We as fans of the sport are always quick to give out grief, but i think it is worth saying how much better everything seems to be this year. Common sense being used in the reviews, a higher quality of product on show then we have had for years (imo anyway, i have really enjoyed all the games i have seen so far this year bar Hull KR
), good attendences all around and genuine attempts to make matchdays feel more of an event. There is a good buzz around the league at the moment off the back of the world cup and WCC. Great but simple decisions like this are little things that all factor into keeping that momentum going. I am genuinely excited to see how the sport progresses in the next 5 years as that feels like the way we are going for the first time in a long while.
I have no doubt that a few years ago we would be here slagging off the RFL for the terrible decision they no doubt would have made by banning Marshall, feels good to be able to say well done for once.