2022 NRL General discussion

[Six Again]

Sounds like Chooks are their key tenants who keep the lights on for everyone else. If you're renting the majority of a building year round but I hire a conference room for a month should I be entitled to the same "ownership" as you?

Rabbits have tenancy agreements with another stadium. Suncorp is home of Broncos. Dolphins are from Redcliffe and will have their own ground.

As you said you'd like it for us but not them so you see its good business. Politis isn't mega rich because he concedes ground and makes rivals comfortable.

Yeah , big deal must be the off season .

 

[Capital_Shark]

"They obviously don't understand our history."

Classic Roosters quote. What a bunch of entitled pricks.

That and “How long have they been around?”.

As if that has anything to do with this.

Foundation club with 114yr history, 86 of those on that site. They pay more & make it sustainable for the other blow ins. I absolutely think they have some entitlement.

There's a reason Woolies/Coles/Aldi have big signage at shopping centres & the little cafes don't. The centre & cafe aren't there without the big boys.

 

[Shortfin Mako]

Foundation club with 114yr history, 86 of those on that site. They pay more & make it sustainable for the other blow ins. I absolutely think they have some entitlement.

There's a reason Woolies/Coles/Aldi have big signage at shopping centres & the little cafes don't. The centre & cafe aren't there without the big boys.

When they own their own stadium, I am with you all the way.

The fact is no matter what the history is they do not own that stadium. Therefore what they say, I think, is just arrogance.

Woolies/Coles have big signage because they back it up financially and are the drawing cards for that shopping centre.

 

[Jaz]

Foundation club with 114yr history, 86 of those on that site. They pay more & make it sustainable for the other blow ins. I absolutely think they have some entitlement.

There's a reason Woolies/Coles/Aldi have big signage at shopping centres & the little cafes don't. The centre & cafe aren't there without the big boys.

Not saying they shouldn't have signage. Just saying they're wankers.

It's a taxpayer funded stadium. I don't mind them having their sign there but I do mind them acting like it's their ground and no-one else's.

 

[HaroldBishop]

Woolies/Coles have big signage because they back it up financially and are the drawing cards for that shopping centre.

Do you think the stadium gets built in its current form if the Roosters decided they didn't want to play there anymore?

 

[Capital_Shark]

When they own their own stadium, I am with you all the way.

The fact is no matter what the history is they do not own that stadium. Therefore what they say, I think, is just arrogance.

Woolies/Coles have big signage because they back it up financially and are the drawing cards for that shopping centre.

Roosters are the Woolies/Coles of the stadium - the draw card that's a "permanent resident". Roosters don't own the stadium but If they don't buy in the joint doesn't exist, RU & soccer aren't keeping the lights on. I don't think they've ever laid claim to owning it, just reminding everyone who was there first & most importantly who tips in the most $$$.

If soccer want a sign up they should've negotiated that into their contact like Chooks did. I suspect a substantial bump in their rent would've followed.

Not saying they shouldn't have signage. Just saying they're wankers.

It's a taxpayer funded stadium. I don't mind them having their sign there but I do mind them acting like it's their ground and no-one else's.

It called power & they got it & they use it.

Doubt they got any issue with others using it when they aren't but they paid for a sign that they don't appreciate having a tarp tossed over.

Your beef should be with whoever agreed to letting them have their sign & not working it out with other tenants.

 

[Shortfin Mako]

Do you think the stadium gets built in its current form if the Roosters decided they didn't want to play there anymore?

Roosters are the Woolies/Coles of the stadium - the draw card that's a "permanent resident". Roosters don't own the stadium but If they don't buy in the joint doesn't exist, RU & soccer aren't keeping the lights on. I don't think they've ever laid claim to owning it, just reminding everyone who was there first & most importantly who tips in the most $$$.

I do not know the history that well but from what I undersatnd both of you are saying that Roosters have such a big following, their games are sold-out all the time, if they did not want to play their games at this stadium then it would not make sense to build the stadium.

Your beef should be with whoever agreed to letting them have their sign & not working it out with other tenants.

You have no argument from me there. I totally agree with that. My issue was with the Rooster's attitude. They could have just said "we're following our contract." and be done with it. There was no need to act like they are best thing since sliced bread and belittle everyone else.

