Eddie 1,658 Report post Posted February 21 I haven’t seen this posted anywhere else but apologies if it has been. However Sky have confirmed this year’s Bash will be televised in full again - great news. https://www.rugby-league.com/article/56394/sky-sports-to-broadcast-summer-bash 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bedfordshire Bronco 1,177 Report post Posted February 21 Good but really really annoyed we aren't playing in it 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gerrumonside ref 1,803 Report post Posted February 21 Good for some of these clubs to get TV exposure and some good games in prospect. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hela Wigmen 242 Report post Posted February 21 What’s the point of the Bash? I’m not just knocking lower league RL but I don’t really get it. I say that as someone who likes Magic from a fans point of view but I’m not certain on the purpose of that either, though I can see how people will try and say it’s helping the game in the North East, but I’m not sure the games in Blackpool are anything more than something for the fans. Does it make money? Do clubs make any money from it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GUBRATS 3,148 Report post Posted February 21 10 minutes ago, Hela Wigmen said: What’s the point of the Bash? I’m not just knocking lower league RL but I don’t really get it. I say that as someone who likes Magic from a fans point of view but I’m not certain on the purpose of that either, though I can see how people will try and say it’s helping the game in the North East, but I’m not sure the games in Blackpool are anything more than something for the fans. Does it make money? Do clubs make any money from it? It gives a cheap opportunity for TV coverage of the Championship , it probably covers it's costs , and gives the fans who attend a weekend or day ' on the pop ' I don't like Blackpool but I enjoy the Bash 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bedfordshire Bronco 1,177 Report post Posted February 21 26 minutes ago, Hela Wigmen said: What’s the point of the Bash? I’m not just knocking lower league RL but I don’t really get it. I say that as someone who likes Magic from a fans point of view but I’m not certain on the purpose of that either, though I can see how people will try and say it’s helping the game in the North East, but I’m not sure the games in Blackpool are anything more than something for the fans. Does it make money? Do clubs make any money from it? As a fan I have always loved it. So have all the people I have known who have attended. A cheap mini holiday in cheesy Blackpool which is set up for nights out after If the fans like it then that's enough surely? 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bedfordshire Bronco 1,177 Report post Posted February 21 15 minutes ago, GUBRATS said: It gives a cheap opportunity for TV coverage of the Championship , it probably covers it's costs , and gives the fans who attend a weekend or day ' on the pop ' I don't like Blackpool but I enjoy the Bash Exactly the way I feel about it Gutted we aren't doing it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harry Stottle 2,696 Report post Posted February 21 2 hours ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said: Good but really really annoyed we aren't playing in it Why is that, have you and TO decided not to take part, and is your fixture the same weekend? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bedfordshire Bronco 1,177 Report post Posted February 21 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said: Why is that, have you and TO decided not to take part, and is your fixture the same weekend? We are doing a double header with Leeds/Catalan in Tolouse on the same weekend Makes absolutely no sense to me and I would much rather we were doing the Bash Edited February 21 by Bedfordshire Bronco Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toby Chopra 855 Report post Posted February 21 2 hours ago, Hela Wigmen said: What’s the point of the Bash? I’m not just knocking lower league RL but I don’t really get it. I say that as someone who likes Magic from a fans point of view but I’m not certain on the purpose of that either, though I can see how people will try and say it’s helping the game in the North East, but I’m not sure the games in Blackpool are anything more than something for the fans. Does it make money? Do clubs make any money from it? TV, TV, TV! Having all the clubs in one place means Sky are willing to cover all the games live at little extra cost. The alternative is... not having the games on TV, so a no brainer really. If Sky ever decide that the weekend is not worth covering regardless, then they start to look in doubt. Especially Bash. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One F in Wakefield 71 Report post Posted February 21 2 hours ago, Hela Wigmen said: What’s the point of the Bash? I’m not just knocking lower league RL but I don’t really get it. I say that as someone who likes Magic from a fans point of view but I’m not certain on the purpose of that either, though I can see how people will try and say it’s helping the game in the North East, but I’m not sure the games in Blackpool are anything more than something for the fans. Does it make money? Do clubs make any money from it? Magic is just a great weekend to go and celebrate the game with thousands of RL fans, in a really cool city at a great stadium. Its also a money spinner for the game. Me and the mrs go every year, wouldnt miss it! 