Channel 9 not keen on going live for Melbourne Storm's blockbusters or any NRL finals

[smithie]

The Storm broadcast issues was discussed on the Offsiders this morning.

"If the team is not going to be promoted then why have a Melbourne team at all."

 

[Desert Qlder]

They avoided the truth of the matter of course.

No mention of the conflict of interest at Nine Melbourne. Whilst issues like this are not adequately covered, the show cannot be taken seriously.

 

[El Diablo]

they also talked about the anti-siphoning list and how in the future it could be showed on a multichannel

it could have been shown on a multichannel on Friday but 9 refused to do even that

 

[Perth Red]

The Storm broadcast issues was discussed on the Offsiders this morning.

"If the team is not going to be promoted then why have a Melbourne team at all."

Did anyone mention they have the highest rated FTA and Pay TV games of all time?

 

[docbrown]

"If the team is not going to be promoted then why have a Melbourne team at all."

it could have been shown on a multichannel on Friday but 9 refused to do even that

Bingo.](*,)

 

[Brutus]

Why is Gallop silent on this issue.

Probably because the media haven't bothered to ask him about it.

 

[El Diablo]

based on research was their latest excuse

they failed to answer what that research was though

 

[El Diablo]

Why is Gallop silent on this issue.

Probably because the media haven't bothered to ask him about it.

News Ltd media are a joke

they're more interested in making a huge story out of a bit of biffo

i doubt one journo at the DT is actually a fan of the game

 

[Billythekid]

Why is Gallop silent on this issue.

Probably because the media haven't bothered to ask him about it.

The media shouldn't have to ask him. Any decent CEO would have come out and made some official statement by now.

 

[Brutus]

News Ltd media are a joke

they're more interested in making a huge story out of a bit of biffo

i doubt one journo at the DT is actually a fan of the game

Rothfeldsman comes out with sensationaist crap like the Manly and Melbourne brawl was the worst he's ever seen.

This from a so-called experienced journo who was around when Manly and Newtown went toe-to-toe in the 81 semi and of the course all the others from that era.

As Zorba said this morning, the brawl we saw the other night was a dinner party compared to the 81 semi.

Sensationalist crap. Rothfeld is a disgrace.

 

[El Diablo]

the NRL should ban him from games

 

[docbrown]

based on research was their latest excuse

they failed to answer what that research was though

Nine were conducting survey polls earlier this year, partly to use as fodder in upcoming negotiations.

 

[Phil McGrawhan]

Nine were conducting survey polls earlier this year, partly to use as fodder in upcoming negotiations.

Where were they doing that in Victoria...The MCG,Or did they talk to a few of the nutters on Big Poofy?

 

[docbrown]

Where were they doing that in Victoria...The MCG,Or did they talk to a few of the nutters on Big Poofy?

Cold calling.

 

[El Diablo]

http://www.backpagelead.com.au/league/4903-brett-stewart-deserves-four-week-ban

TACKLE 5: Nine screws league again

The failure of the Nine network to show the Storm-Sea Eagles game live into Melbourne and other non-traditional states once again proves Nine is not a suitable broadcast partner for the NRL. The Storm-Sea Eagles clash was a battle between first and second, between two arch-rivals, with the minor premiership on the line. It played out in just an intense manner with the wild brawl set to be one of the lasting images of the season. With Seven telecasting the forecast blowout between Fremantle and Collingwood, many Melburnians would have given rugby league a shot, at least through the first half when the AFL match had not even started. Nine does nothing but inhibit rugby league’s growth and should not be considered by the new commission when the television deal is negotiated. The commission must also ensure a deal is done with Foxtel that all matches are simulcast on pay television live as they will be for the AFL from 2012 so that league fans across Australia can get access to matches live.

 

[sensesmaybenumbed]

The Channel 9 and WWoS facebook pages are deleting and blocking comments from people who continue to ask for an explanation.

Please take a few minutes of your time to politely post on their pages and get blocked and banned - it all adds up!

 

[MsStorm]

channel 9 are run by afl fans its as simple as that
i rang to complain a few years back and they told me to move to sydney they are idiots and they really dont care what people want

btw if the game was live ratings would be huge theres nothing on between 7:30 and 8:30 so who knows maybe a lot of people may have kept it onto the finish

Agree with all of the above.
I've phoned them a number of times and they also told me the same thing.
Move to Sydney:crazy:

 

[TheRam]

Rothfeldsman comes out with sensationaist crap like the Manly and Melbourne brawl was the worst he's ever seen.

This from a so-called experienced journo who was around when Manly and Newtown went toe-to-toe in the 81 semi and of the course all the others from that era.

As Zorba said this morning, the brawl we saw the other night was a dinner party compared to the 81 semi.

Sensationalist crap. Rothfeld is a disgrace.

Can people please stop clicking on his stories!!! Sheesh how stupid are you farkers?!!!

 

[RL1908]

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[El Diablo]

http://forums.leagueunlimited.com/showthread.php?t=162956