Corona impact on NRL...?

[GNR4LIFE]

With the way it is going in the US, god knows when the NBA will start up again. It might not. MLB might not even have a season either.

 

[momo_amp_medo]

I think that the NRL are grasping at straws if they think they can be up and running by July 1st...a lot of preparing has to go on and they have to make it viable and sustainable for the remaining weeks of the comp..I hope they can get it going but I cant see it happening...but I could be wrong..

I agree that the WTs must secure one home ground,especially now after the financial economy has been hit hard..I don't want to get into an argument over which venue is best but the Club has to work on having the one ground to generate income and at least give the players and fans a place we can call home..when the Balmain Tigers played a home game it was always LO,Wests used to have good old Lidcombe,these were the HOME grounds,however these days with corporate finance and big new stadiums built,many places to play but don't have the sole home ground to call home..LO,Belmore etc have now gone into history and its now time to focus on the one stadium for example where it is a home base for us although it would be shared by others,Bankwest for example...but we need something that can permanently be called our jungle,it wont be easy but should be a main focus in the not to distant future...
eg..if we play at say bankwest,we have to ask is it our home game or theirs,this is what we need a place we can say its our home game and our jungle....Im just not sure if the big stadiums will all survive after this pandemic...no one knows how things are going to end up...just hope we have very limited fatalities from this and life can go back to as normal as possible and people can get back to jobs or find jobs to rebuild their lives,just as Im doing my best I hope that many others can get to the otherside with their lives and families intact...The NRL is really a second thought atm ….

Yes .... with current situation what it is .... its highly unlikely that they could manage that startup date successfully.
I thought it funny that NRL honchos sacked their medical expert that gave them the advice to shut down.
Didn't like that I guess so now looking for a yes man (or woman).
They are just kidding themselves that governing bodies would allow the NRL the exemption, as the only sport on the globe to proceed with the competition on the day that the current 3 months shutdown restriction MAY be lifted.
Once again a good example of NRL and Fox Sports living inside their own little bubble.

 

[cochise]

I’m assuming clubs aren’t allowed to train atm. They might not be able to resume until a week or two before the competition starts up again. And if that’s around August or September, it’s going to be interesting to see how players cope. Especially if they’re playing later in the year when the weather’s warmer.

The NRL has told clubs they will have a month notice before games start to begin a mini preseason. The NRL is looking to start before June 1, they believe that the information they were told be the Pandemic expert that led to the suspension of the season was wrong and the legislation that was put in place by NSW has an exemption that will allow them to restart the season!

I think that’s optimistic, to put it nicely.

Project Apollo lol being led by Wayne Pearce

 

[WT2K]

Brent Read - Weekend Australian

The region of Townsville is expected to join the clamour for rugby league next week as it prepares to put forward a proposal to the football innovation committee — aka Project Apollo — to host as many as eight teams in north Queensland.

The Weekend Australian understands officials have discussed the prospect of playing host to one of the ‘bubbles’ of players when the competition resumes, possibly as early as June or more likely from July 1.

The NRL has formed a committee to consider what form the competition would take on its return, one of the concepts being that the players and teams be housed in ‘bubbles’ across a number of regions or towns.

The NRL has been contacted by people proposing the likes of Gladstone, western Sydney, southeast Queensland, Mudgee and Canberra, where the Australian Institute of Sport could house a multitude of players and teams.

It is understood Townsville will do likewise next week, its cause no doubt helped by the fact that it has two quality grounds — 1300Smiles Stadium and Queensland Country Bank Stadium — at its disposal. Queensland has also reported less cases of COVID-19 in comparison to NSW, making it an ideal place to host a handful of teams.

ARL Commission chair Peter V’landys is pushing hard to get the competition back as early as June, his optimism fuelled by statistics that appear to suggest the rate of infection in NSW is lower than when the competition was halted after round two last month.

More than 300 new cases of coronavirus were reported on March 23. On Thursday, that figure had almost halved. The signs are promising, amplifying the belief that rugby league could be back earlier than expected.

There will be complications, most notably the Warriors. There are fears that the lockdown in New Zealand could be extended, which would mean the Warriors may not be able to fly to Australia until mid-May at the earliest.

They would need at least four weeks for a mini pre-season, leaving the game racing the clock to make it back by July 1, let alone a month earlier.

