The ongoing saga of Benji Marshall

[League Freak™]

I dont think its up to News Ltd.


I think the biggest hurdle for international football is that we done have anyone controlling it.

The IRLF is the brand they throw on a meeting thats held every so often that last about 4 days at best and results in NOTHING happening.

 

[Auckland4ever]

Ask yourself why we dont have anyone controlling it & why the RLIF is so toothless.
It doesnt matter what kind of federation you set up, if it doesnt possess adequate & sustainable assets & capital there is a limited amount it can do.
The IRB has the Rugby World Cup, which alone plays a huge role in driving the development of that sport world wide, largely on the back of TV rights. IRL needs a product of similar influence.

 

[Manu Vatuvei]

It's stating the obvious of course, but we're not going to get a good product with a 2nd string NZ team.

 

[Auckland4ever]

It's stating the obvious of course, but we're not going to get a good product with a 2nd string NZ team.

Probably. I'm looking more long-term, though, & with a tinge of optimism that includes a fit & available SBW & Benji Marshall.
Also, sport is unpredictable, so you never know, the Kiwis may be better this year than most of us expect.

 

[League Freak™]

This sport is so unpredictable that Ive never seen the Kangaroo's lose a series of any kind in my entire life.

Im 25.

 

[Big Bunny]

Im 25.

:lol:

That's either a lie or really very sad.

 

[League Freak™]

Red.