Super Rugby Trans Tasman

[Dan54]

@shark said in Super Rugby Trans Ta$man:

The future is clear. The only way to make the draw fair for Australian teams is to regularly intersperse those 'ouchie' games against NZ opposition, with numerous points-building home derbies, and to play 75% of games at home.

Yep if we play same format next year we will get same results, they need to mix up the games.

[KiwiMurph]

@dan54 Not sure that's the answer. The benefit of the domestic Aus comp is they get a guaranteed Aus winner - look at the success of the Au final.

[Snowy]

@shark said in Super Rugby Trans Ta$man:

and to play 75% of games at home.

So try distort the results? Should we give them a points start as well?

I'm not having a crack at you, just that it still has to be as fair a comp as possible. We haven't had that for years anyway, with guaranteed home finals and conferences but I wouldn't like to see us regress to that sort of thing. The Aussies will get better by playing better teams all of the time, both home and away.

[antipodean]

@kiwimurph said in Super Rugby Trans Ta$man:

@dan54 Not sure that's the answer. The benefit of the domestic Aus comp is they get a guaranteed Aus winner - look at the success of the Au final.

I'd expand the Aussie SR comp to 10 teams, providing a pathway for players and more content for broadcasters.

[shark]

@snowy said in Super Rugby Trans Ta$man:

@shark said in Super Rugby Trans Ta$man:

and to play 75% of games at home.

So try distort the results? Should we give them a points start as well?

I'm not having a crack at you, just that it still has to be as fair a comp as possible. We haven't had that for years anyway, with guaranteed home finals and conferences but I wouldn't like to see us regress to that sort of thing. The Aussies will get better by playing better teams all of the time, both home and away.

I was taking the piss. Of course there shouldn't be any concessions just because Australia can't turn out competitive sides. That would make the comp a sham on a greater scale even than the conference finals rep system we used to have.

[shark]

@dan54 said in Super Rugby Trans Ta$man:

@shark said in Super Rugby Trans Ta$man:

The future is clear. The only way to make the draw fair for Australian teams is to regularly intersperse those 'ouchie' games against NZ opposition, with numerous points-building home derbies, and to play 75% of games at home.

Yep if we play same format next year we will get same results, they need to mix up the games.

Or even if we play a full round robin we could get a scenario where an Australian side goes well in local derbies, can't beat NZ opposition, but makes the finals because the NZ teams beat each other up.

[Snowy]

@shark said in Super Rugby Trans Ta$man:

@snowy said in Super Rugby Trans Ta$man:

@shark said in Super Rugby Trans Ta$man:

and to play 75% of games at home.

So try distort the results? Should we give them a points start as well?

I'm not having a crack at you, just that it still has to be as fair a comp as possible. We haven't had that for years anyway, with guaranteed home finals and conferences but I wouldn't like to see us regress to that sort of thing. The Aussies will get better by playing better teams all of the time, both home and away.

I was taking the piss. Of course there shouldn't be any concessions just because Australia can't turn out competitive sides. That would make the comp a sham on a greater scale even than the conference finals rep system we used to have.

Yes it would, not sure that we are finding solutions to the "super" TT being a bit shit though. Home and away for the top couple of teams from each SRA might work, with a final at the end? Dunno haven't thought enough about it.

[antipodean]

@shark said in Super Rugby Trans Ta$man:

@dan54 said in Super Rugby Trans Ta$man:

@shark said in Super Rugby Trans Ta$man:

The future is clear. The only way to make the draw fair for Australian teams is to regularly intersperse those 'ouchie' games against NZ opposition, with numerous points-building home derbies, and to play 75% of games at home.

Yep if we play same format next year we will get same results, they need to mix up the games.

Or even if we play a full round robin we could get a scenario where an Australian side goes well in local derbies, can't beat NZ opposition, but makes the finals because the NZ teams beat each other up.

The situation we had in the semifinals with the conference system.

[Bovidae]

Here are your referees for Round 3.

