Channel 9 wants to kill of a sydney club

[Stallion]

I don't think the TV executives have rugby league's genuine growth in their thinking. It's up to the rugby league to genuinely grow without self destructing established strengths. It's a no brainer more clubs bring more interest and juniors to the code. Their are people whom don't want to see this happen so they promote people ill equipped to administer the code to.make reckless assumptions/statements about lack of player talent etc. My word the same guys would have resented such negativity had they been aspiring footballers nowadays!

 

[Perth Red]

Fans can help their clubs by turning up to support their teams. I drive from sadelaide to Melbourne to watch my team about 5 times a year( work permitting) and I have been a member since 99.

The same fans who will be up in arms at this story are the ones who can’t be arsed to go to games because there’s a bit of rain, or the ko time doesn’t suit them or the team aren’t playing well. But they’ll be ringing in to the radio station or marching to get their club reinstated if they got kicked out, just dont ask them to go and support the club on a regular basis!

 

[Mr Spock!]

Because the TV deal on its own isn't enough to lift every club, and how else are clubs going to make money? Nobody turns up to the games anymore. What should happen is the NRL need to stand the f**k up for themselves a little more and take back control of their competition and its booking.

We've been through this 20 years ago.

It's the clubs which make up the NRL.

Do nfl teams like the 69ers rely on leagues clubs?

 

[Perth Red]

Because they were being propped up by Newscorp and then the arlc.

They can't be allowed to fail no matter what.

Because they are an incredibly valuable resource to the nrl. Not all clubs are of equal value.

 

[_snafu_]

Thoughts and prayers.

 

[STORM.99/07]

Say if there was an Adelaide team would you have supported the Storm?

I would have supported Storm cos I am a Melbourne girl.

 

[Mr Spock!]

The same fans who will be up in arms at this story are the ones who can’t be arsed to go to games because there’s a bit of rain, or the ko time doesn’t suit them or the team aren’t playing well. But they’ll be ringing in to the radio station or marching to get their club reinstated if they got kicked out, just dont ask them to go and support the club on a regular basis!

Because not all fans are local, dumbarse.

 

[Loose Cannon]

I would guess as the extra game has no benefit to ch9, in fact it will probably make fox even more attractive!

You’re probably right.

Damn, if only there was a way for Nine to make there product more attractive to the viewer!

 

[Mr Angry]

Ahh the off season is almost here.

Cut the two bottom teams.

There you go.

 

[Mr Spock!]

Because they are an incredibly valuable resource to the nrl. Not all clubs are of equal value.

And this is what annoys the shit out of rugby league fans.

The storm are gifted success.

 

[Generalzod]

The same fans who will be up in arms at this story are the ones who can’t be arsed to go to games because there’s a bit of rain, or the ko time doesn’t suit them or the team aren’t playing well. But they’ll be ringing in to the radio station or marching to get their club reinstated if they got kicked out, just dont ask them to go and support the club on a regular basis!

Have you ever thought that there a many families that love the game but are unable to afford going???It's become to expensive to go to the footy..

 

[Perth Red]

Because not all fans are local, dumbarse.

80% of them are daft lad

 

[TheFrog]

Why in the 21st century with billion dollar TV deals should clubs be relying on leagues clubs?

In the case of clubs who buy whatever players they need, this is indeed so. But some clubs develop players, and this costs quite a lot of money with no return, except you might get first dibs at the next Brad Fittler at a bargain price initially, or more likely a steady supply of quality first graders also at initially bargain prices). It is for this reason that it has taken a special brand of incompetence for the Panthers to miss the finals this year, but I digress. The charter of licensed Rugby League (Leagues) clubs is to further the sport of Rugby League, and this is where much of the largesse is directed, in Panthers case at least.

 

[Mr Spock!]

80% of them are daft lad

No, they aren't.

 

[Silent Knight]

I would guess as the extra game has no benefit to ch9, in fact it will probably make fox even more attractive!

Not while Bwaiff and Blockhead are still commentating.

 

[Mr Spock!]

In the case of clubs who buy whatever players they need, this is indeed so. But some clubs develop players, and this costs quite a lot of money with no return, except you might get first dibs at the next Brad Fittler at a bargain price initially. It is for this reason that it has taken a special brand of incompetence for the Panthers to miss the finals this year, but I digress. The charter of licensed Rugby League (Leagues) clubs is to further the sport of Rugby League, and this is where much of the largesse is directed, in Panthers case at least.

So leagues clubs exist to develop the junior base not to provide financing then.

It's a bit like people moaning about crowd numbers when most people watch it on TV.

 

[Perth Red]

Have you ever thought that there a many families that love the game but are unable to afford going???It's become to expensive to go to the footy..

A ticketed membership can cost less than $20 a game. Do agree though the nrl should have done what afl did years ago and make it $5 for kids.

 

[STORM.99/07]

Have you ever thought that there a many families that love the game but are unable to afford going???It's become to expensive to go to the footy..

I think all kids should be admitted free. Adult tickets should be more affordable and this is something the NRL should be addressing instead of making an obscene profit

 

[Perth Red]

So leagues clubs exist to develop the junior base not to provide financing then.

It's a bit like people moaning about crowd numbers when most people watch it on TV.

Some leagues clubs spend 4-5 times more propping up the nrl club than they do on jnr RL. As someone else said all is not equal in the nrl.

 

[TheFrog]

So leagues clubs exist to develop the junior base not to provide financing then.

Certainly a large part of it, but I can't speak for all clubs. If Leagues clubs have to chip in to support the cost of the first grade operation it points to a poor business model, where the revenue is not fully directed at the place that actually puts on the show. Without a strong Leagues club, teams go under while at headquarters they sip champagne.