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KENDOZA replied to Eelawarra's discussion BYES SCRAPPED, 19-ROUND NRL DRAW, ORIGIN WINDOW : ARLC EXPLORING BIGGEST SCHEDULING OVERHAUL IN 40 YEARS
"No way the television network will pay more for less games stupid idea. It use to be 22 when we had 20 teams."
3 minutes ago
DYNASTY.LOADING replied to LB's discussion The draw idea with 20 teams and the issues around it. (LONG BLOG)
"Parra vs Penrith
Wests vs Dogs
Sharks vs Dragons
Raiders vs Storm
Redcliffe vs Bronx
Knights vs Manly
GC vs Cowboys
Auckland vs Perth
Chooks vs Bunnies "
14 minutes ago
LB replied to LB's discussion The draw idea with 20 teams and the issues around it. (LONG BLOG)
"Have you considered US sports have divisions within the conference that expands the rivalry. 
US sports they have to have conference systems due to the amount teams they actually have. They also have divisions which makes rivalries, we would only…"
17 minutes ago
DYNASTY.LOADING replied to LB's discussion The draw idea with 20 teams and the issues around it. (LONG BLOG)
"PNG and Conferences are not 'dumb'.
Maybe you can't comprehend a world where these things work, but the ideas are sound.
These ideas, like any, are dependent on a well planned and effective execution.
I will say though, that Rugby League is a very…"
19 minutes ago
Blue Eel replied to LB's discussion The draw idea with 20 teams and the issues around it. (LONG BLOG)
"Are you upset a bit LB.
Your against having American like conferences for many reasons that you detail but have you considered that conferences are apart of what has made US sport explode in people's homes, on TV's in the local communities.…"
1 hour ago
Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Triple M - eels not fazed if Lomax leaves.
"I keep hearing this kids name, Popo......heard he's a gun!!!"
2 hours ago
LB posted a discussion
The draw idea with 20 teams and the issues around it. (LONG BLOG)
This is a topic i have been dreading for years and been saying the issues for years. I need to write this down as the ideas presented recently are concerning for the NRL moving forward. To summarise, the NRL are looking at, once 20 teams are in, of…
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9 hours ago
LB replied to Eelawarra's discussion BYES SCRAPPED, 19-ROUND NRL DRAW, ORIGIN WINDOW : ARLC EXPLORING BIGGEST SCHEDULING OVERHAUL IN 40 YEARS
"Its 14 less. Have they go with the same amount of rounds with more teams its 50 more games.
Are you going to pay more money as a tv station or streamer for almost the same amount and less weeks overall of TV content? 
The TV stations will say we get…"
10 hours ago
HKF replied to Eelawarra's discussion BYES SCRAPPED, 19-ROUND NRL DRAW, ORIGIN WINDOW : ARLC EXPLORING BIGGEST SCHEDULING OVERHAUL IN 40 YEARS
"With more teams it's almost exactly the same amount of games in total. "
10 hours ago
LB replied to Eelawarra's discussion BYES SCRAPPED, 19-ROUND NRL DRAW, ORIGIN WINDOW : ARLC EXPLORING BIGGEST SCHEDULING OVERHAUL IN 40 YEARS
"Issue is since they have done this they cannot go back. Dan Ginnane said that last year once you go to 27 rounds you cannot go back. If you do it is to 26 rounds. 
Shorter season is exactly what Bennett is saying is the issue, i have said it for…"
11 hours ago
Slippery. posted a discussion
ONE OF THE BETTER LEAGUE PODCASTS!
  Rugby league fans should follow this new podcast. Some of the long-term 1 eyed eel members might remember the host, John nubond. Guys, 1st Episode has now landed on Youtube . Click on Link below to watch full show . Give it a watch subscribe and…
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12 hours ago
Randy Handlinger replied to Eelawarra's discussion BYES SCRAPPED, 19-ROUND NRL DRAW, ORIGIN WINDOW : ARLC EXPLORING BIGGEST SCHEDULING OVERHAUL IN 40 YEARS
"Caution: Meddlling Ahead."
12 hours ago
fake midget pseudoachondroplasia replied to Eelawarra's discussion BYES SCRAPPED, 19-ROUND NRL DRAW, ORIGIN WINDOW : ARLC EXPLORING BIGGEST SCHEDULING OVERHAUL IN 40 YEARS
"People will still complain because they will have more away games against better teams compared to other teams or different turn around times.
I think a shorter season and stand alone rep period is the best option and over due though."
12 hours ago
LB replied to Eelawarra's discussion BYES SCRAPPED, 19-ROUND NRL DRAW, ORIGIN WINDOW : ARLC EXPLORING BIGGEST SCHEDULING OVERHAUL IN 40 YEARS
"Yeah great, players don't complain when their salaries are lowered from less product for tv."
12 hours ago
Eelawarra posted a discussion
BYES SCRAPPED, 19-ROUND NRL DRAW, ORIGIN WINDOW : ARLC EXPLORING BIGGEST SCHEDULING OVERHAUL IN 40 YEARS
The ARL Commission is exploring one of the biggest scheduling shake-ups in the code’s history in a move that could see the NRL have a 19-round premiership draw.This masthead can reveal the NRL is considering cutting the number of premiership rounds…
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13 hours ago
Johnny Suede posted a discussion
2026 trial games announced - Eels get Sharks & Roosters
Eels trial games announced...Sunday 15th February at 6pm at Henson Park (briliant old league ground) VS SharksSaturday 21st Febraury at 6pm at Gosford VS Roosters  
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14 hours ago
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