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...

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 right...

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...

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 dea...

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 audien...

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 a...

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...

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...

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...

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 partnershi...

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 sp...

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...

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 contrac...

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...

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...

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!...

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...

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 E...

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 Sim...

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 R...

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 deducti...

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 a...

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 Supe...

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...

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 S...