Sports biz wrap: Aussie 'spirit' questioned at The Ashes, bizarre NRL stars contract loophole, big Aussie NBA moves & 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 [email protected] 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.