Tribal nature of rugby league presents barrier to NRL relocation | Matt Cleary

Expansion seems a more palatable solution to TV’s desire to add 80 minutes a week in fresh marketsIt is a truism of professional sport that television gets what television wants. TV is the ultimate arbiter of who plays what, where and when. It is by far the wealthiest stakeholder and thus carries the loudest megaphone. TV may not be god, but it is all powerful.The rugby league relocation and expansion chatter still bopping about in our popular presses – after the NRL threw out the burley for all we fish to feed on – has come because Foxtel and Channel Nine would like another 80 minutes of entertainment each week with which to sell advertising space and set top boxes. Related: Sydney Roosters sign 25-year Allianz Stadium deal after project's future secured Continue readingread full article

Source: TheGuardian

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