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105 years later it is still true - what a bunch of apes
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http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/spo...-1226635223328
FORMER rugby union boss John O'Neill and his The Star casino have pulled the pin on a $2 million sponsorship of the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
O'Neill is the chairman of Echo Entertainment, the company that owns the casino and has sponsored Souths for three years.
A Star spokesperson confirmed on Friday their deal would not be renewed in a decision that is understood to have reached board level.
Considering Souths are a huge premiership chance and now have more than 25,000 members, the news has shocked the Rabbitohs who rightly regard their jersey as the hottest sponsorship real estate in the competition.
Hollywood star and part-owner Russell Crowe personally did the deal with the now disgraced former boss Sid Vaikunta in 2011.
It was when Americans were running the casino and they used Crowe to support the venue at a number of big shows and functions. Crowe could not be contacted but sources suggest he is not happy at the outcome.
It's the sort of sponsorship that The Star's bitter rival James Packer may even jump at with his billion-dollar Barangaroo project.
Packer sponsors Melbourne Storm with Crown Casino plastered over the front of the premiers' jersey.
Having an official relationship with league's greatest old club would fit well with his plans for the harbourside venture.
"The contract was due to expire at the end of this year," said the casino's Camille Bentley. "Whilst we are no longer the major sponsor, we are still in discussions with the club about how we continue our great relationship in the future."Comment
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Yes your right, Stars pulls out and James Packer pulls in with a Million Dollar a year sponsorship, I know who I would prefer to be my sugar daddy.Comment
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Do you get the feeling that this was in the pipeline for a long time????Originally posted by TDK View Post
Will be interesting when things get a bit tight & not rolling along so well.
Goanna's bite, don't they? Even baby ones?Comment
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