There is a thread in the Warriors/NRL section of the site, but I think this is an important NRL issue.
How can this new NRL commission not have had this sorted 6 months ago? The warriors will kick off on the weekend with NO deal signed on the wednesday beforehand for local broadcasting of the NRL. None.
How amatuerish is that? While people in Sydney, Brisbane and maybe even Melbourne are firing themselves up for the start of the NRL, what have we got over here....................silence. No promotion, no glitz, no fanfare, no advertising, no nothing. Nada.
Why would local broadcasters promote a game they ain't showing.
Just how rubbish is that? Rumour is the NRL was to increase from $14mill to $25 mill a season. But local broadcaster is saying the ratings fell last year with the Warriors performance and its not worth more.
Well the ratings will be pretty bad when there is no coverage, no advertising and no buildup won't they! If they don't get it sorted I know what the viewing results will be. Zero.
The pay TV network, was until 5 minutes ago owned by News Corp, so one might suggest they were getting it cheap beforehand and now have to pay a proper price.
We compete with Rugby big time here. Lots of kids who play rugby, watch the NRL and have a big interest in the NRL.
People are saying they will have it sorted by tomorrow. The day the comp starts!
NZ might be a backwater. But there is a lot of interest and money come out of here and a lot of potential players and a mile of development potential. Being completely and uttterly ignored by the people in charge of the game.
I am seriously, seriously pi$$ed off on this.
