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Speculation from a gossip columnist and he even concedes the above. Hardly earth shattering stuff.
The numbers were low in comparison as he has outlined. No speculation there.
Flame away as to why.
But viewers did not tune in as they had in the past.
Maybe it is due in part to the horrible off season of negative headlines and perceived lack of LEADERSHIP in the NRL to address problems with its players and become a more palatable sport for the general public to watch. A sport without the stench of blokes who can't keep themselves out of the shit once they've had a drink?
Maybe people don't care much for these 'exhibition' or 'Mickey Mouse' games too.
Maybe it's a combo of both.
But whatever the reason, the numbers weren't flash.