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I have read elsewhere on here that the viewing figures have been very good.
When crowds are around 1500-2000 the priority isnt really outside the towns, there is plenty of potential in the towns. Sponsorships are hard to come by at the moment especially but being seen on TV does help - research backs that up.
As for the clubs, yes I do think they like it. Ive plenty of mates who play in the 2nd and 3rd tier comps and they love a crack on TV and so do the clubs.
And Im really not sure they do lose money. Ive no evidence to back it up but I think attendances on TV games in those divisions compare well to the same game when not on TV.
In short, a TV deal is great for any sport. Of course it could be better but that could be said of anything
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