NRL Simply the Best 2020..

[Demps]

"National" Rugby League.

More like GBLTIzzyFolau RL

 

[kiwitiger]

So two people kissing is now political? How political is the 2005 wt season highlights dvd when it shows benji giving prince a kiss after a round 3 win? After all it was only rd 3.
Looks like this ad needed more cammy. Maybe could have finished with barbs getting her diamond ring from toddy as Tina shouted you are the best

 

[hobbo1]

The ad is gay

What about this one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXIzp0ok24I

Painful

Avo on toast got half a bar watching that
?

 

[Demps]

The ad is gay

What about this one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXIzp0ok24I

Painful

Avo on toast got half a bar watching that
?

Hahahahahah..
Avocado on the sayos @avocadoontoast

 

[hobbo1]

The ad is gay

What about this one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXIzp0ok24I

Painful

Avo on toast got half a bar watching that
?

Hahahahahah..
Avocado on the sayos @avocadoontoast

???

 

[GNR4LIFE]

In fairness, I can’t see the relevance of someones sexual preference or culture to the talent they have in the game. Can’t we watch the spectacle rather than have politics shoved down our throat all the time…I just think people want a place they can go to get away from all the different opinions and just be brought together by something they have in common - the great game of Rugby League.

Honestly I think you've totally missed the point.

The NRL are not really making season 2020 ads to cater to the average white male of their core demographic. Nobody on here and nobody reading the back pages of the SMH or DT, or logged into the NRL website, fails to be aware that there is a NRL 2020 season coming up soon, nor that it involves footballers tackling each other. The NRL does not need to advertise to its core market, but it does show little snippets of supporter bases, some Tigers on the hill at LO etc. Just little snippets to whet the appetite of the existing supporter.

No, the NRL ads are primarily to appeal to the non-core rugby league followers - women, minorities, immigrants, children. The people who don't really follow NRL, who wouldn't know that the new season is starting. The ads are intentionally showing diversity and emphasising inclusiveness and rights of minorities - they are appealing to those who don't feel part of the "average" rugby league supporter base. Yeah it might be a bit heavy-handed in that regards, but there are plenty of morons out there and sometimes it doesn't pay to be subtle or clever.

If you want an ad about just big boofheads tackling each other and doing sit-ups, then transport yourself back to the 1980s and watch those old ads.

And I think you are also hugely misguided to think that the NRL is not and should never be politicised. There is literally no large organisation in this country that doesn't have some form of politicisation, whether it's because they are publicly-owned, dealing with shareholders or trying to appear to advertisers. The motive that has the NRL putting female footballers and Aboriginals front and centre in ads is the same motive that has the Rugby Union banning Izzy Folau, or AFL banning racist fans, or cricket suspending ball tamperers - it's all about maintaining the reputation of your brand. It's the same motive that had the NRL hiring Macklemore, or starting women's football, or publicly supporting same-sex marriage, or initiating women's round or running the All Stars game.

Do you think the NRL hosts the All-Stars game for some altruistic rationale, or some power-broker at Foxtel demands it, or because it pulls huge audiences? Hell no, it's 100% about recognition of a small but core contingent of the NRL's workforce (~12% indigenous), appealing to future indigenous juniors and smart business for brand management.

I scrolled down and saw an essay...not going to read it. Sorry mate. Too long


Weak

I think it's a fair reply. Some posts are just way too long to read.

It’s also an easy out when you can”t think of a counter argument

 

[avocadoontoast]

The ad is gay

What about this one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXIzp0ok24I

Painful

Avo on toast got half a bar watching that
?

I imagine your glasses would have fogged up pretty quick when big Marty Bella came on screen.

 

[hobbo1]

The ad is gay

What about this one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXIzp0ok24I

Painful

Avo on toast got half a bar watching that
?

I imagine your glasses would have fogged up pretty quick when big Marty Bella came on screen.

You imagine some weird things ?

 

[Demps]

The ad is gay

What about this one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXIzp0ok24I

Painful

Avo on toast got half a bar watching that
?

I imagine your glasses would have fogged up pretty quick when big Marty Bella came on screen.

You imagine some weird things ?

Imagine.... "fantasizing"
@avocadoontoast keep it G rated plz buddy.

 

[avocadoontoast]

The ad is gay

What about this one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXIzp0ok24I

Painful

Avo on toast got half a bar watching that
?

I imagine your glasses would have fogged up pretty quick when big Marty Bella came on screen.

You imagine some weird things ?

Imagine.... "fantasizing"
@avocadoontoast keep it G rated plz buddy.

Sorry guys

 

[fair dinkum]

Just needed a black lesbian Muslim and all the boxes would have been ticked. Very woke.

 

[gallagher]

In fairness, I can’t see the relevance of someones sexual preference or culture to the talent they have in the game. Can’t we watch the spectacle rather than have politics shoved down our throat all the time…I just think people want a place they can go to get away from all the different opinions and just be brought together by something they have in common - the great game of Rugby League.

Honestly I think you've totally missed the point.

The NRL are not really making season 2020 ads to cater to the average white male of their core demographic. Nobody on here and nobody reading the back pages of the SMH or DT, or logged into the NRL website, fails to be aware that there is a NRL 2020 season coming up soon, nor that it involves footballers tackling each other. The NRL does not need to advertise to its core market, but it does show little snippets of supporter bases, some Tigers on the hill at LO etc. Just little snippets to whet the appetite of the existing supporter.

