Down, Down, NRL Crowds & TV Ratings are DOWN!!!

[Raiderdave]

yep 25%
considerably higher then in the same period in 2011
4 of the 6 the rain was torrential

great effort from the NRL's growing legion of fans under the circumstances

meanwhile the VFL have an historic match this weekend in Sydney
&
our country's largest cities recation to this



crickets chirping

So you had great weather for the first few weeks last year, yet the crowds were down on the year before.

This years crowds are shocking even despite the weather and show how feeble the supporters of your code really are.

What's up with the FTA ratings too? fN at 9.30 and Sunday afternoon aren't even rating in the top 20!

I would like an answer to that too. Going to fire off an email to some journos at the Daily Telegraph (Rebecca Wilson?) and Sydney Morning Herald. Perhaps they can shed some light on why NRL tv ratings have been so disappointing this season and well down on last season. As you say Xman, not even registering if the Top 20.

it would take 2 secs for any journo to see they're actually UP on 2011
ah bearsy

summa yr best

NRL .. Killing it

[Beaussie]

Well hopefully we will find out. Emails sent. Hoping in particular for a response from Mrs Wilson.

Hi Rebecca,

Was wondering if you could shed some light on the falling NRL tv ratings and crowds in 2012?

The 9:30pm Friday night game has for the first time I can remember not made the Top 20 programs for the last few weeks. Same goes for the Sunday NRL game on Channel 9.

I'm curious how the NRL can suggest their tv deal is worth $1 billion+ in light of falling tv ratings in 2012.

Last Friday, The Bold and the Beautiful rated better than Friday night NRL at 9:30pm on Channel 9. Again, not sure what is going on. Surely Channel 9 would be concerned about the ratings for the Friday night double headers.

In fact, what does this mean for the Friday night double header on Channel 9? Crowds for the NRL are also down. Are you able to shed some light on this matter through the Daily Telegraph. Would think this would be an interesting analysis by yourself whilst the NRL is spuiking for a billion+ tv rights deal.

http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2012/03/fri ... -2012.html

http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2012/03/sun ... -2012.html

http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2012/03/fri ... -2012.html

http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2012/03/sun ... -2012.html


I look forward to any feedback you may have.

Regards

[Beaussie]

Hmm, who else can I seek answers from in the press. Richard Hinds? Hmmm... Caroline Wilson?

Suggestions anyone.

[Beaussie]

Just a thought... what about Roy Masters? Hmm, can't hurt to ask I guess. Email sent.

[Raiderdave]

Well hopefully we will find out. Emails sent. Hoping in particular for a response from Mrs Wilson.

Hi Rebecca,

Was wondering if you could shed some light on the falling NRL tv ratings and crowds in 2012?

The 9:30pm Friday night game has for the first time I can remember not made the Top 20 programs for the last few weeks. Same goes for the Sunday NRL game on Channel 9.

I'm curious how the NRL can suggest their tv deal is worth $1 billion+ in light of falling tv ratings in 2012.

Last Friday, The Bold and the Beautiful rated better than Friday night NRL at 9:30pm on Channel 9. Again, not sure what is going on. Surely Channel 9 would be concerned about the ratings for the Friday night double headers.

In fact, what does this mean for the Friday night double header on Channel 9? Crowds for the NRL are also down. Are you able to shed some light on this matter through the Daily Telegraph. Would think this would be an interesting analysis by yourself whilst the NRL is spuiking for a billion+ tv rights deal.

http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2012/03/fri ... -2012.html

http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2012/03/sun ... -2012.html

http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2012/03/fri ... -2012.html

http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2012/03/sun ... -2012.html


I look forward to any feedback you may have.

Regards

I've just sent her one too

asking her to proclaim it official

Rugby League is Aust's one number one Sport on TV
by the length of the straight at Randwick too .... & she also needs to point out the great crowds despite the weather

& one more thing

why is the VFL dying in NSW with almost no one caring about the midgits n gooses this sat nite
ova to you Beccy

[Beaussie]

Email sent to the Offsiders team at the ABC.

Perhaps they can shed some light on the dwindling NRL crowds and tv ratings in 2012.

Hi Offsiders team,

Was wondering if you could shed some light on the falling NRL tv ratings and crowds in 2012?

The 9:30pm Friday night game has for the first time I can remember not made the Top 20 programs for the last few weeks. Same goes for the Sunday NRL game on Channel 9.

I'm curious how the NRL can suggest their tv deal is worth $1 billion+ in light of falling tv ratings in 2012.

Last Friday, The Bold and the Beautiful rated better than Friday night NRL at 9:30pm on Channel 9. Again, not sure what is going on. Surely Channel 9 would be concerned about the ratings for the Friday night double headers.

In fact, what does this mean for the Friday night double header on Channel 9? Crowds for the NRL are also down. Are you able to shed some light on this matter on the show? Would think this would be an interesting analysis by your panel whilst the NRL is spuiking for a billion+ tv rights deal.

http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2012/03/fri ... -2012.html

http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2012/03/sun ... -2012.html

http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2012/03/fri ... -2012.html

http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2012/03/sun ... -2012.html


I look forward to any feedback you may have.

Regards

[Beaussie]

Email sent to TV Tonight as well. Fingers crossed we get to the bottom of this glaring problem for the NRL as they seek to negotiate their next tv deal.

