I watch NRL because the product is better, and because, like them or not, the commentators are positive and sound like they're enjoying themselves - just better informed fans.
It makes a LOT of difference to the viewing experience.
I find some of these dispiriting, and I worry not well thought through.
The croc roll going is a Good Thing. But now what? How does the jackler get dislodged? Are we at risk now of more dangerous clear outs at the break down? Are jacklers going to lower their head even more so they're almost...
D2 regional already on the pathway? I don't think that's a universal - and I speak from experience. Depending on what else is going on the region, a referee can simply be the safest pair of hands around.
I'm loathe to bag the guy based solely on the video clip I watched - the bit at the end. I...
I probably need longer at HT than the teams. We have unlimited interchanges because heat, and I need a sit down, a drink and a chancce to cool down in the aircon.
Up until the punch, it was going to be:
PK against Red 14, plus a card.
Reverse for Blue coming in.
Reverse again for Red 3. Third man in is always at risk.