The Las Vegas Thread

[no name]

Taking the WCC to Vegas is a terrible idea. Aussies see it as a trial game, people aren’t travelling for a trial game. Keep it as the double header and try to build on numbers year on year.

 

[wain]

I think this is the driver myself.

The success of the game, more than anything, is it looks like an awesome pilgrimage. I suspect 10k more Australians, and hopefully 5-10k more locals will be what adds to the success

I raised across multiple days, this plays into the pilgrimage part so shouldn't be too big an issue, but I think a leap too far for year 2.

I'd make it a triple header, I'd add a Australia vs NZ women's test. I think the way the NRLW. has grown (properly) it's ripe for being content which can sell on its own right.

Then if it gets more traction, WCC at the start of the week, 2 more games at the end of the week and make the entire week the mother of all RL pilgrimages.

Agree with everything you've said regarding pilgrimage, and taking our time to grow, and introducing women's game, etc.
My only concern is for 3 games in a day, it tends to turn into a coming-and-going affair where people leave their seats for a while similar to what you see at Magic Round. Then it never looks full and loses some of the atmospehere.

Im wondering if (when they go to more than 2 games), they go 4 games - 2 on Fri night and 2 on Sat night. Have tickets available for one night or both nights packages. That way if people are paying for both and its only for two games, they may be more inclined to sit through both? Realisitically all the Aussies travelling would pay the extra $19 for the other night their team isnt playing anyway.

Just my two cents.

 

[Kurt Angle]

Taking the WCC to Vegas is a terrible idea. Aussies see it as a trial game, people aren’t travelling for a trial game. Keep it as the double header and try to build on numbers year on year.

Change it from "a trial game" to "Day 1 of the Vegas pilgrimage" and it takes on a whole new look.

WCC, a show, burn some money in the casinos, of to LA for an NBA game and some Hollywood tourist stuff, back to visit area 51, another show, grand canyon, then back for a woman's test match, some local RL and finishing with round one of the NRL makes a holiday you were busy and pumped.

 

[Perth Red]

Why? There is no connection to that name at all

Gold rush, ok sure we were 39 years later but most people think it’s because it rhymes with miners anyway lol

 

[bad boy bubby]

Gold rush, ok sure we were 39 years later but most people think it’s because it rhymes with miners anyway lol

More traction with the WAWA 69ers.
It'd turn head

 

[Dr Dr Gimedanews]

As for no one confident crying over words, you're wrong. Horribly, horribly wrong. Don't even reply to argue your case. You're wrong.

dont cherry pick, ya conveniently left out healthy, mature and cognizant - in other words mentally stable adults dont cry over words. Time to grow up.

 

[Usain Bolt]

FS1 ratings..

61k for Rabbitohs/Sea Eagles

44k for Broncos/Roosters

https://x.com/paulsen_smw/status/1765055782503002161?s=46&t=aB3usN7z5DOM-Hy9kd8cRg

 

[no name]

Change it from "a trial game" to "Day 1 of the Vegas pilgrimage" and it takes on a whole new look.

WCC, a show, burn some money in the casinos, of to LA for an NBA game and some Hollywood tourist stuff, back to visit area 51, another show, grand canyon, then back for a woman's test match, some local RL and finishing with round one of the NRL makes a holiday you were busy and pumped.

Too much spread too thin. Double header puts it all on one day. Not everyone is going to hang around for a week.

 

[Colk]

Gold rush, ok sure we were 39 years later but most people think it’s because it rhymes with miners anyway lol

I know why they are called that. What I’m saying is it doesn’t make sense for your team

 

[Canard]

FS1 ratings..

61k for Rabbitohs/Sea Eagles

44k for Broncos/Roosters

https://x.com/paulsen_smw/status/1765055782503002161?s=46&t=aB3usN7z5DOM-Hy9kd8cRg

Wow.

That's a puts a reality check on things.

 

[Ruby Roundhouse]

Should send the dragons, tigers, dogs, and titans

“If you don't love me at my worst, you don't deserve me at my best”

 

[Vee]

NRL News: NFL owner wants to buy league franchise after Vegas debut, Kiwi star to retire, Raiders duo face uncertain future

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www.theroar.com.au

My first thought was, "I wonder how long it will take the Bears to put their hand up?"

 

[Dark Corner]

A vlog from a few Americans who went to the game: they actually shook hands with Willie Mason at the 8.50 minute mark. Be warned, there are a few swear words in the video.

Wow.

That's a puts a reality check on things.

nOT GOOD THEN ?

 

[Captain Apollo]

My first thought was, "I wonder how long it will take the Bears to put their hand up?"

The San Francisco Bears. 9 games played at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, and 2 games at North Sydney Oval

 

[Wb1234]

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[The Man Shake]

The San Francisco Bears. 9 games played at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, and 2 games at North Sydney Oval

 

[Éamonn an Chnoic]

FS1 ratings..

61k for Rabbitohs/Sea Eagles

44k for Broncos/Roosters

https://x.com/paulsen_smw/status/1765055782503002161?s=46&t=aB3usN7z5DOM-Hy9kd8cRg

Thats a shame, I was hoping for 100k for each.

Still, in context, it is a pretty great result for the first year! What would an NRL game in sydney get in the US normally? 2k if we are lucky?

Id be interested to see how many different fans watch at least 10 minutes. Assuming turnover across the 2 games, it might be 100-150k people watched at least a bit of the games

 

[Éamonn an Chnoic]

My first thought was, "I wonder how long it will take the Bears to put their hand up?"

Wont happen, Bears have already committed to the Boston team. Are you saying they would whore themselves out again? I don’t believe it

 

[Canard]

Thats a shame, I was hoping for 100k for each.

Still, in context, it is a pretty great result for the first year! What would an NRL game in sydney get in the US normally? 2k if we are lucky?

Id be interested to see how many different fans watch at least 10 minutes. Assuming turnover across the 2 games, it might be 100-150k people watched at least a bit of the games

I think the question is given the low ratings, will it be likely to be on Fox Sports 1 next year?

 

[Maximus]

Thats a shame, I was hoping for 100k for each.

Still, in context, it is a pretty great result for the first year! What would an NRL game in sydney get in the US normally? 2k if we are lucky?

Id be interested to see how many different fans watch at least 10 minutes. Assuming turnover across the 2 games, it might be 100-150k people watched at least a bit of the games

A random Roosters vs Warriors match rated almost as highly as the 2nd game. It's not a good result.