Talking Footy

Fred wrote: Sun Oct 05, 2025 2:51 pm

I think a team in Newcastle should happen. Makes sense, good population, away from but close enough to Sydney , has AFL in the community already, and plenty of growth in a nrl heartland. I think you’ll see another team in Adelaide, Northern Territory will come in one form or another, and a long way down the track another Brisbane and Sydney team. Personally, I’d like to see less teams - maybe 14 and a second division with relegation. And promotion.

what is the local footy scene like over that way of the world. are there many kids playing or recruited and playing in the AFL

#NRL Grand Final breakdown
Nine 4.460m
Metro 3.099m
Regional 1.361m
Syd 1.099m Mel 734k Bri 941k
Ade 127k Per 198k


aye Wacko do you recan This will help with Tv rights talks

#RECORD

Seven is preparing a bid for the NRL rights. Perfect timing. Clearly Australia's No.1 sport. Smashed the fumbling in GF tv ratings. Is expanding into WA, and PNG with NZ the pacific countries and Europe next on the list. The game if flying!!!!!!

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/busine ... 632dd1e2ff

Fred wrote: Sun Oct 05, 2025 6:04 pm

The arguements I hear against an AFL team in Newcastle are the very reasons why I think there should be one there.

The Giants was a massive stuff up from the start. Agree- Canberra needs a team.

Canberra would be successful, they should be AFLs 20th team. Or even if they moved GWS to Canberra and called themselves the Canberra Giants. Sounds a lot better than GWS Giants.

makingnrlfansgowacko wrote: Mon Oct 06, 2025 1:18 am

Fred wrote: Sun Oct 05, 2025 2:51 pm

I think a team in Newcastle should happen. Makes sense, good population, away from but close enough to Sydney , has AFL in the community already, and plenty of growth in a nrl heartland. I think you’ll see another team in Adelaide, Northern Territory will come in one form or another, and a long way down the track another Brisbane and Sydney team. Personally, I’d like to see less teams - maybe 14 and a second division with relegation. And promotion.

what is the local footy scene like over that way of the world. are there many kids playing or recruited and playing in the AFL

Newcastle has a decent AFL grassroots - I think they have the oldest AFL comp still running in the black Diamond cup - but don't quote me. Have family in the area and the kids all played Aussie rules - and some continue to play at a higher level as adults - so definitely there is the base of such things as a minimum.

GlobalRugbyLeague wrote: Mon Oct 06, 2025 4:31 pm

Fred wrote: Sun Oct 05, 2025 6:04 pm

The arguements I hear against an AFL team in Newcastle are the very reasons why I think there should be one there.

The Giants was a massive stuff up from the start. Agree- Canberra needs a team.

Canberra would be successful, they should be AFLs 20th team. Or even if they moved GWS to Canberra and called themselves the Canberra Giants. Sounds a lot better than GWS Giants.

I would agree. I think they still need a team in Western sydney given the population out there - but maybe they need to start again from scratch.

BROADCAST DELAYS!

Despite hopes to finalise the next NRL broadcast deal this year. PVL and NRL honchos will finalise the new TV and streaming deal early next year.

“We’re going to take our time, it’s too important to rush it... This will be the best broadcast deal we’ve ever done"

(NRL Bosses will be in England for this years ASHES>>

NRL ‘looking at’ Super League investment as Peter V’landys and co set to fly to England for talks

International Broadcast agreement holding back talks.

7day consolidated.

The NRL Grand Final is the highest rating program of the year, with a National Total TV Average Audience of 4.552 million. It is also the highest rating NRL Grand Final of all time.


Over to you (networks)

leeroy*NRL* wrote: Sun Oct 12, 2025 6:06 pm

7day consolidated.

The NRL Grand Final is the highest rating program of the year, with a National Total TV Average Audience of 4.552 million. It is also the highest rating NRL Grand Final of all time.


Over to you (networks)

Incredible. Australia's No 1 sport kicking goals everywhere. Beatup, come out of hiding pal lolololol. Pump up. Or pump out ya dill.

Terry wrote: Sun Oct 12, 2025 8:54 pm

leeroy*NRL* wrote: Sun Oct 12, 2025 6:06 pm

7day consolidated.

The NRL Grand Final is the highest rating program of the year, with a National Total TV Average Audience of 4.552 million. It is also the highest rating NRL Grand Final of all time.


Over to you (networks)

Incredible. Australia's No 1 sport kicking goals everywhere. Beatup, come out of hiding pal lolololol. Pump up. Or pump out ya dill.

It’s one of the few times the NRL GF out rates rhe AFL GF! lol

Well it’s hilarious as you lot are the only ones that seem to care about the ratings as the TV excs and advertisers don’t seem to

makingnrlfansgowacko wrote: Mon Oct 13, 2025 10:09 am

Terry wrote: Sun Oct 12, 2025 8:54 pm

leeroy*NRL* wrote: Sun Oct 12, 2025 6:06 pm

7day consolidated.

The NRL Grand Final is the highest rating program of the year, with a National Total TV Average Audience of 4.552 million. It is also the highest rating NRL Grand Final of all time.


Over to you (networks)

Incredible. Australia's No 1 sport kicking goals everywhere. Beatup, come out of hiding pal lolololol. Pump up. Or pump out ya dill.

It’s one of the few times the NRL GF out rates rhe AFL GF! lol

Well it’s hilarious as you lot are the only ones that seem to care about the ratings as the TV excs and advertisers don’t seem to

Sure.

that is why Ch7 and Ch9 Publish there big rating content constantly.
Watch WACKO>>> tv Excs will be caring alot come NRL tv rights deal..
and we will find it hilarious too >>> laughing at YOU

leeroy*NRL* wrote: Mon Oct 13, 2025 11:46 am

makingnrlfansgowacko wrote: Mon Oct 13, 2025 10:09 am

Terry wrote: Sun Oct 12, 2025 8:54 pm

Incredible. Australia's No 1 sport kicking goals everywhere. Beatup, come out of hiding pal lolololol. Pump up. Or pump out ya dill.

It’s one of the few times the NRL GF out rates rhe AFL GF! lol

Well it’s hilarious as you lot are the only ones that seem to care about the ratings as the TV excs and advertisers don’t seem to

Sure.

that is why Ch7 and Ch9 Publish there big rating content constantly.
Watch WACKO>>> tv Excs will be caring alot come NRL tv rights deal..
and we will find it hilarious too >>> laughing at YOU

How has that worked out every contract previously?
Even during Covid Gill got the AFL a batter deal and PVL was laughed out of the building