2019 Super League

[Walter sobchak]

They've only really had one successful period and that was when Richard Branson and the Brisbane Broncos were owning them. They arent self sustainable, that's their big problem and eventually investors want a return or they walk.

I can’t honestly believe that some broncos fans actually give owner David Hughes stick.

 

[adamkungl]

London, should they survive, really need to take a step up off-field though, and Super League should help them, particularly with marketing.

Get a star NRL player in, someone who draws in fans and they can build a roster around, and ensure they stay off the bottom.

London and Super League both start targeting advertising to the expat Aussie and Kiwi population in London, get that average at Ealing up around the 3000 mark. That would show some good growth.

Get one of the end of years tests v Australia in London, and piggy back off that. Sell and promote Broncos season tickets at the game. There will be 40,000 people half of who probably don't even know the Broncos exist.

Begin planning a move to a bigger stadium closer to the city. Their ceiling at their current home would be 3500 which would still leave them with the worst attendances in the league.
Start with 1 game a year, market it hard as a special event.

Every year needs to show growth on the year before.
London is important but a tiny, stagnant Broncos achieves nothing.

 

[titoelcolombiano]

It's called match fixing

As long as there is no agreement of this in writing that can come back and bite you then why not do what it takes to assure your team makes the finals?

 

[titoelcolombiano]

If and it’s a big if teams like Toronto, Ottawa and New York etc ever reach super league then super league with its transatlantic dimension makes big iconic and world renowned cities like London a more attractive proposition for wealthy investors to sink their money into.

This was discussed on the Five Live RL Podcast this week and why Swinton have rebranded to Machester Lions.

 

[Walter sobchak]

This was discussed on the Five Live RL Podcast this week and why Swinton have rebranded to Machester Lions.

The problem with the swinton/Manchester lions is that they are sticking with Heywood Road with is in sale greater Manchester and not playing within the Manchester City boundary.

 

[Walter sobchak]

As long as there is no agreement of this in writing that can come back and bite you then why not do what it takes to assure your team makes the finals?

Far too risky and brings the whole sport into disrepute with potentially damaging consequences if ever anybody spills the beans.

 

[Perth Red]

Far too risky and brings the whole sport into disrepute with potentially damaging consequences if ever anybody spills the beans.

Bit like clubs resting half their first team squad?

 

[titoelcolombiano]

Far too risky and brings the whole sport into disrepute with potentially damaging consequences if ever anybody spills the beans.

Yeah I guess, I see what you are saying.

 

[Timmah]

Now that really is dumb to think that Wigan will make the top 5

Sorry, had to quote this again.

 

[League Unlimited News]

Playoffs picture a little bit clearer after Wigan's win this morning:

Week 1 (Elimination & Qualifying Finals) - September 19-20

Elimination Semi Final - 4 v 5
Thursday 19 September, 7:45pm BST (Friday 4:45am AEST)
Warrington or Salford - v - Castleford or Hull FC
Halliwell Jones Stadium or AJ Bell Stadium

Qualifying Semi Final - 2 v 3
Friday 20 September, 7:45pm BST (Saturday 4:45am AEST)
Wigan Warriors - v - Warrington or Salford
DW Stadium


Week 2 (Semi Finals) - September 26-27

Minor Semi Final - Loser QSF v Winner ESF
Thursday 26 September, 7:45pm BST (Friday 4:45am AEST)
Loser Qualifying Semi v Winner Elimination Semi
DW Stadium, Halliwell Jones Stadium or AJ Bell Stadium

Major Semi Final - 1 v Winner QSF
Friday 27 September, 7:45pm BST (Saturday 4:45am AEST)
St Helens v Winner Qualifying Semi
Totally Wicked Stadium

 

[Perth Red]

Wont be getting much sleep tonight!

 

[deluded pom?]

Bit like clubs resting half their first team squad?

That’s their prerogative. They have a squad, they chose to use it. It’s nothing like two clubs getting together behind closed doors and agreeing a match will end in a certain result that suits both of them.

 

[Perth Red]

That’s their prerogative. They have a squad, they chose to use it. It’s nothing like two clubs getting together behind closed doors and agreeing a match will end in a certain result that suits both of them.

Throwing games is throwing games.

 

[RL The greatest game]

Sorry, had to quote this again.

No problem, and lets be honest since Judas Edwards said he wasn't coming to Wigan they have improved 100%

 

[deluded pom?]

Throwing games is throwing games.

Utter tripe.

 

[Northern]

Eyes down, here we go!

 

[Walter sobchak]

London with 1 foot in the championship at halftime.

 

[Northern]

Yep. Catalans pick mainly French squad and hey presto!

 

[Walter sobchak]

Yep. Catalans pick mainly French squad and hey presto!

Arthur mourgue is a cracking little player.

 

[Walter sobchak]

London all but relegated. Currently trailing Wakefield 19-0 with less than 20 minutes to go.