Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Cairnstigers]

Any truth in the rumour that Eels right edge is not combining due to Matterson and Moses not gelling?

No truth
They will be gelling each other for sure

 

[Cairnstigers]

Any truth in the rumour that Eels right edge is not combining due to Matterson and Moses not gelling?

In fairness to Moses, he had a great game, parra looked shot at 10 nil down, Moses scored 2 solo tries to give parra the lead, and didn't play the second half.

Undoubtedly Moses had a great game. I was looking for combinations rather than individual performances and this one stood out more so because there were high expectations around these two working well together, and the opposite was evident. Maybe I’m reading too much into this and I don’t want to make it sound like a big deal, but something is not quite right there? It was more like Moses as the bacon and Matterson the egg.

So Moses is a Pig ?
And I guess Matterson is a
"Poached egg"

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Any truth in the rumour that Eels right edge is not combining due to Matterson and Moses not gelling?

God I hope so. I would love nothing more than to see them both put each other's form in jeopardy. As much as I hate Moses, he's way more important to team than an over rated back rower.

Sorry, but this is such a bitter post. Suddenly Matterson is overrated? Righto.

 

[twentyforty]

Any truth in the rumour that Eels right edge is not combining due to Matterson and Moses not gelling?

In fairness to Moses, he had a great game, parra looked shot at 10 nil down, Moses scored 2 solo tries to give parra the lead, and didn't play the second half.

Undoubtedly Moses had a great game. I was looking for combinations rather than individual performances and this one stood out more so because there were high expectations around these two working well together, and the opposite was evident. Maybe I’m reading too much into this and I don’t want to make it sound like a big deal, but something is not quite right there? It was more like Moses as the bacon and Matterson the egg.

So Moses is a Pig ?
And I guess Matterson is a
"Poached egg"

Matterson is the hen, “involved”.
Moses the Pig, “committed.”
That’s the difference of input for your breakfast.

 

[JC99]

Matterson is a good player but he won’t stand out as much at the eels. In a team full of guys who can do brilliant individual plays he will look like another stock standard second rower. Barely noticed him in the trial.

 

[the_third]

Does anyone else think the salary cap will go down in the near future? Fox paid overs last time and are bleeding cash. Their offer likely won't be as big next time around. Less TV money = less money to clubs = lower salary cap

No way on earth fox paid “overs” . Sport is litterally the only content that is profitable for these companies .
They can say whatever they want but RL is the number rated sport in the country , so therefore the number 1 content product. They may want to pay less , but they know where their money comes from .
It’s all bull.

Yes it's where their money comes from, but that doesn't mean they didn't overpay. Subscriptions are dropping, profits are falling. Everything is moving to an on-demand streaming platform.

Kayo isn't nearly as profitable for them as a full foxtel subscription is, where they can upsell movies, drama packs etc.

Foxtel profits are tanking despite NRL and AFL. Users don't have to watch at home on their tvs anymore. Fans dont' want to pay $70 a month to mainly watch sport. Foxtel's business model is extremely outdated. There's a very real possibility Foxtel becomes insolvent in the near future. They're only surviving now thanks to bailouts from their parent company, who's profits are also falling sharply.

KAYO doesn’t have any production team without fox. That’s the expensive part

 

[Deleted member 3518]

Does anyone else think the salary cap will go down in the near future? Fox paid overs last time and are bleeding cash. Their offer likely won't be as big next time around. Less TV money = less money to clubs = lower salary cap

No way on earth fox paid “overs” . Sport is litterally the only content that is profitable for these companies .
They can say whatever they want but RL is the number rated sport in the country , so therefore the number 1 content product. They may want to pay less , but they know where their money comes from .
It’s all bull.

Yes it's where their money comes from, but that doesn't mean they didn't overpay. Subscriptions are dropping, profits are falling. Everything is moving to an on-demand streaming platform.

Kayo isn't nearly as profitable for them as a full foxtel subscription is, where they can upsell movies, drama packs etc.

