In this episode we chat with Jason Lassey who runs the footyindustryAU account on Twitter as we chat about the proposed NRL broadcasting deal with Channel 9, the secrecy surrounding the facts and figures of the NRL’s broadcasting deals, the lack of transparency in regards to the NRL’s financial position in recent years, as well…
In this episode the people that you are listening to will be chatting about the new NRL TV deal with Channel 9, PVL looking to patch holes in the expansion of the competition that was done last week, the weekly Wests Tigers recruitment rants, the passing of legend and Rugby League immortal Norm Provan, and…
Former champion Parramatta Eels halfback Peter Sterling announced that the 2021 NRL season would be his last in the commentary box and during the 2021 NRL Grand Final Channel 9 ran a great tribute to him led by Paul Vautin. Sterling moved into the commentary box towards the tail end of his playing career. He…
Remember when Channel 9 and New Limited were attacking the NRL relentlessly over the investment the NRL made in setting up and running NRL Digital? It was a giant waste of money they said. Why is the NRL producing so much content? Why are they paying so many people to write about the sport? Why…
The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that Channel 7 has shown interest in taking over Channel 9’s broadcasting rights of the National Rugby League. The news comes just one day after it was revealed that the NRL has secured up to a $250 million loan that shored up the games finances and put Channel 9…
In this episode we look at breaking news as the NRL secures a $250 million loan, securing its income going forward. We look at how Channel 9 is looking to weasel its way out of its broadcasting deal with the NRL. We talk Quade Cooper looking to play in the NRL, and could the NRL…
With the very transparent campaign being waged against the game by the media I thought it was time to provide something that news services don’t value much these days. Facts. There are a lot of questions the media asks of the sport that they never want answered. Things like “Where has the money gone?” and…
In this episode we look at the disgraceful statement made by Channel 9 regarding Rugby League looking to re-start the season. We look at the way Channel 9 employees are running a PR campaign against the game. We give it all a little bit of context, and talk about the negative way the media in…
Channel 9 have shown themselves to be a bunch fo disgusting opportunists, using the conditions created by a global pandemic to try and make financial gain, pressuring the NRL and putting out gross statements across their “network” to try and turn the games current situation their their advantage. As the NRL strives to get Rugby…
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 matches per round, as well as the finals series, and representative fixtures. The newly announced deal that kicks off in…
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 those broadcasts. Channel 9’s delayed coverage is a relic of a bygone era. Supporters of the match have…
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 about the possible ramifications that will follow from that wrong decision before going back to calling the football…
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 shame that thousands of people missed out on up to the entire first half of football due to horrible organisation and scheduling. Anyone who…
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 side to attract players of said quality? Isn’t it also his job to turn talented youngsters into Origin…
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 edited to remove praise that Robbie Farah had given to under pressure coach Michael Potter. The inference is…
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 so many rumours surrounding the Manly Sea Eagles right now and despite their good form off the field, every man and his…
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 the fans are not happy. Channel 9, the true rulers of the game, are set to once…
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, Brisbane Broncos or Sydney Roosters, however this year, the boys from Belmore are the ones most affected. The table…
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 of the game, the quality of the television presentation was far superior. Not only was the game broadcast LIVE, but…
Andrew Webster of the Sydney Morning Herald has an interesting followup to a story he wrote earlier this week. There is some good news to come out of it too! Ray Hadley has for the first time publicly stated that he does not want to take over from Ray Warren when Rabs finally hangs up…
Angry Newcastle Knights fans have started an online petition calling for the removal of multi time premiership winning coach Wayne Bennett in the wake of their record loss to the Panthers. Surely no one saw this coming, and although only supported by a small percentage of fans, the fact a petition to remove Bennett exists…
Channel 9 reporter Danny Weidler has said that the Cronulla Sharks have made subtle enquiries about the possibility of Benji Marshall returning to the NRL and playing for the club. While Marshall has said he would not play for another NRL club after leaving the Wests Tigers after last season, that could all change if…
Channel 9 has just reported that Andrew Fifita could re-sign with the Cronulla Sharks as soon as this week. Fifita famously signed a record breaking deal with the Canterbury Bulldogs only to have the deal cancelled just days later. Re-signing Fifita would be a huge boost for the Sharks who have been going through a…
If you are one of the people that manages to watch what The Footy Show consists of these days you will know that this year Beau Ryan takes the piss out of Jamie Soward with a segment called “Jamie Soward TV”. Basically it is flogging an old joke. Beau Ryan dresses up like Jamie Soward…
Channel 9 news has just reported that Alex McKinnon and his family have been informed that he will be quadriplegic following his spinal injury. This is very sad news for Alex, his family and friends. I have no doubt that the game will get right behind Alex and that no expense will be spared to…
The long anticipated round one fixtures have come and gone. We saw some great footy, especially at Brookvale Oval when the Storm beat the Eagles in a golden point thriller, while the Dragons and Eels ran up big scores no one expected to see. The Sharks are in crisis, Newcastle have lost their best attacking…
If you are a rugby league fan in the UK who only follows Super League and not the NRL you must have had the time of your life on Saturday morning. Not because Wigan put in a respectable performance, though they did, and not because the shoulder charge seemed to reappear for a game (hallelujah!!)….
Ok I am a strong believer in not trying to fix things that aren’t broken. But I’m now at the thinking process of why not throw in a few more things that would make our game just that little bit better. I have sat down and brainstormed a few Ideas that the NRL should look…
Channel 9 CEO and Sydney Roosters supporter David Gyngell has told the Sydney Daily Telegraph that it is imperative that the NRL retains Sonny Bill Williams in the face of the AFL’s move Buddy Franklin to Sydney to play with AFL team the Sydney Swans. Gyngell mentioned the boost to crowds and television ratings that…
They may call themselves “The Home Of Rugby League” but it seems at though Channel 9 are barely interesting in the game. Especially when they decide to play a promo for this weekends Grand Final on the Sunday Footy Show that features the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Newcastle Knights! That’s right! Footy Show viewers…