Why would a reduction be on the cards, they still broadcast the match, Sky subscribers will still be paying for it and have access to Sky Sports, they don’t lose any money.

Why would that happen?

Of course, and is a UEFA rule - [urlhttp://www.uefa.com/uefa/News/Kind=8192/newsId=19817.html[/url - but that is different from what you are proposing.

The contract between the RFL/SL and BSkyB takes into account that some fans will stay away and watch at home - that's why they pay the amount they do - same with football, union and other sports. It is then down to the clubs, who all have these community and marketing departments, to sell these games to the public as that by going to the match they are getting some extra you can't get by watching at home or staying in the pub.



Because the potential number of viewers, which they sell advertising based on, is reduced.

Believe me I don’t propose to take away the clubs responsibility to market the games and entice support through whatever means, it just takes away the easy option for people to stay at home and watch on TV no matter what offers the club puts on.

Anyhow it was just an idea and I’m sure it has many flaws.

But it costs about that to go and see Bradford City (if you pay on the gate) and that's hardly top flight.

Either RL fans are skint or tightwads or both!

How much is a season ticket for Bradford City though? £100? With a season ticket that price an expensive match day attendance is needed to make up the loss.

… and again comparing football crowds to RL is pointless.

In direct numbers yes, but on a pro-rata basis we should be doing a lot better.

where's the 72 quid from ? 2 adults and 2 kids = £46 if tickets bought prior to game day !



with only £3 worth of fuel required then it can't have been that hard..or purchase over t'internet!

i don't know if i am correct in this but there were not many kids dancing / playing prior to the game. the parents get concession prices for these but weren't they not allowed by the rfl for the play off games?
i know i have moaned before about them being there but it must improve the attendances somewhat.

Looks like the Giants fans are turning out in their thousands tonight !!

Ticket offers, sure I read some where the RFL wanted to make there was no offers on... Some where on here I may add

Yes' it's great to see modern stadia brimming with fans with play-off fever.
It's breathtaking to watch...........................

Just seen it, don't look many there

Just think, when we get our new stadium we'll all be able to chant "BELLE VUE....BELLE VUE.....or maybe what about AGBRIGG.....AGBRIGG !!

Must say though Greg Bird impresses me more every time I see him. Plays an old style loose forward role really well. Tough,takes the ball in, good hands and an organiser.

Not a fan but he's been outstanding tonight.

Fancy joining me in greg bird corner?

I was lynched when i suggested he was class!!!

He is class, but the day you said it he played like a soggy muffin if i remember rightly.

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No you dont remember correctly.

I was suggesting that day that the things he does off the ball, his posistions his lines, they way he gets his hands free in a tackle etc etc.

You have to take note of these things. Fortunately I can tell who is a class player.

4,263 at the game tonight

No really a suprise.

You sound like another poster on here

i can tell a class poster and it ain't you

they must of been watching in the alleys where the tellys are at the bars, I never understand why when you support a team all year that you can't take five mins to applaud there efforts for the season, huddersfield has had their best season and they walk out in disgust,
as disappointed as I was at going out of the play offs I felt I had to at least show my appreciation for the bone aching work that they have done all season

I'll pledge a penny a minute for the sponsored silence at the Galpharm tonight!
Best 80p Ive spent for a while.

tight £$%£

Poor support for the team thats done so well this season (and i don't mean in numbers) two chants of Fartown, they deserve better.