Solution to NRL's current crisis

[Xman]

I think the problem with the nrl is it has the same mentality as it fans .

small minded

[NSWAFL]

a failing lopsided uncompetitive comp

Will balance up as the Suns and the Giants settle in.

tanking ..

No such thing.

betting scandals amongst numerous other off field troubles

Each betting scandal has been deal with and other "off field" issues are equally under control

failed expansion .. thats going to get worse

Expansion is going very nicely thank you very much!

oh dear

Typical Dave. I give some facts and he laughs it off without addressing them. Go back to your church, cult follower.

[Raiderdave]

Will balance up as the Suns and the Giants settle in.
No such thing.
Each betting scandal has been deal with and other "off field" issues are equally under control
Expansion is going very nicely thank you very much!

oh dear

Typical Dave. I give some facts and he laughs it off without addressing them. Go back to your church, cult follower.

oh dear

:lol

[NSWAFL]

I win.

[Raiderdave]

I win.

a ****

[NSWAFL]

I win again.

[Xman]

It's obvious. Vlad to become nrl CEO.

nrl to be played at half time interval at AFL matches. (sorry Auskickers)

that fat souvalaki sucking corrupt .... wombat

he's got enough on his plate

a failing lopsided uncompetitive comp
tanking ..
betting scandals amongst numerous other off field troubles
failed expansion .. thats going to get worse

nah
keep ol Dimmerswitch .... he's damaged goods

Failing? Hardly!
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/AFL/a ... 6263180499

And yet despite the financial pressures many Australians are feeling at home in tough economic times, members of these clubs have responded in an overwhelmingly positive fashion.

Melbourne has eliminated its $4 million debt, Richmond has wiped half of its $6 million deficit, and the Bulldogs nearly a quarter of theirs ($5m).

Essendon and North Melbourne have also raised significant funds - $500,000 and $400,000 respectively - in a short period.

But Kangaroos chief executive Eugene Arocca is not surprised.

"One thing that I've become aware of in relation to football is that it seems to be bulletproof to economic circumstances," Arocca said.

"In fact football itself, AFL/VFL, seems to thrive at times when there was adversity or when the economic conditions weren't ideal.

[cos789]

Whilst I started this thread as a bit of fun, in fact there is a serious suggestion there.
With that article showing 14 nrl clubs are constantly in debt and only one nrl club is in the black then obviously the nrl has to do something. At the moment it is clear gallop has clinging to the TV deal as the only lifeline.
Not only is it absolute bs to be talking about expansion the whole house of cards could collapse if he cannot bridge the gap.
It's a catch 22 position.
The nrl isn't going to get the money unless it can guarentee clubs and the clubs aren't going to exist without the money from a new deal.
The situation is so critical that there has been mention of a one year deal.
Obviously the media has the upper hand. They know the nrl cannot afford a protracted negotiation period.
Is Gallop going to resign when $1billion doesn't come through ?
Is Gallop going to resign when expansion is culled ?

[NSWAFL]

He'll resign when the $1 billion doesn't come through. That's my prediction.

[Raiderdave]

He'll resign when the $1 billion doesn't come through. That's my prediction.

he'll be hailed a genius when he lands a billion $ plus
even without internet rights

has the AFL paid the 153 Mill back yet ?


hurry up

knee cappers are being sent around to singlet central in Melb as we speak

[NSWAFL]

Why do you keep bringing up basketball?

The AFL don't need to pay anything back. If they do there won't be any internet or mobile access, at all.

[Raiderdave]

Why do you keep bringing up basketball?

The AFL don't need to pay anything back. If they do there won't be any internet or mobile access, at all.

none that anyone has to pay for yes

Telstra already did .. on the provision of exclusivity
thats not been delivered

deal is over

give back the dough


AFL .. F.ucked



in that order

[NSWAFL]

Wrong. In that order.

[cooee]

At least NRL clubs haven't resorted to begging for money from supporters to eliminate debt like AFL clubs.

[NSWAFL]

Maybe it's about time they did, because their turnover is terrible compared to the AFL clubs!