# Jumpie - The trouserless bear

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Podcast: [Roy and HG - Bludging on the Blindside](https://stenobird.com/podcast/roy-and-hg-bludging-on-the-blindside-663861)
Published: 2026-05-09T06:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/bludging-on-the-blindside/bludging-on-the-blindside/106661978
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Duration seconds: 5910

## Resource

Roy and HG critique the lack of transparency in rugby league's geopolitical landscape and the potential for new expansion teams. They explore the absurdity of using mascot-driven marketing to capture new demographics in Western Australia.

## Highlights
- Main idea: The lack of transparency regarding international rugby league deals is creating a scandal for fans and clubs
- Failure mode: The 'Gould Report' and subsequent interventions are viewed as destructive forces for established clubs like St George
- Practical takeaway: Expanding the game into Western Australia requires leveraging local industries like mining and tapping into existing rugby union communities
- Main idea: Increasing the frequency of 'wardrobe malfunctions' on the field could theoretically drive up television rights value
- Failure mode: Relying on mascot-based promotional gimmicks, like the 'trouserless bear,' is a high-risk strategy for long-term engagement

## Topics

Rugby League, Sports Management, Australian Politics, Western Australia, Television Rights, St George Dragons, Sports Marketing

## Chapters
- 1:00 — The State of the Code: An introduction to the current chaos in rugby league, focusing on the 'epidemic' of dropped shorts and its impact on TV rights.
- 8:20 — The Titans and the Horned Helmets: A look at recent match results and the unpredictable nature of the competition's current form.
- 23:40 — Refereeing and Club Management: A critique of the Bulldogs' performance and the perceived lack of intelligence in their recent on-field tactics.
- 31:20 — The Geopolitical Scandal: An investigation into the lack of transparency regarding tax arrangements and international deals between political leaders.
- 46:10 — The Gould Report Legacy: Discussing the destructive impact of administrative interventions on historic clubs like St George.
- 1:16:30 — Expansion and Mascot Marketing: Exploring the use of promotional bears and mascot fights to expand the game's footprint into Western Australia.

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