Corona impact on NRL...?

[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...

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!

Football isn’t essential either.

All the others are still operating, so they should be liable for their employees contracting it under your argument!

It does nothing for your argument though. NRL is an entertainment product. Entertainment isn’t essential

My argument is questioning why you believe the NRL would be liable when other businesses aren't? You have been unable to answer that!

Because if one player gets sick, it opens up a can of worms. As for other businesses, the government has classed them as essential. Whether agree is and isn’t essential is irrelevant.

Sporting events have an exemption in the legislation, so again you are wrong!

So why has every major competition been suspended? The NRL would still be going if they could.

The government didn't close the NRL down, the NRL did based on the advice of their Pandemic expert. They have now stated that what the expert said was going to happen hasn't eventuated so they are looking at restarting on before June 1!

Also guys without interfering with your discussion,the PM and state premiers have stated if things get worse.that is more confirmed covid19 patients and more fatalities then they could consider an extention of the lockdown,what will the NRL do if it gets far worse...?I wouldn't want to speculate but I think its far to early to make preparations to start the comp again until we can clearly see a much bigger improvement regarding the virus figures..

The NRL believes they made a mistake in suspending the season, so are looking for a way to get it back up and running in a safe manner.

I for one am going extremely stir crazy being stuck in the house and having something, anything to take the focus of this situation would be amazing for my mental health. If the NRL can find a way to safely restart and the players are happy with being locked away in a bubble as is being proposed then I would definitely love the distraction at the moment.

Luckily Pearl Jam released their new album last week or I would be really struggling mentally!

Mate I understand yours and many other peoples frustration at the moment especially if your league fanatics like me,however and I definitely don't want to put a dampener on your enthusiasm I have much bigger issues than NRL to sort out regarding my mental health and not watching NRL aint one of them..I think you will find many people are trying to survive this pandemic as best they can and NRL would be the least of their concerns..

Never said that wasn't the case, everyone is different and just because NRL would be the least of their concerns it is naïve of you to not realise the benefit it could have for others. You also don't know my situation and how the issues I have with mental health manifest. I am a person that struggles when there are not distractions to ease thoughts in my head, during extremely quiet times I tend to spiral into depression without distractions. I will be a person that struggles to get to the other side of this mentally and to get going again on the other side once the coming depression sets in.

My issues with depression have led me to some very dark places and seen me hospitalised on a number of occasions. So to use your words when downplaying my situation I will state, I think you will find there are many people who will be trying to survive this pandemic that could benefit from the distraction and sense of normality that a silly game could bring. Believe me I have much more to worry about, including coping so I don't end up in the mental health ward or worse but things like the NRL make that easier for me. So please do not downplay the mental health of other and things they use to deal with their issues because to be quite honest you do not know me an have no right to tell me what I should be worried about!

Only telling you how it is in my case if you want to overextend your circumstances that's fine with me,I wasn't having a go at you personally, but if it makes you feel better go for it.I honestly think that people who are so concerned about the NRL who are just members or fans don't realise the big picture, the NRL players have been very well looked after for a very long time,they are human and have problems just like us, but they have far better avenues for help than what most of us could possibly dream off in times like this,so I really don't sympasise so much for them as I do the general public who haven't got the access that these players deem an entitlement..

Get off your high horse and realise most of us including you and I have to do it far more harder than the privaledged NRL players...that's my point...take it how you want but I wont change my stance regarding my OPINION..

High horse? if you read my post I'm not concerned about NRL players and their financial position, I am really not that concerned about NRL players. You tried to downplay my issues as being of lesser concern than others because I can see a benefit to the NRL returning. I would argue I understand this situation better than most.

All I was saying that I know in my situation that my mental health deteriorates when I don't have other things happening in my life and I m left with my own thoughts to fill the space. This leads me into depression and to be honest suicidal thoughts, being locked up inside with little stimulation is a recipe for extremely bad mental health outcomes for some people. So me hoping for some other input into my head other than the constant covid 19 noise is not me being on my high horse. So really you missed the point of my post and went on about how well NRL players have it when that had nothing to do with my point. So maybe you shouldn't talk down to others when you have missed the point entirely!

While your situation is unfortunate, decisions aren’t going to be made based on people needing football in their lives to stave off depression and boredom. It’s about the safety of the players and officials, first and foremost.

