NRL Perceived Favouritism

[Big Bloke]

Just a general question to you all.

So many times we read about fans who feel that the NRL are biased against their club - ours included!

But surely this can't be possible.

But then again, there is a perception that clubs like the Storm, Roosters and Broncos get a nice ride from the NRL and are clubs that seem to get the rub of the green more often than not.

So, what is the answer?

Is there favouritism to any club or is it just fantasy?

 

[Eion]

Absolutely they have favourites.

They have the clubs that generate them the most money when they go for broadcast deals (eg brissy).

They have clubs with influential people involved that upper nrl echelons want to curry favour with (eg roosters).

Human nature. Kinda like the way clubs generally treat star players getting into trouble differently vs a grunt.

I feel it is short sighted. Take the broncos, they are shit, and we are subjected to watching them every week which may turn people off the game longer term. The Roosters situation angers me more. They have never had a huge supporter base, yet we see them get Anzac Day and Charity Shield high profile games. Why do you suppose that is?

 

[Eion]

By the way, though it annoys me, I will say it’s mostly up to clubs to drag themselves up to the professional standards of the roosters to make themselves more attractive…rather than sitting in the corner hoping the hot chick asks them to dance.

 

[PJ]

If you want proof that there is favourtism look at the situation with the womens RL.

Souths and Sharks worked hard to develop and promote the female version of the game in their areas so when it was time to have a womens NRL they put the Roosters and Dragons in, who then just take the Souths and Sharks players as theyve done sfa themselves to develop a squad.

 

[Stake Removed]

FTA always a gripe, it helps with sponsors and when you don't get these games and on recent season results you should it is bias, but no one talks about they never do.
Or 5 day turnaround the Broncs never get any, always has been a bias always will, we have just never been given the bias.
Even in super league, we were not who they wanted in grand final

 

[Birdee_Num_Num]

Totally rigged!
2017 final against cowboys with Klein as the referee.
wanted to rip my TV off the wall and throw it at the merkin.
Gal scored!
I know snoop agrees with me

 

[txta2]

Money talks, Politis could own the NRL. Put that into the equation of how much pull he has

 

[shadowboxer]

The fact we are in the Covid QLD bubble of Brisbane - with the dragoon and Tigers - says enough for me.
The rest live it up on the Sunshine or Gold Coast whilst we get the shaft at suckhole central. So instead of staring out the window at the Pacific Ocean, we get to look over over Wonka’s choco-river.
sweet

 

[Weaponhead]

"The sharks have no money and no influence." John Lang

 

[Craigshark]

How is it actually fair some clubs stay in a resort while we live and isolate in a hotel? The club along with the dragons and tigers should be blowing up

 

[roboshark]

Of course it isn't an even playing field. It's a disgrace. From the top to the referees

 

[bluefox68]

The fact we are in the Covid QLD bubble of Brisbane - with the dragoon and Tigers - says enough for me.
The rest live it up on the Sunshine or Gold Coast whilst we get the shaft at suckhole central. So instead of staring out the window at the Pacific Ocean, we get to look over over Wonka’s choco-river.
sweet

What is funny is that that hotel is only a kilometre from where I’m living right now, but I will probably not see one of them.

Maybe de Belin and co at one of the locals, but that’ll be it…

Under a b-ar…

 

[R-15-3]

At least the nrl can save some money on a few less rooms with a few drags doubling up sleeping under beds or crashing in cupboards

 

[Stake Removed]

What is funny is that that hotel is only a kilometre from where I’m living right now, but I will probably not see one of them.

Maybe de Belin and co at one of the locals, but that’ll be it…

Under a b-ar…

Maybe we need to put a bbq on outside the hotel

 

[Feej 2: Electric Boogaloo]

"The sharks have no money and no influence." John Lang

This was said how many years ago? You think nothings changed?

 

[fizman]

Feej my good Man, we have money but we certainly don't have influence.

 

[Weaponhead]

This was said how many years ago? You think nothings changed?

Not much has changed but it will soon.

Dino is making the right moves and getting the finances on track certainly helps. Fitz has good networks with NRL via Easts and Origin.

 

[BatteredFlake]

The fact we are in the Covid QLD bubble of Brisbane - with the dragoon and Tigers - says enough for me.
The rest live it up on the Sunshine or Gold Coast whilst we get the shaft at suckhole central. So instead of staring out the window at the Pacific Ocean, we get to look over over Wonka’s choco-river.
sweet

"Wonkas Choco-River !" Hahaha ... CLASSIC!

 

[BatteredFlake]

Sharks still have traditional enemies in high places , as well as jealous clubs with noses out of joint, But money talks BS walks ,and a good financial plan , marketing plan , and football club plan can convert the unsure waverers who want to follow a winning club in the future. 2022 is going to be a revelation ...... Or a huge disappointment.

 

[bluefox68]

"Wonkas Choco-River !" Hahaha ... CLASSIC!

Yeah - a lot of people refer to it as ‘the brown snake’.

Personally, I think that’s a bit harsh!!!