TV RIGHTS KICK OFF

[leeroy*NRL*]

Yet still no money to fund or pay for a new team and team the public

there got money, they just use the public purse well.. over the last 5 to 6 years.
All thanks to PVL
before that NRL got walked over..

The public purse funds start ups and running costs of teams!

The AFL team gets a sponsorship to play home games in another state of only a pittance of the amount and it has you lot up in arms like those coloured hair freaks at a protest.

Just think if the AFL got the public purse to fund and pay for the running costs of new teams. They would be decades more ahead than what they already are

Again MR whatever you wanna call yourself...
NRL had no intention of putting a PNG team in the NRL>> it was driven by the Government
and the NRL jumped on board cause it would benefit them.

PERTH BEARS could easily be funded by the NRL and it is >> they will receive $17mill

PERTH BEARS have huge sponsors already on board. which will fund there department of football.

WA GOV are kicking in some money for grassroots>>> which every sport gets, but for some reason NRL never did until now in WA
and are making rent cheaper at the stadium for a period of time>>

AGAIN >> the WA GOV see benefit in this and have paid the NRL

i do not see you asking why WA Government paid the AFL to host the AFL ORIGIN in the millions..
if WA dont pay millions they do not host it..

[Beaussie]

Sounds like V’landys is lowering expectations when he mentions broadcasters recouping costs and balancing that with making sure the fans don’t suffer.


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V’landys revealed the code’s next TV rights deal - due to begin from 2028 - will be finalised before this year’s grand final.

Streaming giants Netflix and DAZN, the latter of which completed a $3.4 billion buyout of Foxtel last April, have been touted as keen bidders, alongside current free-to-air rights holders Channel 9.

Media industry experts believe the NRL could fetch between $3 billion to $5 billion for a five-year term.

Negotiations are accelerating, with V’landys giving the strongest indication yet the code’s next broadcast deal is imminent.

“It will be done in the next six months, yes,” he said.

While V’landys is confident the deal will silence critics who have accused the NRL of underselling their current TV rights contract, he is mindful not to rip-off rugby league fans.

“It will be a record deal, absolutely,” he said.

“But we have to look at ways to make sure the fans don’t suffer. Naturally, whatever the broadcasters pay, they try to recoup, so we have to make sure the fans aren’t affected.

“All options are on the table and we have made that clear.

“We will do what’s best for rugby league, but we also have to make sure that we look after our game and the last thing we want to do is make it too expensive for the fans.

“At the end of it, whatever rights fees you get, the consumer pays for it, so you have to be careful you don’t alienate your fans by doing a record deal.

“In the back of our heads, yes, we have to maximise the amount of money we get, but at the same time we have to put protections in place so our fans aren’t paying too much.”

[leeroy*NRL*]

Sounds like V’landys is lowering expectations when he mentions broadcasters recouping costs and balancing that with making sure the fans don’t suffer.


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V’landys revealed the code’s next TV rights deal - due to begin from 2028 - will be finalised before this year’s grand final.

Streaming giants Netflix and DAZN, the latter of which completed a $3.4 billion buyout of Foxtel last April, have been touted as keen bidders, alongside current free-to-air rights holders Channel 9.

Media industry experts believe the NRL could fetch between $3 billion to $5 billion for a five-year term.

Negotiations are accelerating, with V’landys giving the strongest indication yet the code’s next broadcast deal is imminent.

“It will be done in the next six months, yes,” he said.

While V’landys is confident the deal will silence critics who have accused the NRL of underselling their current TV rights contract, he is mindful not to rip-off rugby league fans.

“It will be a record deal, absolutely,” he said.

“But we have to look at ways to make sure the fans don’t suffer. Naturally, whatever the broadcasters pay, they try to recoup, so we have to make sure the fans aren’t affected.

“All options are on the table and we have made that clear.

“We will do what’s best for rugby league, but we also have to make sure that we look after our game and the last thing we want to do is make it too expensive for the fans.

“At the end of it, whatever rights fees you get, the consumer pays for it, so you have to be careful you don’t alienate your fans by doing a record deal.

“In the back of our heads, yes, we have to maximise the amount of money we get, but at the same time we have to put protections in place so our fans aren’t paying too much.”

to be fair, PVL has said since day 1
that he wants a deal for the FANS> but at the same time achieving a big deal at the same time..
he stated many times he wants a balance deal. and not a deal that is locked behind a paywall..

he could totally eclipse any deal if he locked all games behind a paywall, but that would kill the fan base.

[makingnrlfansgowacko]

Sounds like V’landys is lowering expectations when he mentions broadcasters recouping costs and balancing that with making sure the fans don’t suffer.