Foxtel profits are tanking despite NRL and AFL. Users don't have to watch at home on their tvs anymore. Fans dont' want to pay $70 a month to mainly watch sport. Foxtel's business model is extremely outdated. There's a very real possibility Foxtel becomes insolvent in the near future. They're only surviving now thanks to bailouts from their parent company, who's profits are also falling sharply.

KAYO doesn’t have any production team without fox. That’s the expensive part

Lol , if they’re trying to up sell movie channels in today’s climate of on demand libraries they are well and truely screwed. Especially when HBO take back their content and send it to Amazon in the coming years .
The best bet they have is maintain Kayo and double down on sports. Like ESPN plus are doing in the states . Have exclusive content for Kayo like Professional wrestling or niche sports , whilst streaming thier mainstream products. Or they could cling to the over 50s maintaining subscribtions to thier graves.
Most people have figured out that for the 120 bucks Foxtel costs you can have Netflix and Kayo for 35 bucks. Even chuck in Disney and Amazon is still only 50 bucks.

 

[bathursttiger1]

Any truth in the rumour that Eels right edge is not combining due to Matterson and Moses not gelling?

No truth
They will be gelling each other for sure

Just as long as it’s not lubing each other.

 

[the_third]

Does anyone else think the salary cap will go down in the near future? Fox paid overs last time and are bleeding cash. Their offer likely won't be as big next time around. Less TV money = less money to clubs = lower salary cap

No way on earth fox paid “overs” . Sport is litterally the only content that is profitable for these companies .
They can say whatever they want but RL is the number rated sport in the country , so therefore the number 1 content product. They may want to pay less , but they know where their money comes from .
It’s all bull.

Yes it's where their money comes from, but that doesn't mean they didn't overpay. Subscriptions are dropping, profits are falling. Everything is moving to an on-demand streaming platform.

Kayo isn't nearly as profitable for them as a full foxtel subscription is, where they can upsell movies, drama packs etc.

Foxtel profits are tanking despite NRL and AFL. Users don't have to watch at home on their tvs anymore. Fans dont' want to pay $70 a month to mainly watch sport. Foxtel's business model is extremely outdated. There's a very real possibility Foxtel becomes insolvent in the near future. They're only surviving now thanks to bailouts from their parent company, who's profits are also falling sharply.

KAYO doesn’t have any production team without fox. That’s the expensive part

Lol , if they’re trying to up sell movie channels in today’s climate of on demand libraries they are well and truely screwed. Especially when HBO take back their content and send it to Amazon in the coming years .
The best bet they have is maintain Kayo and double down on sports. Like ESPN plus are doing in the states . Have exclusive content for Kayo like Professional wrestling or niche sports , whilst streaming thier mainstream products. Or they could cling to the over 50s maintaining subscribtions to thier graves.
Most people have figured out that for the 120 bucks Foxtel costs you can have Netflix and Kayo for 35 bucks. Even chuck in Disney and Amazon is still only 50 bucks.

I’m def one of them. Fox is well overpriced given the options these days.

You are on the money with where they should go. NRL is sitting on a goldmine withe the streaming rights and media use rights in the next negotiation

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

foxtel will throw everything they have at nrl they will not lose the rights for anything they will give up soccer and rugby and everything to keep league

 

[Elderslie_Tiger]

HERES ANOTHER BULLET WE'VE DODGED

Out of their depth: Fresh Matt Moylan injury leaves Sharks in disarray
Matt Moylan has suffered a calf injury that could see him miss up to the opening month of the 2020 season.
Matt Moylan has suffered a calf injury that could see him miss up to the opening month of the 2020 season.
The Sharks have been hit by a fresh backline injury setback with fullback Matt Moylan sustaining a calf injury and looking at missing up to the opening month of the new NRL season.

