Talking Footy

Xman wrote:

Raiderdave wrote:

look out people

the f@t gumbie who runs fumbleball was seen pulling a feather out of his desk drawer
hes preparing to give the Adelaide Pidgeons & Ken farkitt .. a good damn thrashing with it


VFL.... zero credibility

Storm anyone? Continues to rape your competition despite the fact they cheat and no one follows them!

ParraEelsNRL wrote:

Xman wrote:

Raiderdave wrote:

look out people

the f@t gumbie who runs fumbleball was seen pulling a feather out of his desk drawer
hes preparing to give the Adelaide Pidgeons & Ken farkitt .. a good damn thrashing with it


VFL.... zero credibility

Storm anyone? Continues to rape your competition despite the fact they cheat and no one follows them!

Storm loses stuff all money and has have made a profit before, the reason 6 million is pumped in is because that 6 million is for all Victorian RL each year, for some reason, the VRL out of all other state bodies gets lumped in with their Professional team. But not to worry, that 6 million a year will probably double over the next few years, so all's good for the growth of the greatest game in Victoria.

Owned by News, the Storm was allowed to operate at a loss. Rugby league clubs have often depended on subsidies, but this was the first time the subsidising body was the code’s owner, a media organisation whose income derived indirectly from the fans of the other clubs. Melbourne became everyone’s gift to John Ribot.

Another two premierships and four consecutive grand-final appearances followed. A great success. Why, then, isn’t there an overwhelming push for a second Melbourne NRL franchise?

Because, for all of its onfield success, the Storm franchise is a failure. Melbourne has been haemorrhaging money at a rate that has only recently become clear. They have a tiny, if devoted, fan base which is not large enough to sustain the club. They have not been successful in attracting the media’s, sponsors’ or the public’s interest in Melbourne to the degree where they can be financially viable. They are kept alive by the largesse of News Limited. And now that News is pulling out of the game, Melbourne expects the other clubs to continue to help it win premierships at their expense.

Now, think how this looks to the other clubs. Of every dollar they scrap and beg for, in sponsorship drives or marketing pushes or merchandise ideas, some of it goes to a club that is allowed to walk away with premierships. Every other club has to fight tooth and nail to remain profitable. Cronulla has never won a premiership. St George hasn’t won one for 30 years. Souths haven’t won one for 40. North Queensland and the Gold Coast, two good new clubs in real rugby league communities, haven’t won a premiership.

Meanwhile Melbourne, which has had its sugar daddy buying premierships for it, now wants them to keep up the inflow so it can continue to live beyond its means. Eh?

Every other club has to compete under the salary cap for the best players. Not Melbourne, which has been able to spend what it likes and — in the ultimate outrage — keep the best forward in Australia, the club captain, due to News Limited, through Foxtel, actually paying him again.

And for what? So the NRL can call itself a national game? Comparisons may be drawn with the benefits enjoyed by the Sydney Swans over the years. But at least there is a real, thriving interest in the AFL in Sydney. At least some players from Sydney, and NSW, actually play for and have played for the Swans. (Melbourne Storm’s count of locals: nil.) At least the Swans draw good crowds and the public’s affection even when they’re not winning.

http://www.crikey.com.au/2010/03/31/try ... rne-storm/

Raiderdave wrote:

Xman wrote:

Raiderdave wrote:

look out people

the f@t gumbie who runs fumbleball was seen pulling a feather out of his desk drawer
hes preparing to give the Adelaide Pidgeons & Ken farkitt .. a good damn thrashing with it


VFL.... zero credibility

Storm anyone? Continues to rape your competition despite the fact they cheat and no one follows them!

the Storm ... fined 1.5 Million , stripped of 2 premierships & forced to shed half their roster
yeah they got off scott free didn't they c head ?

Xman wrote:

Raiderdave wrote:

Xman wrote:

Storm anyone? Continues to rape your competition despite the fact they cheat and no one follows them!

the Storm ... fined 1.5 Million , stripped of 2 premierships & forced to shed half their roster
yeah they got off scott free didn't they c head ?

If they were punished properly they wouldn't still be owning your entire league

Beaussie wrote:

ParraEelsNRL wrote:

Xman wrote:

Storm anyone? Continues to rape your competition despite the fact they cheat and no one follows them!

Storm loses stuff all money and has have made a profit before, the reason 6 million is pumped in is because that 6 million is for all Victorian RL each year, for some reason, the VRL out of all other state bodies gets lumped in with their Professional team. But not to worry, that 6 million a year will probably double over the next few years, so all's good for the growth of the greatest game in Victoria.

