Nicci
The held a fan forum last November.
Myself, Vidmar and another lady attended, they even flew me down from Brisbane for the meeting so it was at no cost to myself to atten (made it really worthwhile). Three fans frome each club were invited, the Sea Eagles nominated us, every club was represented, they even flew three form New Zealand.
The day started with a 15 minute video, the highlights of the 2008 year, must say the BEST bit of the day was sitting near Laurie Daley and watching him squirm as it got to the Semi finals and then the Grand Final, and when it finished with the Sea Eagles on the stage the three of us got up an applauded, the look on Lauries face was priceless!!
Then we got down to tin tacks and I can assure you 150% David Gallop was hammered on many many topics and areas....two people was asked for TV Interviews afterwards, I was one of those.
Yes Cliffy the Pay TV issue did come up and you are 110% right it is the NRL that drives this.....BUT that's only half the equation, Chanel 9 is the other.
And it's the chanel 9 coverage in all of the capitol cities that's the issue, as you'd be aware Melbourne get NRL games at 2.00am in the morning (the free to air variety), and therin lies the problem.
Hope that helps a bit???