Was Superleague ahead of its time?
Brad Walkter writes that there is growing evidence to suggest that the Superleague concept was ahead of its time,
2015
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Judgement Day looms for Leichardt Oval
Fairfax media is reporting that Tuesday represents “d-day” for future oval use Leichhardt mayor Rochelle Porteous said the lease conditions will be unchanged. “We are not proposing to change anything except ensure the maintenance of the ground is at its optimum level for NRL games,” Porteous said. “Everything is proceeding as per normal, that’s our…
Crows smash membership record
Adelaide has announced a new membership record of 60,383 – making it the fourth AFl club behind Collingwood, Hawthorn and Richmond to top the 60,000 mark in 2015.
The Super League-ARL war will mark its 20th anniversary this coming Wednesday
The Daily telegraph reports that the 20th anniversary of the Superleague War begins on Wednesday. On April 1st, 1995 News Limited commenced an unprecedented raid on rugby league talent in order to form its own Superleague competition. This is Im sure one of just many articles to come out about this in coming days.
Why the AFL needs the Tigers roaring
Jake Niall in the Age writes that the AFL needs a vibrant Richmond side, as its bandwagon gets up and moving yet again, if its plans to increase attendances at matches are to work.
Telstra’s West Coast deal an innovation
The West Australian reports that Telstra have commenced a five year deal to become the official WA telecommunications partner for the West Coast Eagles. No value was disclosed. Telstra group executive of global enterprise and services Brendon Riley said the technology and communications upgrade included new mobile devices, data access to a new private network,…
Wests Tigers won’t abandon Leichhardt Oval
News Limited are now reporting that Wests Tigers wont be abandoning Leichardt, but will probably reduce commitments at its outlying stadiums both there and at Campbelltown to play at ANZ Stadium, which offers $100,000 per game to do so – and cant really be overlooked due to owing at least $2 million to the NRL…
Boutique stadium needed: Roar chairman
The Brisbane Times reports that Brisbane Roar Aleague CEO Chris Fong believes that Suncorp is too big and the time has come to build a boutique stadium to better cater for the soccer teams crowds. “Firstly don’t get me wrong, we like Suncorp we’re very lucky with Suncorp. I think it’s the best stadium in…
Wests Tigers face uncertain future at Leichhardt Oval
Balmain Tigers in the NSWRL have given up their lease on the ground, which also hosts a small number – around four – of NRL Tigers games per year and places those in jeopardy, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. There is no certainty NRL games at the ground will continue beyond this year. “The…
Port Adelaide’s corporate backing to rise to record $13 million this season
Having recently announced RAA as a members sponsor and Four’n;twenty as a major sponsor, and with another sponsor announcement scheduled for next week, The Advertiser reports that Port Adelaide is set to hit $13 million in corporate backing in 2015.
NRL attendance figures have alarmingly slumped to their lowest level in 12 years
The Telegraph reports that NRL Crowds are down over 12 years, supported by good data. Its worth noting that the figures for this year are down only 2% on last year. It should be noted that the fixture changes with several smaller games this year that were played at bigger venues last season. Article here:…