Corona impact on NRL...?

[JD Tiger]

Chances of the league actually starting on the 28th?
What are the bets?

Slim?
Slim to none?
No chance?
Zero?
4.2%

I just don’t get the date thing. NRL are like a bull at the gate with the attitude about this.
it won’t be NRL that make the final decision but they are really acting like they are the only ones with that starting flag.

They already have approval to start on the 28th!

Really? Thanks. Good to know. Now how did I miss that.

I'm sure there's a big IF though.

 

[cochise]

Chances of the league actually starting on the 28th?
What are the bets?

Slim?
Slim to none?
No chance?
Zero?
4.2%

I just don’t get the date thing. NRL are like a bull at the gate with the attitude about this.
it won’t be NRL that make the final decision but they are really acting like they are the only ones with that starting flag.

They already have approval to start on the 28th!

Really? Thanks. Good to know. Now how did I miss that.

Wayne Pearce stated they have the approval of the NSW government in todays press conference. Warriors have also been given approval to come over, they have to do 14 days quarantine but are allowed to train together during those 14 days!

 

[happy_tiger]

Watching the PDC live on the home tour atm , it is certainly different to say the least

 

[jadtiger]

Kudos to Pearce and his team,it is still 5 weeks away and things could change but they have done well to get it this far

 

[Geo]

Chances of the league actually starting on the 28th?
What are the bets?

Slim?
Slim to none?
No chance?
Zero?
4.2%

I just don’t get the date thing. NRL are like a bull at the gate with the attitude about this.
it won’t be NRL that make the final decision but they are really acting like they are the only ones with that starting flag.

School Children back to school May 11..

 

[gallagher]

Chances of the league actually starting on the 28th?
What are the bets?

Slim?
Slim to none?
No chance?
Zero?
4.2%

I just don’t get the date thing. NRL are like a bull at the gate with the attitude about this.
it won’t be NRL that make the final decision but they are really acting like they are the only ones with that starting flag.

School Children back to school May 11..

Elective surgery starting again in Perth.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Chances of the league actually starting on the 28th?
What are the bets?

Slim?
Slim to none?
No chance?
Zero?
4.2%

I just don’t get the date thing. NRL are like a bull at the gate with the attitude about this.
it won’t be NRL that make the final decision but they are really acting like they are the only ones with that starting flag.

School Children back to school May 11..

Schools never closed.

 

[TheDaBoss]

Chances of the league actually starting on the 28th?
What are the bets?

Slim?
Slim to none?
No chance?
Zero?
4.2%

I just don’t get the date thing. NRL are like a bull at the gate with the attitude about this.
it won’t be NRL that make the final decision but they are really acting like they are the only ones with that starting flag.

School Children back to school May 11..

Schools never closed.

Most school chose to...mine did 2 weeks before holidays started

 

[cochise]

Chances of the league actually starting on the 28th?
What are the bets?

Slim?
Slim to none?
No chance?
Zero?
4.2%

I just don’t get the date thing. NRL are like a bull at the gate with the attitude about this.
it won’t be NRL that make the final decision but they are really acting like they are the only ones with that starting flag.

School Children back to school May 11..

Schools never closed.

Most school chose to...mine did 2 weeks before holidays started

Some private schools did, but all public schools in NSW at least remained open!

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Chances of the league actually starting on the 28th?
What are the bets?

Slim?
Slim to none?
No chance?
Zero?
4.2%

I just don’t get the date thing. NRL are like a bull at the gate with the attitude about this.
it won’t be NRL that make the final decision but they are really acting like they are the only ones with that starting flag.

School Children back to school May 11..

Schools never closed.

Most school chose to...mine did 2 weeks before holidays started

Public schools didn’t

 

[momo_amp_medo]

While supportive of a competition restart, some NRL clubs are concerned time is running out to meet an as yet unknown list of biosecurity measures ahead of a proposed return to training on May 4.
Following a phone hook-up with all 16 club bosses on Wednesday, the NRL’s Project Apollo innovation committee confirmed the competition is on track to restart next month.

