The NRL suspension has put these four clubs in danger

I agree with all that except Canberra should be its own team. After a few years of rebuild, Perth and Adelaide should be considered as the teams 11 and 12.

I think the tigers would also be in serious trouble.

Obviously you're privy to those 4 clubs finances lololol............NOT! I think you have no idea mate! Latest rumour has the Knights ready to fold! Looks like NRL minus the Knights at this stage so i'd be concentrating on your beloved team not the others.

It is analysis however it is incorrect analysis. In relation to the Gold Coast the initial errors are (1) the Gold Coast is the 6th largest city in Australia and therefore is much more than just tourism (2) the owners of the Titan's have more money than most of the other clubs so if they decide to hold on they will do so. Realistically the decision to hold on will come back to them believing they will make a return on their investment over time

Western Sydney would comprise of Western Suburbs ,not the tigers, as the magpies have the financial muscle in that marriage. Wish they would split and bring back the black and whites. It gets up my nose to see the tigers logo on the jersey, the majority of the colouring is Balmain's yet Wests supply all the money

You could be on the money. There has been a push from some sources for a while to reduce Sydney to 4/5 teams.

I've not examined RL finances, but I'd imagine the "business" is pretty top heavy in administration costs, that is those that don't actually play at all - CEOs, coaches, commissioners etc, etc. One imagines high cost administrators and players will be a thing of the past for several years to come. Broadcasters and spinsors will probably use this hiatus to trim what they pay to sports. Look at Tom Brady, he signed a $70 million 2 year extension with the Patriots in 2019. European soccer players get paid tens of thousands per minute of playing time. Seriously, who needs to be paid that much & what businesses can afford to pay those amounts? I'd say none to both questions, especially Australian sports, as they are not as rich as the Yanks & Europeans. Professional sport may be looking at a real circuit breaker & their world may change a lot as this coronavirus spreads throughout the world. Until the virus is totally defeated in some way, you'd think international travel will become more complex, health checks entering and exiting countries and stadiums, as well as security checks will surely now be required for the next few years at least.

Oxford Dictionary - analysis: "detailed examination of the elements or structure of something"

”the Titans have been hanging by a thread for ages and this suspension will officially cut the thread. The Gold Coast is a much needed area for the NRL but with this being the fourth franchise in the history of the game there, I guess Gold Coast isn’t made for the game. It’s more of a tourist attraction”

“make the majority of their money via season memberships, tickets and broadcasting, and with that going down the drain, it looks like the same for the men of the mountains. … But realistically, they’re set to go. They’ll suffer an enormous loss if the suspension is six months.”

yeah, that golf club would be worth at least $20

both of them offer no analysis

yeah, because private individuals wont go broke?

nothing political in that comment. stick to Breitbart Dirk. there are thousands of political comments on the roar

Sharks won't move - the PM will see to it that they don't.

Zonecadet, the actual amount each year is $360 million of which $208 million goes to the clubs as grants. Each state gets a grant to the tune of about $10 million. But you are right about where the rest goes plus they receive other income from sponsorship

Just trolling through the broadcast deal of $1.8 billion over 5 years and to me it roughly works out at $1.04 billion to the clubs based on $13 million per club per year . Add in $100 million to NSWRL and QRL based on a grant of $10 million per state for 5 years. That leaves the NRL $760 million to run the game for 5 years. About $150 million per year . It would be good to get a breakdown of costs from them.

Tom, not saying they can't be moved on as it's in the NRL s interest to retain those brands in those areas. The only reason I mentioned those 2 is purely on business decisions. Unfortunately Manly Leagues is not what it used to be and barely makes any contribution leaving The Penn's to finance the bulk of the difference between NRL grant and what is required to run the club whereas Gold Coast are in a similar situation with the Frizelles and Daryl Kelly but no leagues club. (Although I did hear they were either planning one or being built). If grants from the NRL were to cease that changes the whole dynamic of private ownership. South's have James Packer who's good for a job or two. I'm sure both the Penn's and Frizelles wouldn't like to dip into their everyday business profit to prop up a rugby league club.

Or the SCG trust does the lobbying for you

It’s only really a risk if there aren’t potential buyers for the privately owned clubs. Gold Coast may struggle as their brand is weak but Manly and Souths have strong profiles and could be moved on. Teams reliant upon poker machine revenue from highly geared clubs are most exposed in the medium term

Then why couch that question by inferring that teams need to be cut? Oh and while we’re at it ‘here’s my list’. Let me guess you not a fan of Manly, Cronulla, Tigers or Panthers

Adrian Megale offers analysis. Being unable to see that is for you to contemplate. You expect something of the fellow you criticise and not much of yourself - a smart decision in your case. I see you become quite emotional - adding "genius" at the end was very strong and tough. On your way now.