News Coronavirus and NRL

[Spot On]

I'm not saying it's better, not even remotely claiming that strawman.

I'm saying the broadcasters have actively worked to prevent crowd friendly scheduling, and now they suddenly claim it's a big issue?

Give it a rest.

This isn't going away Canary.

 

[unforgiven]

There are some idiots in this thread!

 

[Canard]

This isn't going away Canary.

Say what now?

 

[Spot On]

Really, can you name one League fan you’ve ever met who would switch off Origin if the stands were empty?

QLD declared Origin dead when they lost 3 series in a row. Didn't want to watch it anymore - and that was with a crowd.

 

[stryker]

The fact is, that you are too simple to grasp that this is a cynical ploy to gain control and save $$ by a broadcaster with no stake in our game.

There opinion counts for nothing, they either honour their contract or face the consequences. (The same ultimatum they gave the game)

You are wrong, your opinion is incorrect and you are extremely naive. You dont know what you are talking about.
THEY ARE A MAJOR STAKEHOLDER!!!
Your opinion mirrors how the NRL thinks and its why they have no money.

 

[From Where the Sun Rises]

QLD declared Origin dead when they lost 3 series in a row. Didn't want to watch it anymore - and that was with a crowd.

Let’s see what they say when they get dusted again this year, then.

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

Vlandys is adamant that NSW health signed off on NRL returning ..

 

[greenBV4]

So gathering with more than 2 people in public is against the law because of covid19, yet a large group of men on a field is fine.. ok

Public is the important word there, many workplaces are still operating, I drove past 5 tradies huddled around a single man-hole yesterday

Its social distancing which means not meeting up in groups socially, "essential" (which seems to be a very loose term) work is still allowed, If the NRL is to go ahead it would be the same as any other workplace still open, players dont go into the stadium to meet up socially and play some backyard footy, it's their workplace

 

[Canard]

Vlandys is adamant that NSW health signed off on NRL returning ..

Journo's are missing a trick if they don't use the headline:

The Dukes of Hazzard!

 

[LeagueXIII]

You are wrong, your opinion is incorrect and you are extremely naive. You dont know what you are talking about.
THEY ARE A MAJOR STAKEHOLDER!!!
Your opinion mirrors how the NRL thinks and its why they have no money.

They have no money because Murdoch screwed them for 20 years not because of this phoney mismanagement BS.

 

[Usain Bolt]

Truth is Ch9 rely on ad money, every company in Australia is struggling so there isn’t the extra income to advertise and buy all this ad space during games
anymore

 

[Haffa]

 

[stryker]

They have no money because Murdoch screwed them for 20 years not because of this phoney mismanagement BS.

Thankyou for that financial audit.
Time to wake up though pal...

 

[stryker]

Public is the important word there, many workplaces are still operating, I drove past 5 tradies huddled around a single man-hole yesterday

Its social distancing which means not meeting up in groups socially, "essential" (which seems to be a very loose term) work is still allowed, If the NRL is to go ahead it would be the same as any other workplace still open, players dont go into the stadium to meet up socially and play some backyard footy, it's their workplace

They wouldnt be able to use the changerooms under the current laws.

 

[Smack]

Public is the important word there, many workplaces are still operating, I drove past 5 tradies huddled around a single man-hole yesterday

Its social distancing which means not meeting up in groups socially, "essential" (which seems to be a very loose term) work is still allowed, If the NRL is to go ahead it would be the same as any other workplace still open, players dont go into the stadium to meet up socially and play some backyard footy, it's their workplace

fair point

 

[stryker]

There are some idiots in this thread!

Agreed. Those who say the broadcasters are not stakeholders and have no say in this are f**kEN MORONS.
Obviously that includes you.

 

[Nerd]

Bullshit.

Claiming the TV rights have less value without crowds is hilariously hypocritical.

Broadcasters have scheduled the game for years, with nothing but contempt for crowds, and now suddenly it's a big issue?

Get f**ked.

That's the best comment yet. All bluff and bluster from 9 and they know that if they lose the NRL they are in serious trouble.

 

[Babyface O'reilly]

Really, can you name one League fan you’ve ever met who would switch off Origin if the stands were empty?

You’re right about league fans of course but crowds do add to the spectacle, which is pretty important when trying to get casuals on board and increase viewership. Didn’t the TV ratings drop during round 2 when they were expected to increase with fans forced to stay home?

just to make it clear, I don’t think this is a reasonable excuse for nine to weasel out of a deal.

 

[Nerd]

Agreed. Those who say the broadcasters are not stakeholders and have no say in this are f**kEN MORONS.
Obviously that includes you.

Besides whatever arguments you want to have about "stakeholders" Nine have for years scheduled games to suit themselves with little regard to how this would affect crowds (Thursday night games or Broncos on every Friday night when Saturday or Sunday games would mean much larger crowds) so for them to complain that no crowds has a bearing on their coverage is a bit rich.

If my team played every game before zero crowds I would still watch every game as I do now. We all understand that advertising has dropped off because of the lockdowns and that there would be some negotiations about how much they pay for this years games BUT for Nine to suggest that this will lead to write downs for following years is just them trying to reduce their deal for more profit on their part.

If Nine want to break their contract and renegotiate on terms for following years than surely that gives the NRL the right to throw these years back onto the open market or more likely play games on a different broadcaster while suing Nine for breach of contract?

With "stakeholders" like Nine who needs enemies.

 

[Noise]

They wouldnt be able to use the changerooms under the current laws.

Have workplaces been forced to shut down their bathrooms / change room facilities?