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The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world. Hosted by AFL legend Warren Tredrea, Andrew Montesi and expert guests, The Big Deal takes sports fans into the boardroom for behind the scenes access and analysis of contracts, negotiations, endorsements and more. Whether you’re into the big hits or the big dollars, you’ll love The Big Deal.

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    • 5.0 • 2 Ratings

The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world. Hosted by AFL legend Warren Tredrea, Andrew Montesi and expert guests, The Big Deal takes sports fans into the boardroom for behind the scenes access and analysis of contracts, negotiations, endorsements and more. Whether you’re into the big hits or the big dollars, you’ll love The Big Deal.

    Sports biz wrap: Australian sport commercial revenue breakdown, AFL contract moves, NRL's Origin success, Cummins' MLC move, Perth Wildcats' ownership change in the pipeline and more!

    Sports biz wrap: Australian sport commercial revenue breakdown, AFL contract moves, NRL's Origin success, Cummins' MLC move, Perth Wildcats' ownership change in the pipeline and more!

    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.

    • 28 min
    Andrew Demetriou on the deals that shaped the AFL

    Andrew Demetriou on the deals that shaped the AFL

    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.

    • 29 min
    New partnership brings the business of sport to investors

    New partnership brings the business of sport to investors

    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.

    • 9 min
    Sports biz wrap: Sydney's contract conundrum, Ponting in India's sights, NFL down under, Nestory's ultimatum, the price of Premier League promotion and more

    Sports biz wrap: Sydney's contract conundrum, Ponting in India's sights, NFL down under, Nestory's ultimatum, the price of Premier League promotion and more

    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.

    • 18 min
    Talking LIV Golf with 4Aces GM Chris Rosaasen

    Talking LIV Golf with 4Aces GM Chris Rosaasen

    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.

    • 26 min
    Breaking down the numbers of The Masters

    Breaking down the numbers of The Masters

    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.

    • 25 min

Customer Reviews

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2 Ratings

2 Ratings

Hmontesi ,

Sports business fun

Well done! Looking forward to more! And welcome back Tredders

AM💀 ,

Business focus

A much needed business focus in sport! And great to have Tredders back

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