Talking Footy

Fred wrote: Wed Mar 18, 2026 10:13 am

Ten would be a good choice - they did a good job when they had the footy (AFL).

Fred wrote: Wed Mar 18, 2026 5:14 pm

I think we’ll see a lot of this stuff coming out - as per usual when these thing come around

leeroy*NRL* wrote: Sat Apr 04, 2026 4:59 pm

Massive news coming out for the Tv rights fight out for the NRL

These are the leaked figures that have set-up the NRL for a record TV rights deal
The broadcast deal will be done in the next two to three months,” V’landys said.
Exclusive data obtained by this masthead shows a record 25 million viewers have watched the opening month of the 2026 premiership

five offers from the networks - Channel Nine, Channel Seven, Amazon, Paramount and DAZN-owned Fox Sports

ARLC could secure north of $4 billion over five years as V’landys lauded the latest figures which reaffirm his view that rugby league has emphatically dethroned the AFL as Australia’s most-watched sport.
The NRL recorded total viewership of 224 million across Australia and New Zealand last year and V’landys believes the code will smash the 300 million mark by 2028 when the competition expands to 19 teams

Incredibly, compared to the corresponding period of the 2019 season, Fox League’s viewership is up a staggering 86 per cent.

Since 2019, viewership in Australia and New Zealand has increased by a remarkable 90 million viewers, fuelling a push for a second NRL team across the ditch as part of a 20-team league.

https://www.codesports.com.au/subscribe ... nt-1-SCORE

Terry wrote: Sat Apr 04, 2026 6:06 pm

leeroy*NRL* wrote: Sat Apr 04, 2026 4:59 pm

Massive news coming out for the Tv rights fight out for the NRL

These are the leaked figures that have set-up the NRL for a record TV rights deal
The broadcast deal will be done in the next two to three months,” V’landys said.
Exclusive data obtained by this masthead shows a record 25 million viewers have watched the opening month of the 2026 premiership

five offers from the networks - Channel Nine, Channel Seven, Amazon, Paramount and DAZN-owned Fox Sports

ARLC could secure north of $4 billion over five years as V’landys lauded the latest figures which reaffirm his view that rugby league has emphatically dethroned the AFL as Australia’s most-watched sport.
The NRL recorded total viewership of 224 million across Australia and New Zealand last year and V’landys believes the code will smash the 300 million mark by 2028 when the competition expands to 19 teams

Incredibly, compared to the corresponding period of the 2019 season, Fox League’s viewership is up a staggering 86 per cent.

Since 2019, viewership in Australia and New Zealand has increased by a remarkable 90 million viewers, fuelling a push for a second NRL team across the ditch as part of a 20-team league.

https://www.codesports.com.au/subscribe ... nt-1-SCORE

Incredible numbers. Australia's favourite sport is set to cash in big time. Well done Peter The Great. Well done Rugby League.

leeroy*NRL* wrote: Sun Apr 05, 2026 4:19 pm

Terry wrote: Sat Apr 04, 2026 6:06 pm

leeroy*NRL* wrote: Sat Apr 04, 2026 4:59 pm

Massive news coming out for the Tv rights fight out for the NRL

These are the leaked figures that have set-up the NRL for a record TV rights deal
The broadcast deal will be done in the next two to three months,” V’landys said.
Exclusive data obtained by this masthead shows a record 25 million viewers have watched the opening month of the 2026 premiership

five offers from the networks - Channel Nine, Channel Seven, Amazon, Paramount and DAZN-owned Fox Sports

ARLC could secure north of $4 billion over five years as V’landys lauded the latest figures which reaffirm his view that rugby league has emphatically dethroned the AFL as Australia’s most-watched sport.
The NRL recorded total viewership of 224 million across Australia and New Zealand last year and V’landys believes the code will smash the 300 million mark by 2028 when the competition expands to 19 teams

Incredibly, compared to the corresponding period of the 2019 season, Fox League’s viewership is up a staggering 86 per cent.

Since 2019, viewership in Australia and New Zealand has increased by a remarkable 90 million viewers, fuelling a push for a second NRL team across the ditch as part of a 20-team league.

https://www.codesports.com.au/subscribe ... nt-1-SCORE

Incredible numbers. Australia's favourite sport is set to cash in big time. Well done Peter The Great. Well done Rugby League.

be very interesting what they can squeeze out of FTA partner, with revenue and Advertising down year on year over the pass 3 years.
with the upside of BVOD getting bigger and popular for FREE ON DEMAND>

the streaming partner this is where the NRL will see a HUGE LIFT in $$$$

with NRL pretty much claiming every record on FTA and Streaming and BVOD over the pass 2 years.

NETWORKS ARE PLACING THERE BIDS>

Stay Tuned.

