The Big Deal - Australian Sports Business Podcast

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: Collingwood's social error over new-look facilities Tredders discusses Port board Alex de Minaur is out, Vegemite gets a plug Tennis' Tom Brady play Rafa Nadal becomes tennis ambassador in Saudi Arabia Canberra's bid for A-League APL in strife Cricket...

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: The AFL to hide weights of players Michael Voss & Todd Marshall's contract talks Politics in cricket...again Bottas and Cromwell's deal with South Australia More Premier League clubs hit by FFP Chicago Bulls fans' disgraceful moment Mavericks empl...

Happy New Year! This week, we do our predictions for 2024, including who will be Australia’s most valuable sports team in 2024, Australia’s most marketable athlete (both female and male), most valuable sports event, and any sports business trends in the year ahead. Here's the list of talking points from today's chat: David Warner's post-retirement plans Mitch Marsh's pay rise South Africa's bizarr...

This week, more AFL changes have been proposed, while it's been a big week in player movement in multiple sports. Tredders and Huddo discuss the Indian Premier League auction and much more. Here's the list of talking points from today's chat: Aussies land big payday in IPL Usman Khawaja's protest Clayton Oliver returns from club camp early AFL rule changes Jarome Luai's Penrith departure Netball's...

This week sports stars were signing historic deals at home and around the world.  Tredders and Jack unpack Connor Rozee’s eight year extension with the Power, plus crazy money (and plenty of twists and turns) for MLB and golf stars.  Here’s the list of talking points from today’s chat: Rozee’s stunning extension plus captaincy call Pedlar extends at Adelaide Daisy heads west for AFLW coaching gig...

In this week’s wrap, why Port Adelaide is planning to turn its back on its SANFL heritage, netball’s war is over but the sport is now counting the cost, and the crypto deal that could land Ronaldo in court. It has been a big week in sports business! Huddo and Tredders talk about: Port’s bid to join the VFL from 2025 Zak Butters extends his deal with the Power Should the AFLW GF have been held at M...

This week’s wrap kicks off with big news from our host, Warren Tredrea.  The Port Adelaide legend announced on the show that he would be applying for the position of Member-elected Director of the PAFC Board of Directors. Tune in to hear more. Also covered in the wrap: AFLW boss steps down Goalline tech offered for ‘no charge’ Adelaide Oval scoreboard gets an update Melbourne Cup broadcast deal al...

All the questions are answered about what do AFL draftees get paid, while Port's Connor Rozee is set to land a big pay day himself. Here's the talking points from this week's chat with Tredders and Huddo: AFL Draft facts and figures Connor Rozee's new contract Cricket World Cup succe$$ for Aussies Rugby Australia's dramas continue Penrith star in Wests' sights Pickstar's merger with W Sports Media...

An Aussie's giant German deal, why Formula 1 is set to change forever and Warwick 'Wiz' Capper's latest, erm, venture ... tune in to this week's sports business wrap now. Here's the talking points from this week's chat with Tredders and Jack: AFL Gather Round fixture released NRL draw  NBL Hawks coach sacked Nestory's looming record deal with Bayern Munich ICC announces bumper cash pot for World C...

In this week's sports business wrap, we look at the uncertain future of the Melbourne Cup, a Port star set for the club's richest deal, Saudi Arabia's growing interest in cricket, brands buying up Super Bowl ads at eyewatering prices, and more.  Tredders and Jack talk about: Whether Australia is falling out of love with the Melbourne Cup and the commercial impact An A-League coach sacked just thre...

In this week's wrap of the The Big Deal we've got all the latest sports business news, including Hawthorn facing big compensation claims, Rugby Australia in a world of pain and the most valuable NBA franchises revealed.  Tredders and Jack talk about: Following the cultural safety review, there are reports Hawthorn's compensation bill could exceed $1 million for Alastair, Chris Fagan and ex-welfare...

It has been another big week in sports business as AFL directors carry concussion liability, as well as big contact news for Aussie cricketers, Aussie NBA players and an NBA mega star. In this episode Tredders and Jack talk about: AFL news, including Port rolling the dice on its future, stars at the crossroads in 2024, Melbourne's concerning and costly culture AFL commission and directors could be...

We're at the business end of the AFL trade period, the NRL is eyeing a star-studded US deal, bizarre times at the cricket World Cup and how one lucky punter won almost $10 million at the races! It's all happening in the world of sports business this week. Here's the run down: The AFL trade period is heating up, Shane McAdam has moved from Adelaide to Melbourne but a couple of Port targets could be...

