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Concerns Over NRL’s New Broadcasting Deal

Concerns Over NRL’s New Broadcasting Deal

Aug 11, 2015 National Rugby League 0

It would be very easy to look at the NRL’s newly announced broadcasting deal with Channel 9 and be blinded by the figures. Channel 9 currently pays $90 million per year to broadcast 3 NRL...
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Channel 9 Open To Live Sunday Afternoon Broadcasts

Channel 9 Open To Live Sunday Afternoon Broadcasts

Sep 16, 2014 National Rugby League 0

The boss of Channel 9 has told the Daily Telegraph that he is open to broadcasting Sunday afternoon football games live on the proviso that it works out in terms of the advertising he can sell during...
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Commentators Are Criticising Referees For Making The Right Calls

Commentators Are Criticising Referees For Making The Right Calls

Sep 15, 2014 National Rugby League 0

When a referee makes a mistake I expect a good commentary team to discuss the decision. I want them to break down why the decision was wrong, show evidence that it was wrong, and then talk briefly...
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Daniel Nichols – Thousands Miss Kick Off In TNF Blockbuster

Daniel Nichols – Thousands Miss Kick Off In TNF Blockbuster

Sep 05, 2014 Featured Guest Writers, National Rugby League 2

Last night’s all important clash between heated rivals the Sydney Roosters and the South Sydney Rabbitohs had it all. Brilliant tries, try saving tackles, sin binning, some huge hits … It’s...
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Daniel Nichols – Ricky Stuart Warns Fans To Expect More Floggings…Again

Daniel Nichols – Ricky Stuart Warns Fans To Expect More Floggings…Again

Aug 22, 2014 Featured Guest Writers, National Rugby League 0

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has this week warned fans of the club to expect similar results until the club is able to attract Origin quality players to the squad. Isn’t it his job as coach of the...
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Danny Weidler Claims That Wests Tigers Edited Press Conference Video Are Spot On But Misguided

Danny Weidler Claims That Wests Tigers Edited Press Conference Video Are Spot On But Misguided

Jul 28, 2014 Wests Tigers 0

Channel 9 reporter Danny Weidler has thrown Wests Tigers CEO Grant Mayer under a bus in a repot filed this evening, claiming Mayer needed to explain why a video on the Wests Tigers web site had been...
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Brett Stewart, Anthony Watmough and Steve Matai Ask For A Release From Sea Eagles Contracts

Brett Stewart, Anthony Watmough and Steve Matai Ask For A Release From Sea Eagles Contracts

Jul 21, 2014 Manly Sea Eagles 0

Channel 9 Rugby League reporter Danny Weidler is reporting that Brett Stewart, Anthony Watmough and Steve Matai have all asked for a release from their contracts with the Manly Sea Eagles. There are...
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Daniel Nichols – Fans Not Happy About Return Of Thursday Night Footy

Daniel Nichols – Fans Not Happy About Return Of Thursday Night Footy

Jul 03, 2014 Featured Guest Writers, National Rugby League 0

With the last six rounds of the NRL draw set to be released at 11 am (it is now 12:40 pm and no sign of said draw) multiple media outlets have confirmed the return of Thursday Night Footy…and...
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Daniel Nichols – Bulldogs Victims Of Their Own Good Form…And TV Ratings

Daniel Nichols – Bulldogs Victims Of Their Own Good Form…And TV Ratings

Jun 16, 2014 Featured Guest Writers 0

It seems that each and every year, an NRL side is decimated during the Origin period, and loses the momentum they had built over the opening ten or so rounds. Usually it is the Melbourne Storm,...
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Daniel Nichols – FTA Coverage A LONG Way Behind

Daniel Nichols – FTA Coverage A LONG Way Behind

Jun 07, 2014 Featured Guest Writers 0

The lull in the competition, due to players being out, meant last Saturday Night I turned on 7mate to watch Essendon vs Richmond. Although AFL is about a million light-years behind the NRL in terms...
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