A theory on why the Daily Telegraph gets away with gossip.

Reading the Tele today I noticed that the telegraph are advertising signed and framed posters of Semi for about $300.

My theory is that the telegraph engages in sponsorship deal with particular players.

The telegraph says essentially if you allow us to write non personal articles about you we'll either give you a certain amount of cash and/or we'll give you ad space to sell your signed merchandise.

This is a win win for both parties.

The tele gets to sell more papers and get more clicks online, the player gets money from the tele or free ad space.

It seems like this is what is happening with Semi.

He's allowed his manager to confirm to the Eels that he is staying with the club whilst allowing the Telegraph to fuel speculation that he is leaving.

All for the sake of some weird sponsorship arrangement.

I'm sure some journo would have some insight if I'm close to the mark.

God knows if the Tele came to me and said we want to write an article saying that you are thinking of leaving the game and we want to pay you $$ to not openly refute it, and sign your non disclosure form here, I might consider that deal.

Good for the player, good for the paper, bad for the suffering fans, but at least we'll keep reading.

"Just making a few calls and got this from the Hurricanes development guy apparently this kid we've recruited hasn't played much if any rep rugby here played a few games for the hurricanes 18s but he's been a league kid mostly."

"Never heard of him but that college he's signed from is the biggest high school in the city I live in right now.I've got the feelers out finding out more.Shit I've even probably played rugby with some of his relations at my club over the years.As…"

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RIDER June 22, 2016 at 3:20pm

Mate, you lost me at "reading the Tele today...."
Premier2018 June 22, 2016 at 3:35pm

I didn't pay for it, it was in a cafe on a table.
- RIDER > Premier2018 June 22, 2016 at 3:42pm
  
  lol that makes it OK?
  
  Maybe better, but still not OK :)
  
  But I didnt pay for the hooker, I just paid for a room and the hooker was free. ;)
- Longfin Eel > Premier2018 June 22, 2016 at 7:31pm
  
  Great now that will come off our cap.
Wizardssleeves official receipts June 22, 2016 at 7:44pm

What's the difference between buying $150 worth of Canadian Clubs for some mole at your local in anticipation of getting laid and straight out paying for a root from a woman who guarantees the result ?

Who's the real idiot here ? The only way the Tele benefits from you reading it is if you buy it.
- Electric Eel > Wizardssleeves official receipts June 22, 2016 at 8:17pm
  
  But I like Canadian Club!
  - 1Eyed Eel > Electric Eel June 22, 2016 at 8:35pm
    
    Im drinking one right now
    - Wizardssleeves official receipts > 1Eyed Eel June 23, 2016 at 11:27am
      
      Sorry Phil , were you sending me a hint ? Mate I appreciate the offer but I don't swing that way .
      
      P.s - but $20 IS $20 just sayin.
Premier2018 June 23, 2016 at 11:02am

No one thinks there could be any truth in this?