RL independence day arrives - NRL Independent Commission announced for November 1

[Quidgybo]

To include a guarantee of his employment as one of their demands...

I'm sure the Commission will be able to end his term whenever they are ready. If that's after only one or two years then no doubt it'll involve a big payout. Are you suggesting Gallop doesn't deserve a big return? He's done almost as well as Demetrio in taking the game to a billion dollar pay day, yet started from way behind. And look how well that guy got paid.

Leigh.

 

[TheRam]

I remember all the publicity a while back at how comparatively low Gallop's pay was next to the other three football codes CEOs. Maybe a long term contract ensures he gets the pay out he deserves if the Commission cuts him after only one or two years. By then he will have run the game for a decade and taken it from a shaky post war settlement to a booming independent billion dollar television sport ready to tackle the global digital market.

Leigh

You idiot.

 

[TheRam]

I'm sure the Commission will be able to end his term whenever they are ready. If that's after only one or two years then no doubt it'll involve a big payout. Are you suggesting Gallop doesn't deserve a big return? He's done almost as well as Demetrio in taking the game to a billion dollar pay day, yet started from way behind. And look how well that guy got paid.

Leigh.

You idiot.

 

[East Coast Tiger]

I'm sure the Commission will be able to end his term whenever they are ready. If that's after only one or two years then no doubt it'll involve a big payout. Are you suggesting Gallop doesn't deserve a big return?

errrrrr ummmmmm.... yes.

 

[Brutus]

The game has survived and almost got back to where it was pre-News Ltd despite Gallop not because of him.

The fact News are so keen to keep him regardless of how he has performed as a CEO and regardless of how he will perform over the nexr few years must surely suggest that they certainly see him as a puppet. Otherwise they wouldn't give a toss whether the IC keeps him or not. To include a guarantee of his employment as one of their demands, along with an extension of first and last TV bidding rights, funding for their club in Melbourne and the choice of picking and choosing commissioners suggests they see it as something that will serve their interests.

This

 

[Brutus]

I'm sure the Commission will be able to end his term whenever they are ready. If that's after only one or two years then no doubt it'll involve a big payout. Are you suggesting Gallop doesn't deserve a big return? He's done almost as well as Demetrio in taking the game to a billion dollar pay day, yet started from way behind. And look how well that guy got paid.

Leigh.

We won't be getting anywhere near a billion if he's doing the negotiating.

The NRL has been a brilliant rater on TV during the entire time of his tenure as CEO and we might finally get what we're worth - but only if he has nothing to do with the negotiation process.

The fact that News LTD are willing to stake the IC on him being CEO for the next four or so years raises a question or two. I'm with East Coast on this one.

 

[BDGS]

God some people prejudices are shocking, how about we decide on his record and not how he was put there?

his record speaks for itself.

 

[East Coast Tiger]

Yes his record does speak for itself.

He has undersold the game to the TV networks.
He has undersold the game's online rights.
He has failed to ensure games are broadcast nationwide.
He has ensured radio coverage is limited.

All major issues. On top of that he has provided no leadership in regards to expansion or any other pro-active promotion and growth of the sport. People point to the way he has handled scandals and problems but in many cases his handling of player dramas has been inconsistent and other problems are as a result of NRL failures, like salary cap issues. Plus, everything he does is in reaction to a problem. He has never been proactive. He regularly talks the game down, particularly in regards to its value and many of the positive comments he makes are not backed up by action. The game deserves better, or at least for someone other than News Ltd to decide whether there are better candidates.

 

[El Diablo]

Yes his record does speak for itself.

He has undersold the game to the TV networks.
He has undersold the game's online rights.
He has failed to ensure games are broadcast nationwide.
He has ensured radio coverage is limited.

All major issues. On top of that he has provided no leadership in regards to expansion or any other pro-active promotion and growth of the sport. People point to the way he has handled scandals and problems but in many cases his handling of player dramas has been inconsistent and other problems are as a result of NRL failures, like salary cap issues. Plus, everything he does is in reaction to a problem. He has never been proactive. He regularly talks the game down, particularly in regards to its value and many of the positive comments he makes are not backed up by action. The game deserves better, or at least for someone other than News Ltd to decide whether there are better candidates.