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V’landys revealed the code’s next TV rights deal - due to begin from 2028 - will be finalised before this year’s grand final.

Streaming giants Netflix and DAZN, the latter of which completed a $3.4 billion buyout of Foxtel last April, have been touted as keen bidders, alongside current free-to-air rights holders Channel 9.

Media industry experts believe the NRL could fetch between $3 billion to $5 billion for a five-year term.

Negotiations are accelerating, with V’landys giving the strongest indication yet the code’s next broadcast deal is imminent.

“It will be done in the next six months, yes,” he said.

While V’landys is confident the deal will silence critics who have accused the NRL of underselling their current TV rights contract, he is mindful not to rip-off rugby league fans.

“It will be a record deal, absolutely,” he said.

“But we have to look at ways to make sure the fans don’t suffer. Naturally, whatever the broadcasters pay, they try to recoup, so we have to make sure the fans aren’t affected.

“All options are on the table and we have made that clear.

“We will do what’s best for rugby league, but we also have to make sure that we look after our game and the last thing we want to do is make it too expensive for the fans.

“At the end of it, whatever rights fees you get, the consumer pays for it, so you have to be careful you don’t alienate your fans by doing a record deal.

“In the back of our heads, yes, we have to maximise the amount of money we get, but at the same time we have to put protections in place so our fans aren’t paying too much.”

PR corperate for, we are not going to get what the AFL got, and we will be laughed out of the office again if we try for it! so lets spin it we are doing this deal for the fans meaning we will get less, so less

[leeroy*NRL*]

he has been saying it for years.. when asked about Netflix and Amazon STAN and Fox chasing the rights.

he has stated we do not want to be behind too many paywalls where you have to purchase 2 or 3 servcies to watch our game

its unrealistic to our fans..

[Fred]

Same as AFL taking less to ensure certain games were played live into Northern States on 7s main channel. The AFL also have the evening grand final up their sleeves which 7 would pay overs for I think. Agree, with V'Landys - you have to look after the fans too - too many paywalls and your base drops.

[leeroy*NRL*]

Same as AFL taking less to ensure certain games were played live into Northern States on 7s main channel. The AFL also have the evening grand final up their sleeves which 7 would pay overs for I think. Agree, with V'Landys - you have to look after the fans too - too many paywalls and your base drops.

the statement of games taken into northern states is true though not a huge loss to Ch7 A loss but not a big one
as it is done on secondary channel if there was another show on at same time it would not rate
that much higher... it also adds to the national tally..

and bare in mind NRL broadcasts into southern states with alot less viewership.

AFL GF be interesting what it would be worth.. (a ruff punt and say $15mill per year)

100% correct on the paywalls..

[makingnrlfansgowacko]

he has been saying it for years.. when asked about Netflix and Amazon STAN and Fox chasing the rights.

he has stated we do not want to be behind too many paywalls where you have to purchase 2 or 3 servcies to watch our game

its unrealistic to our fans..

As I keep saying, he is nothing more than a used car salesman! He won’t get close to the AFL, so spin the narrative he is doing it for the fans

[leeroy*NRL*]

he has been saying it for years.. when asked about Netflix and Amazon STAN and Fox chasing the rights.

he has stated we do not want to be behind too many paywalls where you have to purchase 2 or 3 servcies to watch our game

its unrealistic to our fans..

As I keep saying, he is nothing more than a used car salesman! He won’t get close to the AFL, so spin the narrative he is doing it for the fans

you do realize TV deals prior to this recent one done by the AFL have been neck and neck
this was with NRL having less teams..

it is only the NEW TV DEAL which was signed by the AFL deal that blew everything out of the water..
WHY because it was signed until the end of 2031 with a new deal for AFL commencing in 2032

NRL tv deal is signed until 2027 a 5 year deal would end it in 2032>>>
which by all sums and figures puts it in front of AFL tv deal when it signs on later this year.

TV DEALS have to be put into perspective.. the BIG AFL DEAL was not put into perspective with the NRL one.

[Fred]

I always thought AFL got much more than NRL for TV rights historically? Do we have the figures as curious.

[makingnrlfansgowacko]

he has been saying it for years.. when asked about Netflix and Amazon STAN and Fox chasing the rights.

he has stated we do not want to be behind too many paywalls where you have to purchase 2 or 3 servcies to watch our game

its unrealistic to our fans..

As I keep saying, he is nothing more than a used car salesman! He won’t get close to the AFL, so spin the narrative he is doing it for the fans

you do realize TV deals prior to this recent one done by the AFL have been neck and neck
this was with NRL having less teams..

it is only the NEW TV DEAL which was signed by the AFL deal that blew everything out of the water..
WHY because it was signed until the end of 2031 with a new deal for AFL commencing in 2032

NRL tv deal is signed until 2027 a 5 year deal would end it in 2032>>>
which by all sums and figures puts it in front of AFL tv deal when it signs on later this year.

