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On the financial side of things, I believe that Air Transat (their major sponsor) is covering all travel expenses for the first 3 years. That's a little breathing room.
Also, I think its interesting that they signed Ryan Brierley and Ryan Bailey well after their season kicked off. They've also mentioned that their biggest expense is their squad. I can't see why they'd do so if their expenses were above what was budgeted for, since they were already smashing every side off the park.
They're also getting a decent cash injection from merchandise. It is obvious when they pan the crowd, that plenty of people are getting supporter gear. This was the line outside the shop before their first game. From all reports people kept coming and going, and they ran outta hats:
None of these things mean that they aren't running at a loss, but their expenses are probably within what they forecasted at this early stage.
There's nothing more exciting going on in the world of international rugby league right now. Hopefully, rugby league doesn't shoot itself in its foot like it so often does.
I also mentioned this in another post. To us as long time rugby league fans, these floggings aren't good. But imagine if you are a Canadian exposed to this sport for the first time. You hear of a Toronto team dishing out weekly smashings. It'd likely make you more curious to see it. You then hear that they're fighting for promotion, and that there are bigger foes to face in the future. It may have the opposite effect of creating more or a groundswell of interest. It's a different sporting culture over there. We'll have to wait and see.
Also, I think its interesting that they signed Ryan Brierley and Ryan Bailey well after their season kicked off. They've also mentioned that their biggest expense is their squad. I can't see why they'd do so if their expenses were above what was budgeted for, since they were already smashing every side off the park.
They're also getting a decent cash injection from merchandise. It is obvious when they pan the crowd, that plenty of people are getting supporter gear. This was the line outside the shop before their first game. From all reports people kept coming and going, and they ran outta hats:
None of these things mean that they aren't running at a loss, but their expenses are probably within what they forecasted at this early stage.
There's nothing more exciting going on in the world of international rugby league right now. Hopefully, rugby league doesn't shoot itself in its foot like it so often does.
I also mentioned this in another post. To us as long time rugby league fans, these floggings aren't good. But imagine if you are a Canadian exposed to this sport for the first time. You hear of a Toronto team dishing out weekly smashings. It'd likely make you more curious to see it. You then hear that they're fighting for promotion, and that there are bigger foes to face in the future. It may have the opposite effect of creating more or a groundswell of interest. It's a different sporting culture over there. We'll have to wait and see.
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