However, a lack of detail around proposed biosecurity measures, as well as no update on a broadcast agreement, competition structure and grants have left some clubs nervous about the May 4 deadline.

One club boss told AAP that while optimistic of the competition restarting on May 28, there are concerns around the lack of specifics with competition points on the line.

The NRL has warned any breach of the biosecurity measures will carry strict penalties, understood to include loss of competition points and fines. The NRL is also looking at appointing an independent “spy” to make sure teams are abiding by strict protocols once training resumes.

Proposed biosecurity guidelines for football departments to adhere to will be released on Friday, giving clubs six business days to organise equipment and staff on limited budgets.

Most clubs have already stood down the majority of their staff, with many relying on government assistance through JobKeeper to pay employees.

- via AAP

 

[happy_tiger]

Hoping our boys have continued to work hard on their fitness ...we have a few that I'm worried about fitness wise

 

[momo_amp_medo]

Chances of the league actually starting on the 28th?
What are the bets?

Slim?
Slim to none?
No chance?
Zero?
4.2%

I just don’t get the date thing. NRL are like a bull at the gate with the attitude about this.
it won’t be NRL that make the final decision but they are really acting like they are the only ones with that starting flag.

They already have approval to start on the 28th!

Really? Thanks. Good to know. Now how did I miss that.

Wayne Pearce stated they have the approval of the NSW government in todays press conference. Warriors have also been given approval to come over, they have to do 14 days quarantine but are allowed to train together during those 14 days!

Please .... Tell me more ..... it’s hard living here in the forest under all those leaves. And it’s getting colder.
And I’m lonely without my NRL.
And my iPad is almost out of juice. Keep it around for all the helpful bits of news by you guys.
Tell me when it’s safe to come out .... or shall I wait for Mr V AND Mr Pearce to give me THE WORD!?

 

[gallagher]

Chances of the league actually starting on the 28th?
What are the bets?

Slim?
Slim to none?
No chance?
Zero?
4.2%

I just don’t get the date thing. NRL are like a bull at the gate with the attitude about this.
it won’t be NRL that make the final decision but they are really acting like they are the only ones with that starting flag.

School Children back to school May 11..

Schools never closed.

Most school chose to...mine did 2 weeks before holidays started

Public schools didn’t

Yeah the govt never closed schools, just like they never closed down the NRL. Both have been cleared to go back by the govt.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Chances of the league actually starting on the 28th?
What are the bets?

Slim?
Slim to none?
No chance?
Zero?
4.2%

I just don’t get the date thing. NRL are like a bull at the gate with the attitude about this.
it won’t be NRL that make the final decision but they are really acting like they are the only ones with that starting flag.

School Children back to school May 11..

Schools never closed.

Most school chose to...mine did 2 weeks before holidays started

Public schools didn’t

Yeah the govt never closed schools, just like they never closed down the NRL. Both have been cleared to go back by the govt.

How can schools be cleared to go back if they never closed?

 

[gallagher]

Chances of the league actually starting on the 28th?
What are the bets?

Slim?
Slim to none?
No chance?
Zero?
4.2%

I just don’t get the date thing. NRL are like a bull at the gate with the attitude about this.
it won’t be NRL that make the final decision but they are really acting like they are the only ones with that starting flag.

School Children back to school May 11..

Schools never closed.

Most school chose to...mine did 2 weeks before holidays started

Public schools didn’t

Yeah the govt never closed schools, just like they never closed down the NRL. Both have been cleared to go back by the govt.

How can schools be cleared to go back if they never closed?

Closed for holidays and there was uncertainty of them re-opening. Read the news much? I think there was a tiny snippet in the paper.

 

[TheDaBoss]

Origin at Leichhardt Oval? NSWRL boss says Sydney can host all three games
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NSW Rugby League boss Dave Trodden says he will work closely with his Queensland counterpart and government to make sure State of Origin happens in 2020.

