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Bob Loudon (25)
Dead right, he death rode the ARC from the get go too. And if I were to put my tinfoil hat on, I might even suggest that part of the push to get rid of Pulver is the thought that with him gone, the NRC is gone (much like how the ARC died when Flowers went). And I suspect that would make some in Sydney clubland very happy.
I suspect Growden's preferred model is:
1. Return to club rugby being the third teir
2. Throw money at clubs
3. ?????
4. Profit
That would probably describe 75% of men (particularly journalists) between the ages of 50 and 70.
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John Solomon (38)
Whilst I agree with many on this page in that Growden is permanently pessimistic, for the first time ever in the last month or two it's been justified... what a circus
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Chris McKivat (8)
How good would that be!!?
I was pretty annoyed to find out today that 7mate is playing the majority of the NFL.
I understand the deal with rights etc but fuck me, you can't tell me that the gridiron is going to rate better than a possible rugby alternative?
Really looking forward to the game this weekend
It is what it is
John Solomon (38)
Not about ratings, about production costs. The networks love stuff they don't have to film themselves, the ABC included.
Why we are seeing less and less second tier sport (eg the VFL) and more and more darts, golf, indian soccer.
The NRC may fall victim to this.
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Quick Hands
David Wilson (68)
I think that's right. I'd be fairly certain that Fox would replay all the matches if all they had to do was show them. It's getting cameras, staff and commentators to the ground that would cost them.
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Simon Poidevin (60)
I watch the NFL on 7mate every week
The Superbowl got 110,000 viewers on ESPN and 210,000 on Ten on a Monday morning this year. Don't underestimate how much interest there is in the NFL. I reckon it would easily outrate the NRC
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George Smith (75)
I have read that Foxtel are locked in for at least 1 more year, but also that they want out due to poor numbers. Do they have an out clause? There needs to be some certainty over this as without Foxtel it'll probably fall over & until they're confirmed as being on board it'll be that much harder for the clubs to attract sponsors, plus you've gotta wonder if Buildcorp will stick around if it's not gonna be broadcast.
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Peter Sullivan (51)
The problem is that due to only one game per week on TV you only see your own team rarely. I believe to become a real follower of a team you need access to them every week so they become part of your life not just a rare thing.
The biggest mistake the competition made this year was not switching from Thursday night to Saturday night when there was no Test match on.
Rugby needs to have a Saturday night game from Round 1 of Super Rugby through to the Spring Tour without fail (and with NRC we could also have Friday Nights too).
The biggest mistake the competition made this year was not switching from Thursday night to Saturday night when there was no Test match on.
Rugby needs to have a Saturday night game from Round 1 of Super Rugby through to the Spring Tour without fail (and with NRC we could also have Friday Nights too).
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Michael Lynagh (62)
If foxtel want out that would be disappointing as they must surely recognise the rush job on this comp to get it off the ground and lack of marketing....ARU needs to ensure NRC survival by bundling TV rights for wallabies, super rugby and NRC.....
Rugby needs all 4 levels and ABC already covers shute shield in terms of match of the round...etc
I have never been to club rugby game but more likely to go to a club game as result of going to NRC games (which don't compete in terms of window with clubs)....Rugby needs NRC...won't survive with clubland as only pathway below super and international rugby...
Rugby needs all 4 levels and ABC already covers shute shield in terms of match of the round...etc
I have never been to club rugby game but more likely to go to a club game as result of going to NRC games (which don't compete in terms of window with clubs)....Rugby needs NRC...won't survive with clubland as only pathway below super and international rugby...
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
I don't know how much I believe Foxtel want out - is this just rumour mill going on here....not seen any articles showing this - if someone can show link to Growden article where states this would be helpful as found nothing via my review of Growden articles....
Wonder if this is clubland rumour as certain factions would love to see NRC fail...which IMO is nearsighted.....
Wonder if this is clubland rumour as certain factions would love to see NRC fail...which IMO is nearsighted.....
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