The only way we are going to get fans to that number and have that kind of experience up north is if RFL take the game to freeview channels that are free for people to watch and more games are aired. Is it as simple as that? not quite as apparently people in the sport dont want pay cuts - who would? so we keep grabbing SKYs money but with no real growth of the sport from my experience as a fan.

The sport won't survive without Sky. It has changed the game and I think we should appreciate that.
The free to air is good advertising but isn't the reason people don't come to teh games.
Stadium and media perception is more important in my opinion.

I like Belle Vue just needs money spending on it. Newmarket just smells of you know what to me. Belle Vue is our best chance now.

The sport may not survive without Sky but continually looking inwards is no way to get the game to spread.
The deal with Sky in the beginning was ground breaking and the partnership between the RFL under Moggy Lindsay was a good one with Sky.
But like any partnership, if you allow one side to become dominant, they will take advantage.
This maybe a bit strong but Sky has been supplying 'the good stuff', until the RFL is addicted and now is scared to go 'cold turkey' and explore other avenues.
It would have been nice to sit down and watch some week in week out Champoinship games this coming season but the coverage is limited.

A bit of silverware helps as well.

Agreed.
Although the Sky deal was very good, there seemed to be one hell of a rush to extend (without apparently exploring other avenues).
Other options certainly weren't made public and we are with Sky till 2021.
Sky may be good for RL but, RL is very good for Sky.

I've always liked the old lady. Not as glamorous as she used to be but could be made good again with some funding. Personally I don't think parking is a big issue as the walk from Heath common has become part of the occasion over the years. Last seasons trip was almost perfect with the good weather making the stroll from the common very pleasant and the ground certainly looked a lot brighter. If you get too many other attractions in the surrounding area fans won't spend as much in the ground.

Sorry but its Newmarket for me new stadium. new era .time for change !!!

I've been to all grounds and I can't think of any ground that's got good parking,I'm sure someone will come back with one,even Sharlston if a bit late

Different people have different views but I think until we have a sustained period of stability and a bit of success, it's going to be BV for the foreseeable future.
As for parking, it's not held Leeds back.

Just about sums up 3 pages of posts