TV DEALS have to be put into perspective.. the BIG AFL DEAL was not put into perspective with the NRL one.

Not been close!
The advertising markets in NSW and QLD are 1st and 3rd in total state by state market cap
Victoria, WA SA are 1, 4. Tasmania and South Australia you cannot really haven count
The NRL has all its rep and internationals then it’s H&A season. AFL basically has its H&A season and the networks controlled the NRL schedule
Why do you think the AFL are experimenting with starting its own State of Origin

[Beaussie]

I always thought AFL got much more than NRL for TV rights historically? Do we have the figures as curious.

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V’landys is confident rugby league can strike a deal bigger than the $4.5 billion agreement signed by the AFL in September 2022

The NRL is aired by Nine and Foxtel, who paid $1.7 billion for rights that expire in 2027.

The AFL deal is the most expensive in Australian history, but a like-for-like comparison with a potential NRL deal is difficult. The AFL currently involves one more team than the NRL competition, and is easier to commercialise because its games are high scoring and run longer than NRL matches.

High-point scoring games allow for more advertising breaks – media figures estimate broadcasters can receive double the advertising revenue from the AFL based solely on the way the game runs.

Another challenge for V’landys and his chief executive, Andrew Abdo, is that the AFL deal was struck in 2022 when the advertising market was less challenged and established media companies weren’t trying to offset the decline with rising costs.

Many major scheduling decisions are up in the air, but V’landys is clear on two: splitting State of Origin from the main NRL series is not a “preferred option”, and the NRL must be on the main television channel in every state, not a secondary channel, as happens to some AFL matches.

At a press conference on Tuesday, he also indicated he was open to more Sunday matches. He argues the time slot gives the sport “clear air” against codes such as the AFL and rugby union.

[Terry]

I always thought AFL got much more than NRL for TV rights historically? Do we have the figures as curious.

https://www.afr.com/companies/sport/col ... 929-p5myms

V’landys is confident rugby league can strike a deal bigger than the $4.5 billion agreement signed by the AFL in September 2022

The NRL is aired by Nine and Foxtel, who paid $1.7 billion for rights that expire in 2027.

The AFL deal is the most expensive in Australian history, but a like-for-like comparison with a potential NRL deal is difficult. The AFL currently involves one more team than the NRL competition, and is easier to commercialise because its games are high scoring and run longer than NRL matches.

High-point scoring games allow for more advertising breaks – media figures estimate broadcasters can receive double the advertising revenue from the AFL based solely on the way the game runs.

Another challenge for V’landys and his chief executive, Andrew Abdo, is that the AFL deal was struck in 2022 when the advertising market was less challenged and established media companies weren’t trying to offset the decline with rising costs.

Many major scheduling decisions are up in the air, but V’landys is clear on two: splitting State of Origin from the main NRL series is not a “preferred option”, and the NRL must be on the main television channel in every state, not a secondary channel, as happens to some AFL matches.

At a press conference on Tuesday, he also indicated he was open to more Sunday matches. He argues the time slot gives the sport “clear air” against codes such as the AFL and rugby union.

Well done beatup. That is one of the most balanced articles I have read on this subject. As I have been saying forever - the AFL is far easier to commercialise than the NRL. This quote is pivotal, "High-point scoring games allow for more advertising breaks – media figures estimate broadcasters can receive double the advertising revenue from the AFL based solely on the way the game runs."

Yep....."based soley on the way the game is run". It is not all to do with TV ratings or overall popularity. Commercial opportunities are the key and by a fluke of their early rule makers the AFL is better placed. The more you can commercialise a product the more you will pay for it. Basic economics.

Having said that the NRL has never been better placed to cash in and will get a bumper increase once the deal is done.

[Beaussie]

Terry, I’m curious to hear your thoughts on V’landys wanting FTA primary channel coverage for the NRL nationwide. That would be amazing if the NRL could get a FTA broadcaster to agree to that. Not sure any broadcaster would be so keen.

[Terry]

Terry, I’m curious to hear your thoughts on V’landys wanting FTA primary channel coverage for the NRL nationwide. That would be amazing if the NRL could get a FTA broadcaster to agree to that. Not sure any broadcaster would be so keen.

It won't happen and even if it did it would make little difference. Broadcasters are ruled by ratings. The AFL is rarely if ever on the primary channel in Sydney for the same reason.

Sports officials can ask for whatever they want. They won't always get it.