 

[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!

Football isn’t essential either.

All the others are still operating, so they should be liable for their employees contracting it under your argument!

It does nothing for your argument though. NRL is an entertainment product. Entertainment isn’t essential

My argument is questioning why you believe the NRL would be liable when other businesses aren't? You have been unable to answer that!

Because if one player gets sick, it opens up a can of worms. As for other businesses, the government has classed them as essential. Whether agree is and isn’t essential is irrelevant.

Sporting events have an exemption in the legislation, so again you are wrong!

So why has every major competition been suspended? The NRL would still be going if they could.

The government didn't close the NRL down, the NRL did based on the advice of their Pandemic expert. They have now stated that what the expert said was going to happen hasn't eventuated so they are looking at restarting on before June 1!

Also guys without interfering with your discussion,the PM and state premiers have stated if things get worse.that is more confirmed covid19 patients and more fatalities then they could consider an extention of the lockdown,what will the NRL do if it gets far worse...?I wouldn't want to speculate but I think its far to early to make preparations to start the comp again until we can clearly see a much bigger improvement regarding the virus figures..

The NRL believes they made a mistake in suspending the season, so are looking for a way to get it back up and running in a safe manner.

I for one am going extremely stir crazy being stuck in the house and having something, anything to take the focus of this situation would be amazing for my mental health. If the NRL can find a way to safely restart and the players are happy with being locked away in a bubble as is being proposed then I would definitely love the distraction at the moment.

Luckily Pearl Jam released their new album last week or I would be really struggling mentally!

Mate I understand yours and many other peoples frustration at the moment especially if your league fanatics like me,however and I definitely don't want to put a dampener on your enthusiasm I have much bigger issues than NRL to sort out regarding my mental health and not watching NRL aint one of them..I think you will find many people are trying to survive this pandemic as best they can and NRL would be the least of their concerns..

Never said that wasn't the case, everyone is different and just because NRL would be the least of their concerns it is naïve of you to not realise the benefit it could have for others. You also don't know my situation and how the issues I have with mental health manifest. I am a person that struggles when there are not distractions to ease thoughts in my head, during extremely quiet times I tend to spiral into depression without distractions. I will be a person that struggles to get to the other side of this mentally and to get going again on the other side once the coming depression sets in.

My issues with depression have led me to some very dark places and seen me hospitalised on a number of occasions. So to use your words when downplaying my situation I will state, I think you will find there are many people who will be trying to survive this pandemic that could benefit from the distraction and sense of normality that a silly game could bring. Believe me I have much more to worry about, including coping so I don't end up in the mental health ward or worse but things like the NRL make that easier for me. So please do not downplay the mental health of other and things they use to deal with their issues because to be quite honest you do not know me an have no right to tell me what I should be worried about!

Only telling you how it is in my case if you want to overextend your circumstances that's fine with me,I wasn't having a go at you personally, but if it makes you feel better go for it.I honestly think that people who are so concerned about the NRL who are just members or fans don't realise the big picture, the NRL players have been very well looked after for a very long time,they are human and have problems just like us, but they have far better avenues for help than what most of us could possibly dream off in times like this,so I really don't sympasise so much for them as I do the general public who haven't got the access that these players deem an entitlement..

Get off your high horse and realise most of us including you and I have to do it far more harder than the privaledged NRL players...that's my point...take it how you want but I wont change my stance regarding my OPINION..

High horse? if you read my post I'm not concerned about NRL players and their financial position, I am really not that concerned about NRL players. You tried to downplay my issues as being of lesser concern than others because I can see a benefit to the NRL returning. I would argue I understand this situation better than most.

All I was saying that I know in my situation that my mental health deteriorates when I don't have other things happening in my life and I m left with my own thoughts to fill the space. This leads me into depression and to be honest suicidal thoughts, being locked up inside with little stimulation is a recipe for extremely bad mental health outcomes for some people. So me hoping for some other input into my head other than the constant covid 19 noise is not me being on my high horse. So really you missed the point of my post and went on about how well NRL players have it when that had nothing to do with my point. So maybe you shouldn't talk down to others when you have missed the point entirely!

While your situation is unfortunate, decisions aren’t going to be made based on people needing football in their lives to stave off depression and boredom. It’s about the safety of the players and officials, first and foremost.

