What a Joke! Does this set the standard now

[Goddo]

Yawn.

BDGS is ruining this thread.

 

[NRL-TGG]

which the French do, because you will find that most people don't enjoy throwing their money away.

People aren't always smart, particularly those who bet.

Wasn't it you who claimed that only 4 teams had a chance to win the RWC? I was merely attempting to demonstrate to you the flaw in your reasoning. Obviously a waste of time.

There is only four teams that can and will win it. That has nothing to do with any other sport or sporting event.

Yawn.

BDGS is ruining this thread.

Amazing the power of a poster who hasn't posted.

I particularly like the threads were participants start commenting off-topic :thumn

 

[WAPAU]

100% correct. No matter how much union supporters try to give the illusion that the quality of their wc is better and most teams have a chance of winning, the reality is that the statistics stand as they are. Union have only had 5 teams that have made the final: Australia, new Zealand, France, south Africa and England. RLWC has also had 5 teams :Australia, new Zealand, England, France and great Britain. The big difference is that the union wc is better promoted

Firstly, saying there have been 5 side when 2 of them are effectively the same side (England and Great Britain) is clutching at straws.

Secondly, the difference between the world cups is that one is a credible international competition and the other one is more of a 'show piece' of the game. Im not having a crack at international league here, because I like the way the rlwc is set up so that the minnows can play other minnows, but you can't honestly say the league world cup is some sort of credible competition when the draw is set up how it is.

Back on the topic of the thread, Rugby League needs to decide whether they want the international game to be meaningful (harsh eligibility laws, evenly drawn world cup), or more a show piece to promote the game in new markets (what it is now).

 

[ParraEelsNRL]

Firstly, saying there have been 5 side when 2 of them are effectively the same side (England and Great Britain) is clutching at straws.

Secondly, the difference between the world cups is that one is a credible international competition and the other one is more of a 'show piece' of the game. Im not having a crack at international league here, because I like the way the rlwc is set up so that the minnows can play other minnows, but you can't honestly say the league world cup is some sort of credible competition when the draw is set up how it is.

Back on the topic of the thread, Rugby League needs to decide whether they want the international game to be meaningful (harsh eligibility laws, evenly drawn world cup), or more a show piece to promote the game in new markets (what it is now).

It's been set up like that once for gods sake :roll:

Once in 13 times.

 

[WireMan]

Whats wrong with only a few teams/players havign a chance to win a comp?

Which comp do people think everyone has an equal chance of winning.

Every comp, every league, every tournament. You have your favorites.

So what?

 

[WireMan]

Back on the topic of the thread, Rugby League needs to decide whether they want the international game to be meaningful (harsh eligibility laws, evenly drawn world cup), or more a show piece to promote the game in new markets (what it is now).

Rugby League needs to decide who makes these rules.

Rugby league is a club game. Therefore the clubs have power. (Therefore the leagues have power. The NRL want a strong Origin)
Rugby Union is an international game, so the national teams have power.

The international game is a good way to determine how the domestic leagues compare. When England win the World cup, ours will be better. Until then, we get kids crying about how good Purtell (for example) is compared to our players 'cause he plays NRL.

 

[Ernest the Sheep]

There is only four teams that can and will win it. That has nothing to do with any other sport or sporting event.

well, at least you're on the mark with that statement. There really are now only 4 teams that can win the RWC. It's just a pity that you being correct for a change is a result of circumstance rather than any special insight or understanding on your part.

 

[WAPAU]

It's been set up like that once for gods sake :roll:

Once in 13 times.

Fair enough, but is this the way forward or not?

 

[ParraEelsNRL]

Fair enough, but is this the way forward or not?

No.

I hated it.

 

[NRL-TGG]

well, at least you're on the mark with that statement. There really are now only 4 teams that can win the RWC. It's just a pity that you being correct for a change is a result of circumstance rather than any special insight or understanding on your part.

Very funny and entertaining post.

The winner of the world cup will be whoever wins between NZ and Aus this week. And then it will prove me correct.

 

[Ernest the Sheep]

Very funny and entertaining post.

The winner of the world cup will be whoever wins between NZ and Aus this week. And then it will prove me correct.

I wouldn't bet on it. If the ABs win then yeah, they'll more than likely go on to win the whole thing. However if it were an Aus v Wales decider then the Welsh wouldn't be without a chance of winning. But whatever happens, it will not prove you correct. In fact you would be well advised to keep your commentary to sports you have at least an elementary knowledge of. Perhaps league, although that might be pushing it.

 

[ParraEelsNRL]

I wouldn't bet on it. If the ABs win then yeah, they'll more than likely go on to win the whole thing. However if it were an Aus v Wales decider then the Welsh wouldn't be without a chance of winning. But whatever happens, it will not prove you correct. In fact you would be well advised to keep your commentary to sports you have at least an elementary knowledge of. Perhaps league, although that might be pushing it.

Good idea, so wtf does this other sport have to do with this thread on this forum?

 

[NRL-TGG]

I wouldn't bet on it. If the ABs win then yeah, they'll more than likely go on to win the whole thing. However if it were an Aus v Wales decider then the Welsh wouldn't be without a chance of winning. But whatever happens, it will not prove you correct. In fact you would be well advised to keep your commentary to sports you have at least an elementary knowledge of. Perhaps league, although that might be pushing it.

Results don't lie mate, I've followed union longer then I have followed League.