We do have 1 less game at the moment also, plus they have longer games?Hard to believe the gap would be as big as that.
We do have 1 less game at the moment also, plus they have longer games?Hard to believe the gap would be as big as that.
Stan Sport wasn't competing against Fox Sports when V'landys signed the deal. Fox Sports might have got a bit worried after losing the RU. They couldn't afford to lose another football code to a rival.We do have 1 less game at the moment also, plus they have longer games?
It’s not hard to see all the reasons why the AFL would get more money right now.
-They rate higher
-Their games are longer
-it’s easier to squeeze ads into an AFL game
-They have a national reach
-They have an extra game a week
That plus their women’s game is showing far more growth potential. Right now it feels like a no brainer that they would get more.
Don’t get me wrong the NRL has some strategic advantages and has the potential to be the number 1 code again but right now that’s simply not the case. SOO is the only thing keeping our deals competitive.
News Ltd only wanted 14 teams in the NRL. Souths forced News Ltd into increasing the competition to 15 teams through legal action, which led to the creation of the Titans.a clear failure of our games management and lack of ability to match their growth
They rate higher - they didn’t use to
-Their games are longer - makes no difference really
-it’s easier to squeeze ads into an AFL game - makes no difference to pay tv
-They have a national reach - so should we
-They have an extra game a week - so should we
Man you need to be a little more forgiving of the current admin in regards to expansion. AFL weren't gutted and then held hostage by Murdoch for 15yrs. We only wrestled back control of our game 8yrs ago.a clear failure of our games management and lack of ability to match their growth
You cant be serious about this? Not only is it more content but also has a guaranteed 32 minute break in every game. And they have teams in every metro market. You know Fox get paid for all those Bundaberg and SportsBet ads on NRL games on Fox right?-Their games are longer - makes no difference really
-it’s easier to squeeze ads into an AFL game - makes no difference to pay tv
Stan Sport entering the market and gobbling up RU probably forced Foxtel's hand. It doesn't surprise me that this deal wasn't announced before Stan Sport entered the market, as Foxtel held all the cards. When V'landys signed with Foxtel there was no Stan Sport and no sign of anything like it entering the market.Man you need to be a little more forgiving of the current admin in regards to expansion. AFL weren't gutted and then held hostage by Murdoch for 15yrs. We only wrestled back control of our game 8yrs ago.
You cant be serious about this? Not only is it more content but also has a guaranteed 32 minute break in every game. And they have teams in every metro market. You know Fox get paid for all those Bundaberg and SportsBet ads on NRL games on Fox right?
I didn't think they would get so much tbh. But I'm an armchair expert lol. Maybe the flip flop FTA arrangement they have with Seven will change in 23/24? I know it's been reported that Kayo doesn't have to carry Sevens ads on simulcast on the new deal.
You are kidding about ads on Fox .a clear failure of our games management and lack of ability to match their growth
They rate higher - they didn’t use to
-Their games are longer - makes no difference really
-it’s easier to squeeze ads into an AFL game - makes no difference to pay tv
-They have a national reach - so should we
-They have an extra game a week - so should we
You are kidding about ads on Fox .
There's plenty
News Ltd only wanted 14 teams in the NRL. Souths forced News Ltd into increasing the competition to 15 teams through legal action, which led to the creation of the Titans.
I am not convinced the networks want an extra game. Nine would want a second Brisbane team, but they would probably prefer it came at the expense of one of the existing clubs.
News Ltd did grow the game in Melbourne to some extent. Their investment in the Storm made RL a niche spectator sport in Victoria, which has added viewers to the game. They never wanted Adelaide and only added them in 97 to make a 10 team competition. Arthurson and Quayle gave the Reds no chance to succeed and it has caused enormous damage.
I am coming around to the idea of Perth as the 18th team. The infrastructure at the grassroots in Perth is strong enough to build a following. The work done by Force, WA Rugby and Twitty Forrest can be used to our advantage as we're the larger and more cashed up of the two codes.
Stan Sport entering the market and gobbling up RU probably forced Foxtel's hand. It doesn't surprise me that this deal wasn't announced before Stan Sport entered the market, as Foxtel held all the cards. When V'landys signed with Foxtel there was no Stan Sport and no sign of anything like it entering the market.
Once again we've been f**ked over by Ch9. They could have launched Stan Sport back in March/April and made a bid for every NRL match, but chose to sit by and let Foxtel secure the rights until 2027. They care more about RU and fumbleball than RL. It wouldn't surprise me if Ch9 make a bid for the AwFuL rights when they're up for tender.
True...because nine will have nothing...and we will be forced to pay for our rugby league...
The Afl lover will never let the truth get in the way of a RL/PVL rant .When you told us that Mclacklan signed Seven to paying $146 per year, when it's only 115m, MMMmmmmmmmm.
Perth Red quote
"The $146mill a year includes contra. How much we dont know. A lot of the savings for Seven and Nine are in reduced production spending.
The fact is the AFL has a 5 year deal of $146mill inc contra for FTA compared to the $150mill inc contra annual deal they had pre covid.
Unless of course the CEO has gone on public record with a lie but that is highly unlikely!"
When you told us that Mclacklan signed Seven to paying $146 per year, when it's only 121m, MMMmmmmmmmm.
Perth Red quote
"The $146mill a year includes contra. How much we dont know. A lot of the savings for Seven and Nine are in reduced production spending.
The fact is the AFL has a 5 year deal of $146mill inc contra for FTA compared to the $150mill inc contra annual deal they had pre covid.
Unless of course the CEO has gone on public record with a lie but that is highly unlikely!"
PVL did the best he could under the circumstances. Fumbleball benefitted from Stan Sport entering the market and snagging the RU rights away from Foxtel. There was no Stan Sport when PVL signed the deal and no one knew it would ever come about.
Didn't the game need money?timing is everything! Selling early isn’t always the best decision.