And I agree with that, but the government made an exemption for sport to continue just like it did for a wide range of other non essential services.

 

[TrueTiger]

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!

Football isn’t essential either.

All the others are still operating, so they should be liable for their employees contracting it under your argument!

It does nothing for your argument though. NRL is an entertainment product. Entertainment isn’t essential

My argument is questioning why you believe the NRL would be liable when other businesses aren't? You have been unable to answer that!

Because if one player gets sick, it opens up a can of worms. As for other businesses, the government has classed them as essential. Whether agree is and isn’t essential is irrelevant.

Sporting events have an exemption in the legislation, so again you are wrong!

So why has every major competition been suspended? The NRL would still be going if they could.

The government didn't close the NRL down, the NRL did based on the advice of their Pandemic expert. They have now stated that what the expert said was going to happen hasn't eventuated so they are looking at restarting on before June 1!

Also guys without interfering with your discussion,the PM and state premiers have stated if things get worse.that is more confirmed covid19 patients and more fatalities then they could consider an extention of the lockdown,what will the NRL do if it gets far worse...?I wouldn't want to speculate but I think its far to early to make preparations to start the comp again until we can clearly see a much bigger improvement regarding the virus figures..

The NRL believes they made a mistake in suspending the season, so are looking for a way to get it back up and running in a safe manner.

I for one am going extremely stir crazy being stuck in the house and having something, anything to take the focus of this situation would be amazing for my mental health. If the NRL can find a way to safely restart and the players are happy with being locked away in a bubble as is being proposed then I would definitely love the distraction at the moment.

Luckily Pearl Jam released their new album last week or I would be really struggling mentally!

Mate I understand yours and many other peoples frustration at the moment especially if your league fanatics like me,however and I definitely don't want to put a dampener on your enthusiasm I have much bigger issues than NRL to sort out regarding my mental health and not watching NRL aint one of them..I think you will find many people are trying to survive this pandemic as best they can and NRL would be the least of their concerns..

Never said that wasn't the case, everyone is different and just because NRL would be the least of their concerns it is naïve of you to not realise the benefit it could have for others. You also don't know my situation and how the issues I have with mental health manifest. I am a person that struggles when there are not distractions to ease thoughts in my head, during extremely quiet times I tend to spiral into depression without distractions. I will be a person that struggles to get to the other side of this mentally and to get going again on the other side once the coming depression sets in.

My issues with depression have led me to some very dark places and seen me hospitalised on a number of occasions. So to use your words when downplaying my situation I will state, I think you will find there are many people who will be trying to survive this pandemic that could benefit from the distraction and sense of normality that a silly game could bring. Believe me I have much more to worry about, including coping so I don't end up in the mental health ward or worse but things like the NRL make that easier for me. So please do not downplay the mental health of other and things they use to deal with their issues because to be quite honest you do not know me an have no right to tell me what I should be worried about!

Only telling you how it is in my case if you want to overextend your circumstances that's fine with me,I wasn't having a go at you personally, but if it makes you feel better go for it.I honestly think that people who are so concerned about the NRL who are just members or fans don't realise the big picture, the NRL players have been very well looked after for a very long time,they are human and have problems just like us, but they have far better avenues for help than what most of us could possibly dream off in times like this,so I really don't sympasise so much for them as I do the general public who haven't got the access that these players deem an entitlement..

Get off your high horse and realise most of us including you and I have to do it far more harder than the privaledged NRL players...that's my point...take it how you want but I wont change my stance regarding my OPINION..

High horse? if you read my post I'm not concerned about NRL players and their financial position, I am really not that concerned about NRL players. You tried to downplay my issues as being of lesser concern than others because I can see a benefit to the NRL returning. I would argue I understand this situation better than most.

All I was saying that I know in my situation that my mental health deteriorates when I don't have other things happening in my life and I m left with my own thoughts to fill the space. This leads me into depression and to be honest suicidal thoughts, being locked up inside with little stimulation is a recipe for extremely bad mental health outcomes for some people. So me hoping for some other input into my head other than the constant covid 19 noise So really you missed the point of my post and went on about how well NRL players have it when that had nothing to do with my point. So maybe you shouldn't talk down to others when you have missed the point entirely!

