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| Like many, I'm not sure the Toronto venture has a long-term future. On the other hand, does that matter? Were they to manage, say, 3 seasons in SL while presenting a reasonably full ground to the TV audience over that period then they'll have served some purpose. And before anyone interprets this as some sort of veiled dig at the usual suspects whose clubs are on the breadline, I'd add that their grounds actually appear more vibrant on TV than do those of bigger clubs with sub-10k attendances rattling around in 25k-seater venues. And those who regard this factor as insignificant in terms of developing the game might care to reflect upon fears expressed in today's Times by the head of the RFU at the prospect of Ealing (of miniscule crowds) gaining promotion to the RU Premiership and of the damage that would do the game in terms of that gane's marketability. So while I accept the premise about attracting sponsors pertinent to our customer base, I'd also add that the game would be easier to sell were it able to prevent a more vibrant spectacle than the moribund terraces and stands that currently occupy the screen on a Thursday and Friday night.
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| Quote: Levrier "We all know that we have an image problem that holds us back. If you look at EuroSport you will also see a fair number of unfashionable or minor events which year in year out have high profile sponsors. I do not know what Longines watches (a Swatch brand) will pay to be associated with the regional final of Basque Pelota or Provencale Petanque but I imagine that the offer of a weekend in Aix holds more attractions than Wigan or St Helens. Here is an idea, what about a made for television event like a sevens competition mid season in a location overlooking the Med with UK and European teams sold for all it is worth. Union manages to sell the whole world sevens circus without distracting the big players from their major competitions. Of course if we tried we would probably announce it without a headline sponsor or tv deal and then dump the idea after one season. One last point, this concept is not new. Clubs in England and France already run similar so we know that the logistics work. The important point is to get a high calibre headline sponsor and a tv friendly format and a bit of glamour.
world of sport wrestling is back on ITV, but we cannot get them to even bid for RL.
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| Quote: ThePrinter "Oh an original thread topic, how refreshing.'"
'"Joff" is one of the most thoughtful and sincere additions to the forum whom we have seen in years. We need more good men like him.
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| Quote: bren2k "Original post deleted - many warnings issued - posts exactly the same thing as a reply later in the thread.
This is not just any old troll - it's a very determined one.'"
Many warnings really? Funny, I've not seen any. Are you a moderator here or one in training?
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| Quote: rollin thunder "world of sport wrestling is back on ITV, but we cannot get them to even bid for RL.'"
That is why the RFL has a marketing department, er wait, we do have a marketing department don't we?
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| The image of rugby league to those outside the M62 corridor.
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