Talking Footy

truthbomber wrote: Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:32 pm

TLPG wrote: Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:28 pm

Repeating that over and over doesn't make it true.

get back to me when ya know something

I know plenty so here's me getting back to you. Anything else?

Quolls2019 wrote: Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:33 pm

Terry wrote: Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:18 pm

TLPG wrote: Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:08 pm

Doesn't matter where I live. I follow Aussie Rules nationwide. All states and territories.

Pal, if you don't live in central Qld, or have spent considerable there, you haven't got a clue on this thread. You ain't credentialled to comment. Please drop off!!!

Just curious…do you?

Have done.

TLPG wrote: Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:34 pm

I would actually suggest that RL being number 1 in Queensland is debatable! It sure as heck isn't number one in Cairns, Mackay, the Sunshine Coast or the Darling Downs! And Aussie Rules is more than competitive in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast! The only other places I would give RL the definite lead is Townsville and maybe Mount Isa. Aside from Rocky, Gladstone and Bundy of course.

are you still in a dream

Nope. Reality.

TLPG wrote: Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:34 pm

I would actually suggest that RL being number 1 in Queensland is debatable! It sure as heck isn't number one in Cairns, Mackay, the Sunshine Coast or the Darling Downs! And Aussie Rules is more than competitive in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast! The only other places I would give RL the definite lead is Townsville and maybe Mount Isa. Aside from Rocky, Gladstone and Bundy of course.

RL definitely the main sport on on sunshine coast - I can attest to this from spending much of my time there not too long ago and my partner being from there (hence me being there a lot if you know what i mean).

I live on the Gold Coast - RL is still the dominant sport. AFL has a very strong presence - not just at grassroots but senior levels as well with a few leagues running strong. The Titan's may be on the nose but RL is the clear dominant sport (footy code). Union appears to have died a quiet death.

I spend some time in Port these days, and by proxy - Cairns. AFL is pretty big indeed but RL is still the major sport.

When they play AFL on the main channel (by choice) but more important, I think, they start showing the AFL related shows on main channels - then that is when the AFL could claim some real movement into the area. I think this would be a good indicator. We have seen the odd game played on the main channels last couple of seasons which does show some growth but still no main channel side shows on at decent hours - apart from the Front Bar - on 7 - which is also saying something I guess. so little gains but a long way to go.

Is Cairns rugby league as strong as regional NSW?

TLPG wrote: Thu Aug 11, 2022 1:40 pm

Nope. Reality.

your reality zipped up tightly in a bubble

Get out of the house. You need some perspective.

leeroy*NRL* wrote: Thu Aug 11, 2022 1:37 pm

TLPG wrote: Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:34 pm

I would actually suggest that RL being number 1 in Queensland is debatable! It sure as heck isn't number one in Cairns, Mackay, the Sunshine Coast or the Darling Downs! And Aussie Rules is more than competitive in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast! The only other places I would give RL the definite lead is Townsville and maybe Mount Isa. Aside from Rocky, Gladstone and Bundy of course.

are you still in a dream

As. Someone who lives on the darling downs I can say this idiot has NFI what he is talking about .
But I suspect most on here have worked that out already