The hypocrisy of the NRL

[Surrogate]

This isn't a hard issue. In fact it isn't an issue at all.

They've just slapped bans on Wolfman and 4 others.
Can't you see the conflict there?

 

[thorson1987]

They've just slapped bans on Wolfman and 4 others.
Can't you see the conflict there?

There is no conflict at all.

Players are free to gamble, provided it isn't on Rugby League.

I don't understand why people fail to understand it.

 

[Timmah]

Without grog and gambling sponsors they wouldn't have much sponsorship revenue.

That is partly because of the poor image of the game.

And that is partly because of alcohol and gambling related player misbehaviour.

Uhhhh serious?

Major partner/naming rights = Telstra
Official car/NYC/Origin = Holden
Events/GF/Sydney Origin = Destination NSW
On-Ball, soft drink = Coca Cola/Powerade
Refs = AAMI
Video Referee = KFC
Sundays = Home Timber & Hardware
Travel = Webjet
All Stars, WiL = Harvey Norman
Accommodation = Accor Hotels

Wild Turkey Bourbon (Saturday) and VB (Friday night footy, NSW Origin) are the only alcohol sponsors who have interests in the NRL.

 

[elbusto]

They've just slapped bans on Wolfman and 4 others.
Can't you see the conflict there?

No. But I am sure you will otherwise there is no reason for this utterly ridiculous thread.

 

[eozsmiles]

Smoking, irresponsible drinking, gambling are a scourge on society. Why should an organisation who aspires to have a positive image lower their standards and be associated with this?

I'm all for personal choices one makes, but sometimes people are irresponsible.
Sounds like a debate about guns.

Nothing wrong with drinking and gambling. It's problem drinking and problem gambling that is the problem. For the vast majority of people that follow footy, it is safe and enjoyable pastime. Drinking and gambling are also safe and enjoyable for most participants. Not surprising that they have marketing relationships.

Brett Stewart got busted for DUI but we accept Holden's $$$. George Rose is fat but we take the fast food $$$. Do we ban pizza commercials because of the fat buggers on "The Biggest Loser"?

 

[Perth Red]

RL in nsw has been built on problem gamblers pouring money into machines, why the sudden concern?

 

[The Rosco]

Its 2014, move along.
At least i show who i support.

Oh please . . . "it's 2104, move along ?? :lol::lol: How typical of a Melbourne scum fan.
I'm a Weststigers supporter. Don't hide it from nobody.
More importantly, you casually didn't answer my question on the coffee mugs.
But the way you think the passing of a few short years somehow compensates for the biggest, most systematic and deliberate cheating in the history of the NRL . . . somehow makes me think that the other mugs in the set are still pride of place in your living room.
I think the psychological term is denial.
Just like slater still considers those cheating years as premiership victories.
Filthy, cheating merkins who would not look out of place in the Tasmanian league.
They never genuinely apologised, because probably to this day, they didn't really think they did nothing TOO bad at the time.

 

[Leaguelegend20]

Oh please . . . "it's 2104, move along ?? :lol::lol: How typical of a Melbourne scum fan.
I'm a Weststigers supporter. Don't hide it from nobody.
More importantly, you casually didn't answer my question on the coffee mugs.
But the way you think the passing of a few short years somehow compensates for the biggest, most systematic and deliberate cheating in the history of the NRL . . . somehow makes me think that the other mugs in the set are still pride of place in your living room.
I think the psychological term is denial.
Just like slater still considers those cheating years as premiership victories.
Filthy, cheating merkins who would not look out of place in the Tasmanian league.
They never genuinely apologised, because probably to this day, they didn't really think they did nothing TOO bad at the time.

You're very poorly educated. Your argumentation relies upon paltry insults, and resembles a toddlers tantrum. Grow up.

 

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TE]=Surrogate;10304851;43127]Smoking, irresponsible drinking, gambling are a scourge on society. Why should an organisation who aspires to have a positive image lower their standards and be associated with this?

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