AFL overtaking NRL in QLD

[RedV3x]

FOr EIGHT YEARS. Sure. He takes the same media opportunites as others would

Exactly. He, like most others is opportunist chameleon.

when they occur- he has always come back as a Hawks fan.

No. He, like most others is opportunist chameleon.

He was literally in the Hawks club rooms post match not liong ago.

Yes, that's what opportunist chameleons do
but Albanese does a particularly poor job of it.
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You cant expect that when half of the members on Bigfooty couldnt be impartial about it. hes entitled to an opinion.

Huh ? I expect the leaders of countries to be above petty tripe.

There's plenty of other facilities and COEs and grassroots locations that HAVE received funding,

Yes, not much AFL though

not least in Tasmania.

How much has Tasmania received ?

Its about foreign affairs. but whatever.

Are you truly that naive that you think gifting $600 million to a professional sport
is going to be a deterrent to Chinese ambitions.?

 

[RedV3x]

Its foreign policy.

No, it's an attempt to camouflage gifting to a professional sport as foreign policy.

Im not saying its smart,

There is no logic that says it will have any effect except as a gross waste of taxpayer's money.

but the federal government is kinda worried about the Chinese. Im not a foreign policy expert.

You don't have to be an expert. Just use common sense.
How is a PNG NRL team going to stop Chinese influence ?

The Federal Government has for decades sponsored AFL programs in Africa, Indonesia, the Pacific and Indian Ocean areas through AusAid and the department of Foreign Affairs

Yes, but nothing like $600 million and not to a professional sporting organisation
It was given in a totally different direction, at best, for grassroots.
I believe that aid has now swapped to rugby union activities which indirectly bolsters NRL.

 

[Bjo187]

Wow the niavety, it's like you were born yesterday.

I'll only touch on one point for the moment.

After what we've seen in the past week around Albanese and how he has been manipulated by his friend Joyce, do you honestly believe that a guy as pushy as pvl wouldn't mention to his good mate (it was mentioned on nrl 360 they do lunch regularly together in Sydney), that the advertising market in Australia has collapsed, the gap between your favourite sport and the afl will increase even more albo, but it would be helpful if you open this loophole for us, as it will add a few hundred million to our next tv rights deal.

Then what do you know, nobody in industry can figure out why this loophole suddenly appeared despite the tv networks continually going back to government on it and guess what, it was only for the couple of years where the nrl tv rights are being renegotiated, how convenient.

Then all of a sudden the nrl announce they're 'going to go to market early on the tv rights'. I watched the whole thing from start to finish, it was dodgey as all hell and very obvious one major organisation was going to benefit from this loophole more than any other.

 

[GC2015]

On topic. ARLC Chairman Peter V'Landys hinted that a fifth Queensland team could be on the cards if negotiations surrounding a WA team continue to falter.

Speaking to News Corp, V’Landys revealed “another Queensland team is something we have never ruled out so, yes, that’s still a possibility.”

...

V’Landys noted the strength of the Dolphins bid was underpinned by their ability to bring a new fan base to the sport.

“They have done that,” he said.

Any additional Queensland sides would need to meet similar requirements without “stealing” fans from existing clubs in the state.

Then there's these recent comments from the QRL Chairman Bruce Hatcher:

If negotiations with the Perth consortium departing QRL chairman Bruce Hatcher believes the NRL should expand into Brisbane’s western corridor in order to stave off the AFL’s rising popularity in the region.

“It’s a no-brainer to have the next team in Queensland,” he said.

Speaking about Brisbane’s western corridor, he noted it’s one of Australia’s fastest growing regions, hence why the AFL has set up camp there.

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So an NRL team in Ipswich appears to be the preference for the QRL and specifically because of the rising popularity of AFL in Queensland. Now that the Lions have broken through for a premiership, they must be taking them more seriously.

 

[Aussie in exile]

No, it's an attempt to camouflage gifting to a professional sport as foreign policy.



There is no logic that says it will have any effect except as a gross waste of taxpayer's money.



You don't have to be an expert. Just use common sense.
How is a PNG NRL team going to stop Chinese influence ?



Yes, but nothing like $600 million and not to a professional sporting organisation
It was given in a totally different direction, at best, for grassroots.
I believe that aid has now swapped to rugby union activities which indirectly bolsters NRL.

I agree with you that no professional sport should receive Government/taxpayers money

 

[HavUEvaSeenTheRain]

I agree with you that no professional sport should receive Government/taxpayers money

So say good bye to F1, Olympics, any chance of a Soccer World Cup, Soccer friendly’s etc?

 

[Bjo187]

On topic. ARLC Chairman Peter V'Landys hinted that a fifth Queensland team could be on the cards if negotiations surrounding a WA team continue to falter.


Then there's these recent comments from the QRL Chairman Bruce Hatcher:


So an NRL team in Ipswich appears to be the preference for the QRL and specifically because of the rising popularity of AFL in Queensland. Now that the Lions have broken through for a premiership, they must be taking them more seriously.

V'landy's told Tony Sheppard years ago the main reason they rushed the dolphins in was due to the afl growth post the covid season in QLD.

On Ipswich jets, yes that's definitely on the cards, if at least as a negotiating pawn to influence the other bids. It's why Albanese and the qld government are helping fund a $40 million training centre there, as mentioned above. But of course, no collaboration there lol, it was obvious as soon as that upgrade was announced that this play was going to be made.

Interesting Tony Cochrane mentioned on radio a few weeks ago that the western corridor is already gone for the nrl, so they shouldn't bother. I found that interesting, Tony does make big statements though.

My leaguie mate in qld lives out that way, is always annoyed the nrl didn't get into Springfield like the lions did and said there are heaps of polynesian's out that way that could be serviced.

It's also interesting the nrl would then have 5 teams in qld, yet the afl only have two in their second biggest market w.a.

 

[Aussie in exile]

So say good bye to F1, Olympics, any chance of a Soccer World Cup, Soccer friendly’s etc?

Let professional sports stand on their own 2 feet.

 

[BobbyMorri]

Wow the niavety, it's like you were born yesterday.

Shock-horror TV networks criticise a decision that is against their day-to-day operation......

This is all of very minor importance to Australia. It is not even under his direct portfolio. And all for one sports TV rights. And he has done all of this because he has lunch with the NRL supremo. A lot of risk for a free meal.

IF (it is laughable tin foil hat stuff) Albo has directed Michelle Rowland to do this, I still wouldn't be pointing fingers at the NRL. That article indicates 2 much bigger firms who would be happy about this loophole.

 

[RedV3x]

So say good bye to F1, Olympics, any chance of a Soccer World Cup, Soccer friendly’s etc?

Well, I would well and truly welcome that.
but governments sponsor certain events with the aim of of nett positive return.
personally I believe that they totally exaggerate the benefits.

F1 seems like a total indulgence but cities fight for the rights.
The Olympics are more about amateur sports.
The FIFA W.C. is corrupt so no loss there and I don't understand the concept of "friendlies"