Anzac Day

[tugga]

Trying to orgainise a trip to Brisbane to see the Broncos v Storm game on the Anzac Day weekend. Am i right is saying that the NRL has already flagged the Roosters and the Dragons to play on Anzac Day proper (the 25th)? Which in turn means the Broncos-Storm will be on either the Friday, Saturday or Sunday? Can only fly up on the Thursday morning, so it would be pointless going if the Broncos-Storm game was on Anzac Day.
Apologies for the annoying post. Any info would be appreciated.

 

[POBT]

The NRL is trying to turn St George v Roosters into its traditional Anzac Day match-up. I think you could be fairly sure that this will be the only game on 25/4.

This is the problem with the NRL scheduling system. By giving too much say to the broadcasters, they limit the certainty for fans.

Broncos v Storm looks to be the outstanding match-up of Round 7. Friday night looks to be a pretty good bet at this early stage.

 

[Rus13]

What date is the test?

 

[Dave The Man]

It would not be Bigger then Pies vs Dons at the MCG!

 

[ParraEelsNRL]

It would not be Bigger then Pies vs Dons at the MCG!

Should've kept the Anzac test for that day, it would shyte on anything from Melbourne if they had only stuck with it.

 

[Rus13]

I know the Anzac Day RL test which was played a few days later (on the Friday) in Brisbane got a TV audience of a million & a quarter more than the AFL game played that night.

Here are the OzTam ratings for AFL Anzac day game:

Anzac day AFL

Sydney 142K
Melbourne 539K
Brisbane 117K
Adelaide 158K
Perth 204K
Total 1043K

ARL (test match)

Sydney 714K (2nd for the week)
Brisbane 381K (2nd for the week)
Total 1094K
(Dancing with the stars came first in both cities)
AFL

Melbourne 436K (19th for the week)
Adelaide 120K
Perth 105K
Total 661K

Regional figures:

Regional figures for the RL Test:
http://cs.agbnmr.com/Uploads/Australia/regtop20060430.pdf
Qld 228K
NNSW 220K
SNSW 217K

Total 665K

AFL 123K FNF

 

[Dave The Man]

Should've kept the Anzac test for that day, it would shyte on anything from Melbourne if they had only stuck with it.

AFL makes the NRL Lookes ********!

 

[Warwick]

AFL makes the NRL Lookes ********!

Have you ever said anything intelligent during your time on BigFooty?

 

[Dave The Man]

Have you ever said anything intelligent during your time on BigFooty?

I am lot Smarter then 3/4 of the Morons On Here!

 

[Gman]

I am lot Smarter then 3/4 of the Morons On Here!

Yes, yes, very true...look Dave we've all accepted that and brushed it aside, in all honesty I feel your somewhat blindsided. Once you get to know some of these RL lads you realise they are only after some love and attention. Have a chat to Spewing, you will be overcome with a need to give the little bugger a hug.
Lets all just be friends...

Anyway, on thread topic, I was just thinking, it will be good for RL if they could get a blockbuster happening, there is a special feeling on Anzac day all about comrade within the team and that fighting spirit.

Essendon VS Collingwood is a real treat to watch and no matter where on the ladder the two are they always play a great match.
Having 90 odd thousand attend a game is incredible and the noise level is high constantly.

Other teams now want a slice of the action on Anzac day but in all honesty it was Ess/Coll idea and they've built it up quite well. They have a good rivalry happening, although there is more hatred between Coll vs Carlton

That said, who is RLs biggest rivalry and can they sustain such a concept?
There must have been two teams that hate each others guts. I've got a feeling rivalry aint that strong or had it been in the past it has waned somewhat. Is that true?

Can't think of his name right now, but that RL chap who was doing some sports reports and had some type of seizures of late...anyway I always remembered him in the 80's as a rough and tough player (just about all I knew of RL) so tell me who did he play for and who would that teams greatest rival be?

 

[Rus13]

...Can't think of his name right now, but that RL chap who was doing some sports reports and had some type of seizures of late...anyway I always remembered him in the 80's as a rough and tough player (just about all I knew of RL) so tell me who did he play for and who would that teams greatest rival be?

Wally Lewis is his name-played for Valleys & Wynnum (called Wynnum-Manly then) in the Brisbane competition-won a few premierships with Wynnum. In the NRL he played for the Broncos & Gold Coast. He was never won a premiership at NRL at level. He also captained Queensland & Australia.

Back to the thread-I posted the TV ratings to show there is not much interest in the AFL game in Queensland & NSW whereas there was huge interest in the test in those states.

The Anzac Test could be played in Brisbane on that day & it could precede the St George & Roosters from Sydney.

Say a 2.30 pm start in Brisbane & the Sydney match could start just after 4pm. The times of the matches could be reversed which might make some sense in the hotter Queensland climate.

The downside would be the Sydney teams would be without there test players.

 

[Gman]

Yes it is, remembered the name as sonn as I hit post.

