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I left my comments:
Everyone is entitled to their opinion.
But when untruths get in the way of opinion then I have a problem.
"Rugby League's dwindling fan-base is evident in the falling number of club members and supporters through the gates at the games. And the bigwigs at League HQ are still scratching their heads trying to figure it out."
Now let's get some facts straight:
1. Rugby League crowds have NEVER been higher outnumbering the record 2005 year.
2. 7 of the 9 Sydney have increased crowds this year from last year.
3. The first State of Origin this year drew a record audience.
4. The 4 most watched pay TV progrmas each week are Rugby League games. Not Super 14. Not AFL. Rugy League.
5. Pay TV Rugby League audiences have increased this year.
6. Commercial Tv ratings have increased in Queensland and regional NSW and QLD and are slightly down in Sydney
7. The new U20 Toyota Cup consistently beats Super 14 in ratings.
8. A rugby league trial game outrated the A-league grand final
9. The NRL grand final outrated the AFL grand final last year
10. The first State of Origin this year rated similar to the AFL grand final.
In 2000 a Rugby Union journalist predicted Rugy League would be dead in the UK within 5 years. 6 years later he recanted his statement as Rugby League grew each year, in terms of TV ratings and crowds. And continues to grow.
Jealousy is a curse.
Numerous Australian so-called 'journalists' (and I won't name names) often and openly denounce their hatred for Rugby League. But when was the last time you heard or read a rugby league journalist denounce another sport?
Is it because Rugby League supporters are more open-minded and less arrogant and ignornat?
Is it because people who follow other codes are jealous of the continued success of Rugby league?
I believe it is a combination of the two.
Gregor is simply acting like a jealous and petulant boyfriend who can't understand why his beloved sport is less popular in Australia then rugby league.
Everyone is entitled to their opinion.
But when untruths get in the way of opinion then I have a problem.
"Rugby League's dwindling fan-base is evident in the falling number of club members and supporters through the gates at the games. And the bigwigs at League HQ are still scratching their heads trying to figure it out."
Now let's get some facts straight:
1. Rugby League crowds have NEVER been higher outnumbering the record 2005 year.
2. 7 of the 9 Sydney have increased crowds this year from last year.
3. The first State of Origin this year drew a record audience.
4. The 4 most watched pay TV progrmas each week are Rugby League games. Not Super 14. Not AFL. Rugy League.
5. Pay TV Rugby League audiences have increased this year.
6. Commercial Tv ratings have increased in Queensland and regional NSW and QLD and are slightly down in Sydney
7. The new U20 Toyota Cup consistently beats Super 14 in ratings.
8. A rugby league trial game outrated the A-league grand final
9. The NRL grand final outrated the AFL grand final last year
10. The first State of Origin this year rated similar to the AFL grand final.
In 2000 a Rugby Union journalist predicted Rugy League would be dead in the UK within 5 years. 6 years later he recanted his statement as Rugby League grew each year, in terms of TV ratings and crowds. And continues to grow.
Jealousy is a curse.
Numerous Australian so-called 'journalists' (and I won't name names) often and openly denounce their hatred for Rugby League. But when was the last time you heard or read a rugby league journalist denounce another sport?
Is it because Rugby League supporters are more open-minded and less arrogant and ignornat?
Is it because people who follow other codes are jealous of the continued success of Rugby league?
I believe it is a combination of the two.
Gregor is simply acting like a jealous and petulant boyfriend who can't understand why his beloved sport is less popular in Australia then rugby league.