The Daddy3
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The catchment area scoring criteria is abhorrent. Someone told me that Salford scored more than London and Newcastle. If this is true it really is disgusting
You stated these clubs had no room to grow. I gave you just one example where one of these clubs has grown its active fanbase by 43% in 4 years.Wow 3k ! The league is saved!
Let's talk when you go to 20k... but that won't happen because as it stands, the population of Hull with 2 teams makes that impossible.
As it stands, only half of Hull is possibly watching a Hull game on TV .. which is f**k all...then you wonder why the TV deal is so small...
1 Hull club doubles that reach, then make it vs Liverpool for example.. and your potential audience is 3 fold TV viewers.
It takes a long time though, like 20 years or more like the Storm. It'll be somewhat the same for Perth to become a real success but it's a far better option than central Coast.
Central Coast is a Rugby league strong hold that would probably have more fans at the beginning but it's capped by a small population, where Perth is a better long term investment because it’s growth isn't so limited.
Either someone shakes up SL to take it out of the village or it happens slowly over time but if it stays the same, it's a slow death ( part of why the NRL are probably looking to get involved)
They scored more than London and less than Newcastle based on population catchment criteria.The catchment area scoring criteria is abhorrent. Someone told me that Salford scored more than London and Newcastle. If this is true it really is disgusting
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It really doesn’t change much in uk, it’s niche restricted to a geographical corridor. The reduction in jnrs is on par with what’s happening in all sports as kids play less and less structured sport. The big cash injection from the govt as part of the RLWC has actually helped Improve grassroots a bit. At a professional level again nothings changed much, soem clubs thrive, some survive and some struggle. Been that way since I started watching the game in 1980.Interested to hear from our English friends on the overall health of the game in England ?
litening to James graham he reckons the game is almost dead with junior numbers at an all time low but on the flip side there are YouTube vloggers who reckon the games going pretty good with plenty of room to grow, all games televised , FTA games and average crowds of 10k
im guessing the truth is some where in the middle ? League is a small sport with its rusted on audience, same as it’s been for 100+ years.
You're so delusional. RL is at an all time low in the UK. I don't even know where to start.It really doesn’t change much in uk, it’s niche restricted to a geographical corridor. The reduction in jnrs is on par with what’s happening in all sports as kids play less and less structured sport. The big cash injection from the govt as part of the RLWC has actually helped Improve grassroots a bit. At a professional level again nothings changed much, soem clubs thrive, some survive and some struggle. Been that way since I started watching the game in 1980.
Apart from attendances and tv audiences? Participation is down a bit but hardly a disastrous amount. Most clubs improved their img ratings suggesting improved facilities, fan engagement and finances. GF attendance best in years. Successful end of season tests. Pray do tell me by what metrics are you suggesting it’s “at an all time low”?You're so delusional. RL is at an all time low in the UK. I don't even know where to start.
What the hell does IMG ratings have to do with the popularity and sentiment towards the sport? Do you think the casual sports fan in Slough or Gloucester gives a shit whether Castleford installed benches? Most of these are things that should have been done years ago and should have been the bare minimum for any team wishing to play in SL.Apart from attendances and tv audiences? Participation is down a bit but hardly a disastrous amount. Most clubs improved their img ratings suggesting improved facilities, fan engagement and finances. GF attendance best in years. Successful end of season tests. Pray do tell me by what metrics are you suggesting it’s “at an all time low”?
If you can’t see that clubs improving in key business and fan engagement areas is a positive direction for the game I can’t help You!What the hell does IMG ratings have to do with the popularity and sentiment towards the sport? Do you think the casual sports fan in Slough or Gloucester gives a shit whether Castleford installed benches? Most of these are things that should have been done years ago and should have been the bare minimum for any team wishing to play in SL.
What you've basically said is that your comfortable with RL being a regional sport in the UK.
Investment has gone from London Skolars, London Broncos, Newcastle Thunder and now there's talk of Cornwall conceding their licence. This is all in a very short time frame. That is alarming.
There's a significant decline in blue chip sponsorship and direct investment in clubs.
Just your annual story that regurgitates every year lol. Alas with only France to play mid season, which isnt much of a game, rep options are ltd in the northern hemisphere.
England ignoring developing the international game for another attempt to revive origin
Wasn’t there a plan some years ago for Ireland, Wales & Scotland to play every year with the best players then selected in a Celtic rep team to play England???Just your annual story that regurgitates every year lol. Alas with only France to play mid season, which isnt much of a game, rep options are ltd in the northern hemisphere.
Good job theyve added another 1500 seats. Great to see my club on the up after decades of struggle.