Good point the "nailed on certainty" perhaps was not accurate but even if the JR finds against WNC as you say the process simply starts again and I would suggest CDNL are now in an even stronger position to outbid Cilldara as they have now essentially overcome a small problem and acquired revenue generating options on another piece of land next to the stadium.
You say that but worth remembering that their lesser figure included that land already whereas Cilldaras greater figure/offer did not. I might expect (if it ever came to pass) that Cilldara might offer more money and include that land in their bid in future because the obstacle of the ACV will have been removed. That in turn would mean that CDNL might have to offer more.
Also, nothing to stop the "re-tendering" becoming an open tender.... which might invite other parties in, thereby pushing the price up and/or giving more competition to the two established bidders.
Not advocating any of the above...just highlighting the possibilities as I see them!