gingerjon Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 On 09/09/2021 at 15:12, Southerner said: Thoughts? My thought is that we're now two weeks on and no update? Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Kevin Sinfield Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 On 09/09/2021 at 15:12, Southerner said: Thoughts? This has gone very quiet, there doesn’t even seem to be rumours on which channels are interested in bidding for the free to air Super League games. Hopefully a main channel bbc/itv/channel4 announcement is coming out soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DlEHARD Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 How much does Fox Sports Australia pay for Super League? DIEHARD / TITAN / MAROON / KANGAROO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henson Park Old Firm Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 I smell a Papa Johns deal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man of Kent Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 The latest issue of Forty-20 reports BBC have “turned down” the chance to broadcast 10 free to air Super League games but Channel 4 is believed to be interested in a package of games + SLS-type highlights show 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Kevin Sinfield Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 1 hour ago, DlEHARD said: How much does Fox Sports Australia pay for Super League? I don’t know how it breaks down to different channels but believe the last tv deal was in the region of $2000Million. And some people still question why Super League clubs aren’t signing top NRL players when we have a deal that’s reduced from £40Million a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbruce Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Sir Kevin Sinfield said: I don’t know how it breaks down to different channels but believe the last tv deal was in the region of $2000Million. And some people still question why Super League clubs aren’t signing top NRL players when we have a deal that’s reduced from £40Million a year. They don’t pay £2000m for SL. Edited October 17 by bobbruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Cashmere Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 1 hour ago, Man of Kent said: The latest issue of Forty-20 reports BBC have “turned down” the chance to broadcast 10 free to air Super League games but Channel 4 is believed to be interested in a package of games + SLS-type highlights show Channel 4 is the perfect broadcaster for our sport, especially with their move up to Leeds. They're huge on promoting diversity and inclusion and will put a lot of spotlight on our wheelchair & PDRL leagues. Their racing coverage used to be very good and since then they haven't had a flagship sport. Really hope this happens. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man of Kent Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 8 minutes ago, Ray Cashmere said: Channel 4 is the perfect broadcaster for our sport, especially with their move up to Leeds. They're huge on promoting diversity and inclusion and will put a lot of spotlight on our wheelchair & PDRL leagues. Their racing coverage used to be very good and since then they haven't had a flagship sport. Really hope this happens. First choice for me would be BBC but Channel 4 would be good. Maybe Adam Hills could be involved? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowdesert Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 8 minutes ago, Ray Cashmere said: Channel 4 is the perfect broadcaster for our sport, especially with their move up to Leeds. They're huge on promoting diversity and inclusion and will put a lot of spotlight on our wheelchair & PDRL leagues. Their racing coverage used to be very good and since then they haven't had a flagship sport. Really hope this happens. I imagine coverage with the BBC would attract more people, like you I think C4 could be good. Many years ago they covered NFL and it was excellent. I hope they choose presenters with neutral (as possible) accents. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Cashmere Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 Claire Balding & Adam Hills are the two C4 regulars who have a RL background as far as I know. Would be happy with both of those involved to expose the game to a wider audience. Sell the strengths of our community and disability game and build some hype for the world cup. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkw Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 13 minutes ago, Man of Kent said: First choice for me would be BBC but Channel 4 would be good. Maybe Adam Hills could be involved? C4 would be crazy not to involve Adam Hills, he's perfect to lead the sport on there channel if they do get involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live after death Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 Channel 4 would be great, they used to be a good sports provider, but have neglected sport for a long time. Big athletics and cycling 80s 90’s introduced NFL to UK, Italian football in 90’s Gaelic sports and even Aussie rules st one point. What do they show now apart from horse racing. could be a statement of intent from them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugbyleaguesupporter Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 If channel 4 do get rights, I think its important that BBC get clip rights for bbc online. Live games and national highlights on C4 not end of world- but bbc important for reach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronicler of Chiswick Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 Given the current government's