2019 NRL Draw

[Rhino_NQ]

Knights fans are aware that this is only round 1? Or do you think you'll be playing at 6pm Friday every f**king round?

Yeah, it’s not like they’re the broncos

 

[mxlegend99]

Knights fans are aware that this is only round 1? Or do you think you'll be playing at 6pm Friday every f**king round?

Yeah I dont understand the complaining. Someone had to play at 6pm Friday. Until the draw is released and we see if they got this fixture more than other teams they can't really know they're being punished for having good crowds in that slot.

 

[Peet]

It appears that the NRL will continue with 2 Friday night fixtures which includes the early match starting at 6pm. It has been stated that the clubs (along with other interests) were consulted about the draw. But I would be very surprised to think that clubs agreed to the 6pm Friday kick-off due to the very poor crowds these regularly pull. Everyone's thoughts on this?

 

[Valheru]

According to the player survey earlier this year, it is the players favourite slot if you can believe that.

 

[Silent Knight]

“Who cares, it’s only Newcastle” - Toodles Green turd.

 

[yobbo84]

According to the player survey earlier this year, it is the players favourite slot if you can believe that.

Of course it would be. Plenty of time to get on it over the weekend and recover in time for Monday...

 

[unforgiven]

It appears that the NRL will continue with 2 Friday night fixtures which includes the early match starting at 6pm. It has been stated that the clubs (along with other interests) were consulted about the draw. But I would be very surprised to think that clubs agreed to the 6pm Friday kick-off due to the very poor crowds these regularly pull. Everyone's thoughts on this?

It is included in the broadcast deal, the consultation wouldn't have changed the time slots. The club consultation would have been about when and who each team plays

 

[Captain Apollo]

It is included in the broadcast deal, the consultation wouldn't have changed the time slots. The club consultation would have been about when and who each team plays

That's my take as well. The time slots are covered by the broadcast agreement and thanks to Fox Sports and then the weak willed people at the NRL who signed off on their proposal (i.e. John Grant) we are all stuck with it. The NRL always consults with the clubs and often asks them for a set number of "blockbuster" matchups they would prefer as home games during the season, which they then try and build into the draw.

 

[Timmah]

It appears that the NRL will continue with 2 Friday night fixtures which includes the early match starting at 6pm. It has been stated that the clubs (along with other interests) were consulted about the draw. But I would be very surprised to think that clubs agreed to the 6pm Friday kick-off due to the very poor crowds these regularly pull. Everyone's thoughts on this?

It's in the broadcast deal. Aside from the bye-shortened rounds, it ain't changing.

 

[grozzy]

As a Sharks fan, I'm a bit disappointed with the Newcastle timeslot. For the last few years I've enjoyed the train trip up to watch the Sunday afternoon game, along with a decent number of other Sharks fans. You can't tell me this timeslot doesn't affect the crowd size.

 

[Pommy]

Oh wow. Starts on the 14th? I was assuming it would start the week earlier. Sweeeeeet, means i can go to download now.

Go to download anyway, the prince hasn’t got much longer left.

Roosters/souths, penrith/parra and to a lesser extent storm/broncos are wasted in round 1. They would draw just as well in round 4 or 5.

Wasted on a Friday at 8pm, 2016 it was a Sunday arvo and had a great crowd from memory.
Friday nights at the SCG is getting nobody excited, round 1 or not.

 

[Vic Mackey]

Yeah I dont understand the complaining. Someone had to play at 6pm Friday. Until the draw is released and we see if they got this fixture more than other teams they can't really know they're being punished for having good crowds in that slot.

Tigers started the season on Monday night 3 years in a row (09-11). It is shit but certainly not the end of the world. Get better on the field and you’ll get the better time slots

 

[macavity]

Knights fans are aware that this is only round 1? Or do you think you'll be playing at 6pm Friday every f**king round?

We got shafted last year and Greenburg came out and said we should get more
Friday 6pm games because they “work in Newcastle”

So yeah, I’m sure this will be our only one for the year.

 

[Timmah]

As a Sharks fan, I'm a bit disappointed with the Newcastle timeslot. For the last few years I've enjoyed the train trip up to watch the Sunday afternoon game, along with a decent number of other Sharks fans. You can't tell me this timeslot doesn't affect the crowd size.

Means you've been lucky enough the last few years.

The timeslot does suck but someone's gotta do it. I'm sure there'll be plenty of other good games to attend.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

We got shafted last year and Greenburg came out and said we should get more
Friday 6pm games because they “work in Newcastle”

So yeah, I’m sure this will be our only one for the year.

It's just a conspiracy against Newcastle. Meanwhile, 8 other teams have to wait until round 2 (if they're lucky) to see their team play at home.

 

[grozzy]

Means you've been lucky enough the last few years.

The timeslot does suck but someone's gotta do it. I'm sure there'll be plenty of other good games to attend.

The NRL just need to recognise that opposition fans are more likely to attend afternoon games.
If for example the Knights hosted the Cowboys on a Sunday afternoon, that would be a wasted opportunity. They should try to have most of their afternoon games against Sydney teams.

 

[M2D2]

Go to download anyway, the prince hasn’t got much longer left.

Sharks ticketed member, dont like throwing away a game when i dont have to.
Its not a problem anymore.

 

[mozza91]

At least we get our annual home hammering to Cronulla out of the way as soon as possible.

 

[Timmah]

The NRL just need to recognise that opposition fans are more likely to attend afternoon games.
If for example the Knights hosted the Cowboys on a Sunday afternoon, that would be a wasted opportunity. They should try to have most of their afternoon games against Sydney teams.

I'm not sure catering every piece of scheduling to away fans is how the NRL should operate the draw. And by that I'm not saying it shouldn't be made convenient where possible, but not every team can play in an ideal timeslot against a particular opposition.

Particularly when only 2 to 3 games per round are playing in the afternoon anyway.

 

[Timmah]

Oh wow. Starts on the 14th? I was assuming it would start the week earlier. Sweeeeeet, means i can go to download now.

I thought so too but it looks like the season start is actually governed by when the Grand Final sits - with the October long weekend switching back a week next season (first Mon in Oct being the 7th after it was the 1st this year), everything comes back one week.

The only difference in terms of the season structure I can see is that the rep weekend remains where it is, which means it will occur a week earlier than last year in order of rounds played. Last year it was after Round 15, this year I think it will now sit after Round 14.