NRL TVC: Back to the future with Bon Jovi [video]

What planet are you on Johnno? The posts you "write" are easily the most frustrating thing on here. Get rid of cheerleaders? Miley Cyrus? Please. -- Comment left via The Roar's iPhone app. Download The Roar's iPhone App in the App Store here.

The singer bats for the "other" team.......I worry about old songs being re-used - the original was a few years old already

How come The Roar hasn't acknowledged Channel 9's acquisition of the Super Intrust Queensland Cup? Surely it is worthy of a mention in this article. It's huge news for rugby league in Queensland. The Pride, Capras and Cutters will have cameras at all of their home games, allowing their members to watch all home games live online.

Clipper - Yeah I am not saying Bon Jovi was the perfect option. I think Living End would be a fantastic choice, but someone would probably tell you they are past their best as well (not me, but someone would). But obviously you're never going to make everyone happy because there isn't a single artist on the planet that everyone loves, and if there was he/she/they would cost too much! Personally though i guess my point is I think there are bigger issues with the campaign than the singer of the song..

Is that the gruen transfer? Or is it a different show? The one with wil anderson?

Not if the Bears supporters have anything to say about it!

Bring back "Blow that whistle ref"....

Well Blazza, At least Melbourne are shown. I remember a few years back during the "That's my Team" promotion where the Tigers weren't shown at all. It became known amongst Tigers fans as the "Where's my Team" promotion. I'm not a massive fan of the Bon Jovi promotion, but it's not too bad and really, how many people do these sorts of promos attract to the game anyway?

Needs more AC/DC

B.A. Sports - although I agree with you re Miley, Nick and Delta, who have a much more niche non footy audience, surely they could've used a more contempory Australia act - apway mentioned Silverchair, Jet , Powderfinger and The Living End. I would add Boy and Bear and the Cat Empire to that list, but to get to all ages and biggest reach perhaps Silverchair or Powderfinger would be the best bet. Sure lots of people know Bon Jovi, like they would know the Beatles or Led Zepplin, and although they still sell, the best years were the late 80's - over 20 years ago. The less said about Meatloat the better - I hope the AFL never make that mistake again!

Most likely, the NRL got a "two for one" deal.

You're right NoP! hmm.... I have "go to first ever NRL Grand Final in Perth" on this list... Am i any chance of living to see that?

Ok Johnno that first paragraph made little or no sense (sorry) And the second paragraph. The difference? A kid today can't relate to Lewis, Pearce, or Sterling as players because they are retired. Infact since those mentiond players retired Bon Jovi have released 7 albums making over $50million world wide and all have gone at least Gold in Australia. The last one (released in 2009) made it to no. 4 on the Charts and they still rank amongst the highest in gross earnings for their concert tours. So i don't see how they are not relevant..... They may not be your cup of tea, but they are relevant.

Word coming out of NRL HQ is that the Macintyre system has been scrapped.......

So why does the NRL have cheerleaders then Big marn many of those are adult women 18-29, and very feminine . Should the NRL get rid of cheerleaders according to your opinion then. And same in American football should teams like Dallas Cowboys get rid of there world famous cheerleaders according to your view on what is a tough image. MMany more rugby league fanned and AFL fans aged 18-29 would of heard of Miley Cyrus , Nick Jonas, and Delta than middle aged rockstars like Bon Jovi, and meatloaf . they did not grow up with them . It is like asking a rugby league fan born in 1990 can he relate to Wally lewis, and Wayne Pearce , or Peter sterling 80's heroes the answer is no. They can relate to Cooper Cronk or Darren Lockeyer, or Cameron Smith or Billy Slater.

Theyd do a good job for the AFL, fit right in id reckon, especially Miley

Miley Cyrus? Jonas? Delta Goodrem? You're kidding right? There must be something seriously wrong with you if you think any of these three would do a better job of promoting rugby league than Bon Jovi. I think you'll find that the sort of people who are into Miley Cyrus or the Jonas Brothers are the same people who would not be caught dead at an NRL match. The NRL is not trying to reach out to little girls who spend all their time painting their nails, looking at dress patterns and arguing about which member of One Direction is the best looking. The NRL is a tough game. Somehow, I don't think that Miley Cyrus or the Jonas Brothers fit the NRL's tough image. "Many NRL fans the young fans would not know about Bon Jovi at all". Are you serious? Everyone knows Bon Jovi. As a 17 year old I think I qualify as a "young fan" and I'm pretty sure that myself and most people my age know most of his all time greatest hits. You'll be hard pressed to find ANYONE who has never heard of Bon Jovi.

Brookvale oval is a dump tho, seriously. ANZ at least is an actual stadium. Dont blame the stadium if the spectacle held there doesnt garner enough interest to fill it.

Good Lord, 35?? That's two feet in the coffin already, BA! Start checking off that bucket list :)

Those rollercoasters... a year on and it still makes my head spin. Australia really needs to up its game when it comes to sports advertising!