Media criticismNRL's entertainment decision seen as embarrassing compared to rivals
3 Sep 22 3:00 AM · 6d ago · 7 articles · 2 sources · development 3 of 3
Opinion coverage highlighted the NRL's misstep in contrast to the AFL securing Kylie Minogue for its grand final and the NFL bringing the Jonas Brothers to Melbourne. Critics noted the move undermines the celebration of the game's biggest day.
“I'd prefer to see 20,000 underprivileged kids who can't afford to play rugby league play rugby league, rather than spend a million dollars on 11 minutes of a musical performance.”
Peter V'landys, NRL chairman · rss ↗Peter V'landys NRL chairmanTones and I Australian recording artistDavid Trodden NSWRL chief executive
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Reported in the same hours no headline names this development itself — these 3 claims were published in its stretch
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first by ABC Australia, 6d ago · also Herald Sun, ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
4 more headlines
- NRL grand final left without a headline act at the 11th hour after Tones and I fallout nine.com.au · 5d ago
- ‘Unable to accept’: Real reason NRL lost grand final headline act news24.com.au · 5d ago
- ‘Nothing was signed’: NRL loses grand final act Tones and I Herald Sun · 5d ago
- Real reason NRL lost grand final headline act News.com.au · 4d ago
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first by theage.com.au, 5d ago · also Sydney Morning Herald
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first by ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 4d ago
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