To be honest, I think the flaw in that is pretty clear. How, in the age of the internet do you advertise to neutral fans but not let Newcastle and Bradford fans in on the little secret? I mean, what are we doing, right now?

The Bradford game will be available on the OuRLeague app, if you cannot join us in person we hope you can show your support there!

I would like to see Sanderson given a spot on the right wing now he is fit.

I mean in defence of Newcastle, why would they advertise free streaming when clearly paying punters in the ground would suit.

And in defence of Bradford what do they get out of a free stream? 0.

Maybe the RFL should be promoting it seen as though it’s their platform and it’s their decision not the clubs?

I got an email from the RFL today promoting the stream.
I get why Bulls and Newcastle didn't promote the game.
Bulls will get a percentage of ticket sales and Newcastle will sell more tickets.

If you’re the sort of person who is dedicated and motivated enough to consider travelling to Newcastle, I highly doubt knowledge of the free stream is going to put you off attending.

The clubs also surely have a commitment to sponsors to ensure maximum exposure which I suspect will be far greater on the stream than those in the ground. The sport is just crap at marketing itself and when it does it often feels like a half hearted after thought.

Agree. In general as a sport we decide ‘we can’t waste our limited resources, it’s someone else’s job to promote the game not ours’.

[:1nz0ua97quote="Bully_Boxer"If you’re the sort of person who is dedicated and motivated enough to consider travelling to Newcastle, I highly doubt knowledge of the free stream is going to put you off attending.


100%. Id never not go to a game just because it was on tv or available to stream.

On the game itself, expecting a tough afternoon. Newcastle pushed Halifax all the way last week. Be tricky for us on the 3g pitch. Hopefully the week off will have done us good though.

Sloppy defending after taking a 14 point lead. Don't seem to be able to turn the screw when we are ahead.

Decent win in the end. Sloppy period towards the end of the first half. Think that all but confirms our play-off spot.