AMNRL MySpace Page

[Tomahawk]

Still working on it, any ideas let me know. Also if you have a Myspace account add us to your friends list.

 

[Fairfax Eagles]

The Fairfax Eagles would like to add you to our MySpace page. What is your address?

FERLC

 

[Tomahawk]

Sorry about that,

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=107841042

 

[spinnerhowland]

T'Hawk, is the myspace account approved by the ANMRL and is it considered an Official page?

 

[Kamala]

stop being such a nerd spinner!

 

[spinnerhowland]

Just being careful given that I have a large financial commitment at stake.
If we are to move forward such things will need to be asked. I am sure all the NFL teams would do exactly the same.
There are a lot of changes underway and stuff like this will be one of them.

 

[Tomahawk]

Just being careful given that I have a large financial commitment at stake.
If we are to move forward such things will need to be asked. I am sure all the NFL teams would do exactly the same.
There are a lot of changes underway and stuff like this will be one of them.

Spinner;

Apparently, you do not have a clue. Almost everyone is on the website myspace. In reality it is free advertising. Also everything on the site right now is from the AMNRL website.

Now reasons why I did it;

#1 – Is to try to inform more people throughout the world what the AMNRL is. Do you know that most people in the US have no clue what rugby league is? Second do you know how many people that play rugby league in other countries do not know that there is a competition in the America, let alone a competition that is going on 10 years.

#2 – Is I am trying to introduce the sport to people who have never been introduced to the sport. Hey maybe I can get a person that has a Myspace page to come out to a game next year because they have been reading the stuff on this myspace page.

#3- There will be nothing derogative or pornagravic on this page. When I told Dave Nui what I am doing, this was his biggest concern.

#4 – I got the idea from Fairfax Eagle, and I think it is a great idea.

#5 – Take a look at Myspace and look at it. Bands, radio stations, athletes, and so on all have Myspace pages.

 

[joshreading]

Hey... calm down. Clear the air and breathe.

Spinner asked a fair question (particularly being a little unaware of myspace). I have a myspace and have already checked out the AMNRL and think the concept is good but it did need to be clarified whether it was official or not.

I think there is potential but back off on the hostility. I will link and there obviously is the potential to link to tonnes of sporting and rugby teams giving the AMNRL a bigger profile. It would even be a good possibility for all AMNRL teams to set up myspace sites. You can then target you locality through geographical groups etc. and promote your team.

 

[spinnerhowland]

T'Hawk, Think before you speak. Both here and on YOUR Amnrl myspace account.
Comments like the one you just directed at me are a prime example why WE (the amnrl) must moderate ALL official web based content.
Your intentions are good but just remember, by promoting YOUR site as official you are in turn representing ALL of us and I have concern about that.

 

[Tomahawk]

Hey... calm down. Clear the air and breathe.

Spinner asked a fair question (particularly being a little unaware of myspace). I have a myspace and have already checked out the AMNRL and think the concept is good but it did need to be clarified whether it was official or not.

I think there is potential but back off on the hostility. I will link and there obviously is the potential to link to tonnes of sporting and rugby teams giving the AMNRL a bigger profile. It would even be a good possibility for all AMNRL teams to set up myspace sites. You can then target you locality through geographical groups etc. and promote your team.

Josh;

1st I want to say I might have been wrong with my post. However, I took it as a direct threat or insult towards me. What was said could have been said in a private IM. Spinner has done a lot for the Axeman and the MantaRays, and I have said good things to Dave Nui countless times about this. However, he is not the only person who has spent his own money, or spent countless amounts of hours trying to expand this great game in America. I personally have not spent allot of money like other, but have given Dave countless hours of my time or this sport.


I am gong to talk to Dave more about this, and I think it is a great idea. I think every team could have a Myspace page. If it can help with player and fan recruitment it is worth it.

 

[deluded pom?]

Anything that helps with player recruitment is a good thing but it would help if this was a concerted thing . All teams , with the permission of the AMNRL would benifit by buying into this . However if the AMNRL don't like the idea then I think it's not right for individuals to pursue it further . This is not a dig at you T'hawk . You have fantastic enthusiasm for RL and I wouldn't like to think anything said on here would dampen that enthusiasm .

 

[joshreading]

I would like to reiterate my support for the idea of each team making use of myspace. A team like the Axemen can then target local city sporting clubs, uni's and promote their club.

I think there are so many people doing many different things to promote RL in the US and it is great to see. Inevitably there will be differences but it is fantastic to see that people have in many instances grown a passion for a game that was unknown to them only ten years ago.

When the West gets up and going I think that the AMNRL is going to grow by leaps and bounds. (even a Mid US League is a strong possibility)

Keep up the good work all involved.

 

[Fairfax Eagles]

I would like to reiterate my support for the idea of each team making use of myspace. A team like the Axemen can then target local city sporting clubs, uni's and promote their club.

I think there are so many people doing many different things to promote RL in the US and it is great to see. Inevitably there will be differences but it is fantastic to see that people have in many instances grown a passion for a game that was unknown to them only ten years ago.

When the West gets up and going I think that the AMNRL is going to grow by leaps and bounds. (even a Mid US League is a strong possibility)

Keep up the good work all involved.

Josh is quite right, myspace is an excellent way to meet potential local players and fans. The Fairfax Eagles have been on there for a couple of weeks and already we have been contacted by numerous people interested in watching and playing the sport in the Fairfax area. We have also been contacted by several Australians who are keen on coming over to join our playing squad next season. Not a bad return for a few hours of work.

 

[slow frontrower]

Fairfax, Good luck with next year and don't be afraid of Having too many imports in your first season. I'm sure you will get some of them forever, and the American players will get way better from having the aussie talent around.

 

[Kamala]

Fat Front Rower

You only want more imports so they can bring you over more meat pies!!!!!!