Regardless of the timing, regions are queuing up to host the players and teams. Sources close to the Townsville proposal confirmed they expected to be in position to present something to the NRL early next week.

At the same time, national coach Mal Meninga has spoken in support of the southeast Queensland proposal, which was put together by Suncorp Stadium boss Alan Graham.

Under Graham’s plan, the competition would move holus bolus to southeast Queensland and play a series of Magic Rounds at Suncorp Stadium, Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast and potentially Redcliffe.

The plan would extend for nine weeks before Graham believes the grounds would then need a rest. Meninga took the proposal to the NRL and believes it has merit given the facilities and accommodation that would be at the game’s disposal.

“It is a good proposal,” Meninga said.

“I feel if you are going to quarantine teams, southeast Queensland is very adequate — you have the stadia, they are a supportive government for the game. I think you could incubate all teams in different localities. You have the training facilities. And what Al’s group can do is make sure that hygienically, all those facilities are kept clean.

“I think logistically it works really well.”

Under Graham’s plan, players would be forced to spend at least two months in quarantine.

“If you incubate them in one facility, I reckon families could go there,” Meninga said.

 

[Snake]

I think government and all agencies should work towards getting the NRL up and running as soon as possible ... the game should be classified as an essential entity , the population is going slowly crazy with being locked up .
Imo having the game back on the Tv for millions to get involved would medically be a positive from a stress and mental health perspective .

 

[momo_amp_medo]

I think government and all agencies should work towards getting the NRL up and running as soon as possible ... the game should be classified as an essential entity , the population is going slowly crazy with being locked up .
Imo having the game back on the Tv for millions to get involved would medically be a positive from a stress and mental health perspective .

But not for those participants that come a cropper as a result of restarting before the risk of infection is removed.

 

[cochise]

I think government and all agencies should work towards getting the NRL up and running as soon as possible ... the game should be classified as an essential entity , the population is going slowly crazy with being locked up .
Imo having the game back on the Tv for millions to get involved would medically be a positive from a stress and mental health perspective .

But not for those participants that come a cropper as a result of restarting before the risk of infection is removed.

But that seems to be a decision they are willing to make!

 

[momo_amp_medo]

I think government and all agencies should work towards getting the NRL up and running as soon as possible ... the game should be classified as an essential entity , the population is going slowly crazy with being locked up .
Imo having the game back on the Tv for millions to get involved would medically be a positive from a stress and mental health perspective .

But not for those participants that come a cropper as a result of restarting before the risk of infection is removed.

But that seems to be a decision they are willing to make!

Ask that question if risk THEY are willing to take coverts into reality and someone dies as a result ...... all for those poor millions suffering terrible mental health NRL withdrawals.... and NRL bank balances.

 

[Wagga_Tiger]

I think government and all agencies should work towards getting the NRL up and running as soon as possible ... the game should be classified as an essential entity , the population is going slowly crazy with being locked up .
Imo having the game back on the Tv for millions to get involved would medically be a positive from a stress and mental health perspective .

But not for those participants that come a cropper as a result of restarting before the risk of infection is removed.

But that seems to be a decision they are willing to make!

Ask that question if risk THEY are willing to take coverts into reality and someone dies as a result ...... all for those poor millions suffering terrible mental health NRL withdrawals.... and NRL bank balances.

Surely they would all be tested before this took off again, if all involved are clear then surely there is no chance of infection.

 

[momo_amp_medo]

I think government and all agencies should work towards getting the NRL up and running as soon as possible ... the game should be classified as an essential entity , the population is going slowly crazy with being locked up .
Imo having the game back on the Tv for millions to get involved would medically be a positive from a stress and mental health perspective .

But not for those participants that come a cropper as a result of restarting before the risk of infection is removed.

But that seems to be a decision they are willing to make!

Ask that question if risk THEY are willing to take coverts into reality and someone dies as a result ...... all for those poor millions suffering terrible mental health NRL withdrawals.... and NRL bank balances.

Surely they would all be tested before this took off again, if all involved are clear then surely there is no chance of infection.

I’m sure people are aware how to assess and make decisions based on “risk management” methodology.
And whichever way you spin this current risk factors outweighs the benefits and I doubt that situation will change until a successful vaccine is found, tested and implemented.

