NRL wants two conference comp

[Pippen94]

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/nr...s-part-of-expansion-push-20210427-p57muj.html

Que haters

 

[AnonymousLurker]

I don’t like it, parra needs the guaranteed 4 points playing the broncos

 

[Dogs Of War]

I’d still like a cross over in the semis so any 2 teams can make the grand final rather than a Sydney team vs a non Sydney team.

 

[ash the bash]

I’d still like a cross over in the semis so any 2 teams can make the grand final rather than a Sydney team vs a non Sydney team.

I agree.

 

[Jim Rockford]

I’d still like a cross over in the semis so any 2 teams can make the grand final rather than a Sydney team vs a non Sydney team.

This is a must.

 

[skeepe]

Absolute bullshit.

Will cost twice as much to run a non-Sydney club.

Way more travel including 2x NZ trips every single season for teams in non-Sydney conference

Guaranteed Sydney team in the grand final.

May as well call it the Sydney Rugby League.

 

[Santino Patane]

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“Who would be opposed to it?
The teams in Sydney would be thrilled. It will generate more interest, greater crowd numbers and potentially allow the NRL to sell Sydney conference games at a premium to broadcasters.

The teams in the outer-Sydney conference may not be as ecstatic. They will have to travel more and crowd figures may take a hit. The four Queensland teams might not be as heavily impacted. The Warriors may welcome the rivalry but there may also be a financial impact on the club, as well as competition for juniors.”

This is always understated in this conversation and should be the reason it gets a big fat no.

 

[Pippen94]

I’d still like a cross over in the semis so any 2 teams can make the grand final rather than a Sydney team vs a non Sydney team.

The Sydney final would be like grand final then you get league final to follow

 

[Pippen94]

Quote

“Who would be opposed to it?
The teams in Sydney would be thrilled. It will generate more interest, greater crowd numbers and potentially allow the NRL to sell Sydney conference games at a premium to broadcasters.

The teams in the outer-Sydney conference may not be as ecstatic. They will have to travel more and crowd figures may take a hit. The four Queensland teams might not be as heavily impacted. The Warriors may welcome the rivalry but there may also be a financial impact on the club, as well as competition for juniors.”

This is always understated in this conversation and should be the reason it gets a big fat no.

Really should be NSW & qld conferences with other teams spilt amongst them

 

[Dogs Of War]

The Sydney final would be like grand final then you get league final to follow

Still not the same and I’m not sure that’s how people will feel about that game.

you want the best 2 teams having the opportunity to play each other. What if Sydney clubs suck that year. The other conference isn’t then able to have 2 teams make it even if they deserve it.

 

[Pippen94]

Still not the same and I’m not sure that’s how people will feel about that game.

you want the best 2 teams having the opportunity to play each other. What if Sydney clubs suck that year. The other conference isn’t then able to have 2 teams make it even if they deserve it.

Don't always get best two teams in current set up.
Conferences used in lots of sports leagues

 

[Bring back John Fifita]

I don’t mind a conference system but not the model in that article.

The NFL has 8 x 4 team conferences. Teams in each conference play each other twice and then selected teams across other conferences.

I’d prefer something like the NFL model, but where any two teams can make the grand final.

The model in the article is just wrong IMO.

I’d have more conferences, split “Sydney” into two of them, And the system should allow for future expansion beyond 18 teams...

 

[Dogs Of War]

Don't always get best two teams in current set up.
Conferences used in lots of sports leagues

You want the opportunity for that to happen though. This prevents that.

 

[Pippen94]

You want the opportunity for that to happen though. This prevents that.

Tell that to NBA, NFL, mlb, NHL...

 

[Pippen94]

I don’t mind a conference system but not the model in that article.

The NFL has 8 x 4 team conferences. Teams in each conference play each other twice and then selected teams across other conferences.

I’d prefer something like the NFL model, but where any two teams can make the grand final.

The model in the article is just wrong IMO.

I’d have more conferences, split “Sydney” into two of them, And the system should allow for future expansion beyond 18 teams...

So bacially you don't want conferences

 

[Perth Red]

Vlandys getting his “tribalism” nswrl comp back lol

 

[Dogs Of War]

Tell that to NBA, NFL, mlb, NHL...

good luck to them. It’s just not one that will work in Australia.

 

[Pippen94]

good luck to them. It’s just not one that will work in Australia.

It will just got to get past the stuck in the muds who are fearful of the unfamiliar.

 

[Pippen94]

Vlandys getting his “tribalism” nswrl comp back lol

Ha - forgot Perth not in the mix.

 

[Perth Red]

Ha - forgot Perth not in the mix.

I expect nothing more from the current regime.