And he would be more than happy to host all three interstate games in Sydney if those north of the border aren’t keen.

With the coronavirus pandemic putting a halt on all live sport, rugby league is desperately trying to fit as much action as it can into a condensed period.

The NRL has committed to resuming competition on May 28 but that’s the same time the Origin series would normally have been held.

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There’s discussions happening around when Origin should be played this year, if it can be squeezed into the schedule at all.

“What suits us is just to get it on at some stage. We’ve heard it will be at the start of the season, we’ve heard it will be in the middle of the season, and the end of the season, so I don’t think we really care that much when it happens,” Trodden told Big Sports Breakfast on Thursday.

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“The advantage of having it at the back end of the season is the longer you push it out, the greater chance we’ll be able to do it in front of crowds, and obviously Origin in front of a crowd is a different proposition to in front of an empty house.

“There is no perfect solutions but I think there are attractions in having Origin towards the back end of the season.”

The NSW government, coach Brad Fittler, and Trodden are all committing to making sure Origin goes ahead this year.

But the Queensland premier put the breaks on the idea when she publicly said Origin should be cancelled if Brisbane can’t host a game due to the state’s strict COVID-19 lockdown.

Her comments drew the ire of Fittler who publicly sprayed the premier, igniting a war of words between the states that would traditionally be left to the players or coaches, not government officials.

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Trodden says he will be happy to accommodate the Queensland team if all three games need to be played in the southern state.

Making that difficult, though, is the fact ANZ Stadium is due for redevelopment works mid-year and may be out of use.

“As long as we play all three games in Sydney... we’ll play one at Leichhardt Oval... the Queensland premier doesn’t want any in Queensland so we’ll find three grounds in Sydney, that won’t be a problem,” he joked.

“With Origin you generally get the Queensland coach baiting the NSW coach, or the Queensland captain baiting the NSW captain. I think it’s the first time I’ve ever seen the NSW coach baiting the Queensland premier, and the premier take the bait.

“The leaders have got a lot on their plate and I don’t think anyone should be really critical of our leaders for having their sole focus on the health of their community rather than any sporting events.”

Trodden wouldn’t criticise the Queensland premier and he says he needs to maintain a good working relationship with everyone north of the Tweed to ensure Origin is played.

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The NSWRL CEO said he is in constant dialogue with the Queensland Rugby League and the state’s government about how to move forward with the series.

“We talk to them all the time, we have a great relationship with Queensland Rugby League,” Trodden said.

“We fight with them three days a year but the rest of the time we have a really close relationship with them, because all our goals and principles are totally aligned.

“We probably talk at least once a week if not more, and we try to do everything across the game in synergy with one another.”

 

[GNR4LIFE]

If there are no crowds, it doesn’t matter where they play, there’s no advantage. Might as well play on Mars.

 

[JD Tiger]

If there are no crowds, it doesn’t matter where they play, there’s no advantage. Might as well play on Mars.

I don't know about that. I think a game played at Bankwest for example Us vs Parra, would still carry an advantage to the Eels. Even with no crowds. The psychological impact upon our players knowing how we were humiliated there last time would play on the players' minds and affect their mindset during the game. It's not mental weakness, it's just how the mind works.

That said, in this context, the advantage I think some teams would get really is a low concern, and getting the game back playing despite those small advantages is the priority.

 

[cochise]

If there are no crowds, it doesn’t matter where they play, there’s no advantage. Might as well play on Mars.

I don't know about that. I think a game played at Bankwest for example Us vs Parra, would still carry an advantage to the Eels. Even with no crowds. The psychological impact upon our players knowing how we were humiliated there last time would play on the players' minds and affect their mindset during the game. It's not mental weakness, it's just how the mind works.

That said, in this context, the advantage I think some teams would get really is a low concern, and getting the game back playing despite those small advantages is the priority.

Bad example as we were playing at Bankwest anyway!