“Channel 9 has bailed out Rugby League many, many times”: Phil Gould throws more shade at the NRL

24 April, 2020 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY STAFF WRITERS

Channel Nine’s Phil Gould has defended the network as discussions continue between the NRL and broadcasters about if and when the season should recommence.

Replying to a fan on Twitter who accused broadcasters of taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic, Gould was quick to throw some shade back at the NRL.

“That is not the motivation here,” Gould said.

“NRL’s current financial position is the NRL’s doing. Discussions are now underway to not only save the game, but ensure a long and sustainable future. Channel 9 has bailed out Rugby League many, many times. This time it has to be done right.”

The reply from punters was swift with one asking: “How is Nine going to ensure its [NRL’s] future by paying it less money? Someone better share this with Channel 7 so they can save the AFL too.”

Love ya Gussy but come on man. A channel 9 employee defending channel 9?? By bailing out do you mean paying a contracted amount of money? I dont here any other industry getting hammered for money problems even though many workplaces are going bust. It’s a pandemic!!
— Chris Hemsworth (@CHemsworth21) April 23, 2020

Bailed out? It’s not like 9 are paying something for nothing. They’re getting a product in return. 9 have a deal under the current contract and are now trying to re-negotiate because the deal that 9 signed was a dumb deal. It’s 9 that needs to get their shit together
— YNWA_LFC (@YNWALFC44573301) April 23, 2020

I would say the current financial woes are probably due to the Corona Virus. You know, the unprecedented worldwide pandemic that has crashed oil prices, industries, and forced most major sporting codes in Australia to seek loans in the hundreds of millions of dollars..
— Braden (@bradenstwit) April 23, 2020

How is Nine going to ensure its future by paying it less money?

Someone better share this with Channel 7 so they can save the AFL too
— #lolatsouffs (@NewyRoosters) April 23, 2020