broncos4life
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- Oct 5, 2011
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Well assuming we still have to play every fucking Friday and nein will still want to televise us I am stoked with the 8pm slot, means I can go to some more games
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broncos4life
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- Oct 5, 2011
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Exactly! I think we are the only ones on the same page with this.
No execs will deal with the NRL until he is gone = Dave Smith is the messiah, mourn our fallen god.
- Jan 25, 2013
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Maybe. Still think that too many people want to keep their tentacles where they're not needed, knifing Smith helps to restore their former power.
- Jun 12, 2013
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That 6pm Friday game is a complete and utter load of shit. I feel sorry for the fans of whatever club gets that time slot.
- Jan 25, 2014
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Yeah, it's a little stupid.
They want more people to go to the Friday night game.. So their plan is have a 6pm timeslot, only an hour after most people finish work.. And it's in a time of day when the traffic is just crazy.
Even public transport around that time is a pain in the ass.
The fans are more likely to just stay home.
Thankfully, I won't have to put up with that. Broncos won't get the 6pm timeslot. Channel 9 won't give up the Broncos.
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Kaz
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My money is now on David Gyngell to get the job.
- Jun 12, 2013
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Not to mention during daylight saving, that game will actually be on at 5pm in QLD. Like you say, thank **** we support the Broncos.
- Apr 26, 2008
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Perhaps we might've ended up with a deal that has more FTA games (and all in HD from next year...), with a revamped digital subscription service. Instead of you know, part owner Telstra who owns 50% share in Foxtel who wouldn't want a streaming service to be too good because they'll leak money on the other side.
- Mar 5, 2008
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But, we didn't get that under him, did we? So what else was there to like?
- May 21, 2013
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Didn't even consider that.. that's fucking awful.
- Mar 4, 2008
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I wouldn't count on us not getting the god-awful timeslot ...
from the Courier Mail:
http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport...ncos-and-cowboys/story-fnp0lyn6-1227605184774
It is not surprise that they wont risk the crowds of Sydney clubs testing this BS timeslot.
I suppose we will find out if the TV networks still run rugby league ... The NRL keep going on about increasing crowd numbers and getting people through the gates .... well this timeslot is going to have the exact opposite effect ... so if it stays long term, you know the TV networks are still in charge
Broncoman
State of Origin Rep
- Oct 9, 2011
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Wouldn't that game be played here most of the time on a Friday night? That time slot is a fail, would have little ratings and shit all would turn up at the game.
broncos4life
International Captain
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I call bullshit on the CM here. complete 'make it up because no-one gives a **** about league in the off-season' BS.
The timeslot won't work in QLD, especially not Brisbane and especially not during day light savings. Nein would not let it happen, and next to no-one could get to the game. Most people don't finish work until 5 let alone getting to the stadium in peak hour of public transport.
This is the most stupid thing I have heard and would take rank amateurs to even consider it... hang on... oh shit!
- Mar 14, 2008
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lol @ the 6pm game, i hope they're prepared for shit crowds and shit tv ratings. most people who work in the city and finish at 5 are flat out getting home and comfortable by 6. and for regional places like townsville who have travelling crowds, gl leaving work early to go to a game.
- Jun 12, 2013
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This. I'd rule the Cows out as well given they generally get their requested Saturday game
