha.  The highs and lows typify the challenges that face Australian soccer, and Adam talks about what it means, and what needs to happen, for the sport to emerge from the drama and grow.  Adam also reveals what we can expect as sports media coverage continues to evolve, and much more. About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter, while producer Dion Hayman is a sun sensitive sports media veteran of 30+ years. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The good, bad and ugly sides of soccer with Adam Peacock

On the back of Australia’s incredible performance at the FIFA World Cup in 2022, what does it mean for the future of soccer in Australia? The game has had big opportunities like this before. There’s been international success, big name players on the world stage, huge participation, cultural influence and yet most would admit the game should be in a much stronger position in Australia than it is today. So to talk about where the game has come from and where it is going, we’ve brought in someone who understands soccer, including its business and culture, as well as anyone. John Didulica is the director of football at Melbourne Victory. He has a Masters degree in Law and has extensive global experience in all areas of professional sport, sports administration and collective representation. He was Professional Footballers Association president for four years, negotiating a landmark Collective Bargaining Agreement in 2019 that has seen players earn much more for their World Cup appearances, and closing the gender pay gap. John has pretty much done it all in the game having played, coached and even been President of North Geelong, and he’s worked with Melbourne Heart as well as Football Australia. He’s also the author of Football Belongs: Eight Matches That Explain Australia and the creator of the award-winning podcast series of the same name. About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter, while producer Dion Hayman is a sun sensitive sports media veteran of 30+ years. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where to next for soccer in Australia? With John Didulica

The draft is huge for the NFL and NBA. Not just for the players and clubs, but the hardcore fans, the media and leagues who reap the commercial rewards from the massive public interest. But is it working for the AFL? In the wake of the AFL's two night draft extravaganza, Warren Tredrea dished out his one word assessment: BORING! In this week's podcast, Tredders talks about why the AFL and other Australian leagues can't achieve NFL-like excitement for the draft.  More importantly, we also look in to the draft system and talk about whether it is fair for players and clubs. We also chat about the apparent 'go home factor' and many other big issues associated with the draft and player movement.  Got a question for the next Talkback With Tredders episode? Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the show! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter, while producer Dion Hayman is a sun sensitive sports media veteran of 30+ years. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Draft: Delightful or dysfunctional?

AFL legend Anthony Koutoufides was the prototype ‘modern’ footballer. More than an incredible athlete, Kouta became a superstar brand in the 90s and changed the game for the players that followed. Joining Carlton on a contract worth about $8000 a year, he went on to become arguably the AFL’s first million dollar man. Kouta played 278 games for Carlton between 1992 and 2007. He’s a two-time All-Australian, he captained the Blues for three years and was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2014, and more importantly, he’s a Carlton premiership player. Kouta had a personal sponsorship with Adidas in 1997 which his club tried to force him out of, after doing a team deal with Nike. Kouta and his management fought back and won, in a move that would open up new commercial opportunities for every AFL footballer going forward. Kouta joins Tredders and Dion to talk about this and much more, including the pressures of being one of the AFL’s biggest stars, being a victim of Carlton’s salary cap saga, what he’s learned from the highs and lows of his career and what Kouta's future looks like in health and fitness with his brand, Kouta Fit. Got a question for the next Talkback With Tredders episode? Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the show! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter, while producer Dion Hayman is a sun sensitive sports media veteran of 30+ years. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Koutoufides on building the prototype athlete brand

In our first Talkback With Tredders episode, AFL great Warren Tredrea has called for leading Australian sports organisations to drop their partnerships with betting companies.  Tredders took questions from The Big Deal audience which included tackling the big issue of betting sponsorships in sport. In the wake of the AFL’s Brownlow Medal betting saga, Tredders challenged Australia’s major leagues to show leadership and pull the pin on gambling partnerships and in-game betting ads.  He said organisations like the AFL don’t need the revenue, and believes the social issue of gambling addiction is so important that if players had to take a pay cut to cover the shortfall, so be it.  Tredders and The Big Deal team unpacked the potential ramifications of such a move. They also took on questions about sports integrity and the influence of government and big business on sport, challenges for sport’s business model, as well as footy topics including the future of Jason Horne-Francis, long-term deals and more.  Got a question for the next Talkback With Tredders episode? Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to thebigdeal@apiromarketing.com to be included in the show! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter, while producer Dion Hayman is a sun sensitive sports media veteran of 30+ years. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talkback with Tredders: Why betting companies should be banned from sport

