23 April 2010
SUPPORTERS SHOCKED OVER MELBOURNE INDECRESSION
The Rugby League Supporters and Volunteer Workers’ Association has received a record number of emails after the news that the Melbourne Storm have breeched the NRL salary cap.
The pain felt by supporters of the Storm would be recognised by supporters of the Bulldogs and even supporters of clubs such as North Sydney both clubs having survived major events in their history.
However the Storm have clearly done the wrong thing and people overwelmmingly have agreed with most of the actions taken by the NRL.
Other supporters too have raised concerns about the possibility of other clubs breeching the salary cap. Certainly more news is yet to come and the fallout will continue for quite sometime.
However at the moment it is only a few people at one particular club and Rugby League has proved a highly resilient sport in its more than 100 year history.
If you want to let this Association know what you think please email our President Peter Warren at peter@rugbyleaguesupporters.com
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11 February 2010
SUPPORTERS SPLIT ON CONTROL OF RUGBY LEAGUE COMMISSION
A survey produced by the Rugby League Supporters and Volunteer Workers’ Association has shown fans are not 100% behind a club controlled independent commission... CLICK HERE
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24 January 2010
RLSVWA - 2009 Survey
CLUBS AND MEDIA PUT ON NOTICE FOR COMING RESULTS OF 2009 SURVEY
24 January 2010The Rugby League Supporters and Volunteer Workers Association has written to all major officials and media leding up to the realease of the Associations' 2009 Survey.
Go to the LETTERS page to view the text of the letter.
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17 January 2010
RLSVWA - 2009 Survey
The Association's 2009 survey has closed as of 31st December 2009.
We are now in the process of compiling the results of the survey which will be posted and distributed to participants and media shortly.
We thank you for the terrific response we have had and we are very satisfied that this survey fully reflects the views of volunteers and fans of our sport.
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23rd June 2009
RLSVWA - 2009 Survey
You're Association needs to know what you think. Here's your chance to have your say.
CLICK HERE to view and complete the the 2009 RLS&VWA Survey.
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13th November 2008
Second Letter to Channel 9 Regarding Coverage of World Cup
No feedback from our letter to Channel 9 regarding TV coverage of the Rugby League World Cup has necessitated a follow up letter.
CLICK HERE to go to the Correspondence page to view the letter in full.
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5th November 2008
Letter to ARL Regarding Coverage of World Cup
More feedback from supporters regarding TV coverage of the Rugby League World Cup, has prompted the Executive to write directly to Colin Love at the ARL.
CLICK HERE to go to the Correspondence page to view the letter in full.
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29th October 2008
Letter to Channel Nine Regarding Coverage of World Cup
After Massive feedback regarding TV coverage of the Rugby League World Cup, the Executive have written to Channel Nine reflecting the veiws of it's members.
CLICK HERE to go to the Correspondence page to view the letter in full.
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21st October 2008
3rd Annual General Meeting
This year the Executive Committee would like to thank again all members who attended the 3rd Annual General Meeting. It was good to see people continue to support the Associations principles.
A number of issues were discussed including contact with club supporter groups and the possibility of open forums to allow direct input from members. Most notably the Committee moved that the Executive seek a meeting with the NRL.
Thank you to all members for their support throughout the year and we look forward to your continued support in the year ahead.
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16th October 2007
2nd Annual General Meeting
The executive committee would like to thank all the members who attended the 2nd Annual General Meeting held tonight. It was a great turn out and it was good to see some new faces.
It was decided at the meeting that we send a couple of letters, firstly to the NRL asking what as far as the centenary year goes are they doing for the clubs in the next tier down, as there are some clubs who were foundations clubs in this tier,and as far as we are aware they haven't been mentioned. Also what is happening with junior clubs during the year. Secondly we will be asking NRL clubs what they plan on doing about player behavior as nothing seems to be done as far as discipline is concerned.
We would like to thank all members for their input throughout the year and look forward to your continued support in the year ahead.
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2nd October 2007
Notice to all members
Our 2nd Annual General Meeting will be held on the 16th of October 2007 at 730pm at the Wentworthville Leagues Club in the Wentworthville Juniors sub committee rooms, looking forward to your attendance.
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30th September 2007
Congratulations to Melbourne, Parramatta and Penrith for their grand final wins today.Comiserations to Manly, North Sydney and Parramatta better luck next year.
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07th September 2007
Congratulations
The Rugby League Supporters and Voluntary Workers Association congratulate all Junior and senior teams that have made it to their respective finals series and wish them all the best.To all the unlucky teams and their supporters we wish them all the best for next year.
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15th August 2007
Notice to all members and guests
The next general meeting will be held on the 21st of August 2007 at 730pm at the Wentworthville junior football club committee rooms, which is situated in the Wentworthville Leagues Club. Ask at the front foyer.
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12th July 2007
We received an answer to our letter dated 5th July 2007 from David Gallop asking about the under 20 competition and its affect on clubs.
1. It will be called the Toyota Cup and will mirror the existing Telstra Premiership.
2.The Queensland Cup, Harold Mattews, S.G. Ball and the Jim Beam cup will not be affected. There will no longer be a Jersey Flegg competition. The NSWRL will establish an open age competition to accomodate players not in the Telstra Premiership.
The NRL has forwarded a copy of the Salary Cap fact sheet to explain how it works.
A full copy of this letter will be posted shortly.
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5th July 2007
Letter sent to the NRL
We have sent a letter to the NRL asking to explain the salary cap in detail,including the exemptions to clubs,exemptions for the 8 years of service and of the third party payments.
Also to explain in detail the new under 20 competition and what effect it has on clubs.