Don't talk people down,thats your opinion in your particular circumstances,if the football helps you stay calmer and in not so much an depressed space,then watch replays like most of us do...if the NRL doesn't come back this year sobeit,there are greater situations to worry about than football during these times..As for not knowing peoples mental state just bear with me for a moment and I will tell you about mine..My partner of 12 yrs was diagnosed with breast cancer,we battled it for 16 months in between I started a business,it was destroyed by the fires,I got a job and now have to go to centrelink to survive my partner has decided she wants a split because Im not needed anymore,,,so have a think about your problems and then think about mine and how they have been dumped on me in a very small amount of time...then tell me how to deal with mental health and depression..I think Im right I have sought help..and I can still manage to help others in their hour of need... NRL ….please..

 

[hobbo1]

I don't mind Vossys idea of 20 minute quarters to start off with


Or even fittlers idea with origin starting the season back off, with flexibility around origin selection

E.g. taumalolo can be selected for qld

Yeah I read that today....wanting to relax the rules so Taumalolo can play for the toads .🙄

 

[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!

Football isn’t essential either.

All the others are still operating, so they should be liable for their employees contracting it under your argument!

It does nothing for your argument though. NRL is an entertainment product. Entertainment isn’t essential

My argument is questioning why you believe the NRL would be liable when other businesses aren't? You have been unable to answer that!

Because if one player gets sick, it opens up a can of worms. As for other businesses, the government has classed them as essential. Whether agree is and isn’t essential is irrelevant.

Sporting events have an exemption in the legislation, so again you are wrong!

So why has every major competition been suspended? The NRL would still be going if they could.

The government didn't close the NRL down, the NRL did based on the advice of their Pandemic expert. They have now stated that what the expert said was going to happen hasn't eventuated so they are looking at restarting on before June 1!

Also guys without interfering with your discussion,the PM and state premiers have stated if things get worse.that is more confirmed covid19 patients and more fatalities then they could consider an extention of the lockdown,what will the NRL do if it gets far worse...?I wouldn't want to speculate but I think its far to early to make preparations to start the comp again until we can clearly see a much bigger improvement regarding the virus figures..

The NRL believes they made a mistake in suspending the season, so are looking for a way to get it back up and running in a safe manner.

I for one am going extremely stir crazy being stuck in the house and having something, anything to take the focus of this situation would be amazing for my mental health. If the NRL can find a way to safely restart and the players are happy with being locked away in a bubble as is being proposed then I would definitely love the distraction at the moment.

Luckily Pearl Jam released their new album last week or I would be really struggling mentally!

Mate I understand yours and many other peoples frustration at the moment especially if your league fanatics like me,however and I definitely don't want to put a dampener on your enthusiasm I have much bigger issues than NRL to sort out regarding my mental health and not watching NRL aint one of them..I think you will find many people are trying to survive this pandemic as best they can and NRL would be the least of their concerns..

Never said that wasn't the case, everyone is different and just because NRL would be the least of their concerns it is naïve of you to not realise the benefit it could have for others. You also don't know my situation and how the issues I have with mental health manifest. I am a person that struggles when there are not distractions to ease thoughts in my head, during extremely quiet times I tend to spiral into depression without distractions. I will be a person that struggles to get to the other side of this mentally and to get going again on the other side once the coming depression sets in.

My issues with depression have led me to some very dark places and seen me hospitalised on a number of occasions. So to use your words when downplaying my situation I will state, I think you will find there are many people who will be trying to survive this pandemic that could benefit from the distraction and sense of normality that a silly game could bring. Believe me I have much more to worry about, including coping so I don't end up in the mental health ward or worse but things like the NRL make that easier for me. So please do not downplay the mental health of other and things they use to deal with their issues because to be quite honest you do not know me an have no right to tell me what I should be worried about!

Only telling you how it is in my case if you want to overextend your circumstances that's fine with me,I wasn't having a go at you personally, but if it makes you feel better go for it.I honestly think that people who are so concerned about the NRL who are just members or fans don't realise the big picture, the NRL players have been very well looked after for a very long time,they are human and have problems just like us, but they have far better avenues for help than what most of us could possibly dream off in times like this,so I really don't sympasise so much for them as I do the general public who haven't got the access that these players deem an entitlement..