Down, down, NRL crowds and tv ratings are down



Please explain someone. Anyone. We eagerly await a response.

[Raiderdave]

Email sent to TV Tonight as well. Fingers crossed we get to the bottom of this glaring problem for the NRL as they seek to negotiate their next tv deal.

Down, down, NRL crowds and tv ratings are down



Please explain someone. Anyone. We eagerly await a response.

i'm just following you around ...sending the complete opposite info to all concerned

better known as the truth

[Beaussie]

What would you know about the truth BS artist.

We await the truth from the journos.

Me thinks, it wont be good for you or the NRL. Stay tuned, fingers crossed we get a response. It's going to be a hoot.

[Xman]

Well hopefully we will find out. Emails sent. Hoping in particular for a response from Mrs Wilson.

Hi Rebecca,

Was wondering if you could shed some light on the falling NRL tv ratings and crowds in 2012?

The 9:30pm Friday night game has for the first time I can remember not made the Top 20 programs for the last few weeks. Same goes for the Sunday NRL game on Channel 9.

I'm curious how the NRL can suggest their tv deal is worth $1 billion+ in light of falling tv ratings in 2012.

Last Friday, The Bold and the Beautiful rated better than Friday night NRL at 9:30pm on Channel 9. Again, not sure what is going on. Surely Channel 9 would be concerned about the ratings for the Friday night double headers.

In fact, what does this mean for the Friday night double header on Channel 9? Crowds for the NRL are also down. Are you able to shed some light on this matter through the Daily Telegraph. Would think this would be an interesting analysis by yourself whilst the NRL is spuiking for a billion+ tv rights deal.

http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2012/03/fri ... -2012.html

http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2012/03/sun ... -2012.html

http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2012/03/fri ... -2012.html

http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2012/03/sun ... -2012.html


I look forward to any feedback you may have.

Regards

I've just sent her one too

asking her to proclaim it official

Rugby League is Aust's one number one Sport on TV
by the length of the straight at Randwick too .... & she also needs to point out the great crowds despite the weather

& one more thing

why is the VFL dying in NSW with almost no one caring about the midgits n gooses this sat nite
ova to you Beccy

Officially fudged you mean. By hours watched the AFL smash the NRL, who only catch up because their games are shorter so their fans are counted more often.

[Raiderdave]

Well hopefully we will find out. Emails sent. Hoping in particular for a response from Mrs Wilson.

I've just sent her one too

asking her to proclaim it official

Rugby League is Aust's one number one Sport on TV
by the length of the straight at Randwick too .... & she also needs to point out the great crowds despite the weather

& one more thing

why is the VFL dying in NSW with almost no one caring about the midgits n gooses this sat nite
ova to you Beccy

Officially fudged you mean. By hours watched the AFL smash the NRL, who only catch up because their games are shorter so their fans are counted more often.

you can have less people watching in the " minor " states for as long as you want

we'll take more people watching for less time in the important states .. you know .. where most advertising is written
any day of the week

[Xman]

I've just sent her one too

asking her to proclaim it official

Rugby League is Aust's one number one Sport on TV
by the length of the straight at Randwick too .... & she also needs to point out the great crowds despite the weather

& one more thing

why is the VFL dying in NSW with almost no one caring about the midgits n gooses this sat nite
ova to you Beccy

Officially fudged you mean. By hours watched the AFL smash the NRL, who only catch up because their games are shorter so their fans are counted more often.

you can have less people watching in the " minor " states for as long as you want

we'll take more people watching for less time in the important states .. you know .. where most advertising is written
any day of the week

That's the point, there aren't less, there's more, they are just not counted as often. For example I can watch 6 hrs of AFL on Saturday and only be counted as watching 2 games. You will be counted 3 times when you watch your 6 hours because the NRL can fit 3 games in to these 6 hours.

So when the Cumulative figures for this day show both codes had 1.5million viewers, which code actually had the most fans? That would be the AFL who have 750k watching each game. The NRL had only 500k watching 3 games but they add up to the same total despite less fans watching each game.

Simple.

[cos789]

So when the Cumulative figures for this day show both codes had 1.5million viewers, which code actually had the most fans? That would be the AFL who have 750k watching each game. The NRL had only 500k watching 3 games but they add up to the same total despite less fans watching each game.

You'd think if people found value in using cululative figures that they'd use something that directly translates into revenue like cumulative hours, since it's the number and quality of viewing hours that determines income.

[cos789]

So when the Cumulative figures for this day show both codes had 1.5million viewers, which code actually had the most fans? That would be the AFL who have 750k watching each game. The NRL had only 500k watching 3 games but they add up to the same total despite less fans watching each game.

You'd think if people found value in using cululative figures that they'd use something that directly translates into revenue like cumulative hours, since it's the number and quality of viewing hours that determines income.

[Xman]

So when the Cumulative figures for this day show both codes had 1.5million viewers, which code actually had the most fans? That would be the AFL who have 750k watching each game. The NRL had only 500k watching 3 games but they add up to the same total despite less fans watching each game.

You'd think if people found value in using cululative figures that they'd use something that directly translates into revenue like cumulative hours, since it's the number and quality of viewing hours that determines income.

But cummulative hours doesn't support their argument. Shame for them that the networks realize the length of the program is just as important as the ratings. What's the point in having a half hour show that rates a million when they can broadcast a 2 hour show rating at 750k and acheive so much more from ad revenue.