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  1. Johnny88

    News Coronavirus and NRL

    D-Day for the NRL’s broadcast battle Rugby league’s seemingly bitter broadcasting battle is set to reach a climax before the weekend as the respective heads of the Nine Network and Foxtel prepare to eyeball each other and thrash out plans for the remainder of this season. Foxtel chief...
  2. Johnny88

    News Coronavirus and NRL

    ARL Commission chairman Peter V’landys walked out of a meeting with Nine Network boss Hugh Marks on Tuesday convinced that the game’s long-term partner wants to see rugby league back on the field this year. After days of tension between the NRL and Nine, peace appears to have broken out...
  3. Johnny88

    News Coronavirus and NRL

    NRL kicks $250m goal with British banks deal The NRL has struck a deal for a $250m lifeline from a group of London banks and financial institutions, giving rugby league both financial breathing space and leverage in its negotiations with broadcaster the Nine Network. A huge line of credit...
  4. Johnny88

    News Coronavirus and NRL

    Channel Nine outlines vision for preferred NRL future Channel Nine has outlined a vision of its preferred future NRL television deal at a crisis meeting with ARLC chairman Peter V'landys, with the free-to-air broadcaster favouring two exclusive games per round as part of an extended rights...
  5. Johnny88

    News Coronavirus and NRL

    10 news reported that Nine want Friday and Sunday Games exclusively and this is why they are carrying on about tv rights. CH10 getting leaks from the NRL
  6. Johnny88

    Financial fragility of the game

    From Phil Rothfield in the Telegraph: The rumour will not go away about Channel 10’s genuine interest in covering the NRL later this year. Channel 9’s own journalists are reporting their network is “unenthused” about broadcasting the competition into October, November and possibly early...
  7. Johnny88

    Financial fragility of the game

    If you believe the rumours Ch 10 now owned by ViacomCBS has been talking to the NRL about bidding on the next tv deal. They want a top line sport to improve there ratings in Sydney and Brisbane and are not interested in AFL.
  8. Johnny88

    Financial fragility of the game

    NRL has wildcards and wooden spoon playoff in works The NRL has formed a football innovation committee involving its two host broadcasters as it prepares to discuss the possibility of playing a three-game grand final series, a wildcard weekend and a playoff for the wooden spoon should the...
  9. Johnny88

    Is Channel 9 the home of rugby league?

    It's on 9now if you want to catch up on it full episode.
  10. Johnny88

    2018-2022 Media Deal $ Value

    Origin, finals may be split for TV cash auction BRENT READ SENIOR SPORTS WRITER JUNE 13, 2019 The ARL Commission will consider selling the regular season, finals games, the grand final, and the State of Origin series as separate entities as the code looks to squeeze every cent it can from...
  11. Johnny88

    Tim Mannah

    James Hooper said on fox sports that Tim wants a $50,000 severance pay to leave the Eels.
  12. Johnny88

    2018-2022 Media Deal $ Value

    NRL planning to get jump on AFL in TV cash grab EXCLUSIVE BRENT READ SENIOR SPORTS WRITER AN HOUR AGO JUNE 11, 2019 NO COMMENTS The ARL Commission is weighing up whether to go early on its next broadcasting deal, a move that would allow rugby league to get the jump on the AFL but which could...
  13. Johnny88

    Rumours and Stuff

    The Winemaker Just Dropped Some Huge Mail Regarding Angus Crichton’s NRL Future ON THE RUSH HOUR WITH MG The mysterious NRL insider hears plenty on the grapevine - hence the suitable moniker - and once again joined the show on Wednesday to spill the beans on the most recent whisperings...
  14. Johnny88

    Rumours and Stuff

    Spud Carroll texted B.A. yesterday that said send me the forwards not expecting a reply the boys showed up at Spuds gym and he trained them in 38c heat had boxing training with them. He asked Paulo how many times to you want me to uppercut you? Paulo said multiple times. Spud said it was a...
  15. Johnny88

    Rumours and Stuff

    Just on DWZ, according to Triple M. He is upset with Ivan because he wanted to play fullback and he was training on the wing all pre season. DWZ got the shits his attitude became poor. So Ivan isn't happy with him. DWZ wants to play fullback.
  16. Johnny88

    Rumours and Stuff

    Monday Buzz: Contract madness is crippling Parramatta Eels Phil Rothfield, The Daily Telegraph The contract nonsense at the Parramatta Eels has gone on too long. Saturday’s night pathetic effort against Melbourne was the proof in a scoreline of 64-10 that was an embarrassment. The Parramatta...
  17. Johnny88

    Rumours and Stuff

    Gordon Tallis said he didn't like Smith that much but he respects him because he learned more from him than any other coach and would want his kids coached by him.
  18. Johnny88

    Rumours and Stuff

    Outcast Eel Bevan French ready for a transfer Bevan French is open to changing clubs before the June 30 transfer deadline, with a number of NRL rivals expressing interest. His form hasn’t gone unnoticed by teams, including North Queensland, Canterbury and the Gold Coast. The Cowboys have made...
  19. Johnny88

    2019 Discussion

    Daily Tele reporting Panthers having a football review.
  20. Johnny88

    Rumours and Stuff

    Also Fittler wont pick any player who has not sorted out his contract. This is something Fittler was big on last year no distractions.

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