Talking Footy

yep
those FTA stations , the present provider & any thinking they might like to get involved
will need to open up their wallets to broadcast the NRL from 2028

It just continues to get bigger , & bigger , more popular each year
want it ?
200 mill minimum , some argue its closer to 250 million
400 million STV
50 million NZ

club land
NRL
currently 213 games , including finals & the GF exclusive
2027 that goes to 225 games
2028 237 games

State
3 mens state of origin games
3 womens state of origin games

International
the Pacific cup
ashes series ( every 2 years alternate to the WC in either the UK or Aust)
RL world cup

the lot or split


Rugby League has more to offer , in more different levels , then any sport in the region

hmmmm
we have ..... 3 games of derping & missing yesterday
shown in all states & territories .... including QLD where the drongoball premiers reside & the total ratings in every city & town in the country
389K






the NRL .... 2 tiny little regional hamlets ... not a capital city involved top 4 V bottom 4
1 game
446K

sheesh
its becoming embarrassing now
https://tvtonight.com.au/2025/05/sunday ... -2025.html

Again split scheduling and Sunday AFL again not shown in all markets.



Sunday afternoon AFL featured Brisbane v Melbourne in those markets plus West Coast v St Kilda in Perth to average 389k. The NRL saw Raiders v Titans on 446k with both results below the previous week’s.

https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/sunday-18 ... 25/28009/3

Beaussie wrote: Mon May 19, 2025 12:07 pm

Again split scheduling and Sunday AFL again not shown in all markets.



Sunday afternoon AFL featured Brisbane v Melbourne in those markets plus West Coast v St Kilda in Perth to average 389k. The NRL saw Raiders v Titans on 446k with both results below the previous week’s.

https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/sunday-18 ... 25/28009/3

but but but
more excuses

the fumbling shit show has more stand alone games then ever these days ..
they don't release their entire draw , attempting to schedule bigger TV games for broadcasters ... they're trying everything

& nothing is getting them closer to the NRL & in fact ... they're falling further & further behind

azif wrote: Mon May 19, 2025 12:18 pm

but but but
more excuses

the fumbling shit show has more stand alone games then ever these days ..
they don't release their entire draw , attempting to schedule bigger TV games for broadcasters ... they're trying everything

& nothing is getting them closer to the NRL & in fact ... they're falling further & further behind

And getting paid more for it. For some reason.

azif wrote: Mon May 19, 2025 2:14 pm

not for long tosser

again, you dont deserve a civilised reply.

But the next NRL doesnt start before 2028...so its at least that long

its a bath

the NRL are toying with them in 2025

32 head to head contests in 2025

the NRL lead 20-12
5 years ago they'd of been lucky to win ..... 1/32

wow

NRL’s big payday looms – but the fans must come first

Magic Round viewership up 20%, subscription TV audience growth of 12.5% this year,

The NRL is pushing hard to strike a new media deal, one that could reshape Australian sport. It’s been a long time coming. Under the leadership of Peter V’landys and Anthony Abdo, the code has surged in strength audience, and ambition. The NRL is chasing a massive $3 billion to $3.2 billion media deal – and it looks well within reach.

https://www.mediaweek.com.au/nrls-big-p ... ome-first/

leeroy*NRL* wrote: Tue May 20, 2025 3:19 pm

NRL’s big payday looms – but the fans must come first

Magic Round viewership up 20%, subscription TV audience growth of 12.5% this year,

The NRL is pushing hard to strike a new media deal, one that could reshape Australian sport. It’s been a long time coming. Under the leadership of Peter V’landys and Anthony Abdo, the code has surged in strength audience, and ambition. The NRL is chasing a massive $3 billion to $3.2 billion media deal – and it looks well within reach.

https://www.mediaweek.com.au/nrls-big-p ... ome-first/

Liked this bit


And let’s not get lost in the code wars. Sure, we’ve seen some chest beating recently between the AFL and NRL heavyweights about who is the #1 sporting code in the country, but honestly, who cares? Both codes play a vital role in the everyday lives and psyche of Australia. It doesn’t matter what shape the ball is, Aussies love their footy, they love their teams, and they’re fiercely loyal to their players.

leeroy*NRL* wrote: Tue May 20, 2025 3:19 pm

NRL’s big payday looms – but the fans must come first

Magic Round viewership up 20%, subscription TV audience growth of 12.5% this year,

The NRL is pushing hard to strike a new media deal, one that could reshape Australian sport. It’s been a long time coming. Under the leadership of Peter V’landys and Anthony Abdo, the code has surged in strength audience, and ambition. The NRL is chasing a massive $3 billion to $3.2 billion media deal – and it looks well within reach.

https://www.mediaweek.com.au/nrls-big-p ... ome-first/

WOW
12.5% increase in STV ratings in 2025 & around 8% on FTA
the NRL is literally killing it

no wonder up to $640 million PA is the touted figure & I'd say thats for Australia only
add another 50 mill pa for NZ

the regions biggest code will rightfully take its place as the biggest earners of media monies too , another silver for derpball

Fred wrote: Tue May 20, 2025 3:38 pm

leeroy*NRL* wrote: Tue May 20, 2025 3:19 pm

NRL’s big payday looms – but the fans must come first

Magic Round viewership up 20%, subscription TV audience growth of 12.5% this year,

The NRL is pushing hard to strike a new media deal, one that could reshape Australian sport. It’s been a long time coming. Under the leadership of Peter V’landys and Anthony Abdo, the code has surged in strength audience, and ambition. The NRL is chasing a massive $3 billion to $3.2 billion media deal – and it looks well within reach.

https://www.mediaweek.com.au/nrls-big-p ... ome-first/

Liked this bit


And let’s not get lost in the code wars. Sure, we’ve seen some chest beating recently between the AFL and NRL heavyweights about who is the #1 sporting code in the country, but honestly, who cares? Both codes play a vital role in the everyday lives and psyche of Australia. It doesn’t matter what shape the ball is, Aussies love their footy, they love their teams, and they’re fiercely loyal to their players.

when you're winning plenty of silver medals fwed , getting towled up ... your teeth kicked in , feeling like you've just had 10 rounds with Mohamed Ali

ofc you'll say who cares who wins

Like fuck we don't care
we are going to give these singlet wearing toss pots hell

azif wrote: Tue May 20, 2025 4:01 pm

leeroy*NRL* wrote: Tue May 20, 2025 3:19 pm

NRL’s big payday looms – but the fans must come first

Magic Round viewership up 20%, subscription TV audience growth of 12.5% this year,

The NRL is pushing hard to strike a new media deal, one that could reshape Australian sport. It’s been a long time coming. Under the leadership of Peter V’landys and Anthony Abdo, the code has surged in strength audience, and ambition. The NRL is chasing a massive $3 billion to $3.2 billion media deal – and it looks well within reach.

https://www.mediaweek.com.au/nrls-big-p ... ome-first/

WOW
12.5% increase in STV ratings in 2025 & around 8% on FTA
the NRL is literally killing it

no wonder up to $640 million PA is the touted figure & I'd say thats for Australia only
add another 50 mill pa for NZ

the regions biggest code will rightfully take its place as the biggest earners of media monies too , another silver for derpball

also with NZ tv deal, this was discussed and done when Warriors were at there lowest point in HISTORY
be interesting what kind of deal can be done in KIWI Land..

650mill PA will be the Minimum for Aus deal
than add in radio / Telstra and all the other extras on top
plus NZ tv deal..