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

[Chief_Chujo]

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[Coaster]

Massive step.

Jees i hope we dont stuff this up, it could be the greatest thing RL has done, or put us back another 15 years

 

[m0nty]

As bartman said, the devil is now in the detail.

 

[El Diablo]

or is it

 

[Goddo]

Maybe he is in our heads... or Melbourne

 

[El Diablo]

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/new...on-over-the-line/story-e6frg7mf-1225839651135

Rugby league's independent commission over the line

* Brent Read
* From: The Australian
* March 11, 2010 4:22PM

THE longest-running saga in rugby league is finally over.

The Australian Rugby League has finally thrown its support behind an independent commission after agreeing on a model for the new body.

The ARL’s decision paves the way for New Limited (publisher of The Australian) and the ARL to hand over ownership of the game to the 16 clubs. Although the constitution of the new body is yet to be finalised, an independent commission is expected to be in place by the end of this season.

It is understood the new model will allow the Queensland and NSW Rugby Leagues to have veto rights over any future changes to the constitution. The bodies will also have a share in the game alongside the 16 clubs.

 

[El Diablo]

so it looks like it's not the original News Ltd model

 

[skeepe]

Fantastic result, and great minds think alike because they even took my idea of a compromise whereby the NSWRL and QRL get a vote each.

This is the best result for rugby league on the eve of a new season.

Brilliant.

 

[TheRam]

Yeeehaaaa!!! Finally a new dawn has broken for the game. Now onwards and upwards baby. The future is ours.

 

[m0nty]

so it looks like it's not the original News Ltd model

It's the NSWRL amendment to the News Ltd model.

 

[TimmyB]

Absolutely brilliant news. It's also massive that NSWRL and QRL have veto rights over constitutional changes. Very, very important provision that prevents the clubs entirely running the game by de facto.

It means we'll have some serious business minds negotiating the next TV deal. Here comes that $6 million salary cap. You beauty.

 

[Goddo]

Headline in 6 months time:

"NRL set to negotiate $1b TV deal"

 

[El Diablo]

will they keep that name though?

 

[Brutus]

Gallop remains.

Can't wait.

Seriously though, great news. Sounds like an ideal compromise.

 

[ash the bash]

will they keep that name though?

I like RLA, Rugby League Australia

 

[El Diablo]

the red headed Victorian said Gallop will be on Sports Tonight tonight

he should tell them to f**k off

 

[Brutus]

the red headed Victorian said Gallop will be on Sports Tonight tonight

he should tell them to f**k off

Did you hear Bill Woods' response?

"He'll be a much happier man compared to this time last year" (in reference to Gallop & off-field incidents).

The idiot just can't help himself.

 

[El Diablo]

http://www.nrl.com/news/news/newsar...s-commission-to-run-rugby-league/default.aspx

ARL backs commission to run rugby league

AAP Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:36:52

The Australian Rugby League has confirmed it will support an independent commission to run the game in Australia.

The board of the ARL has agreed in principle to a model proposed by its 50 per cent partner in the NRL, News Limited, for the commission.

An ARL statement on Thursday said the commission would be a not-for-profit entity that will include the NSW and Queensland Rugby Leagues as well as the 16 NRL clubs.

"The ARL believes that the in-principle agreement arrived at today will deliver a truly independent commission to run rugby league," ARL chairman Colin Love said in the statement.

"There is still a huge amount of detail to be worked through but today's agreement is a major step in the process.

"Both partners have committed to regular meetings to work through each of the points that will need to be discussed and the complex legal agreements that are involved.

"People need to understand the there is still a lot of work ahead."

 

[El Diablo]

Did you hear Bill Woods' response?

"He'll be a much happier man compared to this time last year" (in reference to Gallop).

The idiot just can't help himself.

i have no idea why a Dogs fan hasn't kicked the sh*t out of that merkin

 

[The Tank]

Awesome, awesome news!!! Now Gallop has a chance to run the game without his hands tied. Prove us wrong David.