 

[WT2K]

The Tigers are preparing for the comp to return at any time. Madge speaking.
https://twitter.com/FOXNRL/status/1246307017150484482?s=19

 

[cochise]

I think government and all agencies should work towards getting the NRL up and running as soon as possible ... the game should be classified as an essential entity , the population is going slowly crazy with being locked up .
Imo having the game back on the Tv for millions to get involved would medically be a positive from a stress and mental health perspective .

But not for those participants that come a cropper as a result of restarting before the risk of infection is removed.

But that seems to be a decision they are willing to make!

Ask that question if risk THEY are willing to take coverts into reality and someone dies as a result ...... all for those poor millions suffering terrible mental health NRL withdrawals.... and NRL bank balances.

The players seem to be pushing this as much as the NRL, the NRL absolutely believes they made a mistake in suspending the season!

 

[WT2K]

I think government and all agencies should work towards getting the NRL up and running as soon as possible ... the game should be classified as an essential entity , the population is going slowly crazy with being locked up .
Imo having the game back on the Tv for millions to get involved would medically be a positive from a stress and mental health perspective .

But not for those participants that come a cropper as a result of restarting before the risk of infection is removed.

But that seems to be a decision they are willing to make!

Ask that question if risk THEY are willing to take coverts into reality and someone dies as a result ...... all for those poor millions suffering terrible mental health NRL withdrawals.... and NRL bank balances.

The players seem to be pushing this as much as the NRL, the NRL absolutely believes they made a mistake in suspending the season!

Players would want their payments back asap. Payments stop all together in two months

 

[cochise]

I think government and all agencies should work towards getting the NRL up and running as soon as possible ... the game should be classified as an essential entity , the population is going slowly crazy with being locked up .
Imo having the game back on the Tv for millions to get involved would medically be a positive from a stress and mental health perspective .

But not for those participants that come a cropper as a result of restarting before the risk of infection is removed.

But that seems to be a decision they are willing to make!

Ask that question if risk THEY are willing to take coverts into reality and someone dies as a result ...... all for those poor millions suffering terrible mental health NRL withdrawals.... and NRL bank balances.

The players seem to be pushing this as much as the NRL, the NRL absolutely believes they made a mistake in suspending the season!

Players would want their payments back asap. Payments stop all together in two months

I know, so what is the issue with restarting if that is what they players want and they are willing to live in the bubble the NRL is proposing. Anyone who doesn't want to play doesn't have to!

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I think government and all agencies should work towards getting the NRL up and running as soon as possible ... the game should be classified as an essential entity , the population is going slowly crazy with being locked up .
Imo having the game back on the Tv for millions to get involved would medically be a positive from a stress and mental health perspective .

But not for those participants that come a cropper as a result of restarting before the risk of infection is removed.

But that seems to be a decision they are willing to make!

Ask that question if risk THEY are willing to take coverts into reality and someone dies as a result ...... all for those poor millions suffering terrible mental health NRL withdrawals.... and NRL bank balances.

The players seem to be pushing this as much as the NRL, the NRL absolutely believes they made a mistake in suspending the season!

Players would want their payments back asap. Payments stop all together in two months

I know, so what is the issue with restarting if that is what they players want and they are willing to live in the bubble the NRL is proposing. Anyone who doesn't want to play doesn't have to!

The NRL would still be liable if a player got infected.

 

[cochise]

I think government and all agencies should work towards getting the NRL up and running as soon as possible ... the game should be classified as an essential entity , the population is going slowly crazy with being locked up .
Imo having the game back on the Tv for millions to get involved would medically be a positive from a stress and mental health perspective .

But not for those participants that come a cropper as a result of restarting before the risk of infection is removed.

But that seems to be a decision they are willing to make!

Ask that question if risk THEY are willing to take coverts into reality and someone dies as a result ...... all for those poor millions suffering terrible mental health NRL withdrawals.... and NRL bank balances.

The players seem to be pushing this as much as the NRL, the NRL absolutely believes they made a mistake in suspending the season!

Players would want their payments back asap. Payments stop all together in two months

I know, so what is the issue with restarting if that is what they players want and they are willing to live in the bubble the NRL is proposing. Anyone who doesn't want to play doesn't have to!

