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Wouldn't surprise me if we see the World Series move to a 12 tournament format post Olympics. Another interesting one would be Sri Lanka who are keen on a leg as well.

Interesting. Which school did Harry Jones attend?

I agree to an extent. I often am left frustrated by the simple handling errors that can occur. These guys are professional athletes so there should be a level of expectation that they perform the skills at a high level. The ITM Cup is good in terms of handling but I think that's got more to...

I think it's got to do with the realisation that the game exists in a competitive environment. It tends to become this overriding presence and the need to be seen to entertaining against two ingrained football codes that can alter their rules at will to cater for their audience needs. It's can...

It would depend on the class of the facilities hired.

Well, that's 60% of the $1 million needed if Hawko's calculations are correct.

Do not even joke about that. It's not funny. With the exception of the Reds, you bastards need us to develop your playing rosters.

Don't know what Mungo means. Mate, Super Rugby is a professional level. Tests can be tighter due to the tension that is often attached to the games. I'll give you an analogy I was told some years back regarding RL players and their defensive prowess at the top level. A guy who has coached many past...

They'd be foolish to scrap this after a year even if it costs $1.5 million a year. It's something they need to support and look to grow. I've said this on other threads, but, I wouldn't mind if they chose to forego any movement toward a 3rd Tier if they chose to further resource this structure...

I tend to find that the breakdown or ruck in both games tend to take similar time to be cleared on average. There are exceptions to that rule in Rugby but the difference is that where at the tackle play stops in League, it only introduces a new element in Rugby. However, when a Rugby game is...

Yes, yes and yes. If a Western Sydeny team did enter St Mary's would certainly be one of the options I'd look toward. Campbelltown Stadium would be an interesting one. The local council are a little upset with both the NRL and A League teams that are supposed to represent the area as between...

Mate, you could cut out the cost of accommodation if you adopt a fly in/fly out policy. The schedule for this competition shouldn't conflict with the club comps. So playing on a Saturday should be a option. Teams could catch an early flight out. Play and then fly back that night. I know it...

I know. Though, if either Parra or Penrith could present a more attractive option then it would certainly be worthwhile. At present Campbelltown are aligned with the Illawarra comp but that is only part of a four yer agree in which I think will enter its fourth year next year. Large untapped...

That's the exact model that I would prefer. It would be easier financially speaking for clubs and likely produce a much better standard of play if there was a concerted effort to in effect chase the regional Rep model. The Sydney Uni idea is an interesting one. Especially the idea of linking...

I don't know about Queensland but a lot of those Schoolboy's who cross over to League come from a league background as well. As mentioned earlier, many play both codes and are identified early by both. I was fortunate enough to play a lot of representative Rugby during my playing days. So I...

The difference has always been their ability to professionalise the training and development of players at a younger age. Many of the potential future 'stars' in RL start on their intensive physical and skills development from as young as 14 with professional training regimes. By the time they...

It was brought up during one of the ITM Cup games over the weekend. Interesting as he re-signed for 3 years with the Roosters last season.

Except for the fact he did it after the whistle had blown.

I like the bit where he says that League forwards are trained for power efforts and Rugby forwards aren't. I have a little experience with the programs developed for Rugby players and there are a lot of exercises specifically designed for the purpose of developing the ability to perform multiple...

That's complete rubbish.