www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/ ... 5804908450 About farking time... This is good news for rugby league world-wide.

www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/ ... 5804908450 About farking time... This is good news for rugby league world-wide.

was going to post this.



the article confirms we will be expanding by 2 new clubs in 2013.



welcome back bears, we need you.



ill still maintain id like to see another queensland team in over perth this time but if perth do get back in i can live with it.



it is good to see the storm have found financial backers for themselves, they need to become more financially independant.



RL has survived the past 10 years on the scent of an oily rag whilst union and AFL have had millions to play with. despite this unfair advantage weve held our own. when we get what we deserve its bye bye AFL.

from the article :



"A new television deal and the expansion of the game will be top priorities. The current deal with Channel Nine and Fox Sports expires at the end of 2012 and many believe the last contract was undersold. The AFL has already started negotiations with all free-to-air networks and rugby league will be left behind unless talks get underway soon for the next deal.



Channel Seven boss David Leckie has confirmed his network will be challenging Channel Nine for the rights but is waiting for News Ltd's exit before he enters into serious discussions. Two new clubs - possibly from the Central Coast and a second team in Brisbane - will be added to the premiership by 2013. This will provide an extra game and extra television programming.



The rights could be divided among two free-to-air networks and Fox Sports to maximise revenue, like Ten and Seven sharing AFL broadcasts. State of Origin and representative football will be sold separately. The new deal could be worth as much as $1 billion."



we are on the verge of a golden age. thank you david gallop.

Gallop, Ribot, Love.... deja vue anyone?



If the commision deliver a massive TV deal it will be a great step forward for RL in Australia. WIll be interesting to see how any conflict between the leagues owners (the clubs) and the commision will be resolved.

Meet the new boss....

look what the ARL did running the game



and look what news ltds involvement did for the game.



ARL anytime baby

looks like youll have to move to queensland or nsw to watch an nrl club in any year up to 2018



go to queensland mate, we dont need you

yep you may be right! Or maybe I will just stay here and follow a national sport and let you corkhatters enjoy your suburban football!

id rather follow the code which is international.

so which A league team you following?

the NRL has a team which play in New Zealand.



AFL doesnt



if you spent less time following AFL you would know this

I'm sorry I thought you meant a proper international code. Perth has a team in every pro sport (except RL) played in the Australia I could follow. You must get off this AFL fixation!