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| Smith is right. It makes me laugh people missing the point entirely talking about officiating when we talk about major issues in the game. that is way down the list of problems, if it even is a problem (football get lots of controversial reffing decisions but seem to be succeeding!). Teams who are getting good crowds/running academies/expanding the game (i.e Catalans, Hull FC, Leeds, Saints, Toronto, Warrington and Wigan) should be guaranteed a spot in SL, let the rest, who offer far less, battle over the remaining five spots.
I'd also remove, or drastically increase, the cap, so wealthy investors can buy Bradford, Swinton etc safe in the knowledge that they can bring in top players and compete for trophies. In turn, that should put more bums on seats, and help us bring in more money in sponsorship, TV rights etc. If that means Leigh, Wakey, Huddersfield etc regularly get tonked by teams who can afford to sign big names then so be it. The tail has wagged the dog for way too long, with self interested clubs, who offer little in terms of on field success, fans, player production etc, pegging back the success of those who have more to offer, in turn holding back SL.
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| Quote: bullpower2014 "Call the cops......
Can you guarantee that my extra £30 a month or whatever it is would go directly to RL benefit? Maybe I now spend that money on the Amateur game/clubs because I get better value for it....
Being a fan does not mean you have to be fleeced by the likes of Sky to prop up their Football coverage - alternatives are there.
Please don't preach at me, you will be falling foul of the law somewhere/somehow just like everyone else......'"
Don't think he is preaching at all. It's just kinda funny seeing someone call themselve a die hard while at the same time bragging that they watch for free.
Also one could argue if more people watch via illegal means, ratings go down and that's reflective on next TV deal so yeah it does impact the sport
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| Quote: kobashi "Don't think he is preaching at all. It's just kinda funny seeing someone call themselve a die hard while at the same time bragging that they watch for free.
Also one could argue if more people watch via illegal means, ratings go down and that's reflective on next TV deal so yeah it does impact the sport'"
So anyone, by your reckoning, without Sky sports is not a die hard fan???
Maybe if ratings go down, Sky PLC will look into the reasons and adjust their offerings to suit and try win these people back..... its about time affordable pay per view was available for all games and let the consumer have the choice.
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| Quote: bullpower2014 "Quote: bullpower2014 ".. its about time affordable pay per view was available for all games and let the consumer have the choice.'" '"
I've said for years ppv @ between £3-6/game would be excellent. Yes people may cancel subscriptions but people who can't afford or refuse to pay for sky for just rugby league will balance the books.
Hey why not go the full hog and copy the NBA model and have season passes, access to archive footage etc, maybe even an app too!! We are so behind the times!!!!!!!!!!
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| Quote: casben "I've said for years ppv @ between £3-6/game would be excellent. Yes people may cancel subscriptions but people who can't afford or refuse to pay for sky for just rugby league will balance the books.
Hey why not go the full hog and copy the NBA model and have season passes, access to archive footage etc, maybe even an app too!! We are so behind the times!!!!!!!!!!'"
There is not a chance the RFL could handle something like that.
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47035_1386433761.gif We can be bold enough to make a stand and do battle for our views and beliefs. But we must strive to be mature enough not to resort to unnecessary personal attacks upon people with opposing views.:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_47035.gif |
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| Quote: bullpower2014 "So anyone, by your reckoning, without Sky sports is not a die hard fan???
Maybe if ratings go down, Sky PLC will look into the reasons and adjust their offerings to suit and try win these people back..... its about time affordable pay per view was available for all games and let the consumer have the choice.'"
You can buy a game on sky for £6 so it's already available. But no doubt there will be another reason to justify watching for free.
If you are going to watch for free just say it like it is. You do it because it's easy and it had little down side on you. It's not for any moral crusade to alter a TV companies pricing model or for the betterment of rugby league.
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