NRL announces 20 round competition for 2020

[greeneyed]

How close together will the Origins be played? 1 per week?

We don't know, but you would imagine so. It'll be Wednesday nights to suit Nine.

[Northern Raider]

How close together will the Origins be played? 1 per week?

We don't know, but you would imagine so. It'll be Wednesday nights to suit Nine.

Yeah I'd say Ch9 will have a huge say in the Origin schedule. Fair enough too. That's their big ticket item and biggest source of revenue. With no considerations for crowds it can be purely focused on the best rating time slot. Wouldn't surprise if they're 3 consecutive Friday nights.

[bonehead]

How close together will the Origins be played? 1 per week?

We don't know, but you would imagine so. It'll be Wednesday nights to suit Nine.

Yeah I'd say Ch9 will have a huge say in the Origin schedule. Fair enough too. That's their big ticket item and biggest source of revenue. With no considerations for crowds it can be purely focused on the best rating time slot. Wouldn't surprise if they're 3 consecutive Friday nights.

it was leaked earlier in the week at least by Kevin Walters that it's 3 consecutive Wednesdays

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[Northern Raider]

How close together will the Origins be played? 1 per week?

We don't know, but you would imagine so. It'll be Wednesday nights to suit Nine.

Yeah I'd say Ch9 will have a huge say in the Origin schedule. Fair enough too. That's their big ticket item and biggest source of revenue. With no considerations for crowds it can be purely focused on the best rating time slot. Wouldn't surprise if they're 3 consecutive Friday nights.

it was leaked earlier in the week at least by Kevin Walters that it's 3 consecutive Wednesdays

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Seems an odd choice as there's no clashes with other programs. I'd guess it's Ch9 mindset e.g. Wednesday night origins had highest ratings in the past therefore Origin must be on Wednesday night. They wouldn't consider the multitude of other mitigating circumstances for this series.

[-TW-]

By October there might be a bit more freedom, so people might be doing things on weekends again.

Wednesday is always good cause you pick up non NRL/sport people just cause it's on

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[BJ]

I think Wednesday Origin is great for how non rugby league fans, workplaces and students engage with Origin in the lead up to game time and then on the Thursday afterwards.

[-PJ-]

Praying for a Raiders premiership..

Then they can play Origin on 3 consecutive nights as far as I'm concerned.

[greeneyed]

Nathan Cleary’s Uber story collapses as NRL star captured dancing with girls on TikTok: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... a2fc92550f

They should have suspended all these players for a couple of weeks.

[gangrenous]

Nathan Cleary’s Uber story collapses as NRL star captured dancing with girls on TikTok: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... a2fc92550f

They should have suspended all these players for a couple of weeks.

Yeah like 15 of them

[Sid]

I'm disgusted by this. A swarm of women go over to Cleary's house to smother and dance with him during a lockdown and I can't even get a text back.

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[raiderskater]

I question their taste, honestly. He's really not that good looking.

And apparently he's a lying prat, which is entirely unattractive.

I am getting a laugh out of all the people who were screeching about the race card who were smugly predicting that Phil Gould would backflip now Cleary's involved. When he didn't, you could practically see them flailing in confusion.

[Seiffert82]

How close together will the Origins be played? 1 per week?

We don't know, but you would imagine so. It'll be Wednesday nights to suit Nine.

Yeah I'd say Ch9 will have a huge say in the Origin schedule. Fair enough too. That's their big ticket item and biggest source of revenue. With no considerations for crowds it can be purely focused on the best rating time slot. Wouldn't surprise if they're 3 consecutive Friday nights.

it was leaked earlier in the week at least by Kevin Walters that it's 3 consecutive Wednesdays

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Seems an odd choice as there's no clashes with other programs. I'd guess it's Ch9 mindset e.g. Wednesday night origins had highest ratings in the past therefore Origin must be on Wednesday night. They wouldn't consider the multitude of other mitigating circumstances for this series.

Maybe they don't want it to clash with the T20.

[RedRaider]

I see they all got a suspended suspension.

NRL thrashed them with a feather NR when they deserved the whole chook. Hopefully the actions of a few don't further delay the footy enjoyment of the many, but I can easily understand the various Governments saying to the NRL in the words of John McEnroe: "You cannot be serious!"

[Northern Raider]

I see they all got a suspended suspension.

NRL thrashed them with a feather NR when they deserved the whole chook. Hopefully the actions of a few don't further delay the footy enjoyment of the many, but I can easily understand the various Governments saying to the NRL in the words of John McEnroe: "You cannot be serious!"

Should be simple. Anybody caught disregarding social distancing requirements should sit out the first 4 matches of the new season. Call it an additional mandatory quarantine before they can take part.

[greeneyed]

Players focused on May 28 but want NRL to clarify key issues

NRL players have reaffirmed their commitment to the May 28 restart but are seeking "further information" on several issues, including a revised pay deal, before next week's proposed return to training.

Despite an overall commitment to take their place in a revamped competition, angst has grown among Warriors players around remuneration and potential for their families to join them in Australia given an indefinite stay looms.

Read more: https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/04/30/pla ... ey-issues/

Cameron Smith ‘backs player revolt’ as stars prepare to boycott key NRL meeting: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... aa21f472aa

Looks like the initial reporting from Nine was again skewed... but I will say this... if Cameron Smith doesn't want to play, he can always retire on his millions. Others aren't so fortunate.

[greeneyed]

Are the NRL players serious? Time to put egos aside for good of the game

From unregistered firearms to Tik Tok videos on Anzac Day and now the latest doozy – a player revolt on returning to training May 4 if pay demands aren’t resolved.

