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Was stadium access a reason for A-League's reduced finals series?
28 Jun 2012When the FFA last week announced the draw for the 2012/13 season, it included a streamlined final series. By many experts the new final series for next season has been applauded for its simplicity as each game will be sudden death. Personally, I think it is a good move. It teaches our young upcoming players [...]
NRL needs more choice with radio coverage
15 Jun 2012“It’s long enough, it’s high enough and it’s straight between the posts,” Legendary 2SM commentator Frank Hyde was often regarded the best radio caller in the history of rugbyleague. He called every grand final game from 1953 to 1983. In the past there were other terrific commentators who called the game, such as Col Pearce, [...]
Gallop's fatal 2007-2012 TV deal
8 Jun 2012There’s been a lot said and written about David Gallop’s departure from the NRL the last few days. Many have praised him for the job he has done the last ten years, while others are happy to see the back of him. But the one theme I have been hearing is that if Gallop had [...]
Wagga residents, Canberra Raiders furious about GWS grant
25 May 2012Last week, Wagga Wagga residents and the Canberra Raiders were fuming when they learnt that the Wagga City Council will grant the Greater Western Sydney Giants $300,000 over three years. In return, GWS will play pre-season games in the region, along with community camps and other projects. Robertson Oval will be used as one of [...]
What happened to Saturday afternoon NRL?
22 May 2012For years, rugby league fans have been treated to “NRL Super Saturday” on Fox, with three games across the evening. However, with the first match kicking off at 5:30pm, there have been no Saturday afternoon matches. In the past, Saturday afternoon football was broadcast on ABC TV live and uninterrupted. However, with lack of crowds [...]
NRL TV deal: Who do you believe, News Ltd or Fairfax?
16 May 2012Last week, I was looking through the sports sections of the two major Sydney newspapers, The Sydney Morning Herald (Fairfax) and the Daily Telegraph (News Ltd). What I found were two different headlines and stories related to the NRL TV deal. Over at News Ltd, under the headline “NRL much hyped $1billion broadcast deal unlikely [...]
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