Hi MRLA,
I love the fact so many countries are taking up the game whether they are big or small. I hope Malta achieves its dreams of making RLWC one day. I suppose given your nation's size, you are best to aim for quality rather than quantity, and I know how important the Australian -Malta connection is. I just hope when the time comes, it would be good to avoid the win at all cost mentality of some nations (i.e Italy, it was embarrassing seeing no player sing their anthem, surely they could have learnt it) and do include real Malta born players. I see no reason why Italy could have had heritage players in key positions (fullback, halves, centre, a couple of forwards-the spine so to speak) guiding the local players with their experience. But alas they went all Aussie virtually. Anyway, food for thought cos fans do notice. Will try my best to 'like' your fb updates, watch videos etc. Again, Best Wishes.
I love the fact so many countries are taking up the game whether they are big or small. I hope Malta achieves its dreams of making RLWC one day. I suppose given your nation's size, you are best to aim for quality rather than quantity, and I know how important the Australian -Malta connection is. I just hope when the time comes, it would be good to avoid the win at all cost mentality of some nations (i.e Italy, it was embarrassing seeing no player sing their anthem, surely they could have learnt it) and do include real Malta born players. I see no reason why Italy could have had heritage players in key positions (fullback, halves, centre, a couple of forwards-the spine so to speak) guiding the local players with their experience. But alas they went all Aussie virtually. Anyway, food for thought cos fans do notice. Will try my best to 'like' your fb updates, watch videos etc. Again, Best Wishes.