 

[BDGS]

Yes his record does speak for itself.

He has undersold the game to the TV networks.
He has undersold the game's online rights.
He has failed to ensure games are broadcast nationwide.
He has ensured radio coverage is limited.
.

so everything bad that has happen under his tenure is his fault, but everything good that has happen despite of him? :lol:

He has pulled the NRL of a war where the game lost many fans, a hell lot of money and now we are preparing for a TV deal that is expected to be around $1billion.

but hey, because Packer was on his death bed and offered a huge increase to the AFL (while on his death bed) which resulted in the AFL getting a huge TV deal he is a bad leader. Shame on Gallop, maybe he should of just let Rugby League die. Obviously Rugby League fans are unappreciative bastards.

Despite the last TV deal the NRL signing at the time being a record.

But idiots who think PNG can sustain an NRL team in the recent future years (despite people who have been there and seen what the condition is like and have experience saying it will take longer) can post rubbish on board like this is mind blowing.

Under Gallop the NRL has, signed a TV deal that was originally a record TV deal.
Merchandise have grown to a state where the NRL sells 20% more then its nearest competitor.
TV Ratings have risen to an superior status above all other codes.
The NRL has dealt with salary cap cheats effectively and quickly.
The NRL has grown from the disaster of which Super League put the game in. (a lot of people forget how bad it got)
The NRL has recovered from losing fans bases of teams that no longer exist.
The NRL is now in a positions where it has 7 bids wanting into the NRL.
The NRL is on the cuss of signing its best ($$) TV deal in the games history.
NRL clubs now go and form connections and plays game in expansion areas (Canterbury-Adelaide, Souths-Perth, Melbourne-Hobart)
The NRL's brand has grown
Rugby League in Australia has grown.

All that has happpen despite of him according to the haters.

yet, when the bad things happen it is all his fault.

Laughable logic.

 

[Perth Red]

TBF Gallop has had zero influence on clubs playing games in expansion areas.

Aside from giving away the internet rights, letting us be stiffed on the last TV deal, having no vision for the game, his comments during the centenary year, his waving in the wind on expansion and not ensuring the game is shown around the country he is doing a great job!

Having said that we've gone from a dot on the map to being his love child so I guess i shouldn;t be too harsh!!

 

[East Coast Tiger]

so everything bad that has happen under his tenure is his fault, but everything good that has happen despite of him? :lol:

He has pulled the NRL of a war where the game lost many fans, a hell lot of money and now we are preparing for a TV deal that is expected to be around $1billion.

but hey, because Packer was on his death bed and offered a huge increase to the AFL (while on his death bed) which resulted in the AFL getting a huge TV deal he is a bad leader. Shame on Gallop, maybe he should of just let Rugby League die. Obviously Rugby League fans are unappreciative bastards.

Despite the last TV deal the NRL signing at the time being a record.

But idiots who think PNG can sustain an NRL team in the recent future years (despite people who have been there and seen what the condition is like and have experience saying it will take longer) can post rubbish on board like this is mind blowing.

Under Gallop the NRL has, signed a TV deal that was originally a record TV deal.
Merchandise have grown to a state where the NRL sells 20% more then its nearest competitor.
TV Ratings have risen to an superior status above all other codes.
The NRL has dealt with salary cap cheats effectively and quickly.
The NRL has grown from the disaster of which Super League put the game in. (a lot of people forget how bad it got)
The NRL has recovered from losing fans bases of teams that no longer exist.
The NRL is now in a positions where it has 7 bids wanting into the NRL.
The NRL is on the cuss of signing its best ($$) TV deal in the games history.
NRL clubs now go and form connections and plays game in expansion areas (Canterbury-Adelaide, Souths-Perth, Melbourne-Hobart)
The NRL's brand has grown
Rugby League in Australia has grown.

