Rationalisation of Sydney

[tri_colours]

That will be before LC grants

They sell more papers if they leave facts like that out.

 

[Stallion]

They sell more papers if they leave facts like that out.

And potentially damage the code as well!

 

[8Ball]

The NRL needs to be a little careful at trying to model itself after the AFL who essentially have the club game only.

Rugby League has 3 levels of competition it can grow and generate revenue from:

Club
State
International

I suspect that if there was no state level competition and the only available rugby league all year round was the club game, then the club attendance numbers would be higher. The club game indirectly feeds into the strength of the state game and the NRL needs to remember that.

Wasn't it only last year or the year before, when the leadership confirmed the survival of the current 16 teams? Perhaps all the talk of relocation lately was to ensure that the clubs don't coast.

 

[Stallion]

The NRL needs to be a little careful at trying to model itself after the AFL who essentially have the club game only.

Rugby League has 3 levels of competition it can grow and generate revenue from:

Club
State
International

I suspect that if there was no state level competition and the only available rugby league all year round was the club game, then the club attendance numbers would be higher. The club game indirectly feeds into the strength of the state game and the NRL needs to remember that.

Wasn't it only last year or the year before, when the leadership confirmed the survival of the current 16 teams? Perhaps all the talk of relocation lately was to ensure that the clubs don't coast.

Also think the international level needs much more relevance. Some horrid mistakes for international level games in Australia recently. Remembering the changed annual ANZAC Test was a consistent tv ratings performer compared to other codes during the season proper. Now the 'powers that be' don't even consider the touring 2019 Lions a decent enough drawcard despite being competitive with plenty of English players continuing to star in the NRL. It's a shoddy set up at the moment in Australia for rugby league.

 

[Angry_eel]

At first I was really excited about Bankwest stadium opening but now I am thinking that there's trouble in paradise. I feel the NRL is trying to push all clubs to Bankwest and the new SFS. ANZ or rebuilt ANZ will be used for marquee games. That's what I read from the articles about Bankwest. Bad days ahead for suburban grounds.

 

[Stallion]

At first I was really excited about Bankwest stadium opening but now I am thinking that there's trouble in paradise. I feel the NRL is trying to push all clubs to Bankwest and the new SFS. ANZ or rebuilt ANZ will be used for marquee games. That's what I read from the articles about Bankwest. Bad days ahead for suburban grounds.

I'm hoping moreover a balanced use of all available grounds. I agree that the suburban grounds have there place and are crucial in strengthening local rivalries and relevance. Adept allocation of games in appropriate grounds is the key.

 

[Perth Red]

At first I was really excited about Bankwest stadium opening but now I am thinking that there's trouble in paradise. I feel the NRL is trying to push all clubs to Bankwest and the new SFS. ANZ or rebuilt ANZ will be used for marquee games. That's what I read from the articles about Bankwest. Bad days ahead for suburban grounds.

That is exactly what they want to see, Smith was even more forthright about the need for centralised stadiums if the game was going to get beyond its 10-12k fan attendance level in Sydney. Ideally we'd see 80% of games in Sydney played out of Allianz, Bankwest and one day two other new stadiums to service Wests/Bulldogs and one for Dragons/Sharks. The days of 10k on grass hills is numbered.

 

[Shark62]

That is exactly what they want to see, Smith was even more forthright about the need for centralised stadiums if the game was going to get beyond its 10-12k fan attendance level in Sydney. Ideally we'd see 80% of games in Sydney played out of Allianz, Bankwest and one day two other new stadiums to service Wests/Bulldogs and one for Dragons/Sharks. The days of 10k on grass hills is numbered.

Totally agree sharks and dragons should have a shared stadium. Not going to be easy though

 

[Perth Red]

Totally agree sharks and dragons should have a shared stadium. Not going to be easy though

No its not but thats why the NRL, the two clubs and the Aleague need to get working on a lobbying strategy now. Then when the next time the State is flush they have a good business case to put before the State Govt. At the moment I doubt any party has even considered it let alone sat around a table to discuss it. Sharks think their development will save them, Dragons now have the WIN $'s to save them and so they will continue as they are.

 

[flippikat]

Interesting article on the North Sydney website.

It appears the junior game is in fine health in Bears territory. Hmm.. so I guess demotion of Sydney clubs to NSW Cup isn't the end of the world after all....
https://www.northsydneybears.com.au/junior-league-thriving/

 

[Pommy]

Interesting article on the North Sydney website.

It appears the junior game is in fine health in Bears territory. Hmm.. so I guess demotion of Sydney clubs to NSW Cup isn't the end of the world after all....
https://www.northsydneybears.com.au/junior-league-thriving/

Great news let’s get Sydney rationalised.

 

[Shark62]

Great news let’s get Sydney rationalised.

Its growth is in the under 6s boys and women’s game. There is no growth elsewhere.

 

[ParraEelsNRL]

Ahhh yes I seen ya post at bf mentioning how the North has more afl than League. Quite funny.

 

[Shark62]

Ahhh yes I seen ya post at bf mentioning how the North has more afl than League. Quite funny.

Where did I say that? Why are you on bf? Evidence please. ‘Screenshot’!

 

[Shark62]

Ahhh yes I seen ya post at bf mentioning how the North has more afl than League. Quite funny.

By the way if you want to see why I’m right simply go to their web page download fixtures for both years and count the teams. It’s not hard.

 

[taipan]

Ahhh yes I seen ya post at bf mentioning how the North has more afl than League. Quite funny.

But it's not his go.

 

[flippikat]

Great news let’s get Sydney rationalised.

Yep. But *this time* there needs to be a co-ordinated approach.. not the ad hoc stuff of the late 90s...

 

[Shark62]

But it's not his go.

It isn’t. But don’t let the facts get in the way of your paranoia.

 

[Pommy]

Its growth is in the under 6s boys and women’s game. There is no growth elsewhere.

Well that’s probably the best place to have growth.

 

[Shark62]

But it's not his go.

Here is a little trick I use Taipan. When I make a statement like that what I do first is do a little research, establish some facts, apply some analysis and then make a statement.
FYI the manly/north Sydney senior comp folded this year. They now play in the Sydney combined comps. I started a discussion about this in the Sydney comps thread. It got an interesting response.
I checked the north Sydney and manly junior teams. North Sydney grades over 7 are stable but under 6s have grown.
Lane cove reformed a couple of years ago and another club as well. Great news. But the real growth is in the women’s game. In other grades it’s pretty stable this year.
I’m sorry about these facts.