 

[JD Tiger]

HERES ANOTHER BULLET WE'VE DODGED

Out of their depth: Fresh Matt Moylan injury leaves Sharks in disarray
Matt Moylan has suffered a calf injury that could see him miss up to the opening month of the 2020 season.
Matt Moylan has suffered a calf injury that could see him miss up to the opening month of the 2020 season.
The Sharks have been hit by a fresh backline injury setback with fullback Matt Moylan sustaining a calf injury and looking at missing up to the opening month of the new NRL season.

Thank goodness we didn't get him. He's one Ivan would have signed, though thankfully Madge didn't.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Does anyone else think the salary cap will go down in the near future? Fox paid overs last time and are bleeding cash. Their offer likely won't be as big next time around. Less TV money = less money to clubs = lower salary cap

No way on earth fox paid “overs” . Sport is litterally the only content that is profitable for these companies .
They can say whatever they want but RL is the number rated sport in the country , so therefore the number 1 content product. They may want to pay less , but they know where their money comes from .
It’s all bull.

Yes it's where their money comes from, but that doesn't mean they didn't overpay. Subscriptions are dropping, profits are falling. Everything is moving to an on-demand streaming platform.

Kayo isn't nearly as profitable for them as a full foxtel subscription is, where they can upsell movies, drama packs etc.

Foxtel profits are tanking despite NRL and AFL. Users don't have to watch at home on their tvs anymore. Fans dont' want to pay $70 a month to mainly watch sport. Foxtel's business model is extremely outdated. There's a very real possibility Foxtel becomes insolvent in the near future. They're only surviving now thanks to bailouts from their parent company, who's profits are also falling sharply.

KAYO doesn’t have any production team without fox. That’s the expensive part

Lol , if they’re trying to up sell movie channels in today’s climate of on demand libraries they are well and truely screwed. Especially when HBO take back their content and send it to Amazon in the coming years .
The best bet they have is maintain Kayo and double down on sports. Like ESPN plus are doing in the states . Have exclusive content for Kayo like Professional wrestling or niche sports , whilst streaming thier mainstream products. Or they could cling to the over 50s maintaining subscribtions to thier graves.
Most people have figured out that for the 120 bucks Foxtel costs you can have Netflix and Kayo for 35 bucks. Even chuck in Disney and Amazon is still only 50 bucks.

Disney own ESPN and there is alot of talk about that coming into the Disney bundle.

It wouldn’t surprise me if Amazon makes a play for the nrl especially if Toronto and NY get going properly. It might start with a game or 2 as a trial then expand.

 

[Deleted member 3518]

Does anyone else think the salary cap will go down in the near future? Fox paid overs last time and are bleeding cash. Their offer likely won't be as big next time around. Less TV money = less money to clubs = lower salary cap

No way on earth fox paid “overs” . Sport is litterally the only content that is profitable for these companies .
They can say whatever they want but RL is the number rated sport in the country , so therefore the number 1 content product. They may want to pay less , but they know where their money comes from .
It’s all bull.

Yes it's where their money comes from, but that doesn't mean they didn't overpay. Subscriptions are dropping, profits are falling. Everything is moving to an on-demand streaming platform.

Kayo isn't nearly as profitable for them as a full foxtel subscription is, where they can upsell movies, drama packs etc.

Foxtel profits are tanking despite NRL and AFL. Users don't have to watch at home on their tvs anymore. Fans dont' want to pay $70 a month to mainly watch sport. Foxtel's business model is extremely outdated. There's a very real possibility Foxtel becomes insolvent in the near future. They're only surviving now thanks to bailouts from their parent company, who's profits are also falling sharply.

KAYO doesn’t have any production team without fox. That’s the expensive part

Lol , if they’re trying to up sell movie channels in today’s climate of on demand libraries they are well and truely screwed. Especially when HBO take back their content and send it to Amazon in the coming years .
The best bet they have is maintain Kayo and double down on sports. Like ESPN plus are doing in the states . Have exclusive content for Kayo like Professional wrestling or niche sports , whilst streaming thier mainstream products. Or they could cling to the over 50s maintaining subscribtions to thier graves.
Most people have figured out that for the 120 bucks Foxtel costs you can have Netflix and Kayo for 35 bucks. Even chuck in Disney and Amazon is still only 50 bucks.

