I'm just glad that my career in engineering wasn't a spectator sport. Could you imagine what its like to have your livelihood discussed on a public forum?

Yes professional sport is a tough place. It's balanced by plaudits, acclaim, and salaries beyond normal people's reaches. It is also not compulsory to partake in.

I see your point but the vast majority are very nice blokes, who should be treated with respect, who love rugby (and are pretty good at it). When I hear abuse being thrown, by some who just haven't a clue, it just isn't right.

No it's not, abuse is not on, never is.

Discussing a players ability and contribution to the side, contract etc on an open forum dedicated to rugby league discourse is perfectly reasonable.

That is the whole point of this discussion forum.

Don`t recall ever reading anything on here regarding players, that I would classify as abuse.

Yes, there are criticisms of players, but all comments are moderated if necessary, and the views encompassed in this particular forum cover a very wide spectrum.

Absolutely. Our forum is a model for others to follow. Total empathy ... unless we lose, miss a tackle, drop a ball, pick wrong team (I'm joking btw)

Not just limited to the forum. Plenty of boos at the Wigan game. Especially when Bevan French evaded 5 tackles from behind their try line.

That was very noticeable watching the SKY coverage.

If you have ever been side-stepped and left grasping air you wouldn't think booing is even a little bit useful. It says a lot about those who boo though.

Quote Smiffy27="Smiffy27"If you have ever been side-stepped and left grasping air you wouldn't think booing is even a little bit useful. It says a lot about those who boo.'" I didn't attend the game. For me I think the boos were a simple expression of "this isn't good enough" which those paying spectators have the right to do but you think it means more - so what does it say about those who boo? The chase was pretty poor to be fair (save for Cooper who got back) https://www.facebook.com/rlsuperleague/ ... 118086357/

Quote Smiffy27="Smiffy27"If you have ever been side-stepped and left grasping air you wouldn't think booing is even a little bit useful. It says a lot about those who boo.'" I didn't attend the game. For me I think the boos were a simple expression of "this isn't good enough" which those paying spectators have the right to do but you think it means more - so what does it say about those who boo? The chase was pretty poor to be fair (save for Cooper who got back) https://www.facebook.com/rlsuperleague/ ... 118086357/

Quote Wires71="Wires71"I didn't attend the game. For me I think the boos were a simple expression of "this isn't good enough" which those paying spectators have the right to do but you think it means more - so what does it say about those who boo? The chase was pretty poor to be fair (save for Cooper who got back) https://www.facebook.com/rlsuperleague/ ... 118086357/'" Only saw this incident live, and hadn`t realised until I watched your video, how far Cooper had run to chase down French. His effort to prevent the try, puts his team mates` to shame.

Quote Wires71="Wires71"I didn't attend the game. For me I think the boos were a simple expression of "this isn't good enough" which those paying spectators have the right to do but you think it means more - so what does it say about those who boo? The chase was pretty poor to be fair (save for Cooper who got back) https://www.facebook.com/rlsuperleague/ ... 118086357/'" Only saw this incident live, and hadn`t realised until I watched your video, how far Cooper had run to chase down French. His effort to prevent the try, puts his team mates` to shame.