Peter V'landys - New NRL/ARLC Chairman

[titoelcolombiano]

No multi-purpose stadiums anywhere again. Ever. Auckland might get away with it because they don’t have AFL and because their design considers that Rugby draws bigger crowds than cricket, but in every Australian city besides Brisbane the oval sport users draw bigger than rectangular sports, so the oval sports will always be prioritised here.

Yeah nah, not in NSW or QLD and rectangular sports drive the majority of sports tourism events.

 

[titoelcolombiano]

Yeah, AFL did that deliberately out at Olympic stadium and they a proud as piss of themselves for it.
The NRL needs to be malicious with AFL and totally screw with their dream of having a 60k Brisbane oval stadium via the olympics.

Yep pay whatever to have it converted to rectangular after the games

 

[Warrimoo3]

The AFL are running scared of Peter V. He’s living rent free in their heads. Look at how he handled the COVID crisis. A lot of people laughed when the NRL plotted a plan to overcome the impact of COVID . It was one of the first codes to resume. A few weeks later the AFL followed . Just like they copied the NRL judiciary.

I caught the Offsiders on the ABC about a month ago and couldn’t stop laughing. Somebody called Corbin was talking about the Alfred cyclone situation. He said that the different ways the NRL and ARL handled it reflected the difference between the NRL and the AFL ie the NRL treat their players as “employees” whereas the AFL treat their players as “family”.

 

[Dark Corner]

The AFL are running scared of Peter V. He’s living rent free in their heads. Look at how he handled the COVID crisis. A lot of people laughed when the NRL plotted a plan to overcome the impact of COVID . It was one of the first codes to resume. A few weeks later the AFL followed . Just like they copied the NRL judiciary.

I caught the Offsiders on the ABC about a month ago and couldn’t stop laughing. Somebody called Corbin was talking about the Alfred cyclone situation. He said that the different ways the NRL and ARL handled it reflected the difference between the NRL and the AFL ie the NRL treat their players as “employees” whereas the AFL treat their players as “family”.

I wondering if any of the heads of Rugby Union are watching him thinking he could be the right manto sort the financial mess the game is around the major nations.

 

[taipan]

The AFL are running scared of Peter V. He’s living rent free in their heads. Look at how he handled the COVID crisis. A lot of people laughed when the NRL plotted a plan to overcome the impact of COVID . It was one of the first codes to resume. A few weeks later the AFL followed . Just like they copied the NRL judiciary.

I caught the Offsiders on the ABC about a month ago and couldn’t stop laughing. Somebody called Corbin was talking about the Alfred cyclone situation. He said that the different ways the NRL and ARL handled it reflected the difference between the NRL and the AFL ie the NRL treat their players as “employees” whereas the AFL treat their players as “family”.

Corbin Middlemass an AFL hack promoting AFL just like Kelly Underwood did.No surprises there.

 

[mongoose]

The AFL are running scared of Peter V. He’s living rent free in their heads. Look at how he handled the COVID crisis. A lot of people laughed when the NRL plotted a plan to overcome the impact of COVID . It was one of the first codes to resume. A few weeks later the AFL followed . Just like they copied the NRL judiciary.

I caught the Offsiders on the ABC about a month ago and couldn’t stop laughing. Somebody called Corbin was talking about the Alfred cyclone situation. He said that the different ways the NRL and ARL handled it reflected the difference between the NRL and the AFL ie the NRL treat their players as “employees” whereas the AFL treat their players as “family”.

The AFL definitely tries to protect its players when there is an off field incident more than the NRL, which is quite pathetic from them really.

 

[Wb1234]

The AFL are running scared of Peter V. He’s living rent free in their heads. Look at how he handled the COVID crisis. A lot of people laughed when the NRL plotted a plan to overcome the impact of COVID . It was one of the first codes to resume. A few weeks later the AFL followed . Just like they copied the NRL judiciary.

I caught the Offsiders on the ABC about a month ago and couldn’t stop laughing. Somebody called Corbin was talking about the Alfred cyclone situation. He said that the different ways the NRL and ARL handled it reflected the difference between the NRL and the AFL ie the NRL treat their players as “employees” whereas the AFL treat their players as “family”.

Afl and Kerry stokes are running a scare campaign against a Perth nrl team

 

[nko11]

Afl and Kerry stokes are running a scare campaign against a Perth nrl team

Queensland government paid $126 million in 2009 ($187 million in 2024 numbers) to rebuild Carrara Stadium for the incoming Suns (as the sole tennant) - exact same scenario as this, but NIB stadium actually has existing cotennants. Below are the crowds leading up to this investment.



Meanwhile we have Western Australian Newpapers (and premiers) complaining about contributing $55 million. while we get 31k this year.

 

[Perth Red]

Queensland government paid $126 million in 2009 ($187 million in 2024 numbers) to rebuild Carrara Stadium for the incoming Suns (as the sole tennant) - exact same scenario as this, but NIB stadium actually has existing cotennants. Below are the crowds leading up to this investment.