With a career in sports media that has spanned four decades, including playing a key role in setting the foundations for the NBA and ESPN media empires, John Kosner is a true pioneer in sports business. Based in New York, John is an investor and advisor in sports tech startups and president of digital media and sports consultancy, Kosner Media. John created Micromanagement Ventures with the late legendary NBA commissioner David Stern, and continues to advise its portfolio companies including WHOOP, WSC Sports and Overtime. He’s also an adviser to 890 Fifth Avenue Partners, Apple News, the NCAA, the Big East, Sportradar and many others.  John was head of broadcasting at the NBA in the Dream Team era, before joining ESPN to build it into the world’s leading destination for sport online over his 21 year tenure.  In this fascinating interview, John talks about:  Pioneering broadcasting as Michael Jordan transformed the NBA Building and growing ESPN’s online sports platform  Lessons learned from sports business icon David Stern The evolution of media rights, and what it means for rights holders, sports organisations and fans The biggest investment opportunities in sports Challenges facing the sports industry and a looming ‘reset’ What it takes to build a successful career in the industry  And much more. About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter, while producer Dion Hayman is a sun sensitive sports media veteran of 30+ years. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The future of sports, media & tech with industry pioneer John Kosner

Jason Cripps is one of the most respected and successful list managers in the AFL. He’s spent more than a decade in the role at Port Adelaide after a stint as assistant coach under Mark Williams and Matthew Primus and an injury-plagued playing career with St Kilda. He’s fresh off securing the AFL’s 2021 number one draft pick, Jason Horne-Francis, in a bumper trade for the Power after just one season with North Melbourne. In this week’s podcast, Jason talks about the mechanics of that deal and how recruiting teams avoid what he describes as the “busts” - a top 10 draft pick that fails to realise his potential. You’ll be surprised at how many there are and how damaging they are to a team’s prospects. He talks about the modern trend of recruiting free agents to avoid “bottoming out” and discusses whether clubs should be allowed to trade players against their will. You’ll be surprised what the day to day life of list managers and recruiters look like. Jason’s balancing one of the game’s most demanding schedules while keeping one eye on his health, just seven years after being incredibly fortunate to survive a serious heart attack. About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter, while producer Dion Hayman is a sun sensitive sports media veteran of 30+ years. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

List management mechanics with Jason Cripps

Australian sport is at the crossroads, as the industry seeks investment to grow while juggling ethical concerns and a volatile market. Jaimie Fuller knows this better than anyone.  The founder of eo and former Executive Chairman of SKINS personally led several campaigns that raised the profile of major ethics issues in international sport. Jaimie was pioneering at the time, but today the relationship between sport, money and ethics is centre stage. Just days after our interview with Jaimie, billionaire Gina Rinehart pulled her multi-million dollar investment into Netball Australia, bringing tensions to a boiling point.  As a prominent activist, but also a founder trying to raise investment in a brutal market, Jaimie talks about the challenge of walking this tightrope.  He admits he’s finding it tough as global markets crash and investors tighten purse strings.  If he can navigate the choppy waters, Jaimie says the market opportunity for eo in the sports science and performance space is worth “f***ing billions”. But it’s not just about the money. Integrity issues remain, he says “sports marketing is a joke” and Jaimie wants to use his company, and platform, to change the game. Jaimie covers the big issues, where eo is at, his learning from the rise and fall of SKINS and much more. About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter, while producer Dion Hayman is a sun sensitive sports media veteran of 30+ years. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: antony@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sports Biz Wrap: A-League financial drama, looming AFL player movements, NBA's biggest deal, NFL's costly antitrust ruling and more

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