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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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4 minutes 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…"
1 hour 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. "
1 hour 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…"
2 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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2 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."
3 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."
3 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."
3 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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3 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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5 hours ago
EA replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Triple M - eels not fazed if Lomax leaves.
"I really wanted Popo and Petrus to get a pre season. "
5 hours ago
EA replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Triple M - eels not fazed if Lomax leaves.
"Other than Farrugia and Johnasson, not sure if any other SG ball players have left us?"
5 hours ago
paul taylor replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Triple M - eels not fazed if Lomax leaves.
"Mate , lot of Sg ball players moved on to other clubs already .  Kids these days won't wait if they can not see a direct path to nrl .  Everyone of the sg ball players doing the nrl pre season are all capable of playing nrl .  This next 6 weeks is…"
5 hours ago
EA replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Triple M - eels not fazed if Lomax leaves.
"Dom De Stradis reminds of Briton Nikora. Wish we tried to see if he could make it in the NRL. The others leaving doesn't bother me as I don't think they will make the NRL. These bunch are from a very successful group of juniors coming through (some…"
6 hours ago
Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Triple M - eels not fazed if Lomax leaves.
"Why is that EA?"
6 hours ago
EA replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Triple M - eels not fazed if Lomax leaves.
"Have you seen that we did not resign many of our JF graduates. Disappointed we didnt keep Dom De Stradis. Going to Redcliffe. Looks like T Brown is the only JF graduate we have kept. Neemia, Samuela, Spence, Lynn, Lewis, Raf De Stradis, Samuela, etc…"
6 hours ago
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