Topic: Joe Root leaving GM (Read 42861 times)

ppccopener · « **Reply #135 on:** September 29, 2015, 12:54:09 PM »

'joe root picked up his old bat, liked the feel of it with new stickers and was persuaded to change'

just going to throw this out there just for the hell of it......
Root stays with GM, has a range named after him and over 3/4/5 years gets a percentage of bats sold...how far away is he from the new deal?

just my two pennyworth

FattusCattus · « **Reply #136 on:** September 29, 2015, 01:07:35 PM »

200k!!!! How can that stack up?

Assuming the profit on a �250 bat is �125 (and I'm sure that's well over the real net profit), and from that they wish to give say �25 of that profit to Joe, they would need to sell 8000 of his specific model to allow for this.

do they sell 8000 per year of a specific model?

edge · « **Reply #137 on:** September 29, 2015, 01:19:56 PM »

Of course they don't! It's just an advertising move - I'd imagine it's probably more cost effective to pay Joe Root �200k than it is to spend that money on tv/print ads for example, particularly given the amount of media coverage (with associated pics/videos) that Root gets and will therefore feature NB products.

Suspect we'll see very few of the top pros using kit from independent cricket companies in the future.

ppccopener · « **Reply #138 on:** September 29, 2015, 01:29:39 PM »

Quote from: edge on September 29, 2015, 01:19:56 PM

Of course they don't! It's just an advertising move - I'd imagine it's probably more cost effective to pay Joe Root �200k than it is to spend that money on tv/print ads for example, particularly given the amount of media coverage (with associated pics/videos) that Root gets and will therefore feature NB products.

Suspect we'll see very few of the top pros using kit from independent cricket companies in the future.

you are right Edge, everyone who is anyone will be signed up to the big boys, kids watch what bat they have and beg their parents to buy the bat Root/Clarke(?)/Smith uses....the only problem is that's �300 quid...
WE, YES US,THE CLUBBIES are paying for this young and old because someone has to pay for these huge signing fees. Remember Woodworm, a million smackers between KP and Fred and 2 years later they got no money.
old me says boycott the big boys and stay independent, British if possible, not that there is anything wrong with Indian/Pakistani bats at all, but we still have a precious industry in this Country.

rickjames · « **Reply #139 on:** September 29, 2015, 01:38:40 PM »

He already looks cool with it all, suits him.

With gear and kids and stuff they're gonna make a fortune

RightArmLedge · « **Reply #140 on:** September 29, 2015, 01:45:47 PM »

Quote from: sanredrose on September 25, 2015, 06:50:24 PM

new images are floating around in twitter ...

Pic Courtesy - Twitter Inc.

Is it me or does this look like Root's head photoshopped onto someone elses body ?

Either that or he now has very hairy forearms...

edge · « **Reply #141 on:** September 29, 2015, 01:47:26 PM »

Quote from: ppccopener on September 29, 2015, 01:29:39 PM

you are right Edge, everyone who is anyone will be signed up to the big boys, kids watch what bat they have and beg their parents to buy the bat Root/Clarke(?)/Smith uses....the only problem is that's �300 quid...
WE, YES US,THE CLUBBIES are paying for this young and old because someone has to pay for these huge signing fees. Remember Woodworm, a million smackers between KP and Fred and 2 years later they got no money.
old me says boycott the big boys and stay independent, British if possible, not that there is anything wrong with Indian/Pakistani bats at all, but we still have a precious industry in this Country.

It's not a tricky decision for me - when a small British batmaker like a lot of our forum sponsors can provide you with a quality custom bat for half the price, you'd be daft to buy something like a New Balance, even if the stickers do look nice!

ProCricketer1982 · « **Reply #142 on:** September 29, 2015, 01:50:41 PM »

Quote from: edge on September 29, 2015, 01:47:26 PM

It's not a tricky decision for me - when a small British batmaker like a lot of our forum sponsors can provide you with a quality custom bat for half the price, you'd be daft to buy something like a New Balance, even if the stickers do look nice!

issue is.. the small brands jump on hte price bandwagon now too.. find a small brand that isn't charging around the 300 mark for a bat!!

rich041187 · « **Reply #143 on:** September 29, 2015, 01:59:42 PM »

"kids watch what bat they have and beg their parents to buy the bat Root/Clarke(?)/Smith uses....the only problem is that's �300 quid..." - Plus the fact that generally the bats the pros are using aren't even made by the advertised company and simply stickered up bats of their own taste. Its all getting a bit crazy!!!!

liscon12 · « **Reply #144 on:** September 29, 2015, 02:14:19 PM »

Every time I watch pro cricketers play I always assume the bat in their hand isn't even made by the company who stickers are on it (except for GM) or that the bat is even the same shape you can buy in shops, but you're average Joe/Player won't know the difference.

ProCricketer1982 · « **Reply #145 on:** September 29, 2015, 02:19:10 PM »

Quote from: liscon12 on September 29, 2015, 02:14:19 PM

Every time I watch pro cricketers play I always assume the bat in their hand isn't even made by the company who stickers are on it (except for GM) or that the bat is even the same shape you can buy in shops, but you're average Joe/Player won't know the difference.

its not the avg player either, players from top leagues to bottom don't know or even care tbh. They just decide what to buy and buy it, most without picking it up. Most don't really give a crap as long as it looks big

a USD used to be 'hand picked'... now, that's regular. retailers are having to find new USD's.. like Uzi in Birmingham with his 5 lanes... Vitas with their lane etc etc

northernboy1987 · « **Reply #146 on:** September 29, 2015, 02:28:39 PM »

Quote from: FattusCattus on September 29, 2015, 01:07:35 PM

200k!!!! How can that stack up?

Assuming the profit on a �250 bat is �125 (and I'm sure that's well over the real net profit), and from that they wish to give say �25 of that profit to Joe, they would need to sell 8000 of his specific model to allow for this.

do they sell 8000 per year of a specific model?

I see your point here, but it's not quite as clear cut as that is it? You would have to factor in the pads/gloves/shoes/bags and assorted paraphernalia that goes along with it as well as the increased "visibility" of the brand in the cricket market, people may not buy an NB bat JUST because Root uses one but more people will see the kit on a more regular basis because a high profile player like Root uses it and therefore it is more likely to stick in peoples minds when it comes to deciding on new kit. Guy starts playing for his local side, decides to go get a low end NB bat because he's seen top pros using them, might not be a specific Root/Stokes/Smith fan but sees them on tv a lot and thinks if those guys use them they must be ok.

Buzz · « **Reply #147 on:** September 29, 2015, 02:39:52 PM »

Plus this is really exposure for the shoes and the associated stash.

How much does Nike pay its stars? 200k is small fry

Neon Cricket · « **Reply #148 on:** September 29, 2015, 03:31:38 PM »

Quote from: Buzz on September 29, 2015, 02:39:52 PM

How much does Nike pay its stars? 200k is small fry

That's what I was thinking, I'm surprised the #1/#2 test batsman in the world doesn't command a higher deal to be honest!

Stuey · « **Reply #149 on:** September 29, 2015, 05:08:17 PM »

I thought it would be more.

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