It called power & they got it & they use it.

I am genuinely curious: Where does that power come from?

 

[egg]

Do you think the stadium gets built in its current form if the Roosters decided they didn't want to play there anymore?

Surprised they didn't tell the government they didn't wanna be a part of it and play their games at Redfern instead

 

[HaroldBishop]

I do not know the history that well but from what I undersatnd both of you are saying that Roosters have such a big following, their games are sold-out all the time, if they did not want to play their games at this stadium then it would not make sense to build the st

Maybe go have a look at the history of A League crowds.

 

[HaroldBishop]

I am genuinely curious: Where does that power come from?

Money

 

[Capital_Shark]

I do not know the history that well but from what I undersatnd both of you are saying that Roosters have such a big following, their games are sold-out all the time, if they did not want to play their games at this stadium then it would not make sense to build the stadium.

Members & attendance don't matter. That's all Roosters money anyway. If I rented a building from you why would you care how many customers I get provided I pay rent? It's Roosters HQ, the place is a lot more than the field & seats.

They're the anchor tenant that agrees to set up shop for the long term & without that big money long term buy in no one is dropping $900m to build a flashy precinct.

You have no argument from me there. I totally agree with that. My issue was with the Rooster's attitude. They could have just said "we're following our contract." and be done with it. There was no need to act like they are best thing since sliced bread and belittle everyone else.

They're in business selling a product in a competitive market.

I am genuinely curious: Where does that power come from?

Nick Politis.

 

[Capital_Shark]

I am genuinely curious: Where does that power come from?

https://www.roosters.com.au/about/roosters-board/

 

[Capital_Shark]

https://www.roosters.com.au/about/roosters-board/

Seriously look at that list. Nearly all founders or directors or CEOs of billion dollar companies. It doesn't matter if just them & their mates attend Roosters games it'll be 70% of the countries money in 1 corporate box!

Where's the power?

 

[HaroldBishop]

Seriously look at that list. Nearly all founders or directors or CEOs of billion dollar companies. It doesn't matter if just them & their mates attend Roosters games it'll be 70% of the countries money in 1 corporate box!

Where's the power?

Yeah but have their kids made it to primary school? Proof required.

 

[Capital_Shark]

Yeah but have their kids made it to primary school? Proof required.

Well that's the acid test innit? Obviously "no" if they're not listing it on their CV.

That lady's kids must be in high school now so she's moved on to bigger & better things. Bless.

 

[Shortfin Mako]

https://www.roosters.com.au/about/roosters-board/

Thank you. Interesting so many people with money would be on the board of a club that is not so popular (meaning small fan base).

This is new to me. Usually popularity attracts important figures and money.

 

[Capital_Shark]

Thank you. Interesting so many people with money would be on the board of a club that is not so popular (meaning small fan base).

This is new to me. Usually popularity attracts important figures and money.

Nick is an extremely wealthy thus influential man with an extreme passion for his footy side. He's very well connected. He's built a $100m+ property portfolio just for Roosters. He doesn't need 35k members & sell-out games to get attention or be listened to.

Money attracts money. Popularity comes & goes but the sorta wealth & reach those ****s got is near endless.

If any Sharks fan here wouldn't want our own version of Uncle Nick, show yourselves.

 

[egg]

Hi Cap
I agree with all your sentiment and also wish the Sharks had a Prick Nolitis to back and support them also.
I suppose the one thing that differs is that so far I believe Suncorp Stadium
doesn't have a huge lit up sign saying home of the Brisbane Broncos.
Would sort of look out of place I feel.
BUT , Good luck to the Salary Cap magicians if they get to increase their brand name .
SMART move .
PS : Actually, forget the "Good Luck" part too

 

[Gards]

Sharks had the pizza man, then the popcorn man

Not convinced Easts RLFC isn't just a money laundering scheme that plays some good footy to make it look legit

 

[HaroldBishop]

Sharks had the pizza man, then the popcorn man

Not convinced Easts RLFC isn't just a money laundering scheme that plays some good footy to make it look legit

How would you launder money through a footy club?