A full copy of this letter will be posted shortly.
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30th June 2007
Letter received from the NRL
We received a letter today from David Gallop in answer to our letter dated 14th June 2007. In regards to player movement they don't blame the salary cap or the removal of the June 30 deadline but maybe that a number of coaches have changed clubs being the reason.Our idea of concessions for long serving players to start at 5 years instead of 8 years will not be considered at this stage.
As far as the player behavior is concerned the NRL believe that it is up to the clubs and the player sto accept responsibility for their actions.
A full copy of this letter will be posted shortly.
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25th June 2007
Notice to all members
It is that time of year again.Membership renewals are now due. Renewal forms can be downloaded from the web site, If you have trouble downloading the form contact me by email or phone and one will be sent out to you. Thank you very much for your patronage this last year and look forward to your input this coming year.
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14th June 2007
Letter sent to the NRL
We have sent a letter to the NRL addressed to David Gallop about the growing number of players heading over to England, we have asked if the NRL have any answers as to why this is happening and are they going to try and fix the problem. We have also outlined the supporters concerns about the player behavior of late and is the NRL going to pressure clubs to act to stop the game being dragged through the media for the wrong reasons.
A full copy of this letter will be posted shortly.
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25th May 2007
Notice to all members and guests
Our next general meeting will be held on the 19th June 2007 at 730pm at the Wally Webster hall which is situated at Ringrose Park football ground next to Wentworthville Leagues Club.
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10th May 2007
Merchandise
At the last general meeting we decided to purchase some merchandise to sell to raise money for the Association.We have now submitted the art work to the manufacturer called "The Marketing Factor", who will be doing some Polo Shirts, Caps and Stubbie holders. Members will be notified as soon as they become available.
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28th April 2007
State Government Grant
The association has sent a letter of request to the state government Minister for Sport for a grant to cover the cost of administration, eg, stationary costs, postal costs, updating of the web site.
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10th April 2007
Andrew Johns Retirement
On behalf of the Rugby League Supporters and Voluntary Workers Association we would like to pass on our best wishes to Andrew and his family in his retirement.
He has given us many hours of enjoyment in his playing days whether it be for Australia, New South Wales or Newcastle but not so much enjoyment for opposition supporters.
He is a legend to the game and will be sadly missed by all.
We wish you all the best and success in your new endeavors.
We now welcome you not as a player but as a supporter of our great game.
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06 April 2007
Reminder to all Members and Supporters
Our next general meeting will be held on the 17th of April at 7.30 pm at the Wally Webster Hall at Ringrose Park football ground situated next to Wentworthville Leagues Club.
Other dates will be:
19th June
21st August
16th October - AGM
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04 April 2007
Supporters- Your views on these issues
1. The non-competitiveness of the scrums in today's game.
2. The play the ball area. Why are players allowed to walk off the mark in the play the ball without being penalised, sometimes up to 3 metres?
Who at the top are allowing these rule changes to proceed?
Why are supporter groups never consulted on these issues? Don’t we matter to the league?
If these changes are allowed to continue unabated the game of Rugby League as you know it will be no more.
The Rugby League Supporters and Voluntary Workers Association want your views on these and any other issues, which you feel strongly about. So email, post a letter or phone your concerns to us before it’s to late.
Lets have a voice in this great game.
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3 April 2007
Notice to All Members
Due to the renovations at South Sydney Leagues Club until March 2008, our meetings at South Sydney have been cancelled until further notice.
Wentworthville Junior Football Club has kindly granted us the use of their clubrooms that are located at Ringrose Park football ground, at the Wally Webster Hall, beside the Leagues Club on the Cumberland Highway. Parking is available in the football ground car park.
We greatly appreciate this gesture from the Wentworthville Juniors, and thank them very much.
We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused to members, but look forward to your continued attendance.
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02 April 2007
Supporters, Volunteers and All Interested Parties - What are your thoughts?
1. Do you agree with uncontested scrums?2. Do you agree with the stripping rule?
3. Would you agree that referees should talk with their whistles and not with their tongues?
4. Do you agree with the golden point?
5. Should supporters be kept out of all decision making?
6. What is your opinion on the salary cap?
7. Is the radio commentary too limited with 2GB and MMM having radio rights?
8. Is player movement from club to club too excessive? Should there be exemptions for years of service?
Please email your views to peter@rugbyleaguesupporters.com
We will post your views in the coming week.
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23rd January 2007
To All Members
Welcome to a new year and so a new season.
It goes without saying that we highly value your membership and because of this we would like to bring you up to date with our on going dealings with the NRL, The Media and other Associations connected to our game.
We have forwarded a letter of concern to Mr Bob Millward of the ARL regarding the proposed national junior competition. A letter was also sent to Mr David Gallop of the NRL regarding your concerns as to no Sunday day finals. The NRL has now reviewed it’s decision and they will be returning to Sunday day finals in 2007. We believe our voice was heard.
Request were made asking for support to our Association to Mr Allan Jones, Mr Ray Hadley, Ms Rebecca Wilson and Mr Phil Rothfield to which we received no reply. We got a good hearing from Mr Peter Peters and Greg Hartley from 2KY and Mr Graeme Hughes and Mr Mark Geyer from 2SM. We are very grateful to 2SM for the support they have given us. We recommend to all members to support 2SM and in the event of you calling the station to voice your opinion on rugby league please mention your membership of our Association.
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17th December 2006
To All Members
On behalf of the executive committee we would like to wish you all a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
We would like to thank you for your input throughout the year and for your support and look forward to seeing you all in 2007.
Work will begin on our new website in early January ready for the start of the new season.
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