Get off your high horse and realise most of us including you and I have to do it far more harder than the privaledged NRL players...that's my point...take it how you want but I wont change my stance regarding my OPINION..

High horse? if you read my post I'm not concerned about NRL players and their financial position, I am really not that concerned about NRL players. You tried to downplay my issues as being of lesser concern than others because I can see a benefit to the NRL returning. I would argue I understand this situation better than most.

All I was saying that I know in my situation that my mental health deteriorates when I don't have other things happening in my life and I m left with my own thoughts to fill the space. This leads me into depression and to be honest suicidal thoughts, being locked up inside with little stimulation is a recipe for extremely bad mental health outcomes for some people. So me hoping for some other input into my head other than the constant covid 19 noise So really you missed the point of my post and went on about how well NRL players have it when that had nothing to do with my point. So maybe you shouldn't talk down to others when you have missed the point entirely!

Don't talk people down,thats your opinion in your particular circumstances,if the football helps you stay calmer and in not so much an depressed space,then watch replays like most of us do...if the NRL doesn't come back this year sobeit,there are greater situations to worry about than football during these times..As for not knowing peoples mental state just bear with me for a moment and I will tell you about mine..My partner of 12 yrs was diagnosed with breast cancer,we battled it for 16 months in between I started a business,it was destroyed by the fires,I got a job and now have to go to centrelink to survive my partner has decided she wants a split because Im not needed anymore,,,so have a think about your problems and then think about mine and how they have been dumped on me in a very small amount of time...then tell me how to deal with mental health and depression..I think Im right I have sought help..and I can still manage to help others in their hour of need... NRL ….please..

Where did I tell you how to deal with your issues mate? Infact the only person having a go at anyone for how they deal with their issues is you, this is not a competition mate. Your situation is shit, but that doesn't mean others don't have it just as hard. Mate my life has had sexual assualt, cheating pregnant partner, death of a child, divorce, a mental breakdown that led to the loss of my career, a suicide attempt and long hospital stays for mental health and you have the hide to downplay my situation. I'm sorry you are having a rough time, hey I even reached out to try and help but you have no right to imply your life is tougher than mine, you don't know me!

This all started because I stated the NRL returning would be good for my mental health, I didn't say that is why it should return or that it had to return, who are you to judge others?

 

[TrueTiger]

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!

Football isn’t essential either.

All the others are still operating, so they should be liable for their employees contracting it under your argument!

It does nothing for your argument though. NRL is an entertainment product. Entertainment isn’t essential

My argument is questioning why you believe the NRL would be liable when other businesses aren't? You have been unable to answer that!

Because if one player gets sick, it opens up a can of worms. As for other businesses, the government has classed them as essential. Whether agree is and isn’t essential is irrelevant.

Sporting events have an exemption in the legislation, so again you are wrong!

So why has every major competition been suspended? The NRL would still be going if they could.

The government didn't close the NRL down, the NRL did based on the advice of their Pandemic expert. They have now stated that what the expert said was going to happen hasn't eventuated so they are looking at restarting on before June 1!

Also guys without interfering with your discussion,the PM and state premiers have stated if things get worse.that is more confirmed covid19 patients and more fatalities then they could consider an extention of the lockdown,what will the NRL do if it gets far worse...?I wouldn't want to speculate but I think its far to early to make preparations to start the comp again until we can clearly see a much bigger improvement regarding the virus figures..

The NRL believes they made a mistake in suspending the season, so are looking for a way to get it back up and running in a safe manner.

I for one am going extremely stir crazy being stuck in the house and having something, anything to take the focus of this situation would be amazing for my mental health. If the NRL can find a way to safely restart and the players are happy with being locked away in a bubble as is being proposed then I would definitely love the distraction at the moment.

Luckily Pearl Jam released their new album last week or I would be really struggling mentally!

Mate I understand yours and many other peoples frustration at the moment especially if your league fanatics like me,however and I definitely don't want to put a dampener on your enthusiasm I have much bigger issues than NRL to sort out regarding my mental health and not watching NRL aint one of them..I think you will find many people are trying to survive this pandemic as best they can and NRL would be the least of their concerns..

