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1. EA sports, please make a Rugby League game 
Rugby League fans have been starved of an up to date video game of any quality. The last three console games based on Rugby League had glaring flaws.
EA Sports are the pinnacle of sports gaming and it would only take a few tweaks to their Rugby franchises engine (which I believe is a tweak of their FIFA engine) to make it viable.
It would sell like mad in Australia and certain other parts of the world and I don't think it would break the bank to any real extent.
2. Keep Barefoot Rugby League Show on air with Maling Productions
The Barefoot Rugby League Show has been produced by an Indigenous production company Maling Productions. For the last four years the Panel program profiles Rugby League from The NRL NSW Cup, Intrust Super Cup QLD & Grassroots rugby league. Including visits to remote Aboriginal Communities.
Hosted by Indigenous staff members, Brad Cooke & David Peachey with feature stories covered by Paula Maling.
This program has been the most popular program and highest rating program on The National Indigenous Television service for the past four years.
3. Give us NQ Cowboys Games Live, Stop The Rot CH9
Channel 9 has used the excuse of "Technical Issues" with broadcasting the South Sydney Rabbitohs Vs NQ Cowboys live.
We are not living in the 90's anything and everything CAN be shown live, no matter what it is. Say for instance a building collapses in Townsville killing 200 people, i'm sure every channel would have a live feed out of Townsville within 1 hour of it happening, they've got 3 day's to get this game live if they wanted to. To say this is the problem is an absolute copout to not only the game, but to people living in QLD. For 23 Rounds Ch9 has shown at least 1 QLD game live at 7:30pm on a Friday Night, how come this has all of a suddenly changed begs the question. It's also not like they will not get the viewers as the Cowboys have had 4 top rating games this year on Fox Sports including the Eels vs Cowboys game which made the all time record for viewers of any sport on Fox Sports.
If you're a Cowboys, Queenslander, Rabbitoh fan living in QLD or just a Rugby League fan in general living in QLD, please don't just cop Ch 9's reason, sign this petition to try and get Ch 9's executives to change their mind. As without us mad rugby league fan's Ch 9 would not have a high rating program on a regular basis.
WE DESERVE BETTER THAN THIS!!!
4. Keep Chris Sandow at Souths
Chris Sandow is an integral part of the South Sydney Rabbitohs. S
ince his debut he has arguably been our most important player. He is vital to the clubs future success!
5. SLS: Super League Show for England & Wales
Currently the BBC only broadcast 'The Super League Show' in afternoon and evening slots across Northern England regions (North East & Cumbria, North West, Yorks & Lincs, Yorkshire). Whilst viewers in the Midlands, Southern England and Wales can only see it in the very early hours of the morning (usually between 12:00am and 4:00am).
We would like the programme to be broadcast in it's usual afternoon/evening schedule across the whole of England and Wales from 2012.
This is desired because there are now a large number of Rugby League fans living outside of the four Northern England regions mentioned above, as well as two professional clubs that currently play in the Super League competition. We believe that currently the BBC is not making the programme accessible to a broad audience and attempting to widen it's appeal*.
* Part of the BBC One remit.
Halifax Rugby League is a Club with over 100 years of rich history and in the coming months we will fight for our entry back into the game's elite league, The Engage Super League.
We are the reigning Co-operative Champions, have a fantastic stadium and a growing support. We think we deserve to be back in the Big Time.
Will you help us show the RFL that we are ready?
We are aiming to gather as many names as we can and show the RFL we deserve our franchise. Please help us do this!
It has been have revealed that certain parties have been shopping Braith Anasta around to various clubs, and he has been informed that there may not be room for him in the club beyond 2011, when his contract finishes...
Braith is a wonderful ambassador for this game and role model for our club and he has the respect of his peers and colleagues alike.
Please think again before tossing OUR Dally Captain of the year. He bleeds for this club and is part of this great Rooster family, and that should not be taken lightly.
8. Independent Rugby League Commission Now!
Want a game the fans own? A game that will be owned and administered by a non-profit company? A game where all profits in the future are retained for rugby league? Well sign the petition.
Independent Rugby League Commission Now Believes:
- That the word Independent is the key.
- That any jobs for mate’s scenario in the Commission - will be detrimental to the future of rugby league.
- That each authority needs to have an evenly weighted representation.
- That the focus is not only on the NRL but on continued game development and the survival of country rugby league.
- That the lesser state leagues in SA, WA, Vic, NT and Tas be heard.
Key people in Rugby League circles have for too long been saying “we have a great product” or “we are the best TV sport”. This means nothing if from the grass roots level to the elite level we don’t have a strategic plan. A plan to encourage kids to play, keep them in the game and show them that there is a path to professionalism that is not farcical and worth taking, a plan that shows a future and builds immunity from other sports. A great product and TV sport also means nothing if the games organisational structure and major bodies look like and work together like water and oil…. they just don’t mix. There’s the NRL, ARL, NSWRL, CRL, QRL, VRL, TRL, SARL, NTRL and WARL all pulling against each other in different directions up against entities like the “AFL Commission” who are heading full steam down their own strategic paths.
