FORUMS FORUMS






RLFANS.COM
Celebrating
25 years service to
the Rugby League
Community!

   WWW.RLFANS.COM • View topic - Our league
User avatar
RankPostsTeam
Player Coach7239No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Apr 26 200519 yearsN/A
OnlineLast PostLast Page
1st Feb 24 11:2014th Feb 20 15:28LINK
Milestone Posts
5000
10000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Halifax (ne Bradford)
Signature
The views in this post are mine and mine alone. Unless stated otherwise, they do not reflect the views of any company or entity I am associated with.

Re: Our league : Mon Jan 06, 2020 2:20 pm  
The problem with RL and these kind of things is always about timing and organisation. And yet the sport never seems to learn, or at least it doesn't in this country.

Had this been decided before the fixtures were announced, so that when they were, the kick off times were there for all to see, then I don't think many people could have much of an argument. Any free TV exposure is good, even if it's streaming, and people know what they're getting when the times and dates are announced.

It's this utter stupidity that the sport keeps on repeating of announcing all the fixtures and then changing a load of them shortly afterwards. Sometimes they even announce fixtures and then announce some have changed within a day or two. Organise it properly instead of giving people ammo to complain. Only the most pessimistic fans would find reason to complain about TV deals if it the ducks were all in a row, but instead they announce fixtures, let people plan around them, and then move them about again, infuriating fans.

Last year it was the 1895 cup being shoehorned in at the last minute and there not really being a place for it. And yet they seem to have done the same with it this year meaning there'll be more midweek games clashing with more important weekend matches, so teams will put reserves out for them. And yet again, nobody in power will learn from the mistakes.

The sport is so unorganised at times, it feels like the people arranging the calendar have never done it before.
RankPostsTeam
Club Captain1205
JoinedServiceReputation
Apr 06 20168 years245th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
27th Mar 24 08:1725th Mar 24 11:33LINK
Milestone Posts
1000
2500
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
South of Bratfud

Re: Our league : Mon Jan 06, 2020 2:38 pm  
tomrhodes28 wrote:
Unfortunately, if that's going to grow the game spectator wise in the Championship then it has to be done. Just the same in Super League with Thursday night games trying to attract sports fans who are looking for some sort of game to watch. For example football fans when there's no Europa League. We are a sport that needs to work around broadcasters because we're not big enough to dictate when we play.


I support what they are doing, just not the last minute delivery which is the usual RFL knee jerk reaction.

If they had announced before season ticket sales started I could have made a better decision. i.e. Not bothered because it means that combined with a summer holiday I now lose money on what was supposed to be a money saver.

Lets be fair, they've know the SL clubs are going to be on a tighter budget for years and known that would negatively impact the CH and L1 but as usual have done sweet FA about it until the last minute.

As anyone in marketing knows, stiffing your loyal and returning base to attract new customers is a dodgy endeavour.
User avatar
RankPostsTeam
Club Captain146
JoinedServiceReputation
Oct 03 20185 years306th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
13th Feb 24 08:4017th Feb 22 11:39LINK
Milestone Posts
100
200
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Otley, Leeds

Re: Our league : Mon Jan 06, 2020 2:57 pm  
Scarey71 wrote:
I support what they are doing, just not the last minute delivery which is the usual RFL knee jerk reaction.

If they had announced before season ticket sales started I could have made a better decision. i.e. Not bothered because it means that combined with a summer holiday I now lose money on what was supposed to be a money saver.

Lets be fair, they've know the SL clubs are going to be on a tighter budget for years and known that would negatively impact the CH and L1 but as usual have done sweet FA about it until the last minute.

As anyone in marketing knows, stiffing your loyal and returning base to attract new customers is a dodgy endeavour.



Understand your point on the timing of it, but we don't know what's been going on behind the scenes. Wouldn't surprise me if Sky were taking the mickey to decide whether to allow Our League to broadcast Championship games or they were waiting for a sponsor.
RankPostsTeam
International Star229
JoinedServiceReputation
Jan 29 201311 yearsN/A
OnlineLast PostLast Page
13th Feb 24 13:3219th Sep 21 16:00LINK
Milestone Posts
200
250
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530

Re: Our league : Mon Jan 06, 2020 3:43 pm  
I'm also in agreement in :WALL: general for the game to get visability. My point is partly around consistency - within 15 minutes I saw the same fixture advised at 3pm Monday (Bulls site), 7:30 Wednesday and 7:30 Monday (both on OurLeague and still are). Does make planning around public holidays and work commitments very challenging.
Nothus 
User avatar
RankPostsTeam
Player Coach5872No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Mar 04 200519 years232nd
OnlineLast PostLast Page
27th Mar 24 15:527th Mar 24 16:30LINK
Milestone Posts
5000
10000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Bradford

Re: Our league : Mon Jan 06, 2020 4:55 pm  
Scarey71 wrote:
I support what they are doing, just not the last minute delivery which is the usual RFL knee jerk reaction.

If they had announced before season ticket sales started I could have made a better decision. i.e. Not bothered because it means that combined with a summer holiday I now lose money on what was supposed to be a money saver.

Lets be fair, they've know the SL clubs are going to be on a tighter budget for years and known that would negatively impact the CH and L1 but as usual have done sweet FA about it until the last minute.

As anyone in marketing knows, stiffing your loyal and returning base to attract new customers is a dodgy endeavour.