Never said that wasn't the case, everyone is different and just because NRL would be the least of their concerns it is naïve of you to not realise the benefit it could have for others. You also don't know my situation and how the issues I have with mental health manifest. I am a person that struggles when there are not distractions to ease thoughts in my head, during extremely quiet times I tend to spiral into depression without distractions. I will be a person that struggles to get to the other side of this mentally and to get going again on the other side once the coming depression sets in.

My issues with depression have led me to some very dark places and seen me hospitalised on a number of occasions. So to use your words when downplaying my situation I will state, I think you will find there are many people who will be trying to survive this pandemic that could benefit from the distraction and sense of normality that a silly game could bring. Believe me I have much more to worry about, including coping so I don't end up in the mental health ward or worse but things like the NRL make that easier for me. So please do not downplay the mental health of other and things they use to deal with their issues because to be quite honest you do not know me an have no right to tell me what I should be worried about!

Only telling you how it is in my case if you want to overextend your circumstances that's fine with me,I wasn't having a go at you personally, but if it makes you feel better go for it.I honestly think that people who are so concerned about the NRL who are just members or fans don't realise the big picture, the NRL players have been very well looked after for a very long time,they are human and have problems just like us, but they have far better avenues for help than what most of us could possibly dream off in times like this,so I really don't sympasise so much for them as I do the general public who haven't got the access that these players deem an entitlement..

Get off your high horse and realise most of us including you and I have to do it far more harder than the privaledged NRL players...that's my point...take it how you want but I wont change my stance regarding my OPINION..

High horse? if you read my post I'm not concerned about NRL players and their financial position, I am really not that concerned about NRL players. You tried to downplay my issues as being of lesser concern than others because I can see a benefit to the NRL returning. I would argue I understand this situation better than most.

All I was saying that I know in my situation that my mental health deteriorates when I don't have other things happening in my life and I m left with my own thoughts to fill the space. This leads me into depression and to be honest suicidal thoughts, being locked up inside with little stimulation is a recipe for extremely bad mental health outcomes for some people. So me hoping for some other input into my head other than the constant covid 19 noise So really you missed the point of my post and went on about how well NRL players have it when that had nothing to do with my point. So maybe you shouldn't talk down to others when you have missed the point entirely!

Don't talk people down,thats your opinion in your particular circumstances,if the football helps you stay calmer and in not so much an depressed space,then watch replays like most of us do...if the NRL doesn't come back this year sobeit,there are greater situations to worry about than football during these times..As for not knowing peoples mental state just bear with me for a moment and I will tell you about mine..My partner of 12 yrs was diagnosed with breast cancer,we battled it for 16 months in between I started a business,it was destroyed by the fires,I got a job and now have to go to centrelink to survive my partner has decided she wants a split because Im not needed anymore,,,so have a think about your problems and then think about mine and how they have been dumped on me in a very small amount of time...then tell me how to deal with mental health and depression..I think Im right I have sought help..and I can still manage to help others in their hour of need... NRL ….please..

Where did I tell you how to deal with your issues mate? Infact the only person having a go at anyone for how they deal with their issues is you, this is not a competition mate. Your situation is shit, but that doesn't mean others don't have it just as hard. Mate my life has had sexual assualt, cheating pregnant partner, death of a child, divorce, a mental breakdown that led to the loss of my career, a suicide attempt and long hospital stays for mental health and you have the hide to downplay my situation. I'm sorry you are having a rough time, hey I even reached out to try and help but you have no right to imply your life is tougher than mine, you don't know me!

This all started because I stated the NRL returning would be good for my mental health, I didn't say that is why it should return or that it had to return, who are you to judge others?

Mate I have had my say ...if you want to continue on your road feel free...I was simply saying,and take it how you like...THE NRL IS SECOND TO THE PROBLEMS WE HAVE NOW...if you feel the need to get it up and going tomorrow that's great .I gave my opinion and you started to get defensive,your right I don't know you or your situstion however if you cared to notice I didn't know about your health problems until you started on the defensive...lets forget about this conversation as it could lead to an embarrassment...enjoy your replays and I hope for your sake the NRL starts asap...

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I love footy, but I personally am enjoying the break from it. Idk why.

 

[Tiger_Steve]

Taking a tangent here:
Anyone else wondering why Wayne Pearce is rolling this plan out? Wouldn’t the commission delegate this to the CEO? Unless of course the commission were trying to keep the profile if the CEO low for some reason...

