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  1. Chook Norris

    News Coronavirus and NRL

    So it may come out that he lied to the NRL and potentially Police, in addition to breaking protocols and the public health order act. Surely this calls for further action? Here's the NRL's chance to not eff it up again
  2. Chook Norris

    Financial fragility of the game

    One of the few people in Australia who can genuinely talk about what good governance looks like across the financial sector, government and both the AFL and NRL. Essentially we are still stuck in early 1990...
  3. Chook Norris

    Financial fragility of the game

    The main difference is the AFL has enough money to act like a bank and now has extra leverage. The NRL have f**k all money and have very little leverage. Priority number one after all of this? The NRL needs to use this crisis to their advantage and stock up on money
  4. Chook Norris

    Question on Peter V'landys

    It's not unusual at all for people to be the chair of more than one organisation or on the board of multiple organisations. Ive seen a few peculiar ones. As I understand it based on corporate law, as long as you declare it and step out of discussions where there are conflicts of interest. But...
  5. Chook Norris

    Financial fragility of the game

    That's the thing though, their chances of securing a loan are a lot higher in the current circumstances compared to the NRL. Roy was talking down that stadium asset by saying it's current status is useless. Key word being current. His statement isn't very forward looking. The (almost...
  6. Chook Norris

    Financial fragility of the game

    Interesting article. I don't buy his thinking on AFL having an asset that is worthless right now though lol. That same asset is what will allow them to get a $500m secures loan whilst the NRL may struggle to get f**k all
  7. Chook Norris

    The Game 2020 Crowd Watch

    Supposedly 241 people tonight at ANZ. AFL recording 27 people at MCG.
  8. Chook Norris

    News Coronavirus and NRL

    https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/pay-cuts-on-ice-government-agrees-to-consider-nrl-in-stimulus-package-20200319-p54by0.html Government considering adding NRL to the stimulus package as per Vlandys request
  9. Chook Norris

    News Coronavirus and NRL

    Actually working in banking and having crossed this, no.
  10. Chook Norris

    News Coronavirus and NRL

    https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-to-launch-discussions-with-espn-to-take-advantage-of-global-sport-suspensions-20200315-p54a9y.html Supposedly we could be targeting the dearth of live sport in the US right now...
  11. Chook Norris

    News Coronavirus and NRL

    This type of story was bound to happen and you could tell by the reporter reactions in the room. No doubt they knew there would be backlash but the topic needed to happen. Time will tell if the NRL have played it well (really don't think player mortgages should've been raised as the concern...
  12. Chook Norris

    News Coronavirus and NRL

    Don't forget experts in the actual salary cap and the many referees on here too....
  13. Chook Norris

    News Coronavirus and NRL

    I think you misunderstand how the NRL gets paid by broadcasters. Foxtel and 9 don't just stump up 1.8$b in cold hard cash front up. It gets paid out periodically in smaller sums. Same way you and i get paid our salary in installments. With that in mind, it's clear how important broadcast revenue...
  14. Chook Norris

    News Coronavirus and NRL

    Read a really interesting observation the other day. Many of the countries where it has plateaued are those that have previously gone through SARS in the early 2000s. Those countries as a result have learned from the experience and are better prepared. We havent gone through this before and i...
  15. Chook Norris

    News Coronavirus and NRL

    Useless comment. I'm not claiming to have facts which turn out to be from Facebook. Im suggesting social media is a good way to test whether the press conference passed the pub test which you implied it would not have, being on a "sunday morning" show. As far as i can see, the conference did...
  16. Chook Norris

    News Coronavirus and NRL

    Strongly disagree. If you're worried about public perception - then check social media. What he said seems to have garnered very strong support amongst the community. People on Facebook across various pages are actually supporting the decision to play on, and are also quoting the financial...
  17. Chook Norris

    News Coronavirus and NRL

    It is the reality of what's happening. You dance around that facet too long to your own detriment.
  18. Chook Norris

    News Coronavirus and NRL

    There is only so many times one can say everyone's health is the main consideration. Eventually, the financial story comes out. I think he was being very strategic here by starting discussions on government assistance. He wants all major sporting codes digging in and pressuring government for...
  19. Chook Norris

    News Coronavirus and NRL

    Vlandys pushing hard for Government intervention if further drastic measures end up suspending the season. It looks bad but is absolutely necessary. Also really interesting seeing Vlandys and Greenberg side by side. Vlandys style is very much more direct and attack dog. Greenberg comes off as...
  20. Chook Norris

    The Game 2020 Crowd Watch

    Will there even be a point counting crowds for round 2 (and beyond)? The only people in attendance will be media, broadcasters, team and staff Maybe the NRL will see it as a chance to beat AFL attendance lol

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