What is more popular AFL or NRL?

What is more popular AFL or NRL?

The AFL increased its lead over northern rival the NRL in 2020 with overall TV viewership of the NRL including the NRL Regular Season, NRL Finals, NRL Grand Final and the showpiece NRL State of Origin down 208,000 (-3.5%) to 5,763,000.

Is rugby more popular than AFL?

Attendance for the AFL in a single season attracts more than 6 million people to games, while the NRL draws just over 3 million people in a single season.

How much do NRL get paid?

Minimum wages of $55,000 (players numbered 1-17) and $52,500 (players numbered 18-25) – up from $50,000.

How much do NRL umpires get paid?

The minimum wage of referees will increase beyond a 2018 base of $105,000 due to a tiered structure system, while NRL players will see the average salary rise to $330,000 during the same period.

Who is the most famous person in NRL?

His role as a pundit with Channel Nine also brings his views to the mainstream.

• Brad Fittler is a respected voice on football matters.
• Cameron Smith is by far the most influential current NRL player.
• Immortal Bob Fulton is a highly respected figure.
• When it comes to rugby league, Phil Gould’s voice is always heard.

Who is the best NRL player 2020?

The verdict: Cameron Smith’s reign as the best player in the NRL is over. James Tedesco is the new king of rugby league, claiming almost half of the votes from the players.

Who is the fastest NRL player 2021?

Stat Attack: Moses the game’s fastest halfback Moses carved up his former team in a 40-12 win that included a scintillating 65-metre solo try from the Eels playmaker. According to Telstra Tracker GPS data, the 26-year-old was clocked at a maximum velocity of 36.1km/h – the top speed for a No. 7 so far this season.

Who is the best second row in NRL?

Ryan Matterson

• Angus Crichton.
• Boyd Cordner.
• David Fifita.
• Elliott Whitehead.
• Felise Kaufusi.
• Jaydn Su’a.
• Lists.
• Ryan Matterson.

Who is the best Centre in NRL?

NRL Fantasy position guide: Centres

• Top performers in 2020: Zac Lomax (46.8 points per game), Bradman Best (44.4 ppg), Campbell Graham (43.3 ppg), Kotoni Staggs (42.1 ppg), Euan Aitken (41.9 ppg)
• Average Fantasy score for a centre in 2020: 31 points (6th highest scoring position)