Fairfax reports that the four clubs excluded from yesterdays discussions would also like to be part of the talks. Wests Tigers, St George Illawarra, Newcastle and Gold Coast were excluded due to a perception of bias in favour of the NRL through directors on the board or emergency funding. Newcaslte Chairman Brian Guigan said “This…
News Limited reports that clubs, concerned about the finances and how little say they appear to have in the running of the NRL, ten clubs are reported to be meeting ahead of the Chairmans meeting i June after Origin 2.
The ABC reports that the WA Government is considering offering exclusive memberships at the new Burswood stadium. But a Treasury official revealed in a budget estimates hearing today that the Government is giving “active consideration” to having them at the new Burswood facility.
Sponsorship News reports that the total sponsorship figure for the FFA will likely pass the NRL and ARU this year with a 30% increase in revenue from that sector forecast taking the figure past $30 million. The NRL posted $27 million in sponsorship and the ARU 28.7 million in sponsorship for 2014, while Tennis (45…
The Australian reported on the weekend that the NRL is wanting to move at least one game on a Saturday to Free to air television, and Fox apparently wants to take another AFL game from Free to air tv. Fox’s media rights with the AFL are being negotiated by former AFL and FFA executive Ben…
Fairfax reports today of a secret meeting between the directors of 12 NRL clubs who will be told that the Leagues surplus is $30 million short of what the NRL actually says it was. The only clubs not invite were St George Illawarra, Wests Tigers, Newcastle and Gold Coast – all percieved to have a…
Fairfax media reports that yet again, the AFL has the 4th best attendance average of any sport in the world. Coming behind the NFL, EPL, and Bundesliga. 1. NFL Average crowd of 68,776 in 2014-15 68,401 in 2013-14 2. Bundesliga 43,500 in 2103-14 41,914 in 2012-13 3. English Premier League 36,695 in 2013-14 35,931 in…
Various media outlets are reporting that the FFA has terminated Nathan Finklers license in Newcastle. A new license will be issued and controlled by the FFA. A club from Newcastle will remain a member of the A-League and current Jets players will be offered contracts.
Domain.com.au is reported in The West Australian as being rather unhappy with the Eagles being sponsored by realestate.com.au. Domain has naming rights to Subiaco worth $600,000 per year, with its name displayed in large lettering at three high-profile points inside the stadium and also on the outside of the venue, while the Eagles deal is worth…
SportsbusinessInsider is reporting that Wests Tigers have reached an agreement with Waterview in Bicentennial Park to join the club as Women’s Strategy and Venue Partner.
SportsbusinessInsider is reporting that the AFL Demons have signed a 2 year deal with foreign exchange provider IG. The company will be the clubs coaches sponsor.
Sportsbusiness Insider reports that Collingwood has signed a three year deal with La Trobe Financial.
Micheal Lynch writes in the Age that at a recent lunch, Victory Chairman Anthony Di Pietro labelled the AFL as meanspirited and small minded for refusing to shift the Western Bulldogs v Fremantle game from Etihad to enable the Aleague Grand Final to be played. “There’s room for all sporting codes [in Melbourne],” he said….
Fairfax reports that the Melbourne Rebels are about to be sold to a consortium of businessmen headed by Peter Sidwell. Mr Sidwell is a former chairman and majority owner of A-League club Melbourne Heart, which was sold to English Premier League giant Manchester City in an $11.5 million deal last January
With the Brisbane Roar looking down the barrel of a 2.2 million dollar loss, Chris Fong has flown to meet the owners for an indication of the clubs future after News Limited revealed that the club is also understood to be behind in Suncorp Stadium rental payments, as well as catering and agents’ fees, while…
The Financial Review reports that Australias leading advertising agencies are baulking at having to pay more to cover the cost of the ever increasing hikes in tv rights across the major sports codes. “The AFL, NRL and Cricket Australia are getting to the point that if they don’t moderate their aggression for increased valuation on their…
News Limited report that an announcement on a new owner for the Melbourne Rebels are poised to sign a new owner after its successful run this year. Talks have evidently been underway between the Rebels, the ARU and a third party for some time.
News Limited reports that Warringah Council cant afford to maintain Brookvale Oval properly and its up to the state government to ensure matches can still be played there. Cr Menano-Pires said the maintenance had moved beyond the council’s capacity. “It’s extremely expensive for us to maintain. We are actually subsidising a private enterprise,” he said….
News Limited is reporting that the cash strapped Lions are considering taking a home game to Singapore if the price is right. “It’s very early days but we are exploring the option,’’ Lions CEO Greg Swann said. “We’ve had some initial meetings but we are still working on it and we still have to get…
Fairfax media reported on May 11th that no deal had been struck even though it had previously been reported otherwise. The report indicated that the AFL was holding out because the FFA could not give a definitive date for its final, and further wanted guaranteed acess not just to Etihad, but Adelaide Oval and the…