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Latest IMG proposals for Super League

Perth Red

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An interesting development re IMG. Could easily see them doing same for more FTA covg of RL and breaking the Sky hold on the game. Ch4 seem very happy with last years results and keen to screen more SL. It shouldn't be underestimated what a game changer getting SL on FTA is in UK. Its been one of the key things holding the game back since the move to summer and SL inception.


 

Perth Red

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Also the proposed grading system is due to be presneted to clubs in a couple of weeks time:

IMG have set a date where they will present to clubs the grading criteria for Super League set to come in to force in 2025.

Their Reimagining of Rugby League project is part of a 12-year agreement with the sport, and last year they revealed a plan to return to a form of licensing in the professional game.

While there has been speculation and some discussions over the nature of the grading, the facts will be revealed to clubs at a special meeting on March 9.

 

Perth Red

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Changing the name is def a good step! Especially since womens soccer stole it anyways.

Id like
Top: Rugby League Premiership (not very original I know!)
2nd Division: Ruby League Championship
3rd Division: Rugby League National Conference

 

Perth Red

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They still doing pro rel?! Need to go to licenses
Not yet determined. there’s moves afoot to bring in a license grading system, it won’t guarantee a club a spot forever but going to be interesting to see how they handle relegating someone.
 
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I'm seeing changes like promptly posting SL highlights on YouTube cited as evidence of the positive influence of IMG. All these things just seem like basic competence rather than marketing genius.

Which begs a couple of questions -

Why have we had to hire IMG to ensure basic competence?

Why were previous administrators paid a shit-tonne of money?
 

Pneuma

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I'm seeing changes like promptly posting SL highlights on YouTube cited as evidence of the positive influence of IMG. All these things just seem like basic competence rather than marketing genius.

Which begs a couple of questions -

Why have we had to hire IMG to ensure basic competence?

Why were previous administrators paid a shit-tonne of money?
Basic competence just like common sense is always harder to find than you’d think. If IMG make some of these things common practice then move to the bigger picture issues they might just earn their money. Let’s hope.
 

Perth Red

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I'm seeing changes like promptly posting SL highlights on YouTube cited as evidence of the positive influence of IMG. All these things just seem like basic competence rather than marketing genius.

Which begs a couple of questions -

Why have we had to hire IMG to ensure basic competence?

Why were previous administrators paid a shit-tonne of money?
Because RL is old school and never had the money to invest as it all went to trying to keep clubs afloat

they weren't, relatively speaking.

Youve picked one very minor improvement, how about SL being on FTA for the first time ever? Or the new licensing system which looks like it might finely be done right?
 

Perth Red

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Interesting poll results on UK game. The magic weekend proposal is the strange one for me. Its liked by the fans and takes the game to cities outside the heartlands. Struggling to see why it would be stopped.

 
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Surprising fans favour French clubs in that number given stereotype fans have.
Would be great for game if north england & southern France heartlands joined up
Perhaps a case of watching your club play a game in Leigh on a wet and windy Sunday afternoon or watching them play on warm afternoon in France
 
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