apparent attitude to the BBC and its rumoured future, getting C4 involved seems a very good idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rocket Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 (edited) 2 hours ago, Sir Kevin Sinfield said: I don’t know how it breaks down to different channels but believe the last tv deal was in the region of $2000Million. And some people still question why Super League clubs aren’t signing top NRL players when we have a deal that’s reduced from £40Million a year. 2 hours ago, bobbruce said: They don’t pay £2000m for SL. Just for clarity because a lot of ridiculous figures get bandied about for NRL broadcast rights. Foxtel pay about $A230m per annum, that`d be about 100 -110m pounds I think, and Channel 9 are expected to be paying about $A115 - 120m per annum for the FTA rights, so that would be about 55-60m pounds I`d reckon. I suppose if you include the $37m per annum we are getting off Sky NZ now, it is pushing close to the $A2b ($A2000m) over a five-year broadcast deal. Edited October 17 by The Rocket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Kevin Sinfield Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 7 minutes ago, The Rocket said: Just for clarity because a lot of ridiculous figures get bandied about for NRL broadcast rights. Foxtel pay about $A230m per annum, that`d be about 100 -110m pounds I think, and Channel 9 are expected to be paying about $A115 - 120m per annum for the FTA rights, so that would be about 55-60m pounds I`d reckon. I suppose if you include the $37m per annum we are getting off Sky NZ now, it is pushing close to the $A2b ($A2000m) over a five-year broadcast deal. It’s about $400m a year which equates to about £215m a year, the NRL deal is massive compared to the Super League deal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled Townie Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 4 hours ago, Man of Kent said: The latest issue of Forty-20 reports BBC have “turned down” the chance to broadcast 10 free to air Super League games ... Why? Why would they do this? They have 3 (or is it four) channels to fill. Would they turn down 10 free union games, 10 free one day cricket matches, 10 free athletics meets? 1 Jam Eater 1.(noun. jam eeter) A Resident of Whitehaven or Workington. Offensive. It is now a term of abuse that both towns of West Cumbria use for each other especially at Workington/Whitehaven rugby league derby matches. St Albans Centurions Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Kevin Sinfield Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 Just now, Exiled Townie said: Why? Why would they do this? They have 3 (or is it four) channels to fill. Would they turn down 10 free union games, 10 free one day cricket matches, 10 free athletics meets? The game aren’t available for free to the broadcasters, they are for sale to free to air broadcasters 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 8 minutes ago, Exiled Townie said: Why? Why would they do this? They have 3 (or is it four) channels to fill. Would they turn down 10 free union games, 10 free one day cricket matches, 10 free athletics meets? Maybe they haven't been offered them for free? The sport certainly shouldn't be giving these games away for free as it immediately sets their value as zero going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShropshireBull Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 2 hours ago, Lowdesert said: I imagine coverage with the BBC would attract more people, like you I think C4 could be good. Many years ago they covered NFL and it was excellent. I hope they choose presenters with neutral (as possible) accents. Channel 4 also means a greater exposure to advertisers and learning what they want to become more involved with the sport. More important than ever to start to phase out the teams in poor or 20% capacity stadiums. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris22 Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 Would be a shame if the BBC have turned down the rights. Channel 4 would still be a step in the right direction, as a national highlights show at a reasonable hour and FTA live matches would be a boost. Although, in some ways, maybe it's a positive, we would then have live RL on Sky, Premier Sports, BBC and Channel 4. That's a broadening portfolio. 2 Twitter: @TrylineUK Latest Blog: Bringing the Game to a New Audience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREPOSTEROUS Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 C4 would be a great partnership. The BBC does a great job with the CC, but the wider cooperation treat the sport with contempt. C4 IN Leeds will certainly help too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glemiln Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 2 hours ago, ShropshireBull said: More important than ever to start to phase out the teams in poor or 20% capacity stadiums. Which teams and phase out to where, please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark S Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 5 hours ago, Ray Cashmere said: Channel 4 is the perfect broadcaster for our sport, especially with their move up to Leeds. They're huge on promoting diversity and inclusion and will put a lot of spotlight on our wheelchair & PDRL leagues. Their racing coverage used to be very good and since then they haven't had a flagship sport. Really hope this happens. Don’t fall for the ‘mover to Leeds’ nonsense. It’s only the marketing team that will be based in Leeds, management will still be in London. It’s a box ticking exercise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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