Hurricanes v Force
Friday 28 May, 7:05pm
McLean Park, Napier
Referee: James Doleman
Assistant 1: Ben O’Keeffe
Assistant 2: Brendon Pickerill
TMO: Mike Fraser

Waratahs v Crusaders
Saturday 29 May, 5:05pm
WIN Stadium, Wollongong
Referee: Graham Cooper
Assistant 1: Matt Kellehan
Assistant 2: James Quinn
TMO: James Leckie

Blues v Brumbies
Saturday 29 May, 7:15pm (NOTE 7:15PM KICK OFF)
Eden Park, Auckland
Referee: Damon Murphy
Assistant 1: Ben O’Keeffe
Assistant 2: Lauren Jenner
TMO: Glenn Newman

Reds v Chiefs
Saturday 29 May, 9:45pm
Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
Referee: Nic Berry
Assistant 1: Reuben Keane
Assistant 2: Brett Cronan
TMO: Ian Smith

Highlanders v Rebels
Sunday 30 May, 2.35pm (NOTE 2:35PM KICK OFF)
Sir John Davies Oval, Queenstown
Referee: Paul Williams
Assistant 1: Brendon Pickerill
Assistant 2: James Doleman
TMO: Mike Fraser

[Derpus]

@antipodean I'm pretty sure this is tongue in cheek but it's my preference.

The Aussie SR sides won't be competitive with their NZ counterparts. Even with major structural reform and a sudden influx of cash that meant we could actually retain our talent, it'd still take years (five to ten at least), before they are up to speed.

TT is a complete non-starter.

To be honest, it's kind of hard to see how RA gets itself out of this death spiral at all. Every single alternative option for players is more attractive. Salaries in Japan and Europe are only bettered by the salaries in AFL and NRL.

[ARHS]

@bovidae Chiefs lucked out with choice of Assistant 2.

[Crucial]

@arhs said in Super Rugby Trans Ta$man:

@bovidae Chiefs lucked out with choice of Assistant 2.

It's OK we have Smithy as TMO. He'll help out.

[Tim]

@bovidae said in Super Rugby Trans Ta$man:

Damon Murphy

Hope there isn't a big change in the way the scrums are reffed.

[Bovidae]

@tim Murphy has usually rewarded the dominant scrum. He also has blown plenty of penalties and is not afraid to dish out the cards.

I'm expecting the Brumbies to use the lineout drive more. Force the Blues to defend or concede penalties and YCs.

[nzzp]

@shark said in Super Rugby Trans Ta$man:

@dan54 said in Super Rugby Trans Ta$man:

@shark said in Super Rugby Trans Ta$man:

The future is clear. The only way to make the draw fair for Australian teams is to regularly intersperse those 'ouchie' games against NZ opposition, with numerous points-building home derbies, and to play 75% of games at home.

Yep if we play same format next year we will get same results, they need to mix up the games.

Or even if we play a full round robin we could get a scenario where an Australian side goes well in local derbies, can't beat NZ opposition, but makes the finals because the NZ teams beat each other up.

you mean, Super15-18, 2011-2019...

[ARHS]

@derpus disagree totally. You keep more quality players in Aus by giving them a more meaningful local program. Playing kiwi sides does that. They will be better for it and depth will improve as the Jersey becomes more attractive.

[Kiwiwomble]

@arhs i mean up until last year there was an even MORE meaningful comp and aussie (and nz) was still losing players overseas

what was the record the Highlanders stuffed up a few years ago? 25 wins in a row to NZ teams over aussie ones

[Snowy]

@kiwiwomble said in Super Rugby Trans Ta$man:

what was the record the Highlanders stuffed up a few years ago? 25 wins in a row to NZ teams over aussie ones

Hopeless your lot. We can try for better this year. Don't let us down.

[Derpus]

@arhs i think its a stretch to suggest participating in a yearly whitewash is more meaningful than just about any alternative, including playing in an entirely different sport.

[Kiwiwomble]

@snowy almost guaranteed too now...thanks