RL independence day arrives - NRL Independent Commission announced

[adamkungl]

There are about 2 good points in 10 - expansion and the draw.

The rest are all things that the NRL could have done any time, but didn't for mostly good reasons, irrelevant to a big top level admin change. Seriously, referring mistakes? What a twit.

Simple thinking as usual from a simple man.

 

[adamkungl]

Bears and Perth for 2014 would be nice.

 

[bartman]

I actually agreed with all his points :shock:

Sure, some things could have been done no matter who/how the game is managed, but all need attention imo. And I agree with Unit that they have to sort out the NSW Cup/U20s/Reserve Grade situation.

 

[Perth Red]

Too late, we appointed their stooge as CEO for the next 4 years!

Good to see Phil backing Perth, maybe he's not all bad?

 

[Dragonwest]

Working with the QLD government to renegogiate the Titans deal at Skilled Park is another priority that needs urgent addressing. The titans need to be strong to prevent negative press for future expansion.

 

[age.s]

Knocking back another Brisbane team because "the Crushers were dreadful in mustard". Seriously?

 

[adamkungl]

I actually agreed with all his points :shock:

Sure, some things could have been done no matter who/how the game is managed, but all need attention imo. And I agree with Unit that they have to sort out the NSW Cup/U20s/Reserve Grade situation.

mid-season transfers, finals system, golden point, referees - these are all issues that are debated on year in year out and are how they are for a reason (rightly or wrongly).

Maybe the ARLC will take a different view on some of these issues but to suggest them as major issues relevant to the new administration is small time thinking. They should be looking at the structure of Rugby League above and below the NRL, looking at development areas within Australia and across the Southern Hemisphere, maximising exposure and access to our excellent competition for both profit and spreading the game.

"Fix the refereeees" = irrelevant.

 

[Lambretta]

Working with the QLD government to renegogiate the Titans deal at Skilled Park is another priority that needs urgent addressing. The titans need to be strong to prevent negative press for future expansion.

Agree with this 100% - in the face of the attack from the Suns and the fact that Gold Coasters are often from other areas and bring other loyalties with them - they need to bring in the numbers to the games. High gate prices do not help that - especially if you want to target the younger people who grew up in the local area and are more likely to follow the local side rather than their families traditional team.

 

[PaddyBoy]

Make referreeing a full time job for all of them, make it a living worth pursuing, and the quality will increase. Ween clubs off poker machine revenue. Suspend Ryles.

 

[adamkungl]

I'm surprised we didn't see 'Make Benji talk to the Telegraph' in there.

 

[carlosthedwarf]

100% agreed on mid-season transfers. Amazing that even Rothfield can make sense once in a while.

Shame the same can't be said about Bourbon Beccy

 

[Ozzy]

Didn't read the article, as I don't want to contribute to his net traffic, but I would have thought the number one thing would be to ban him.

 

[M2D2]

Golden Try = Stupid idea. Always has, Always will be.

 

[adamkungl]

Golden Try = Stupid idea. Always has, Always will be.

Scientific fact.

 

[M2D2]

Dont know if you are taking the piss, But what can win you the game in the 79th minute should be able to win you the game in the 89th.
Ive always been a fan of 10 minutes extra time and the removal of 'GOLDEN' all together.
Let them go for the field goal shootout let them take the 2 for a shitty penalty, but know that it isnt necessarily enough to win the game.
And Golden EVERYTHING should never be near finals football until after the 10 mins are played.

 

[adamkungl]

Not taking the piss, agree 100%

 

[Raiderdave]

Dont know if you are taking the piss, But what can win you the game in the 79th minute should be able to win you the game in the 89th.
Ive always been a fan of 10 minutes extra time and the removal of 'GOLDEN' all together.
Let them go for the field goal shootout let them take the 2 for a shitty penalty, but know that it isnt necessarily enough to win the game.
And Golden EVERYTHING should never be near finals football until after the 10 mins are played.

well that is the new rule for this years final series anyway ...........

 

[adamkungl]

well that is the new rule for this years final series anyway ...........

Serious? Thank f**k

 

[joshie]

Is it okay to feel this excited? I mean I cannot wait to see what comes out of this and FINALLY we are going to be doing what is best for the game. But, will they actually do it?

and another thing, along with fixing up the reserve grades and such, IT IS TIME FOR A WOMEN'S RUGBY LEAGUE COMPETITION. the amount of interest and money to be had in this is astounding. I know of 6 female friends who would play Rugby League and not to mention the girls just played out a ten-all draw in their own all stars clash. Not only is it realistic and possible, it is easily placed into what we consider the 'norm' today.

26 rounds, 2 bye weekends, 6 clubs (one from Victoria, one from ACT, two from NSW and two from QLD), each saturday game day events will show the NYC clash, WRL clash, NRL clash. That accounts for all six squads, all playing on a saturday arvo/evening, hopefully playing with their home state team or at the venues. A two week finals system, with the top four advancing, a play off happening, then a two week break and voilà you have an even better grand final day. NYC, WRL, NRL.

 

[adamkungl]

and another thing, along with fixing up the reserve grades and such, IT IS TIME FOR A WOMEN'S RUBY LEAGUE COMPETITION. the amount of interest and money to be had in this is astounding.

lol....sorry bro