Quote: dally messenger ""What the figures do for the expansion plans of Perth and Adelaide, who recorded aggregate NRL ratings of 610,000 and 670,000 for 2009 respectively, is another question. While expansion plans for the NRL are for now on hold, Gallop was still convinced that both cities, along with the Central Coast and south-east Queensland areas, had merit.
''We've got our eye on a number of places,'' Gallop said.
''But the lessons of the past are that they need to be strong in their own area and add a benefit to the overall competition and existing clubs and players.
''The AFL's expansion to Perth and Adelaide was supported by very strong grassroots competitions. We're not quite there yet, and the ratings show it.'''"
The guy is a fricking idiot! here's an idea Gallop, get the game on FTA before 1am, get some funding in to develop the "grass roots", get off your collective backsides and translate those TVviewers into $'s so the game can grow.