What about the two Grand Finalists belting it out on Anzac Day as the main game? Would always get attention/media and there is always interest from the public in the "return game" and there should be plenty of animosity between the sides.

 

[Warwick]

I believe the NRL have got it right regarding a Roosters vs Dragons game. There are games that would attract a few more people on ANZAC day (for example: Brisbane vs insert team here, at Lang Park), but it's good to see them sticking to it.

 

[Dave The Man]

I believe the NRL have got it right regarding a Roosters vs Dragons game. There are games that would attract a few more people on ANZAC day (for example: Brisbane vs insert team here, at Lang Park), but it's good to see them sticking to it.

Why Would that Game Be Big?

 

[Hicham]

Ooga Booga

 

[Spewing]

Yes, yes, very true...look Dave we've all accepted that and brushed it aside, in all honesty I feel your somewhat blindsided. Once you get to know some of these RL lads you realise they are only after some love and attention. Have a chat to Spewing, you will be overcome with a need to give the little bugger a hug.
Lets all just be friends...

For a guy that despises Rugby league on every angle which ever you wanna look at it ,yet spends 3/4 quaters of he's time on this forum strange but wonderfull .I suppose the other forum you visit isn't as interesting as this one ,so really i don't blame you for coming on here .

Hahahahahahah Gman keep it up soon you'll be switching to the Greatest Game Of All. Atleast one thing for sure Gman No hugging on the RL forum thx .You can keep your hands to yourself......

 

[ParraEelsNRL]

For a guy that despises Rugby league on every angle which ever you wanna look at it ,yet spends 3/4 quaters of he's time on this forum strange but wonderfull .I suppose the other forum you visit isn't as interesting as this one ,so really i don't blame you for coming on here .

Hahahahahahah Gman keep it up soon you'll be switching to the Greatest Game Of All. Atleast one thing for sure Gman No hugging on the RL forum thx .You can keep your hands to yourself......

What do you mean soon spewing?

He's hooked already.

Once that bug bites.

 

[pekay-norwest]

Kangaroos could play the Best of the Rest and they'll always get strong tv audiences,but the fact of the matter is, Essendon Collingwood is THE biggest game of the year in any code. TV rights will always favour league(except last yr with Syd-WCE GF the 2nd highest watched sporting event of 06)but crowds will be AFLs domain, before, now and in the future.Have you lot missed me?

 

[Spewing]

What do you mean soon spewing?

He's hooked already.

Once that bug bites.

So he's a closet Rugby league fan.I always knew he was one of us ,
only wish he can come out, instead of bagging the game he truly loves ...........

 

[Spewing]

Kangaroos could play the Best of the Rest and they'll always get strong tv audiences,but the fact of the matter is, Essendon Collingwood is THE biggest game of the year in any code. TV rights will always favour league(except last yr with Syd-WCE GF the 2nd highest watched sporting event of 06)but crowds will be AFLs domain, before, now and in the future.Have you lot missed me?

If collingwood and essendon is the biggest game of the year, how come i never know when it's on or played........ Maybe It's the biggest game in victoria, not the rest of the country.

 

[ParraEelsNRL]

Kangaroos could play the Best of the Rest and they'll always get strong tv audiences,but the fact of the matter is, Essendon Collingwood is THE biggest game of the year in any code. TV rights will always favour league(except last yr with Syd-WCE GF the 2nd highest watched sporting event of 06)but crowds will be AFLs domain, before, now and in the future.Have you lot missed me?

Any SOO game, any GF any test match and in NSW and QLD, any Friday night footy.

 

[pekay-norwest]

If collingwood and essendon is the biggest game of the year, how come i never know when it's on or played........ Maybe It's the biggest game in victoria, not the rest of the country.

Because you're half a world away you peanut thats why....seppos...... As for the other post, SOO can play all it wants,it still wont match the crowds at Coll-Ess...stats show.All you league freaks love stats,now go looking you computer nerds

 

[ParraEelsNRL]

Because you're half a world away you peanut thats why....seppos...... As for the other post, SOO can play all it wants,it still wont match the crowds at Coll-Ess...stats show.All you league freaks love stats,now go looking you computer nerds

What, you mean a sold out stadium in Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney with over 3 million watching on TV

Hmmmm

 

[Spewing]

Because you're half a world away you peanut thats why....seppos...... As for the other post, SOO can play all it wants,it still wont match the crowds at Coll-Ess...stats show.All you league freaks love stats,now go looking you computer nerds

I'm closer then you think buddy ,and i know for sure that ess an coll isn't the biggest game in oz, this one is the biggest by a country mile!!!!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rugby_League_State_of_Origin

 

[Plogs]

If collingwood and essendon is the biggest game of the year, how come i never know when it's on or played........ Maybe It's the biggest game in victoria, not the rest of the country.

Do you consider W.A, S.A, N.T & Tassie as part of the "rest of the country"?