Terry wrote: Mon Apr 06, 2026 9:58 am

leeroy*NRL* wrote: Sun Apr 05, 2026 4:19 pm

Terry wrote: Sat Apr 04, 2026 6:06 pm

Incredible numbers. Australia's favourite sport is set to cash in big time. Well done Peter The Great. Well done Rugby League.

be very interesting what they can squeeze out of FTA partner, with revenue and Advertising down year on year over the pass 3 years.
with the upside of BVOD getting bigger and popular for FREE ON DEMAND>

the streaming partner this is where the NRL will see a HUGE LIFT in $$$$

with NRL pretty much claiming every record on FTA and Streaming and BVOD over the pass 2 years.

NETWORKS ARE PLACING THERE BIDS>

Stay Tuned.

Its gonna be interesting but its not a great time to go to market. The economy is going down the gurgler. Advertising revenue is down. The govt has just bought in sports betting regulations. There are a lot of excuses for the broadcasters to lowball PVL.

On the upside the game has never been stronger with record ratings, crowds and interest. The key is going to be competition. If there are a number of fair dinkum bidders PVL will get close to the $4B he wants. If not he will get an uplift but it won't reach that level.

Interesting times.

makingnrlfansgowacko wrote: Mon Apr 06, 2026 11:29 am

Terry wrote: Mon Apr 06, 2026 9:58 am

leeroy*NRL* wrote: Sun Apr 05, 2026 4:19 pm

be very interesting what they can squeeze out of FTA partner, with revenue and Advertising down year on year over the pass 3 years.
with the upside of BVOD getting bigger and popular for FREE ON DEMAND>

the streaming partner this is where the NRL will see a HUGE LIFT in $$$$

with NRL pretty much claiming every record on FTA and Streaming and BVOD over the pass 2 years.

NETWORKS ARE PLACING THERE BIDS>

Stay Tuned.

Its gonna be interesting but its not a great time to go to market. The economy is going down the gurgler. Advertising revenue is down. The govt has just bought in sports betting regulations. There are a lot of excuses for the broadcasters to lowball PVL.

On the upside the game has never been stronger with record ratings, crowds and interest. The key is going to be competition. If there are a number of fair dinkum bidders PVL will get close to the $4B he wants. If not he will get an uplift but it won't reach that level.

Interesting times.

so basically McLachlan will showed old TEMU Pete up again in how to negotiate a broadcast deal.
goes about his business silently and other one feels the need to run PR spin in the media to for attention

Terry wrote: Mon Apr 06, 2026 11:48 am

makingnrlfansgowacko wrote: Mon Apr 06, 2026 11:29 am

Terry wrote: Mon Apr 06, 2026 9:58 am

Its gonna be interesting but its not a great time to go to market. The economy is going down the gurgler. Advertising revenue is down. The govt has just bought in sports betting regulations. There are a lot of excuses for the broadcasters to lowball PVL.

On the upside the game has never been stronger with record ratings, crowds and interest. The key is going to be competition. If there are a number of fair dinkum bidders PVL will get close to the $4B he wants. If not he will get an uplift but it won't reach that level.

Interesting times.

so basically McLachlan will showed old TEMU Pete up again in how to negotiate a broadcast deal.
goes about his business silently and other one feels the need to run PR spin in the media to for attention

Thanks for that contribution makingstupideasy. Now toddle off and play with ya building blocks pal.

Terry wrote: Mon Apr 06, 2026 9:58 am

leeroy*NRL* wrote: Sun Apr 05, 2026 4:19 pm

Terry wrote: Sat Apr 04, 2026 6:06 pm

Incredible numbers. Australia's favourite sport is set to cash in big time. Well done Peter The Great. Well done Rugby League.

be very interesting what they can squeeze out of FTA partner, with revenue and Advertising down year on year over the pass 3 years.
with the upside of BVOD getting bigger and popular for FREE ON DEMAND>

the streaming partner this is where the NRL will see a HUGE LIFT in $$$$

with NRL pretty much claiming every record on FTA and Streaming and BVOD over the pass 2 years.

NETWORKS ARE PLACING THERE BIDS>

Stay Tuned.

Its gonna be interesting but its not a great time to go to market. The economy is going down the gurgler. Advertising revenue is down. The govt has just bought in sports betting regulations. There are a lot of excuses for the broadcasters to lowball PVL.

On the upside the game has never been stronger with record ratings, crowds and interest. The key is going to be competition. If there are a number of fair dinkum bidders PVL will get close to the $4B he wants. If not he will get an uplift but it won't reach that level.

Interesting times.

Fred wrote: Wed Apr 08, 2026 9:36 am

Are there adverts in game - like a banner on bottom of screen or promotion by commentators? I know you get this on TV with AFL re: banners. There is also a lot of gambling adds and promos on the associated sports show - citing odds etc. AFL even have a whole show that is based on gambling - they make it to be a sports show - but it is clear its purpose is about promoting betting. I assume NRL have similar. This is where it may hit both codes and tv stations.