Harry Oz
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That's all true.That’s what was predicted in the US and the opposite has happened. NFL, NBA and NHL (not sure about MLB) launched OoH products and streaming and gained dismal numbers so have retained the networks. The so called ‘cord cutters’ are now resenting the ‘unbundling’ with too many subscriptions. Don’t underestimate the legacy broadcasters. Just because linear TV will die doesn’t mean their businesses will. It’s exactly why Nine was a founding shareholder in Stan and diversified their business with others like Domain.
NRL/AFL may go alone, or may consider a streaming deal is better for them. But the streaming partner could be anyone.
Either way, to retain value in its product, NRL needs to maintain as much control over its content as possible. Including commentary.
Which is why I think Gus might be interested in testing out the NRLs capacity to control what he says.
His own brand is very much about being willing to speak his mind. And the NRL is seeking to punish that very thing.
Its about much more than whether NRL is stupid.