Rugby league supporters should not only be worried about their own clubs survival in today’s tough market but should be even more concerned about their games future. Rugby League and the NRL in particular are not just names or brands to us they are our social, sporting and daily grind/mental relief on life. I watched a great interview of the famous Australian surfer Mark Occhilupo. He said that Jack McCoy once told him that in life "You only need three things," he said, "someone to love, something to look forward to something to do." I bet those words sit true for Rugby League fans and their feeling about the game.
Before the 2010 NRL season all NRL clubs and Rugby League bodies agreed in principle to form an Independent Commission. It is now mid season and talk of an Independent Commission has stalled, gone silent, mouths shut etc and the silence is deafening.
I say lets get off our behinds and let the current bodies of our great game know that we as their customers are not happy. Let’s tell them that we want action, we want change and that we want the sleeping giant that is Rugby League to once again wake up and stand proud and tall. Let them know that we want an Independent Rugby League Commission!
The eight premiership points the Melbourne Storm has already received in the season were deducted, and the club is barred from receiving premiership points for the rest of the season.
But we think the NRL should allow the Storm to earn competition points when they field a team below the salary cap based on current salaries.
10. Create Rugby League 3 for PC Xbox360 & PS3
Rugby League 1 & 2 was released on PC, PS2 & later on Xbox.
We have waited almost 5 years for a new Rugby League game & now Rugby League 3 has finally been announced, the only problem... it is a Nintendo Wii exclusive.
We have to make HES & Sidhe realise that there is enough people from AUS, NZ & UK willing to buy this game on the above platforms.
11. Keep the Rugby League Challenge Cup on Free-To-Air TV
On 13 November 2009, an Independent Advisory Panel, chaired by David Davies, published its report and recommendations to the Secretary of State following their review of free-to-air listed events.
One of the recommendations from the report was the removal from the list of the Rugby League Challenge Cup. The reasoning for this is that the Challenge Cup is not an event of 'national resonance'.
A 12 week consultation period has now opened, after which time, the Secretary of State will make a decision on the list and its contents based on all available views and information.
Supporters Direct, and the trusts it represents, are opposed to the delisting of the Challenge Cup and are working with the RFL and the All Party Parliamentary Rugby League Group to support any opposition.
There is a strong feeling that a large number of responses opposing this recommendation could ensure the Challenge Cup remains on the protected list so I would urge you all to add your name to the petition and show your continued support for Rugby League.
12. Let's have a Central Queensland Team in the NRL
Central Queensland is the missing link for the NRL in the rugby league-mad state of Queensland. Economically strong and underpinned by the rich resource sector, CQ is true rugby league heartland and has produced a number of high profile players for Queensland and Australia, including former stars like Rod Reddy (Rockhampton), Dale Shearer (Sarina), Matt Sing (Dysart), Jason Hetherington (Baralaba), Gary Larson (Miriam Vale), Martin Bella (Sarina), Alan McIndoe (Emerald), Travis Norton (Moranbah) and Steve Bell (Emerald).
The region has also churned out current NRL stars such as Wendell Sailor (Sarina), Rhys Wesser (Rockhampton), Dave Taylor (Blackwater), Neville Costigan (Mackay) and Antonio Kaufusi (Bundaberg), as well as the inaugural Toyota Cup player of the year, Ben Hunt (Dingo). The people of CQ are also known for their fanatical support of rugby league and, like the people of North Queensland, often drive for hours on end to attend NRL games.
For those people living in the city of Rockhampton, it’s a seven hour drive to Brisbane to watch the Broncos or eight hours north to Townsville to watch the Cowboys. Today, there is a growing population of about 450,000 people residing within a 300-kilometre radius of Rockhampton and the region also boasts a strong junior league catchment of around 6,500 players, from Bundaberg in the south to Mackay in the north. In 2009, St Brendan’s College, Yeppoon, won the coveted Confraternity Shield competition, thus reaffirming its place as one of the greatest league nurseries north of the Tweed River.
Providing a suitable stadium is constructed in the regional capital of Rockhampton, CQ has the capacity to sustain a strong NRL team in its own backyard and give the NRL a much-needed greater presence in the Sunshine State where league is the premier code.
13. Support a WA franchise in the NRL
With the NRL Executive Committee looking to make an official decision on expansion plans as early as next year (2010), there needs to be a strong and significant campaign continuing to promote Western Australia as a viable and necessary option.
The NRL claims to be a national competition, yet has a high saturation of its teams residing in New South Wales and Queensland (... and one team in isolation within Victoria, ACT, and NZ). This competition, at present, is not a national competition, but rather an Eastern States corporation.
For a long time, Western Australia has been a strong support for many sporting competitions. The Western Force have the largest membership base within the Super 14 (rugby union) competition. The Fremantle Dockers and West Coast Eagles have two of the largest membership bases in the AFL. All three clubs are amongst the richest (financially) in their respective competitions. This is a significant point the NRL needs to recognise.
