: Fri Dec 26, 2008 12:48 pm  

Wembley71 wrote:

No, Catalan in SL brings in more tv money, but NL coverage generates naff all tv money, in and of itself. Its only covered on Sky because they prevented other stations showing NL RL, even when they weren't showing any themselves. They were, in effect, given a 'show it or it'l go elsewhere' ultimatum. And their coverage has been good these past two seasons. But having a french team in the 2nd tier makes no odds to its televisual marketability.

What the other NL teams lose for TO's inclusion is: the gate revenue from the away support of a nearby club; the increasesd travel cost of one overnight away match 1000 miles away; and for some clubs, the chance to play at NL1 instead of NL2 level.

None of which, btw, is to say I'm against TO being in the competition. As it goes, I welcome their inclusion. France is heartland RL territory, and deserves support. A strong international French team would be great for European and World rugby league. Credible European club rugby would also be great (qv RU). For me, those considerations take priority. But any benefit to other NL1 clubs is very tangential.

[i]Bienvenue et bon chance a mes amis treizistes en Tolouse... j'espere que je vais aller regarder votre equipe avec les legends de Leigh.. et pardonnez-moi si mon francais est un peut mauvais, je suis vielle maintenaint, et mes journees d'ecole sont tres loin d'ici.....[/i]

Bloody college kids

I got 7 % in my French exam at school

Ave eh vou cuppa is about as far as I got

: Sat Dec 27, 2008 4:26 pm  

Starbug wrote:

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Who me

Not in the least

But while you are on why dont you pass on your wisdom and tell us how you think Toulouse will help the Championships

Toulouse will help the National leagues immensely by keeping Widnes down when the next franchises are handed out.

: Sat Dec 27, 2008 8:19 pm  

Raggytash wrote:

Toulouse will help the National leagues immensely by keeping Widnes down when the next franchises are handed out.

Good point

: Sat Dec 27, 2008 10:57 pm  

belgianxiii wrote:

Sponsors look to get publicity. If teams play in higher profile games - the sort that get pictures in newspapers, then sponsors are more likely to spend more money on it.

Starbug, where does the RFL get the money it subsidises the NLs with? Sky TV money.

You're right, can't move for bloody Elite League Ice Hockey on the telly

Sticking a foreign team in to a domestic league doesn't automatically give said league a higher profile; can't say that I've noticed increased media coverage in this country on account of Catalans inclusion in Super League.

: Sat Dec 27, 2008 11:11 pm  

Raggytash wrote:

Toulouse will help the National leagues immensely by keeping Widnes down when the next franchises are handed out.

Shut it!

: Sat Dec 27, 2008 11:13 pm  

-VIKINGMAN- wrote:

Shut it!

It made me laugh

: Sun Dec 28, 2008 11:28 pm  

Leyther_Matt wrote:

can't say that I've noticed increased media coverage in this country on account of Catalans inclusion in Super League.

Then you have not been paying attention.

: Mon Dec 29, 2008 2:21 pm  

Willa wrote:

I couldn't care less if toulouse helped NL1, neither can the RFL. It is the NL1 that is there to help toulouse develope into a SL club.

That's not the question though is it?

The question was:
Will Toulouse’s inclusion help the clubs in NL 1 and NL 2?

Not:
Do we care if Toulouse’s inclusion will help the clubs in NL 1 and NL 2?
Sadly you are probably correct in this assumption:
'It is the NL1 that is there to help toulouse develope into a SL club.'
I'll take the liberty of translating this into English:
'It is NL1 which is there to help Toulouse develop into a SL club.'

This is why the NL's have been totally undermined as a fair competition and this could kill them, along with all the clubs currently in these leagues.

Raggytash wrote:

Toulouse will help the National leagues immensely by keeping Widnes down when the next franchises are handed out.

You’re probably correct. But that’s because the sport lacks any integrity at the highest level.

All these interesting attitudes from fans of SL clubs, towards expansion clubs, would do a bloody quick about face if their own club was threatened.

: Wed Dec 31, 2008 2:31 am  

Pepe wrote:

That's not the question though is it?

The question was:
Will Toulouse’s inclusion help the clubs in NL 1 and NL 2?

Not:
Do we care if Toulouse’s inclusion will help the clubs in NL 1 and NL 2?
Sadly you are probably correct in this assumption:
'It is the NL1 that is there to help toulouse develope into a SL club.'
I'll take the liberty of translating this into English:'It is NL1 which is there to help Toulouse develop into a SL club.'

This is why the NL's have been totally undermined as a fair competition and this could kill them, along with all the clubs currently in these leagues.




You’re probably correct. But that’s because the sport lacks any integrity at the highest level.

All these interesting attitudes from fans of SL clubs, towards expansion clubs, would do a bloody quick about face if their own club was threatened.

I don't want to be offensive so I will not call you a prick, but I really want to. You should spend your time developing a personality instead of picking faults with gramma on a forum.

: Wed Dec 31, 2008 4:57 pm  

Willa wrote:

I don't want to be offensive so I will not call you a prick, but I really want to. You should spend your time developing a personality instead of picking faults with gramma on a forum.

Right, so no argument then?

I very rarely comment on the grammar other posters, as I'm well aware of my own short Cummings. I did so this time in order to insure that I, and others, fully understand what you meant. Thus I can then make comment on your argument within, what I thought, was it’s true context. It was also, admittedly, meant to be a little pithy, due to the attitude of your previous post.

I also like to address people in the same way I would to their face. There's really nothing sadder than an internet hard man.