The NRL would still be liable if a player got infected.

So why isn't every other business that is still operating?

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I think government and all agencies should work towards getting the NRL up and running as soon as possible ... the game should be classified as an essential entity , the population is going slowly crazy with being locked up .
Imo having the game back on the Tv for millions to get involved would medically be a positive from a stress and mental health perspective .

But not for those participants that come a cropper as a result of restarting before the risk of infection is removed.

But that seems to be a decision they are willing to make!

Ask that question if risk THEY are willing to take coverts into reality and someone dies as a result ...... all for those poor millions suffering terrible mental health NRL withdrawals.... and NRL bank balances.

The players seem to be pushing this as much as the NRL, the NRL absolutely believes they made a mistake in suspending the season!

Players would want their payments back asap. Payments stop all together in two months

I know, so what is the issue with restarting if that is what they players want and they are willing to live in the bubble the NRL is proposing. Anyone who doesn't want to play doesn't have to!

The NRL would still be liable if a player got infected.

So why isn't every other business that is still operating?

Cos they are essential...

 

[WT2K]

ARL commissioner Wayne Pearce on @abcgrandstand with @GibsMoore @MCarayannis & @LukeLewis1983: “We’ll definitely be back playing on July 1.”
https://twitter.com/rtuck17/status/1246281593640996864?s=19

 

[cochise]

I think government and all agencies should work towards getting the NRL up and running as soon as possible ... the game should be classified as an essential entity , the population is going slowly crazy with being locked up .
Imo having the game back on the Tv for millions to get involved would medically be a positive from a stress and mental health perspective .

But not for those participants that come a cropper as a result of restarting before the risk of infection is removed.

But that seems to be a decision they are willing to make!

Ask that question if risk THEY are willing to take coverts into reality and someone dies as a result ...... all for those poor millions suffering terrible mental health NRL withdrawals.... and NRL bank balances.

The players seem to be pushing this as much as the NRL, the NRL absolutely believes they made a mistake in suspending the season!

Players would want their payments back asap. Payments stop all together in two months

I know, so what is the issue with restarting if that is what they players want and they are willing to live in the bubble the NRL is proposing. Anyone who doesn't want to play doesn't have to!

The NRL would still be liable if a player got infected.

So why isn't every other business that is still operating?

Cos they are essential...

No they are not! There are many non essential businesses still operating, people being able to buy a coffee is not essential, McDonalds is not essential. jewellery shops are not essential, Bunnings is not essential, take away food is not essential, hairdressers are not essential, Bottle shops are not essential, JBHIFI is not essential, EB Games is not essential, Newsagents are not essential, Beauticians are not essential I could go on and on and everyone of them poses a bigger risk to the community then the NRL will!

 

[mike]

I think government and all agencies should work towards getting the NRL up and running as soon as possible ... the game should be classified as an essential entity , the population is going slowly crazy with being locked up .
Imo having the game back on the Tv for millions to get involved would medically be a positive from a stress and mental health perspective .

But not for those participants that come a cropper as a result of restarting before the risk of infection is removed.

But that seems to be a decision they are willing to make!

Ask that question if risk THEY are willing to take coverts into reality and someone dies as a result ...... all for those poor millions suffering terrible mental health NRL withdrawals.... and NRL bank balances.

The players seem to be pushing this as much as the NRL, the NRL absolutely believes they made a mistake in suspending the season!

Players would want their payments back asap. Payments stop all together in two months

I know, so what is the issue with restarting if that is what they players want and they are willing to live in the bubble the NRL is proposing. Anyone who doesn't want to play doesn't have to!

The NRL would still be liable if a player got infected.

So why isn't every other business that is still operating?

Cos they are essential...

No they are not! There are many non essential businesses still operating, people being able to buy a coffee is not essential, McDonalds is not essential. jewellery shops are not essential, Bunnings is not essential, take away food is not essential, hairdressers are not essential, Bottle shops are not essential, JBHIFI is not essential, EB Games is not essential, Newsagents are not essential, Beauticians are not essential I could go on and on and everyone of them poses a bigger risk to the community then the NRL will!

That’s the difficulty with the current messaging, they have not defined what essential is. So everyone and every sector has a different definition and in their own right they are correct.