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Posted November 02, 2024 04:05 · last edited November 02, 2024 04:55

The APL ie the clubs will utimately decide whether a structure with pro/rel is possible. Sure none of the existing clubs would want to start out in A2. It would have to be a setup where the APL (media rights) disbursements are the same whether you are in A1 or A2. Maybe a parachute payment of some sort if you are relegated down to A2

Would being in A2 mean lower crowds or commercial sponsorship? Maybe. Again I'm sure the clubs would analyse all this before making a final decision on what to go with.

Doesn't seem much change in the Nix home crowds whether they are playing high flying Victory or lowly Newcastle.

But currently some clubs from very early in the season have squat to play for. Bluntly the fans of the Roar, Jets, probably the Glory & WU - know in their hearts their teams ain't winning the ALM this season. They most likely feel their teams have little chance of making the top 6. This undoubtedly plays a part in the crowds for the Roar and Jets for example being piss poor from the season start. It's just the absolute diehard tragics turning up. Hard to see that changing any time soon, so these clubs just stay mired in mediocrity, and it's bad look for the league as a whole.

But if you knew your team in A2 was a promotion chance, that at least gives you some hope for the season. Pro/rel always bring some late season drama & excitement.

Different code and all, but I remember Manawatu in the rugby NPC, getting some big crowds a few years back when they hosted semi and Championship final (2nd tier) on their way getting promoted to the Premiership top tier. People in the region excited about rugby and the casuals turning up.

Again the clubs through the APL run the league now, so they will analyse and decide what is the best future structure. But yeah any expansion to 18-20 teams if it happens will not be overnight.

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Unknown editor edited November 02, 2024 04:55

The APL ie the clubs will utimately decide whether a structure with pro/rel is possible. Sure none of the existing clubs would want to start out in A2. It would have to be a setup where the APL (media rights) disbursements are the same whether you are in A1 or A2. Maybe a parachute payment of some sort if you are relegated down to A2

Would being in A2 mean lower crowds or commercial sponsorship? Maybe. Again I'm sure the clubs would analyse all this before making a final decision on what to go with.

Doesn't seem much change in the Nix home crowds whether they are playing high flying Victory or lowly Newcastle.

But currently some clubs from very early in the season have squat to play for. Bluntly the fans of the Roar, Jets, probably the Glory & WU - know in their hearts their teams ain't winning the ALM this season. They most likely feel their teams have little chance of making the top 6. This undoubtedly plays a part in the crowds for the Roar and Jets for example being piss poor from the season start. It's just the absolute diehards turning up. Hard to see that changing any time soon, so these clubs just stay mired in mediocrity, and it's bad look for the league as a whole.

But if you knew your team in A2 was a promotion chance, that at least gives you some hope for the season. Pro/rel always bring some late season drama & excitement.

Different code and all, but I remember Manawatu in the rugby NPC, getting some big crowds a few years back when they hosted semi and Championship final (2nd tier) on their way getting promoted to the Premiership top tier. People in the region excited about rugby and the casuals turning up.

Again the clubs through the APL run the league now, so they will analyse and decide what is the best future structure. But yeah any expansion to 18-20 teams if it happens will not be overnight.

Unknown editor edited November 02, 2024 04:53

The APL ie the clubs will utimately decide whether a structure with pro/rel is possible. Sure none of the existing clubs would want to start out in A2. It would have to be a setup where the APL (media rights) disbursements are the same whether you are in A1 or A2. Maybe a parachute payment of some sort if you are relegated down to A2

Would being in A2 mean lower crowds or commercial sponsorship? Maybe. Again I'm sure the clubs would analyse all this before making a final decision on what to go with.

Doesn't seem much change in the Nix home crowds whether they are playing high flying Victory or lowly Newcastle.

But currently some clubs from very early in the season have squat to play for. Bluntly the fans of the Roar, Jets, probably the Glory & WU - know in their hearts their teams ain't winning the ALM this season. They most likely feel their teams have little chance of making the top 6. This undoubtedly plays a part in the crowds for the Roar and Jets for example being piss poor from the season start. It's just the absolute diehards turning up. Hard to see that changing any time soon, so these clubs just stay mired in mediocrity, and it's bad look for the league as a whole.

But if you knew your team in A2 was a promotion chance, that at least gives you some hope for the season.

Different code and all, but I remember Manawatu in the rugby NPC, getting some big crowds a few years back when they hosted semi and Championship final (2nd tier) on their way getting promoted to the Premiership top tier. People in the region excited about rugby and the casuals turning up.

Again the clubs through the APL run the league now, so they will analyse and decide what is the best future structure. But yeah any expansion to 18-20 teams if it happens will not be overnight.

Unknown editor edited November 02, 2024 04:50

The APL ie the clubs will utimately decide whether a structure with pro/rel is possible. Sure none of the existing clubs would want to start out in A2. It would have to be a setup where the APL (media rights) disbursements are the same whether you are in A1 or A2. Maybe a parachute payment of some sort if you are relegated down to A2

Would being in A2 mean lower crowds or commercial sponsorship? Maybe. Again I'm sure the clubs would analyse all this before making a final decision on what to go with.

Doesn't seem much change in the Nix home crowds whether they are playing Victory or Western U.

But currently some clubs from very early in the season have squat to play for. Bluntly the fans of the Roar, Jets, probably the Glory & WU - know in their hearts their teams ain't winning the ALM this season. They most likely feel their teams have little chance of making the top 6. This undoubtedly plays a part in the crowds for the Roar and Jets for example being piss poor from the season start. It's just the absolute diehards turning up. Hard to see that changing any time soon, so these clubs just stay mired in mediocrity, and it's bad look for the league as a whole.

But if you knew your team in A2 was a promotion chance, that at least gives you some hope for the season.

Different code and all, but I remember Manawatu in the rugby NPC, getting some big crowds a few years back when they hosted semi and Championship final (2nd tier) on their way getting promoted to the Premiership top tier. People in the region excited about rugby and the casuals turning up.

Again the clubs through the APL run the league now, so they will analyse and decide what is the best future structure. But yeah any expansion to 18-20 teams if it happens will not be overnight.