All that has happpen despite of him according to the haters.

yet, when the bad things happen it is all his fault.

Laughable logic.

HE WORKED FOR THE COMPANY THAT CAUSED THE WAR YOU genius. He was a f**king News Ltd lawyer. And even then he had NOTHING to do with pulling the game out of the war. Nothing. He was handed the CEO job to work as News Ltd puppet and that's what he has done. He works for News Ltd. He always has.

Rugby league is in the position it is in because of the quality of the game. That's why it was HUGE pre-SL. Was Gallop involved back then? NO, so RL is not as big as it is because of him. It was big before he was even installed by his masters from News. The game is also in the position it's in despite his inept, conflicted administration. Imagine how well it would be doing if the bloke running the game wasn't a puppet of a company that profts from his inability to gain revenue for the sport.

You have shown what an ignorant clown you asre on so many threads now but this proves it beyond any doubt. If you think RL is better off with Gallop as NRL CEO you are a certifiable moron. Anyone with half a brain knows full well that he only has the job to serve News Ltd's purposes. Otherwise he would never have gotten the job in the first place, he would never have it now and he would never be guaranteed the job BY NEWS LTD as part of it's not so independent commission demands.

 

[BDGS]

TBF Gallop has had zero influence on clubs playing games in expansion areas.

Prove it.

There is no proof stating that the NRL had nothing to do with teams playing in those expansion areas i pointed out. Talking to my club, i know the NRL has helped and assisted the club with everyway possible in the bulldogs efforts in Adelaide. They are also a prime reason why the Dogs are now considering taking more then one game to Adelaide from next season onwards.

 

[Green Machine]

A truly great man.

Not as great as local AFL fanatic Charlie Lynn and Pat Farmer who did nothing for Campbelltown Stadium,

 

[Raiders_Premiers]

BDGS = News Ltd stooge

 

[East Coast Tiger]

BDGS = Blows David Gallop Slowly

 

[Raiders_Premiers]

so everything bad that has happen under his tenure is his fault, but everything good that has happen despite of him? :lol:

He has pulled the NRL of a war where the game lost many fans, a hell lot of money and now we are preparing for a TV deal that is expected to be around $1billion.

but hey, because Packer was on his death bed and offered a huge increase to the AFL (while on his death bed) which resulted in the AFL getting a huge TV deal he is a bad leader. Shame on Gallop, maybe he should of just let Rugby League die. Obviously Rugby League fans are unappreciative bastards.

Despite the last TV deal the NRL signing at the time being a record.

But idiots who think PNG can sustain an NRL team in the recent future years (despite people who have been there and seen what the condition is like and have experience saying it will take longer) can post rubbish on board like this is mind blowing.

Under Gallop the NRL has, signed a TV deal that was originally a record TV deal.
Merchandise have grown to a state where the NRL sells 20% more then its nearest competitor.
TV Ratings have risen to an superior status above all other codes.
The NRL has dealt with salary cap cheats effectively and quickly.
The NRL has grown from the disaster of which Super League put the game in. (a lot of people forget how bad it got)
The NRL has recovered from losing fans bases of teams that no longer exist.
The NRL is now in a positions where it has 7 bids wanting into the NRL.
The NRL is on the cuss of signing its best ($$) TV deal in the games history.
NRL clubs now go and form connections and plays game in expansion areas (Canterbury-Adelaide, Souths-Perth, Melbourne-Hobart)
The NRL's brand has grown
Rugby League in Australia has grown.

All that has happpen despite of him according to the haters.

yet, when the bad things happen it is all his fault.

Laughable logic.

What part of "the NRL could be doing a lot better" do you not get?

 

[Brutus]

God some people prejudices are shocking, how about we decide on his record and not how he was put there?

his record speaks for itself.

A grade ass clown.

 

[Brutus]

Under Gallop the NRL has, signed a TV deal that was originally a record TV deal.
Merchandise have grown to a state where the NRL sells 20% more then its nearest competitor.
TV Ratings have risen to an superior status above all other codes.

How funny are these two statements.