Oh please. Firstly they've never made a profit and they suck millions each and every year out of the NRL and other clubs like yours. Nevermind though, they cheat and still with the premiership whilst you lot look on in awe and still wonder how they are so good on the field. You lot are all fucked in the head.

Owned by News, the Storm was allowed to operate at a loss. Rugby league clubs have often depended on subsidies, but this was the first time the subsidising body was the code’s owner, a media organisation whose income derived indirectly from the fans of the other clubs. Melbourne became everyone’s gift to John Ribot.

Another two premierships and four consecutive grand-final appearances followed. A great success. Why, then, isn’t there an overwhelming push for a second Melbourne NRL franchise?

Because, for all of its onfield success, the Storm franchise is a failure. Melbourne has been haemorrhaging money at a rate that has only recently become clear. They have a tiny, if devoted, fan base which is not large enough to sustain the club. They have not been successful in attracting the media’s, sponsors’ or the public’s interest in Melbourne to the degree where they can be financially viable. They are kept alive by the largesse of News Limited. And now that News is pulling out of the game, Melbourne expects the other clubs to continue to help it win premierships at their expense.

Now, think how this looks to the other clubs. Of every dollar they scrap and beg for, in sponsorship drives or marketing pushes or merchandise ideas, some of it goes to a club that is allowed to walk away with premierships. Every other club has to fight tooth and nail to remain profitable. Cronulla has never won a premiership. St George hasn’t won one for 30 years. Souths haven’t won one for 40. North Queensland and the Gold Coast, two good new clubs in real rugby league communities, haven’t won a premiership.

Meanwhile Melbourne, which has had its sugar daddy buying premierships for it, now wants them to keep up the inflow so it can continue to live beyond its means. Eh?

Every other club has to compete under the salary cap for the best players. Not Melbourne, which has been able to spend what it likes and — in the ultimate outrage — keep the best forward in Australia, the club captain, due to News Limited, through Foxtel, actually paying him again.

And for what? So the NRL can call itself a national game? Comparisons may be drawn with the benefits enjoyed by the Sydney Swans over the years. But at least there is a real, thriving interest in the AFL in Sydney. At least some players from Sydney, and NSW, actually play for and have played for the Swans. (Melbourne Storm’s count of locals: nil.) At least the Swans draw good crowds and the public’s affection even when they’re not winning.

http://www.crikey.com.au/2010/03/31/try ... rne-storm/

Raiderdave wrote:

Xman wrote:

Raiderdave wrote:

the Storm ... fined 1.5 Million , stripped of 2 premierships & forced to shed half their roster
yeah they got off scott free didn't they c head ?

If they were punished properly they wouldn't still be owning your entire league

does it annoy you
wot the hell else could the NRL have done u utter knob ?

its testimony to them being the best sporting franchise with regard to onfield results .. of any sport in the country .. that they bounced back like they did
they are a champions factory
average players pull on a purple Storm jumper ..... & they are better players almost instantly

I despise their success ... but respect their rosters ability ... the best football team in this country bar none !

Xman wrote:

Raiderdave wrote:

Xman wrote:

If they were punished properly they wouldn't still be owning your entire league

does it annoy you
wot the hell else could the NRL have done u utter knob ?

its testimony to them being the best sporting franchise with regard to onfield results .. of any sport in the country .. that they bounced back like they did
they are a champions factory
average players pull on a purple Storm jumper ..... & they are better players almost instantly

I despise their success ... but respect their rosters ability ... the best football team in this country bar none !

Cheats

Their salary cap rorting will go down in history. That's what they'll be known for forever.

Raiderdave wrote:

Xman wrote:

Raiderdave wrote:

does it annoy you
wot the hell else could the NRL have done u utter knob ?

its testimony to them being the best sporting franchise with regard to onfield results .. of any sport in the country .. that they bounced back like they did
they are a champions factory
average players pull on a purple Storm jumper ..... & they are better players almost instantly

I despise their success ... but respect their rosters ability ... the best football team in this country bar none !

Cheats

Their salary cap rorting will go down in history. That's what they'll be known for forever.

they got caught

meanwhile the swines have been taking the VFL & its dopey fans for a ride for 30 years ............

Xman wrote:

Raiderdave wrote:

Xman wrote:

Cheats

Their salary cap rorting will go down in history. That's what they'll be known for forever.

they got caught

meanwhile the swines have been taking the VFL & its dopey fans for a ride for 30 years ............

Hmm, 2 premierships in 30yrs.....wow, what a ride!

Raiderdave wrote:

Xman wrote:

Raiderdave wrote:

they got caught

meanwhile the swines have been taking the VFL & its dopey fans for a ride for 30 years ............

Hmm, 2 premierships in 30yrs.....wow, what a ride!

2 more then they deserved D head