You claimed that them being kicked out in the 90s is proof that nobody was watching in those cities, which is therefore proof that nobody watches in those cities now.
I said News Ltd didn't value teams in Adelaide and Perth. You haven't provided any evidence to disprove my claim.
I showed you the FTA ratings for Adelaide and Perth. If I had the PTV ratings then I'd provide them. They don't exist.
The entire tv landscape is completely different to what it was in the 90s, so the fact that you keep trying to compare it shows that you've got no argument.
It's not "completely different" you dickhead.
FTA still draws higher ratings than PTV and provides more money to the broadcast rights in 2023 than it did in 1998.
The NRL broadcast deals since the Super League war in 1997 have changed significantly over the years. Here is a brief summary of the major deals:
- **1998-2002**: The first deal after the reunification of the Australian Rugby League and the Super League was worth **$87 million** per year for five years, which was a **74% increase** from the previous deal⁴. The NRL broadcast rights were shared by the Nine Network and Foxtel, who paid for the privilege of broadcasting rugby league for the next five years⁴.
- **2003-2006**: The second deal was worth **$100 million** per year for four years, which was a **15% increase** from the previous deal⁵. The NRL broadcast rights were again shared by the Nine Network and Foxtel, with the latter gaining exclusive rights to five matches per round⁵.
- **2007-2012**: The third deal was worth **$500 million** in total for six years, which was a **25% increase** from the previous deal. The NRL broadcast rights were still shared by the Nine Network and Foxtel, with the former gaining exclusive rights to the State of Origin series and the grand final.
- **2013-2017**: The fourth deal was worth **$1.025 billion** in total for five years, which was a **105% increase** from the previous deal. The NRL broadcast rights were again shared by the Nine Network and Foxtel, with the latter gaining exclusive rights to eight matches per round.
- **2018-2022**: The fifth deal was worth **$1.8 billion** in total for five years, which was a **75% increase** from the previous deal. The NRL broadcast rights were still shared by the Nine Network and Foxtel, with the former gaining exclusive rights to four matches per round and the State of Origin series.
- **2023-2027**: The sixth and current deal is worth more than **$2 billion** in total for five years, which is a **11% increase** from the previous deal¹²³. The NRL broadcast rights are again shared by the Nine Network, Foxtel and Sky NZ, with the former retaining exclusive rights to the State of Origin series and the grand final¹²³.
As you can see, the NRL broadcast deals have grown significantly over the years, reflecting the popularity and value of the sport in Australia and New Zealand.
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(1) NRL broadcast deal: How record agreement with Channel Nine will affect ....
https://www.nospam47.com/au/austral...ffect-youthe-season/bkvd4ba6dvi21f6nf6wdptt11.
(2) NRL close to finalising broadcast deal worth nearly $2bn.
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/may/20/nrl-broadcast-deal-with-nine-and-fox.
(3) NRL agrees to new five-year broadcast deal with Nine.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-20/nrl-inks-new-broadcast-deal-with-nine/100715440.
(4) Explainer: What broadcast deal means for the game - NRL.com.
https://www.nrl.com/news/2021/12/21/explainer-what-broadcast-deal-means-for-the-game/.
(5) NRL Extends Broadcast Deal, Worth $409M Annually.
https://frontofficesports.com/nrl-extends-broadcast-deal-worth-409m-annually/.
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Not my fault you keep comparing 2023 with 1998. If you want to keep comparing irrelevant shit, I will continue making you look stupid.
Is there anything dumber than saying television is "completely different" in 2023 compared to 1998?
It has evolved significantly, but it's still built around the FTA/PTV model. Sports that don't have much exposure on FTA and print media struggle.
Streaming isn't the "gotcha" argument you think it is.
Super Rugby and A-League are generating more money from streaming than they were offered by Foxtel. They also have more exposure on FTA compared to their previous deals. Despite this, their marketshare has plumetted since they left Foxtel. If your argument held a grain of truth then more people would be watching Super Rugby and A-League because it's now cheaper and more accessible.
Ch9 ratings are not an indicator of anything other than ch9 ratings.
An NRL match on Ch9 generates higher ratings than one on Foxtel.
So if a Perth side is brought in, what would that tell you about the media landscape?
Depends on why it's brought in. If the WA Gov pay big money then it means the ARLC likes guaranteed money. It's why PNG are the favourite to pick up the 18th licence.
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