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| Quote: Wellsy13 "My God, this is an embarrassing topic started by your typical whinging leaguey. Let's have a look one by one shall we...
That is talking about rules within the game itself, not rules administering the sport. The sport is the product on the pitch, and all teams play by the same rules on the field. You don't see teams getting more subs, extra points, etc.'"
But they don't, do they, as on the field some teams are able to field more overseas players than others. |
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[quote="King Street Cat":1wa9s43t]Some might look at this as being harsh but I think it's fair. When are the Rugby League going to stop persisting with this fantasy expansion. If it hasn't worked by now, it never will! I'm all for reaching out to a wider audience with our game but not at the expense of historical clubs in the homelands.[/quote:1wa9s43t]:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_6731.jpg |
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| Quote: nottinghamtiger "But they don't, do they, as on the field some teams are able to field more overseas players than others.'" If you don't like RL, please go away and stop posting on these forums. |
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| Quote: nottinghamtiger "But they don't, do they, as on the field some teams are able to field more overseas players than others.'"
Selection of players is a competition issue. The players that are selected play by the same rules on the pitch. Selection of players happens off the field. |
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| Quote: Wellsy13 "Selection of players is a competition issue. The players that are selected play by the same rules on the pitch. Selection of players happens off the field.'"
So ' selection of players ' is not an issue that affects what happens on the pitch ? , if that is the case then why have different ' selection rules ' ? |
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| Quote: Wellsy13 "My God, this is an embarrassing topic started by your typical whinging leaguey. Let's have a look one by one shall we...
That is talking about rules within the game itself, not rules administering the sport. The sport is the product on the pitch, and all teams play by the same rules on the field. You don't see teams getting more subs, extra points, etc.
So yes, RL is a credible sport, and the things you've pointed out are irrelevant whinges.
Yes it does, because they play by the same rules on the pitch. Off-field regulations are "league" specific and have nothing to do with the sport as a whole.
Again, stop whinging.
My God, this is up there with top whinge of the year. Nothing to play for? What about pride? The trophy? Money? Not everything is about promotion. How come you're not defending getting P&R between CC1 and the RLCN? Or is it a case of only when your club is involved?
No you didn't, you finished 11th.
And your point about the stadiums is again, another irrational whinge with little thought. There are more fans at SL clubs than there are in the Championship, so a stadium needs to be safe enough to accommodate them. And not only accommodate them, but needs to be of a good enough quality to attract them. If it's got crap views, then it'll put people off going, which harms the product.
You're just throwing your toys out the pram.'"
I'd make this your last ever post. Save making a fool of yourself anymore. |
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| Quote: headhunter "If you don't like RL, please go away and stop posting on these forums.'"
Silly me for thinking an RL forum was the place to post opinions.
If you don't like my thread, take your own advice and don't post on it. |
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| Quote: Wellsy13 "Selection of players is a competition issue. The players that are selected play by the same rules on the pitch. Selection of players happens off the field.'"
Would it therefore be fair if one team could select more players than the other, as this would be a competition issue ad they would all play by the same rules on the pitch? |
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[quote="King Street Cat":1wa9s43t]Some might look at this as being harsh but I think it's fair. When are the Rugby League going to stop persisting with this fantasy expansion. If it hasn't worked by now, it never will! I'm all for reaching out to a wider audience with our game but not at the expense of historical clubs in the homelands.[/quote:1wa9s43t]:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_6731.jpg |
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| Quote: nottinghamtiger "Silly me for thinking an RL forum was the place to post opinions.
If you don't like my thread, take your own advice and don't post on it.'" It's not a place for trolls who don't like the sport. You are pathetic and your thread is embarrassing. Go and watch Union because RL doesn't need people like you. |
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| Quote: headhunter "It's not a place for trolls (1) who don't like the sport (2).
You are pathetic and your thread is embarrassing (3).
Go and watch Union (4) because RL doesn't need people like you (5).'"
1) I think the post is a fair discussion.
2) I do like the sport itself, just not the glaring unfairness that seems to permeate throughout the RFL.
3) You are entitled to your opinion, but if you don't like the thread then don't post on it (or at least be constructive).
4) I don't really like union.
5) I suppose that in your opinion, RL needs people like you and not those who have other views like me, who just don't happen to agree with you completely and unquestionably. |
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| Quote: nottinghamtiger "1) I think the post is a fair discussion.
2) I do like the sport itself, just not the glaring unfairness that seems to permeate throughout the RFL.
3) You are entitled to your opinion, but if you don't like the thread then don't post on it (or at least be constructive).
4) I don't really like union.
5) I suppose that in your opinion, RL needs people like you and not those who have other views like me, who just don't happen to agree with you completely and unquestionably.'"
I also think it's a fair discussion too. And it's clear that most fans think those running the game are turning the game into a joke. |
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kcab sfrawdder
Luck is a combination of preparation and opportunity
Just to avoid confusion Starbug is the username of Steven Pike
SOMEBODY SAID that it couldn’t be done
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Who wouldn’t say so till he’d tried.
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| Quote: imwakefieldtillidie "I also think it's a fair discussion too. And it's clear that most fans think those running the game are turning the game into a joke.'"
A discussion that seems to be increasingly more interesting to Cas and Wakey fans than it was previously  |
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| Quote: nottinghamtiger "1) I think the post is a fair discussion.
2) I do like the sport itself, just not the glaring unfairness that seems to permeate throughout the RFL.
3) You are entitled to your opinion, but if you don't like the thread then don't post on it (or at least be constructive).
4) I don't really like union.
5) I suppose that in your opinion, RL needs people like you and not those who have other views like me, who just don't happen to agree with you completely and unquestionably.'"
shouldn't worry too much about headhunter - he's the most undemocratic contributor - ignore him and say what you think - the rest of us can either agree or disagree with you as we wish without having to resort to personal abuse
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[quote="King Street Cat":1wa9s43t]Some might look at this as being harsh but I think it's fair. When are the Rugby League going to stop persisting with this fantasy expansion. If it hasn't worked by now, it never will! I'm all for reaching out to a wider audience with our game but not at the expense of historical clubs in the homelands.[/quote:1wa9s43t]:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_6731.jpg |
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| Quote: sanjunien "shouldn't worry too much about headhunter - he's the most undemocratic contributor - ignore him and say what you think - the rest of us can either agree or disagree with you as we wish without having to resort to personal abuse
keep on trolling'" Do you honestly think the subject of whether RL can be descibed as a sport, is one that merits discussion? I have no issues with people who disagree with me as long as they base their disagreements on logic rather than unfounded idiotic whinges. |
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| Quote: Starbug "A discussion that seems to be increasingly more interesting to Cas and Wakey fans than it was previously ![]()
Nah, they've wanted us out for years. We've always been interested, it's just as the deadline gets closer, other people start sitting up and taking note as well 
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| Quote: headhunter "Do you honestly think the subject of whether RL can be descibed as a sport, is one that merits discussion? I have no issues with people who disagree with me as long as they base their disagreements on logic rather than unfounded idiotic whinges.'"
quite agree but the man is asking if it's a 'credible sport' and you have to agree that episodes like the Crusaders for example doesn't help the credibility of our sport |
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