For me I don’t see the benefits or what the IMG grading brings to the game when what should have been a fundamental part of any grading system for clubs etc was youth development.

Degsy having a pop again, he really needs to get over himself.

IMG’s remit and incentives are all around increasing revenue. That’s what they’ve been brought on to do and the grading system is part of them trying to do it. Hopefully, they’ve got one or two other arrows in their quiver but I’m starting to become a little dubious.

They’re not there to fix every problem. The RFL still exists and could act to reform/improve youth development. There are a lot of vested interests to overcome, of course. But, whatever, it’s outside IMG’s remit.

There is not one thing IMG have done that has enhanced the game
If increasing revenues is a major part of their remit then they have failed miserably
How does televising all games increase clubs revenues?
How does taking away promotion and relegation increase clubs revenues and end of season play off interest?
The RFL have once again showed their naivety thinking we employ a big name and its gives the game credibility when all it has done is come up with a flawed grading system for circa £500,000.
Just how much more money the RFL are prepared to play?
My guess is when the penny actually drops not much more.
Cant see IMG been around after next season with the RFL having to spend more money paying them off.
Marketing is key to this sport.
Employ a small hungry young marketing company who can think outside the box.
Get rid of quotas,salary cap to increase the amount of super stars in the game and let clubs if they want team up with NRL clubs and RU clubs and allow interchange players
Yes it will be survival of the fittest and money talks but thats how you get money and media interest into the game with a lot more sponsorship from larger companies as TV exposure becomes a lot more interesting for them.
It would take a bit of time but get it right and in time we could then see some teams linking up with leading football clubs

Some wild LinkedIn comments by AP on a failed investment have been shared on Facebook. Some questioning whether it's a fake account but the account is 10 years old and connected with the likes of Tony Sutton. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/A8zeuq6wg7fpWdcs/

Some wild LinkedIn comments by AP on a failed investment have been shared on Facebook. Some questioning whether it's a fake account but the account is 10 years old and connected with the likes of Tony Sutton. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/A8zeuq6wg7fpWdcs/

Quote: bonaire "There is not one thing IMG have done that has enhanced the game If increasing revenues is a major part of their remit then they have failed miserably How does televising all games increase clubs revenues? How does taking away promotion and relegation increase clubs revenues and end of season play off interest? The RFL have once again showed their naivety thinking we employ a big name and its gives the game credibility when all it has done is come up with a flawed grading system for circa £500,000. Just how much more money the RFL are prepared to play? My guess is when the penny actually drops not much more. Cant see IMG been around after next season with the RFL having to spend more money paying them off. Marketing is key to this sport. Employ a small hungry young marketing company who can think outside the box. Get rid of quotas,salary cap to increase the amount of super stars in the game and let clubs if they want team up with NRL clubs and RU clubs and allow interchange players Yes it will be survival of the fittest and money talks but thats how you get money and media interest into the game with a lot more sponsorship from larger companies as TV exposure becomes a lot more interesting for them. It would take a bit of time but get it right and in time we could then see some teams linking up with leading football clubs'" Some good points there bonaire. Our Degsey would like change too. https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/sky-spor ... nge-98292/

Quote: bonaire "There is not one thing IMG have done that has enhanced the game If increasing revenues is a major part of their remit then they have failed miserably How does televising all games increase clubs revenues? How does taking away promotion and relegation increase clubs revenues and end of season play off interest? The RFL have once again showed their naivety thinking we employ a big name and its gives the game credibility when all it has done is come up with a flawed grading system for circa £500,000. Just how much more money the RFL are prepared to play? My guess is when the penny actually drops not much more. Cant see IMG been around after next season with the RFL having to spend more money paying them off. Marketing is key to this sport. Employ a small hungry young marketing company who can think outside the box. Get rid of quotas,salary cap to increase the amount of super stars in the game and let clubs if they want team up with NRL clubs and RU clubs and allow interchange players Yes it will be survival of the fittest and money talks but thats how you get money and media interest into the game with a lot more sponsorship from larger companies as TV exposure becomes a lot more interesting for them. It would take a bit of time but get it right and in time we could then see some teams linking up with leading football clubs'" Some good points there bonaire. Our Degsey would like change too. https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/sky-spor ... nge-98292/