Disney own ESPN and there is alot of talk about that coming into the Disney bundle.

It wouldn’t surprise me if Amazon makes a play for the nrl especially if Toronto and NY get going properly. It might start with a game or 2 as a trial then expand.

That’s my point . There is going to be some money thrown around at negotiation time . All gravy for the NRL , so ... let the games begin I guess

 

[Tcat]

Any truth in the rumour that Eels right edge is not combining due to Matterson and Moses not gelling?

God I hope so. I would love nothing more than to see them both put each other's form in jeopardy. As much as I hate Moses, he's way more important to team than an over rated back rower.

Sorry, but this is such a bitter post. Suddenly Matterson is overrated? Righto.

I think he is overrated. Righto.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Any truth in the rumour that Eels right edge is not combining due to Matterson and Moses not gelling?

God I hope so. I would love nothing more than to see them both put each other's form in jeopardy. As much as I hate Moses, he's way more important to team than an over rated back rower.

Sorry, but this is such a bitter post. Suddenly Matterson is overrated? Righto.

I think he is overrated. Righto

Maybe you’ve convinced yourself of that fact, so no point arguing. If last year hadn’t happened and he was still here, you wouldn’t be calling him overrated.

 

[JC99]

How good was the new NRL ad good to see Benji and Talau in it

 

[Regan]

Does anyone else think the salary cap will go down in the near future? Fox paid overs last time and are bleeding cash. Their offer likely won't be as big next time around. Less TV money = less money to clubs = lower salary cap

No way on earth fox paid “overs” . Sport is litterally the only content that is profitable for these companies .
They can say whatever they want but RL is the number rated sport in the country , so therefore the number 1 content product. They may want to pay less , but they know where their money comes from .
It’s all bull.

Yes it's where their money comes from, but that doesn't mean they didn't overpay. Subscriptions are dropping, profits are falling. Everything is moving to an on-demand streaming platform.

Kayo isn't nearly as profitable for them as a full foxtel subscription is, where they can upsell movies, drama packs etc.

Foxtel profits are tanking despite NRL and AFL. Users don't have to watch at home on their tvs anymore. Fans dont' want to pay $70 a month to mainly watch sport. Foxtel's business model is extremely outdated. There's a very real possibility Foxtel becomes insolvent in the near future. They're only surviving now thanks to bailouts from their parent company, who's profits are also falling sharply.

KAYO doesn’t have any production team without fox. That’s the expensive part

Do you know that FOX are the owners of KAYO and its there cheaper side product

 

[bathursttiger1]

How good was the new NRL ad good to see Benji and Talau in it

I noticed that Mrs Smiths’ $15,000 diamond ring was missing from the new NRL commercial,

 

[TheDaBoss]

Does anyone else think the salary cap will go down in the near future? Fox paid overs last time and are bleeding cash. Their offer likely won't be as big next time around. Less TV money = less money to clubs = lower salary cap

No way on earth fox paid “overs” . Sport is litterally the only content that is profitable for these companies .
They can say whatever they want but RL is the number rated sport in the country , so therefore the number 1 content product. They may want to pay less , but they know where their money comes from .
It’s all bull.

Yes it's where their money comes from, but that doesn't mean they didn't overpay. Subscriptions are dropping, profits are falling. Everything is moving to an on-demand streaming platform.

Kayo isn't nearly as profitable for them as a full foxtel subscription is, where they can upsell movies, drama packs etc.

Foxtel profits are tanking despite NRL and AFL. Users don't have to watch at home on their tvs anymore. Fans dont' want to pay $70 a month to mainly watch sport. Foxtel's business model is extremely outdated. There's a very real possibility Foxtel becomes insolvent in the near future. They're only surviving now thanks to bailouts from their parent company, who's profits are also falling sharply.

KAYO doesn’t have any production team without fox. That’s the expensive part


Do you know that FOX are the owners of KAYO and its there cheaper side product

Love kayo