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Meanwhile we have Western Australian Newpapers (and premiers) complaining about contributing $55 million. while we get 31k this year.

context is everything. 1. Its a Liberal paper that runs anti Labor stories every other day 2. Its a Ch7 owned paper that doesnt want a Ch9 sport muscling in 3. Its AFL loving and doesnt want NRL muscling in.

There was no such negativity from this paper in 2012 when Barnett and the Libs were pushing for entry of the WC Pirates and spent $130mill on HBF. surprise surprise

The stadium upgrade is just a political football being kicked around. It will happen eventually.

 

[mozza91]

The AFL definitely tries to protect its players when there is an off field incident more than the NRL, which is quite pathetic from them really.

Only if they’ve got at least 1 white parent though.

 

[Warrimoo3]

I wondering if any of the heads of Rugby Union are watching him thinking he could be the right manto sort the financial mess the game is around the major nations.

Waugh says Rugby Australia will hit $50m surplus after ‘reset’ year

The governing body posted a $36.8 million loss as it took ownership of three state-based clubs. The chief executive says the code will now make history.

www.afr.com

Interesting article about the dire financial state of Rugby Australia

 

[Warrimoo3]

Waugh says Rugby Australia will hit $50m surplus after ‘reset’ year

The governing body posted a $36.8 million loss as it took ownership of three state-based clubs. The chief executive says the code will now make history.

www.afr.com

Interesting article about the dire financial state of Rugby Australia

Rugby Australia is in

https://www.direstraits.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DS-Live-e1705840662776.webp

 

[Perth Red]

Waugh says Rugby Australia will hit $50m surplus after ‘reset’ year

The governing body posted a $36.8 million loss as it took ownership of three state-based clubs. The chief executive says the code will now make history.

www.afr.com

Interesting article about the dire financial state of Rugby Australia

They live from one big pay day tour to the next. It papers over the cracks for a short time.

 

[Reflector]

Totally agree. The “interest” union supporters have in their game is in many cases just a fashion accessory applied before attending dinner parties on the north shore and eastern suburbs. The ones wearing Wallaby jerseys while skimming their pools . Or the Mosman residents
demonstrating against noisy pool filters.

The same people whose “social conscience” is also nothing but a fashion accessory . Like some journalists who manage to find time to write about social injustice and world poverty in between sipping champagne in the multimillion dollar mansions and hobnobbing on the Amalfi Coast.

*cough* Pirate Pete *cough*

 

[Wb1234]

Pretty sure the idea came from someone on this thread and then Chammas picked it up on a podcast

Which ever poster it was bravo

 

[wain]

Pretty sure the idea came from someone on this thread and then Chammas picked it up on a podcast

Which ever poster it was bravo

I've mentioned it a few times, and I know a few others have too.
Still very pie-in-the-sky stuff, but mate...it would be pretty awesome!

possible benefits:
Oahu population of 995,000.
Decent time zone.
direct flights from Bri/Syd/Mel-Hnl. (it is 10.5hrs from Mel, although Mel-PNG with layovers wouldn't be much less)
heavy Polynesian population for a ready-made audience and player pathways.
no current pro teams.
great 'away game' appeal.
strength of $ for possible broadcast, sponsorship, and gameday revenue
also, Hawaiians certainly love having their own identity apart from the mainland (pro surfers represent Hawaii rather than USA) so would be a great point of difference.

The main concern right now would be the lack of venue with Aloha Stadium no more. the rebuild has been announced but would still be some time away. It will be a 25k seater rectangle stadium.

The new Aloha Stadium will have a reduced seating capacity of a minimum of 25,000, compared to the current 50,000 seats. It will be designed to accommodate various sports and entertainment events, such as football, soccer, rugby, and others played on a rectangular field. (https://nased.hawaii.gov/about/)

 

[i0Nic]

Hawaii would be at least ripe to take some games there when the new stadium is opened and put the feelers out there. Or a Vegas style round. It could also be a staple location for starting a more semi-professional us rugby league competition one day. Hold combines there. International matches

Nurturing it as a pathway to grow league in the US.

 

[Éamonn an Chnoic]

Pretty sure the idea came from someone on this thread and then Chammas picked it up on a podcast

Which ever poster it was bravo

It came from ME!!! I will take credit for this

Seriously though, a great idea if we can get it working:
- stadium about to be done
- big, wealthy population.
- no other domestic teams to compete against
- opens up the wide US market (imagine organising the Vegas game or even a regular match/double header in San diego or LA with a Hawaii team there)
- best way to build a competitive US national team

 

[jim_57]

https://forums.leagueunlimited.com/threads/hawaii.482248/

Tigers looked at taking a game there last decade but it didn’t eventuate. When that new stadium opens definitely worth exploring a game there.

 

[Warrimoo3]

It came from ME!!! I will take credit for this

Seriously though, a great idea if we can get it working:
- stadium about to be done
- big, wealthy population.
- no other domestic teams to compete against
- opens up the wide US market (imagine organising the Vegas game or even a regular match/double header in San diego or LA with a Hawaii team there)
- best way to build a competitive US national team

Hawaii Hurricanes
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