No, the NRL ads are primarily to appeal to the non-core rugby league followers - women, minorities, immigrants, children. The people who don't really follow NRL, who wouldn't know that the new season is starting. The ads are intentionally showing diversity and emphasising inclusiveness and rights of minorities - they are appealing to those who don't feel part of the "average" rugby league supporter base. Yeah it might be a bit heavy-handed in that regards, but there are plenty of morons out there and sometimes it doesn't pay to be subtle or clever.

If you want an ad about just big boofheads tackling each other and doing sit-ups, then transport yourself back to the 1980s and watch those old ads.

And I think you are also hugely misguided to think that the NRL is not and should never be politicised. There is literally no large organisation in this country that doesn't have some form of politicisation, whether it's because they are publicly-owned, dealing with shareholders or trying to appear to advertisers. The motive that has the NRL putting female footballers and Aboriginals front and centre in ads is the same motive that has the Rugby Union banning Izzy Folau, or AFL banning racist fans, or cricket suspending ball tamperers - it's all about maintaining the reputation of your brand. It's the same motive that had the NRL hiring Macklemore, or starting women's football, or publicly supporting same-sex marriage, or initiating women's round or running the All Stars game.

Do you think the NRL hosts the All-Stars game for some altruistic rationale, or some power-broker at Foxtel demands it, or because it pulls huge audiences? Hell no, it's 100% about recognition of a small but core contingent of the NRL's workforce (~12% indigenous), appealing to future indigenous juniors and smart business for brand management.

I scrolled down and saw an essay...not going to read it. Sorry mate. Too long


Weak

I think it's a fair reply. Some posts are just way too long to read.

It’s also an easy out when you can”t think of a counter argument

I think that poster intentionally writes long boring posts to make the other person submit. I have given up on conversations because o f continuous long posts that I never read.

 

[Adam Doobie]

so much negativity in rugby league these days. look for the positives in things.

 

[fair dinkum]

Did not think we needed LM standing, looking out with an aboriginal flag draped over him.

This is a football ad, not a political statement - one day they will get it right.

Cam as a kid ....didn't need it.

It’s his flag representing his people. Bet you wouldn’t have an issue if Liddle was there draped in the Australian flag.

I wouldnt have minded if Latrell was draped in the Aussie flag, representing his people, Australians.

 

[Demps]

Did not think we needed LM standing, looking out with an aboriginal flag draped over him.

This is a football ad, not a political statement - one day they will get it right.

Cam as a kid ....didn't need it.

It’s his flag representing his people. Bet you wouldn’t have an issue if Liddle was there draped in the Australian flag.

I wouldnt have minded if Latrell was draped in the Aussie flag, representing his people, Australians.

Outrage culture.
Easily offended...

Won't sing the anthem.
The N stands for National in NRL.

 

[Demps]

@bonstonker could make a better ad.

Smith is a gronk.
Let's base the ad around 1 of the most unlikable people in the game that the majority of people hate.

 

[hobbo1]

There is one positive that’s in the commercial....
@Geo can still play a mean Sax 🎷

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Did not think we needed LM standing, looking out with an aboriginal flag draped over him.

This is a football ad, not a political statement - one day they will get it right.

Cam as a kid ....didn't need it.

It’s his flag representing his people. Bet you wouldn’t have an issue if Liddle was there draped in the Australian flag.

I wouldnt have minded if Latrell was draped in the Aussie flag, representing his people, Australians.

Outrage culture.
Easily offended...

Won't sing the anthem.
The N stands for National in NRL.

But yet there’s outrage in response to the ad. See the irony?

 

[Demps]

Did not think we needed LM standing, looking out with an aboriginal flag draped over him.

This is a football ad, not a political statement - one day they will get it right.

Cam as a kid ....didn't need it.

It’s his flag representing his people. Bet you wouldn’t have an issue if Liddle was there draped in the Australian flag.

I wouldnt have minded if Latrell was draped in the Aussie flag, representing his people, Australians.

Outrage culture.
Easily offended...

Won't sing the anthem.
The N stands for National in NRL.

But yet there’s outrage in response to the ad. See the irony?

Can't keep everyone happy.
I think being inclusive is and was the safest bet for em.

I don't hate the ad.
I think RU has done something like this in the past including all cultures but not the gay stuff.

I would really love it if Tedesco came outta the closet and rep that rainbow flag proudly. That's the game changer... openly gay teddy, gun fullback.... we accept everyone in the NRL

 

[fair dinkum]

Did not think we needed LM standing, looking out with an aboriginal flag draped over him.

This is a football ad, not a political statement - one day they will get it right.

Cam as a kid ....didn't need it.

It’s his flag representing his people. Bet you wouldn’t have an issue if Liddle was there draped in the Australian flag.

I wouldnt have minded if Latrell was draped in the Aussie flag, representing his people, Australians.

Outrage culture.
Easily offended...

Won't sing the anthem.
The N stands for National in NRL.

But yet there’s outrage in response to the ad. See the irony?

There's outrage then there's faux outrage which the woke crowd tend to gravitate their virtue signalling towards.