Consequences for spectators and participants

There are many consequences both positive and negative of sport becoming a commodity. The table below is just a small sample of such consequences

	Positive	Negative
Spectators	Elite/high quality performances on international stage Rule changes increase excitement eg T20 Cricket Merchandise Entertainment Technology	Delayed telecast Players moved between clubs (salary cap) Ticket prices too expensive Player injured meaning sport may not be as good to watch therefore less spectators Ticket demands
Participants	Skilled players earning high incomes Better training facilities and research being used Increased skill level and competition Endorsements National and international competitions Travel the world Skills/knowledge (career security post retirement from the sport) eg Johnathon Thurston, Paul Gallen etc	beginners on short term contract with little payment Private lives no longer private- pressure to behave Expectation to adapt to climate and time changes (impact on performance) Players become a commodity within the sport and are traded easily