I know this might change but as of right now four of our games have been moved. Only one of these is a home fixture. So I'm really not sure how one home game being rearranged suddenly means you're massively out of pocket, or even out of pocket at all?

I'm sure that these decisions weren't left until the last minute on purpose. I criticise the RFL for a lot of what they do but I can at least appreciate when they are trying to be proactive in securing a future for the lower leagues of the sport.
RankPostsTeam
Club Captain345
JoinedServiceReputation
Nov 20 20185 years297th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
27th Mar 24 22:4827th Mar 24 06:32LINK
Milestone Posts
250
500
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530

Re: Our league : Mon Jan 06, 2020 7:57 pm  
Sheffield and leigh at home batley and widnes away could also be some more later in season
RankPostsTeam
Club Captain339No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Aug 21 20168 years307th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
31st Aug 23 16:5313th Dec 22 22:10LINK
Milestone Posts
250
500
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530

Re: Our league : Mon Jan 06, 2020 8:35 pm  
kaybenbull wrote:
Sheffield and leigh at home batley and widnes away could also be some more later in season

Yes.Fixtures are only decided up to the weekend of May 16/17th at the moment.
Nothus 
User avatar
RankPostsTeam
Player Coach5872No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Mar 04 200519 years232nd
OnlineLast PostLast Page
27th Mar 24 15:527th Mar 24 16:30LINK
Milestone Posts
5000
10000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Bradford

Re: Our league : Mon Jan 06, 2020 9:22 pm  
Ah you're right it is two home games. My apologies, I misread.
Previous

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: paulwalker71 and 227 guests

REPLY

Subject: 
Message:
   
Please note using apple style emoji's can result in posting failures.
Use the FULL EDITOR to better format content or upload images, be notified of replies etc...

Return to Bradford Bulls


RLFANS Recent Posts
FORUM
LAST
POST
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
1m
BORED The Band Name Game
Boss Hog
55970
2m
Challenge Cup
Uncle Rico
35
2m
Game - Song Titles
Boss Hog
34256
17m
Smith - should he stay or should he go
Roam Ranger
346
23m
The official Leon Hayes Thread
Boss Hog
12
24m
The Good Friday Derby Massacre
Steve0
117
40m
No grade A for 2025 for Trinity
wrencat1873
20
60m
Rd 6 I Cas A
Rockinhorse
21
60m
WIRE YED Prediction Competition Catalans Home
Uncle Rico
11
60m
Saints a
Cherry_Warri
13
FORUM
LAST
VIEW
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
1m
The Good Friday Derby Massacre
Steve0
117
1m
Halifax H
Maccbull_Big
32
1m
TV Games - Not Hull
Steve0
1378
1m
Shopping list for 2025
Tarquin Fueg
405
2m
Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE
Zig
1933
2m
LOAN OUT Tom Nicholson-Watton - York Knights
YosemiteSam
25
4m
Saints a
Cherry_Warri
13
4m
WIRE YED Prediction Competition Results and Standings
Uncle Rico
11
4m
The official Leon Hayes Thread
Boss Hog
12
4m
Other Championship Clubs
Trojan Horse
97
FORUM
NEW
TOPICS
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
TODAY
The Wigan Way - New Podcast - Chairman Special
Jukesays
1
TODAY
Dons v Swinton Lions 30 June 2024
Wanderer
1
TODAY
Squad for Sheffield
AdamH
1
TODAY
London Away
Fartown58
1
TODAY
The Bulls away
Brew
7
TODAY
The official Leon Hayes Thread
Boss Hog
12
TODAY
Saints a
Cherry_Warri
13
TODAY
Leon Ruan signs on loan
Jemmo
2
TODAY
Wardle
Jo Jumbuck
3
TODAY
Huddersfield - Home
BigTime
5
TODAY
Max Wood on loan to Bradford 2 weeks
rubber ducki
7
TODAY
Jake Wardle 5 Year deal
Zig
22
TODAY
No grade A for 2025 for Trinity
wrencat1873
20
TODAY
Cup Quarter Final TV Arrangements
RLFANS News
1
TODAY
Rd 6 I Cas A
Rockinhorse
21
TODAY
WIRE YED Prediction Competition Catalans Home
Uncle Rico
11
TODAY
Spare Tickets Friday
Azul
3
TODAY
RL Podcast
AgbriggAmble
1
TODAY
Challenge Cup
Uncle Rico
35
TODAY
2024 Challenge Cup Quarter Final Draw
RLFANS News
1
NEWS ITEMS
VIEWS
Cup Quarter Final TV Arrangeme..
475
2024 Challenge Cup Quarter Fin..
588
Easy Does It For The Dragons A..
524
Warrington Demolish London For..
642
Leigh Leopards Beat Plucky Fea..
692
Saints Triumph Over Disappoint..
663
Easy Win for the Wolves Over L..
914
Dragons Condemn Castleford To ..
894
Leigh Leopards Secure First Po..
1043
St Helens Tame The Rhinos To W..
1011
Wigan Warriors Come From Behin..
1068
Betfred Championship and Leagu..
1057
2024 Challenge Cup Sixth Round..
3830
Featherstone Win Extra Time Cu..
1178
Dragons Triumph Over Hull FC t..
1059
RLFANS Match Centre
Matches on TV
Table 'boards.stats_fixtures' doesn't exist