Re: The NRL have it in for us
How true this comment is....
A BREACH OF CONTRACT?
By Casper The Ghost
Monday 5th October 2009
To bring the best out of each team in a grand final, the referees must adhere to the rules from the first round until the final whistle of the grand final, around 7 months later. In doing so, the standard is set for all teams to adhere to the rules AT ALL TIMES.
This creates a true Level Playing Field for all concerned.
The referees, the coaches and the players are clear what the rules are and a "FAIRNESS" prospers in the NRL for all teams.
BUT, THIS IS NOT THE CASE with yesterdays Grand Final between The Melbourne Storm and the Parramatta Eels.
Parramatta's strength is in their open attacking play and fast play of the ball and they have played games this season where the other team was penalized for not keeping their distance and for not getting off them quick enough.
Last night's refereeing favoured Melbourne in that Parramatta didn't get the chance to play their strengths but had to start playing like Melbourne which they were not trained to do. The "it's a Grand final" excuse does not wash - why are the rules different in the Grand Final and, if they are, why are we (the consumers) not given full disclosure about it before purchasing these NRL GF tickets?
When the rules are changed for the Grand Final, the unique talents of every player that have been honed in readiness are unable to blossom on a changed playing field. Even if the blossoming doesn't occur (come to the fore) until the 65th minute, the rules from the first round of the NRL should be applied from the 1st second of the start of the NRL Grand Final until the final whistle is blown to end the game. This is what we call a "FAIR LEVEL PLAYING FIELD"!
It is true that the best team won on the night because Parramatta were not able to beat Melbourne under the "NEW" conditions as set by the referees. The strengths of the Eels players were not able to shine under these NEW unexpected conditions.
NRL is big business and businesses are bound by the corporations act. The NRL promised to deliver a footy game (A PRODUCT) with all the usual rules and then delivered one (A DIFFERENT PRODUCT) in which the rules were not as advertised.
It is very clear for ALL to see that the NRL have breached the "Trade Practices Act". They have broken their contracts with their consumers?
How would you or anyone else feel if you ordered a pink Holden Commodore with green seats but were supplied a red Toyota Camry with black seats, despite having paid in advance????? Wouldn't you want the product you ordered or your money back?
Casper suggests that the Parramatta Leagues Club, Football Club and supporters sue them for breach of contract!
Is this another ploy to get more NRL support in Melbourne?
I guess so, and The Eels were sold out.
So much for business. Is business more important than the spirit of fair play. And what about the spirit (OF MAN)???? just throw it in the garbage bin when the needs of commerce call?????
Condolences goes to all the Eels players, coaches, officials and fans. In a true level playing field, you could have beaten the Storm last night particularly in the second half. You all played against the tyranny of the NRL but you were ALL not to know that! "It Stinks"!!!!
[Disclaimer: This post does not represent the opinions of the owners or moderators of this forum including the Parramatta Leagues Club, Football Club. Players, Coaches, Officials, Staff and ALL supporters/fans of the Eels]
Casper The Ghost
