Re: Brazilian Masters - bits and bobs
snooky147 wrote:gallantrabbit wrote:Also snooky you have to remember that this is a work in progress. Do you think Hearn wants to give players 4 aussie grand for travelling all that way? Course not but you don't pull rabbits out of hats and he is going the right way in trying to globalize the game. That way, even if for financial reasons, if there's a recession in the UK you can push the game and squeeze sponsors more in other countries.
My argument is that some players have short memories and 2 years ago this game was struggling for breath. So my attitude is that you applaud the players like Murphy, Selby, Marcus Campbell etc etc for deciding to play in every event they can, to yes win prize money, but also to promote the game in new markets and if that means putting in a little more effort to talk to people, leave hotel rooms, visit a site or two and be seen, then that is what they must do. There will be direct and indirect benefits for them.
That's a good one mate, so that's what you think they are doing over there?
Yes I know it's a work in progress and yes I know he is probably going about things the right way, but players, a lot of them, whether they have families or not will weigh up travelling, expenses and reimbursement and decide whether to attend these things. I am not saying pay them 20 grand a pop or the like but for gods sake make it worth their while.
No that's what I think they SHOULD be doing over there when they get half a day off.
You sound as naive as probably most snooker players. Do you think Hearn can just pay them what he wants? Have you ever heard of a budget or a balance sheet. Can the game of snooker go from chins on the floor to bumber payouts for last 32 losers? Course it can't, which is why I have faith in Hearn and why he needs the players to do their bit to PROMOTE their game and their LIVING.
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