Additionally, Western Australia has the support base for rugby league, it has the infrastructure (grounds), it has a solid community development focus (amongst its local competition), and has historically held a franchise in the past; and is more than capable of operating one again.
Presently, the National Rugby League has suggested an expansion into the "central coast" region. Another eastern states franchise, in an already saturated market. This will only further cannibalise fans and supporters from existing clubs over in the Eastern States, and is a nonsensical approach to solving the competitions market coverage and financial short-falls.
It's time the rest of the country becomes involved in the game. It's time other states and territories are considered. It's time for the NRL to become a truly national competition as it's namesake suggests. It's time for the NRL to compete with it's main competition (the AFL) on the national stage.
14. Canberra Raiders Keep Terry Campese
Penrith Panthers are attempting to steal one of our greatest talents of all time, Terry Campese. Terry Campese is a local talent and a fantastic five-eighth and he has been playing the role of both halves.
Terry is an integral part of the Canberra Raiders attack. Canberra Raiders chances of winning a premiership will be close to NIL if the Panthers are allowed to procure Campese.
Terry Campese has the capacity to become a life long Raider!
We, proud Cronulla Sharks Supporters would like to throw our support behind one of our often maligned players, Greg Bird. The Sharks decision to stand him down and to possibly sack him when he has not even been found guilty of any charge is a clear miscarriage of justice.
Also we would like to let it be known that the double standards shown by our club over other incidents by other players and officials is not acceptable.
16. Newcastle Knights to Re-sign George Carmont for 2008
George Carmont has been a devoted and successful Newcastle Knights player since his amazing debut in 2004.
He is strong defensively and personifies the Knights: he is a quiet achiever but is reliable and strong. The Newcastle Knights are yet to re-sign George Carmont for 2008.
17. NRL to kick off with Brisbane Double Header
We are hoping you support the idea of the NRL listening to the fans for once instead of the TV executives. A new team entering the competition is a big event, however just as important is recognizing last year's grand final winner.
Networks could get massive income from ads both during the game and during the break between games. And as fans we would be prepared to pay an extra premium for two games of such importance.
Come on NRL it is time to pay back some loyalty that Qld has shown to the game for so long. Please reward the most dedicated fans in the land with this event, a worthy reward.
The NRL plans to expand the NRL competition to 16 teams for the 2007 season.
A 17 team NRL competition would increase the areas Rugby League so desperatly needs to get in touch with. Both the Gold Coast and Central Coast have submitted impressive bids for entry to the NRL and should be admitted to the competition.
The North Sydney Bears are one of Australia's oldest Rugby League clubs. Established in 1908 the Bears were a foundation club of Australia's premier Rugby League competition. The Bears have a proud history and a strong and committed supporter base. In 1999 the Bears were inexplicabley booted out of the NRL and forced to merge with neighbours the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles to become the Northern Eagles. The joint venture was dominated by Manly and Bears fans lost patience with the new club. The joint venture eventually fell over at the end of the 2002 season, leaving the Bears waiting on the outside. Since the collapse of the Northern Eagles, the North Sydney Bears Rugby League Football Club and Mr John Singleton have been plotting for the Return of the Bears on the NSW Central Coast. The Bears proposed to move to the Central Coast before there collapse in 1999. The Bears have had an association with the area for many years and numerous Central Coast juniors have worn the famous Red and Black.
The Bears bid will be known as the Central Coast Bears and will wear the Red and Black of the North Sydney Club. They will retain the famous history and will have "foundation club" appear on their logo.
If the NRL has any sense, the Bears will be to 16th team admitted to the NRL for the 2007 season!
After the Corporate scandals of recent time, the "creative accountants" have hit our beloved game of Rugby League. So who is to blame? The players? The Board? The Administration? Who will suffer from this disaster? Any hint of banishment from the comp, plain & simply turns the issue into a ring circus, where the players are the main attraction - the performing Scape Goats.
The NRL needs to take a good look at this very grey area. There is no question that punishment is granted. But there are harsh ramifications associated with any punishment involving the heart of the game - namely the players & supporters.
We all know that the game of Rugby League has experienced a lot of turbulence, especially over the past few years. We now have a new scale of scandal. The corporate collapses of OneTel & HIH here in Australia as well as unprecedented collapses overseas such as Enron & WorldCom voiced well-publicised public concern for the employees of each organisation, & well-deserved condemnation for all accountable parties involved. ANY hint that any of the companies could be bought out & "rescued" in order to save the employees was unanimously welcomed. The NRL & Rugby League public alike need to be consistent with this protocol & belief. The bulldog players are the "employees" here. Why should they suffer due to mismanagement? Same game, different players.
We need to unite as one to do what's best for the game. Banishment to the bottom of the table will prove one thing: that the NRL doesn't want to resolve the problem; they just want to make a "statement".
