The NRL and Fox Sports have been left embarrassed, with the face of Fox League, Matthew Johns, involved in an advertising campaign to promote the game’s great rival.
has spent his years as chairman of the ARL Commission taking swipes at the AFL as he tries to make rugby league the dominant code in the country and he watches every move the AFL makes like a hawk. He is also very aware of what his broadcast partners are doing and what their on-air talent are saying. Take it as fact that he will let the networks know if he thinks AFL is getting what he sees as too much coverage, let alone good coverage.
It’s particularly surprising given Johns has never been very complimentary about the AFL. I’ve heard stories about Johns giving former AFL chief executiveand signalled to Queensland that their days of being the interstate bullies are over. It was a brutal approach, and even without Mitchell for Origin III, it told Queensland that the Blues would not be dominated or intimidated. This will figure in the minds of Maroons coaches as they prepare to take on the “Bully Blues” on home soil in the decider on July 17.from News Corp and Fox Sports was forecast in this column a few weeks ago. I heard it had happened, but the spin doctors at both organisations were ducking for cover.
It kind of makes sense, and a club as smart as the Roosters would have been well aware of those details., to get his client into the red, white and blue. It may lead now to Anasta looking to another of his former clubs, the Bulldogs, to find a new home for Ilias.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
AFL great Matthew Richardson ‘shattered’ by devastating Trent Cotchin sight7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Read more »
AFL round 15: Power, Lions open AFL Saturday as Brisbane chases vital winFollow along for the best moments and reactions from the AFL’s Saturday matches for round 15.
Read more »
AFL great Matthew Richardson shown his ‘greatest mark’ for first time on Front Bar7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Read more »
Dusty plans revealed amid $1m concession; Saints’ big call on star: Trade WhispersAFL: Blues captain Patrick Cripps not in agreeance with new AFL holding-the-ball rule interpretation
Read more »
‘Who’s on trial?’ Angry Tigers great delivers Tribunal rebuke after ‘victim blaming’ from BluesAFL: The AFL 360 panel debate Jordan Boyd's suspension being downgraded at the AFL Tribunal, with Richmond great Jack Riewoldt unhappy.
Read more »
‘Career on a knife’s edge’: Coach in strife as Crows higher-ups ‘must ask themselves the question’AFL: On AFL 360, Gerard and Robbo discuss the issues at the Adelaide Crows, with Robbo suggesting that Matthew Nicks' career could be on a knifes edge.
Read more »