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GUBRATS 3,148 Report post Posted February 21 1 minute ago, One F in Wakefield said: Magic is just a great weekend to go and celebrate the game with thousands of RL fans, in a really cool city at a great stadium. Its also a money spinner for the game. Me and the mrs go every year, wouldnt miss it! But that's not the ' Bash ' which is the subject of the thread Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One F in Wakefield 71 Report post Posted February 21 Just now, GUBRATS said: But that's not the ' Bash ' which is the subject of the thread Well no, but the poster I was quoting had said they dont get the idea behind magic. I have no idea as regards the Bash, probably similar but on a smaller scale? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GUBRATS 3,148 Report post Posted February 21 1 minute ago, One F in Wakefield said: Well no, but the poster I was quoting had said they dont get the idea behind magic. I have no idea as regards the Bash, probably similar but on a smaller scale? Fair enough , just reread the OP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hela Wigmen 242 Report post Posted February 21 13 minutes ago, One F in Wakefield said: Magic is just a great weekend to go and celebrate the game with thousands of RL fans, in a really cool city at a great stadium. Its also a money spinner for the game. Me and the mrs go every year, wouldnt miss it! How much money is spun from a Magic Weekend or Bash? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GUBRATS 3,148 Report post Posted February 21 3 minutes ago, Hela Wigmen said: How much money is spun from a Magic Weekend or Bash? If the bash broke even I'd be happy 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooleboy 658 Report post Posted February 21 2 hours ago, Hela Wigmen said: What’s the point of the Bash? I’m not just knocking lower league RL but I don’t really get it. I say that as someone who likes Magic from a fans point of view but I’m not certain on the purpose of that either, though I can see how people will try and say it’s helping the game in the North East, but I’m not sure the games in Blackpool are anything more than something for the fans. Does it make money? Do clubs make any money from it? The purpose of the event is to give a boost in takings for Blackpool's Licensed Trade. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidM 8,162 Report post Posted February 21 I like the bash , when sky go overboard on how marvellous and vibrant the championship is and how there’s life outside SL ... then ignore it the rest of the time 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bentleyman 27 Report post Posted February 21 Exactly hope to visit the dark side in a couple of weeks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fighting irish 969 Report post Posted February 21 2 hours ago, DavidM said: I like the bash , when sky go overboard on how marvellous and vibrant the championship is and how there’s life outside SL ... then ignore it the rest of the time Its a great event for fans. We should pack it to the rafters. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Manfred Mann 766 Report post Posted February 22 Sky should also provide coverage of the mouth watering Championship clash London vs Toulouse in Toulouse that weekend. Why is that important top of the table clash not being televised? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SL17 688 Report post Posted February 22 37 minutes ago, Manfred Mann said: Sky should also provide coverage of the mouth watering Championship clash London vs Toulouse in Toulouse that weekend. Why is that important top of the table clash not being televised? You are totally obsessed with Toulouse. Who is top of the table? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie 1,658 Report post Posted February 22 7 hours ago, Manfred Mann said: Sky should also provide coverage of the mouth watering Championship clash London vs Toulouse in Toulouse that weekend. Why is that important top of the table clash not being televised? Because a game played out in a tiny stadium in front of 850 people doesn’t make good TV. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnoco 6,914 Report post Posted February 22 I went to this in 2017 when Bradford played Hull KR (or was it 16? anyway) As I drove near the ground I asked a guy for directions re: parking. It was Eddie. Not the poster on here but Eddie of ‘& Stevo’ fame. He was very nice but couldn’t oblige when I asked if I could use his parking spot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GUBRATS 3,148 Report post Posted February 22 14 hours ago, bentleyman said: Exactly hope to visit the dark side in a couple of weeks You're welcome as ever at the Cathedral of Light Mick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