 

[cochise]

Taking a tangent here:
Anyone else wondering why Wayne Pearce is rolling this plan out? Wouldn’t the commission delegate this to the CEO? Unless of course the commission were trying to keep the profile if the CEO low for some reason...

Greenburg is done!

 

[Tiger_Steve]

Taking a tangent here:
Anyone else wondering why Wayne Pearce is rolling this plan out? Wouldn’t the commission delegate this to the CEO? Unless of course the commission were trying to keep the profile if the CEO low for some reason...

Greenburg is done!

And a happier man than me you will not find!

 

[TrueTiger]

Taking a tangent here:
Anyone else wondering why Wayne Pearce is rolling this plan out? Wouldn’t the commission delegate this to the CEO? Unless of course the commission were trying to keep the profile if the CEO low for some reason...

Im not sure but I think WP is on like a sub committee of the NRL and he is organising it with others and then it goes to the CEO and board to sign off on...Not sure but someone else may help...GEO is pretty spot on with things he may be able to answer it better than I can..

 

[Fade.To.Black]

Taking a tangent here:
Anyone else wondering why Wayne Pearce is rolling this plan out? Wouldn’t the commission delegate this to the CEO? Unless of course the commission were trying to keep the profile if the CEO low for some reason...

Greenburg is done!

Praying that is the case. Get rid of that virus then we can concentrate on dealing with Corona. Seeing Toddy get booted would be a massive silver lining to all this.

 

[cochise]

Taking a tangent here:
Anyone else wondering why Wayne Pearce is rolling this plan out? Wouldn’t the commission delegate this to the CEO? Unless of course the commission were trying to keep the profile if the CEO low for some reason...

Greenburg is done!

And a happier man than me you will not find!

Depends who we replace him with!

 

[Fade.To.Black]

Taking a tangent here:
Anyone else wondering why Wayne Pearce is rolling this plan out? Wouldn’t the commission delegate this to the CEO? Unless of course the commission were trying to keep the profile if the CEO low for some reason...

Greenburg is done!

And a happier man than me you will not find!

Depends who we replace him with!

Unca Nick. Then the Roosters could really party with the salary cap.

 

[cochise]

Taking a tangent here:
Anyone else wondering why Wayne Pearce is rolling this plan out? Wouldn’t the commission delegate this to the CEO? Unless of course the commission were trying to keep the profile if the CEO low for some reason...

Greenburg is done!

And a happier man than me you will not find!

Depends who we replace him with!

Unca Nick. Then the Roosters could really party with the salary cap.

Raylene Castle about to leave Rugby, knowing Rugby League they will appoint her!

 

[Tiger_Steve]

Taking a tangent here:
Anyone else wondering why Wayne Pearce is rolling this plan out? Wouldn’t the commission delegate this to the CEO? Unless of course the commission were trying to keep the profile if the CEO low for some reason...

Greenburg is done!

And a happier man than me you will not find!

Depends who we replace him with!

Unca Nick. Then the Roosters could really party with the salary cap.

Raylene Castle about to leave Rugby, knowing Rugby League they will appoint her!

I was about to reply to your last post by stating no one could be worse than Greenberg. Then I read this post.
Shudder the thought

 

[cochise]

Taking a tangent here:
Anyone else wondering why Wayne Pearce is rolling this plan out? Wouldn’t the commission delegate this to the CEO? Unless of course the commission were trying to keep the profile if the CEO low for some reason...

Greenburg is done!

And a happier man than me you will not find!

Depends who we replace him with!

Unca Nick. Then the Roosters could really party with the salary cap.

Raylene Castle about to leave Rugby, knowing Rugby League they will appoint her!

I was about to reply to your last post by stating no one could be worse than Greenberg. Then I read this post.
Shudder the thought

See careful what you wish for!

 

[Fade.To.Black]

Give me Castle over Greenberg any day.
Someone like Ben Ikin seems to have the smarts, common sense and footy background to perhaps be a good CEO I reckon.

 

[happy_tiger]

Anyway we can offer Vlandy's a job for life ...simple solution

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Give me Castle over Greenberg any day.
Someone like Ben Ikin seems to have the smarts, common sense and footy background to perhaps be a good CEO I reckon.

Frank Grimes