The Big Deal - Australian Sports Business Podcast

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.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 & 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.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.