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Post by Electric Eel on Apr 26, 2023 18:55:20 GMT 10
Americans would like the game if given a chance but the NRL has no idea on how to market the game. The last game here was NZ Vs England here in Denver about 4 years ago and since then nothing. Covid came about but there were never any plans to do any other games anyway. I think the game before that was that SOO game back in the 80's. The worst marketing I have ever seen. Why would American get interested in a game that is shown once every 30 years? I wouldnt get interested under those circumstances. Andrew Johns was asked about a SOO game being played in Las Vegas and he rejected the idea, because not many young people play rugby league in America. I guess he has a point because the game will never be played there on a large scale, but what about TV deals and the popularity and money this could bring to the NRL and players. Although, I don't know exactly how that works and does the NRL even have enough players for a much expanded competition regardless of what money is being made from overseas.
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Post by crow on Apr 27, 2023 12:51:43 GMT 10
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Post by crow on Apr 27, 2023 12:54:35 GMT 10
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Post by crow on Apr 27, 2023 12:56:13 GMT 10
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Post by crow on Apr 28, 2023 1:32:11 GMT 10
Andrew Johns and yourself have some good points. The game will more than likely never take off in the US but I partially blame the heads of the NRL who have no idea on how to market the game. One off does not work and they dont seem to be able get past that. Pretty stupid and pathetic I think. I think one team from the States may work but it would have to be totally made up of foreign players initially but years down the road who knows. I dont think the game would ever get to be a juggernaut like the NFL but even if 5% of the US population shows interest that is still a lot of people. Rugby League isnt even the most dominant sport in Australia or England, and never has a chance of being so in NZ.
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Post by crow on Apr 28, 2023 1:47:17 GMT 10
Cant believe how poor the Cowboys are this year.
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Post by crow on Apr 28, 2023 1:48:19 GMT 10
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Post by crow on Apr 28, 2023 1:48:58 GMT 10
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Post by crow on Apr 28, 2023 1:49:21 GMT 10
Eels by 4
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Post by crow on Apr 28, 2023 1:58:50 GMT 10
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Post by crow on Apr 28, 2023 1:59:33 GMT 10
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Post by crow on Apr 28, 2023 2:00:35 GMT 10
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Post by crow on Apr 28, 2023 12:31:13 GMT 10
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Post by crow on Apr 28, 2023 12:32:32 GMT 10
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Post by Electric Eel on Apr 28, 2023 21:03:51 GMT 10
Eels demolish Knights by halftime and win 43-12 Talking points * Two trick is having a great year in a struggling team. * Gutherson always good. * Score could have been 66-12, but many bomb tries in the second half. * Janitor is a dud. * Finally a decent score against ordinary opposition. * Could this game be a turning point to a terrible start to the season?
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