This week we’ve got a frenetic AFL trade period, accusations that the cricket World Cup has been mismanaged and more shots fired in the super shoe war. Tredders and Jack talk about: The latest big moves around AFL trade period, including controversial compo picks, Port’s plans to off-load Duursma, the Clayton Oliver saga and more The AFL coach who could shift into the CEO’s chair Nathan Murphy’s A...

From AFL Grand Final to Taylor Swift. It has been quite a week in sports business. In this week's wrap: AFL Grand Final pulls in big audiences Crows and Power prepare to get busy with AFL trades, while North prepare to put up pick one NRL Grand Final goes toe to toe with AFL on TV ratings Netball Australia and Players' Association fail to come to a deal before September 30 deadline How a Bulls leg...

The AFL season approaches climax, Australian rugby is in a world of pain on and off the field and a single use 'super shoe' could change competitive running forever. There's no shortage of big sports business talking points this week. Tredders and Jack talk about: Calls to overhaul the Brownlow Medal after dubious umpire voting AFL ticketing processes also under the microscope AFL trades latest Wa...

It's been a big week in sports business with the fallout from last weekend's AFL finals, Aussie basketballers heading to the NBA and a Premier League club's future up in the air. In this week's wrap with Jack Hudson and Tredders: Recapping Tredders' comments from Monday  Brodie Grundy's Swans move AFL coaching update Essendon's veteran list boss moves on Another AFL class action SEN's debt in the...

It was another finals capitulation for Port Adelaide. And many tough questions must now be asked. Tredders took a look through Port’s overall 2023 performances on and off the field, including: Selection woes and injury clouds Defensive issues The off-field own goals Decision to extend coach Ken Hinkley for a further two years Governance and decision making Who pays the price? And more Subscribe to...

It’s a big week in sports business as AFL finals heat up, players eye massive deals at home and abroad and Real Madrid sets a new standard for sports stadiums. In this week’s wrap with Jack Hudson and Tredders: The Power tries to keep its Premiership hopes alive The Maynard / Brayshaw tribunal case AFL trades latest as the players vote on a new deal Melbourne Cup TV rights to change hands The Auss...

On this week's wrap of The Big Deals, Port Adelaide stars make an in-person pitch to Brodie Grundy, Cricket Australia shops around its key Tests, an Aussie labourer gets his NFL chance and much more. In this week's discussion: Port Adelaide up the 'sell' to wantaway Demon Brodie Grundy A frustrated AFL legend shuns the league The Boxing Day Test is going to Tender Overseas stars land in Big Bash L...

In this week’s wrap, it is AFL finals time but deal-making for players and coaches is already in full swing. Meanwhile, Matildas star Sam Kerr is building a bank balance to match her enormous brand appeal. We’ve got the details. Here’s the run down: Can Port Adelaide pull together a deal for Brodie Grundy?  Do the Crows need to offer coach Matthew Nicks another extension? West Coast is keeping Ada...

In this week's episode, we analyse the numbers behind the 'best ever' Women's World Cup. We talk about: The impact of the Women's World Cup, the Matildas and FIFA's response What's next for women's sport in Australia Fallout from the AFL's shocking goal review blunder Hardwick's golden coaching deal Victorian tax payers pay for Comm Games u-turn Boomers ready for FIBA World Cup tip-off Aussie open...

In this week's wrap, Tredders unpacks Port Adelaide's decision to extend coach Ken Hinkley's contract as well as the commercial boom around the success of the Matilda's at the Women's World Cup, more LIV Golf pay off for Cam Smith, massive money moves in international soccer and much more. In this discussion, Tredders and Monty talk about: Unpacking Ken Hinkley's two year extension as coach of Por...

Design, product and apparel have a huge influence on the sports industry, and also shape culture. The impact of design is hard to measure - we often talk about what 'looks' and 'feels' good, but we don't know why. To learn more, we go in to the world of design and apparel in sport with Nissanka Goonetilleke.  Nissanka is Footwear Product Manager of Core Performance Sports at ASICS. He has been at...

This week we talk AFL conflicts and coach contracts, FIFA Women's World Cup explodes as Australia's national teams make their mark globally, the billionaire funding top athletes and more.  Tredders and Monty talk about: A bizarre AFL Commission player push that opens up a number of conflicts The latest on coach contracts including Port's Ken Hinkley and Carlton's Michael Voss Crows to honour a con...