NATIONAL Rugby League clubs are thirsty for alcohol advertising, according to a new report. The report by the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE), a not-for-profit organisation, found 15 of the 16 NRL clubs accept money from the alcohol industry. Read also: Our say ' Buying votes, and using our money to do it FARE director of research and policy Trish Hepworth says the study found that alcohol advertising deals are widespread in the NRL. Read also: Editorial: What happened to all the gifts we gave Harry and Meghan? "All but one of the 16 NRL clubs have a range of deals with alcohol companies and get paid to promote various alcohol brands to fans," Ms Hepworth said. "The worst ranked team was the North Queensland Cowboys with four major and one minor alcohol advertising deal, followed by New Zealand Warriors, Brisbane Broncos, Canberra Raiders and Wests Tigers." Melbourne Storm, according to the study, was the only NRL club free of alcohol advertising.
NATIONAL Rugby League clubs are thirsty for alcohol advertising, according to a new report.
The report by the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE), a not-for-profit organisation, found 15 of the 16 NRL clubs accept money from the alcohol industry.
"All but one of the 16 NRL clubs have a range of deals with alcohol companies and get paid to promote various alcohol brands to fans," Ms Hepworth said.
"The worst ranked team was the North Queensland Cowboys with four major and one minor alcohol advertising deal, followed by New Zealand Warriors, Brisbane Broncos, Canberra Raiders and Wests Tigers."
LEGEND: Melbourne skipper Cameron Smith plays against the Panthers in Bathurst earlier this month. The Storm is the only club that doesn't have alcohol advertising. Photo: PHIL BLATCH
Melbourne Storm, according to the study, was the only NRL club free of alcohol advertising.