Every friggin TV deal will be a record TV deal from here on in. We'd be in a lot of strife if we went backwards you drip!!

Our TV ratings have been better than the AFL's for a while now, this is not just a recent phenomenon. Great to know isn't it. Shame we don't get the same TV money as the 'other' code. I wonder why?? Cue the Gallop photo.

 

[BDGS]

HE WORKED FOR THE COMPANY THAT CAUSED THE WAR YOU genius. He was a f**king News Ltd lawyer.

Have you ever worked at a fast food outlet? lets say you have (cause i don't think you ever have worked with your attitude and knowledge) and lets say it was at Maccas. Now lets say everytime i go to maccas and they get my order or wrong, or charge me more for it then what it is or i get sick after eating it and i blame you for it. That wouldn't be reasonable would it? yet its the same logical you are using.

Because he USED to work for Newslimited, he is bad. he is bad forever and nothing ever can make him good, there is no way he could ever fall out with newslimited and his whole being is about pleasing newslimited. do you see how stupid this sounds?

yet i'm the genius.

And even then he had NOTHING to do with pulling the game out of the war. Nothing. He was handed the CEO job to work as News Ltd puppet and that's what he has done. He works for News Ltd. He always has.

He works for the NRL board, here you are again basically blaming everything bad thing that has happened under him on his shoulders and saying all the good things have come about despite him.

You can't have it both ways, either he is bad for the game and everything under him has gotten worse or it hasnt.

Rugby league is in the position it is in because of the quality of the game. That's why it was HUGE pre-SL.

exactly right, but during the SL-war, so many wrongs were done that it didn;t matter how good of quality the sport is. It was going backwards in everything.

Was Gallop involved back then? NO, so RL is not as big as it is because of him.

That has got to be stupidest line i have ever read on this site (including TFC). Gallop was put in charge after the SL War. At a time where Rugby League was on its knees. He has assisted in getting Rugby League and the NRL to a position where it was before the Super League war.

It was big before he was even installed by his masters from News.

Rugby League was on its knees after the Super League war. If you think Rugby League was as big as it is now, in the few years after the Super league war then you are incorrect.

The game is also in the position it's in despite his inept, conflicted administration.

Here was go again, blah blah blah. Rugby League is so great despite having a leader that wants to hurt it. Do you really believe this dribble? seriously its ridiculous.

Like i have said, you can't have it both ways. League has grown under Gallop's leadership. It is bigger now then it was at the start of Gallops leadership.

If you think Gallop is responsible for every single thing that has gone bad, then you must also credit him for every little single thing that went right. Instead, you defy logic and state the game grew despite him.

You are like a child that blames everything else when things don't go right but takes all the credit when it does. For the slow posters, in this analogy the everything else is Gallop and child is the Rugby League.

Look, Rugby League is a great sport but with leadership of which you describe there is no way in hell it could of grown at the rate it did.

Imagine how well it would be doing if the bloke running the game wasn't a puppet of a company that profts from his inability to gain revenue for the sport.

Imagine how bad the game would be if the game didn't grow after the Super League like it has under his leadership.

You have shown what an ignorant clown you asre on so many threads now but this proves it beyond any doubt. If you think RL is better off with Gallop as NRL CEO you are a certifiable moron.

And here we go, so often when you start to have doubt over your point or your argument you turn to insults. It really is not needed and puts a stain on your point.

Although this has been brought up to you many times in the past and you continue to post what best can be described as dribble. So i have no doubt that you will fall back onto this again. Rest asure, it has no effect on me.

Anyone with half a brain knows full well that he only has the job to serve News Ltd's purposes. Otherwise he would never have gotten the job in the first place, he would never have it now and he would never be guaranteed the job BY NEWS LTD as part of it's not so independent commission demands.

You do realise that the clubs wanted Gallop to stay on as leader after the control of the game is handed to the independent commission don't you? The only thing that was up for argument was how long he should stay on. The clubs want a one year deal to see how he goes under the new structure and news limited wanted longer.

That is for the powers at be to decide, not a university student on a forum site on his day off.