Are the NRL players serious? It doesn’t matter if you’re Gorden Tallis, Andrew Johns or Sam Burgess in terms of what you’ve achieved on the field, in the court of public opinion threatening to revolt is about as smart as taking a 12-gauge shotgun to your kneecap.

Read more: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... 65aa00e422

It is sort of simple. If the players don't play, they don't get paid as much as they could be... and a lot of other people in the game are unemployed or don't get paid what they might be either.

[gangrenous]

Yeah I read that this morning and couldn’t believe it. How hard is it to shut up and go to training and threaten not to play later if the pay turns out not to be acceptable when they can actually give you a number. It’s gonna be a lot higher than the 0 for the foreseeable future if you want to risk bankrupting your organisation.

Clowns.

[Northern Raider]

QLD premier out out a message saying farmers who normally rely on backpackers for seasonal work are desperate for people now. NRL players can always go work there of they aren't happy with their current deal.

[greeneyed]

James Graham just saying on Fox League Live the players won't turn up for training on Monday if they don't get written guarantees about pay and conditions. In a world where people have lost jobs, businesses or have taken big pay cuts - people who regularly post on this page - that'll do me. The players already have a guarantee that they'll receive their fixed percentage of any additional game revenues.

[gerg]

Surely common sense prevails here? Do the players really need this spelled out to them?

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[zim]

I'm expecting them to be at training. There'll be some face saving exercise about "agreeing in principle" or getting the deal done at the last moment after the silly posturing.
Surely you'd turn up just to get out of the house for a day.

[Seiffert82]

Yep, the playing group as a whole are not looking particularly good through this.

[-PJ-]

So..

Is Jack getting paid or not ?

[greeneyed]

Jack Wighton posted something on Instagram Stories... sharing the story yesterday to the effect of “who’s playing up... I’ve got bills to pay”. I took from that he wants to start training.

[raiderskater]

In a week where the actions of players could have cost the NRL their re-start date, this is particularly tone-deaf.

[greeneyed]

The Sydney Morning Herald slanting every story against the NRL re-start: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... cc7ee88e3a

They claim to be "Independent. Always." No longer. They are just a mouthpiece for Channel 9's commercial interests.

[greeneyed]

The Sydney Morning Herald slanting every story against the NRL re-start: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... cc7ee88e3a

They claim to be "Independent. Always." No longer. They are just a mouthpiece for Channel 9's commercial interests.

[greeneyed]

‘If any of you **** this up... deal with me’: Bellamy bans social media in all-time blow up

Craig Bellamy set up a meeting with his players over Zoom this week where he blasted them for their social media use. What’s more, he went one step further by banning use of it once training resumes on Monday.

“There’s a few of you guys who are out of control with social media,” Bellamy told the players. “When you are back Monday, it’s banned. If any of you **** this up for our club then you will have to deal with me”.

Read more: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/if-any ... 394100e262

Not dealing with the underlying cause... but can't really blame him.

[BJ]

In a week where the actions of players could have cost the NRL their re-start date, this is particularly tone-deaf.

Spot on.

The players seem to be totally disconnected from the implications of the Coronavirus and clearly lack any understanding or empathy for what is happening to everyday people across the globe.

[greeneyed]

New Zealand Warriors cleared to land in Australia as NRL showdown begins over player pay cut

The national cabinet has granted the Warriors an exemption to fly into Australia on Sunday. The Warriors will base themselves in Tamworth, with the airport temporarily transforming into an international airport to receive one flight – the Warriors on a private charter.

Read more: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... cc7ee88e3a

[gangrenous]

The Sydney Morning Herald slanting every story against the NRL re-start: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... cc7ee88e3a

They claim to be "Independent. Always." No longer. They are just a mouthpiece for Channel 9's commercial interests.

But... that’s a fox sports link?

[greeneyed]

The Sydney Morning Herald slanting every story against the NRL re-start: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... cc7ee88e3a

They claim to be "Independent. Always." No longer. They are just a mouthpiece for Channel 9's commercial interests.

But... that’s a fox sports link?

Quoting an SMH story... free link.

[greeneyed]

Players commit to Monday return but awaiting details before training

NRL players will return to club duty for Monday's biosecurity "education day" and hope to be back on the training paddock afterwards pending further clarity on their workplace conditions.

V'landys said the players have agreed to attend the information session on Monday but they are yet to commit to training from Tuesday onwards until they get clarity on all their training and playing conditions.

Read more: https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/05/01/pla ... -training/

[greeneyed]

NRL strikes pay deal but PM says Warriors, return date has not been cleared

The NRL has finally reached an agreement on pay with the players but Scott Morrison has denied the Warriors have been granted an exemption nor has the May 28 return been cleared.

Read more: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... cc7ee88e3a

PM yet to give official approval for NRL's May 28 return

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has not yet given the green light for the NRL to return on May 28 and said on Friday the states would be providing "consistent health advice" on how the competition should operate.

"Ultimately those decisions will be made in those states but they'll do so on the set of consistent medical advice and that should assist those codes and how they're progressing those issues."

Read more: https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/05/01/pm- ... 28-return/

Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the government has not yet given the green light for the NRL to return on May 28 when addressing the media on Friday afternoon after the National Cabinet meeting: https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/05/01/pm- ... 28-return/

V'landys: Warriors flying into Tamworth but doesn't expect long-term stay: https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/05/01/vla ... term-stay/

[greeneyed]

It is pretty clear that a lot of the journalists and sub editors who write the headlines don't understand what are Commonwealth and what are State responsibilities.