RL in General. : Tue Nov 15, 2016 8:04 am
I don't know about anyone else but I'm just really worried about our game in general. The Four Nations has for me been so so poorly run by the rfl. Why the hell are we playing games to half empty stadiums in London ( ok some logic ) and Coventry of all places ? It comes across as half hearted, poorly supported and just a bit embarrassing. I mean did you see the stadia ? And the Atmosphere? Looked awful on TV.
I fear that the product on show is also poor. Can any of you say that you feel the game is entertaining as it once was? I've been a rhino since 87 and my eyes glaze over with some of the stuff on show. Forwards clattering into each other and we have Stevo and Eddie waxing lyrical and gushing over big hits. The game has become so defence heavy there is little creativity anymore and we need to change this. I hate what I'm about to say but the union game is becoming vastly more interesting to watch. There's more endeavour, more open play and there's just as many big collisions as in league.
I live down south and I'd always stand my ground and claim rl is the greatest game but I'm not sure it is right now. I don't know what can change or how to change it but some of you must admit standards to watch are poor. That's not to say there are not any incredible games to watch but they are few and far between.
And then we have the way the game is run and the plight of the poor Bulls. I hate em, of course I do, but what has happened or been allowed to happen to them brings shame on our game and the administrators. If we lose Bradford who next? We need a solution here and the RFL need to sort this out once and for all. Those who run the club in such a fashion should be deemed not fit for purpose and banned From the game. There should be strict criteria to satisfy and business plans presented to, well I'd say the RFL, but somebody who can verify and approve.
I'm not sure why I'm writing this post but rugby league is in my blood and I care a huge amount but I guess I just feel so downbeat about our wonderful game right now.