While the competition is called the National Rugby League, the Australian side is actually run by the Australian Rugby League which also owns the Origin series.
The New South Wales Rugby League is somewhere in the mix as is the New South Wales Country Rugby league.
The NRL has two Boards, its own and one that represents the "Partnership" which apparently, depending on who you ask, is the one that wields the power.
Of course the ARL has its own board as do the other entities.
That is a brief snapshot of the upper levels of the administration of the game in NSW and Nationally, but trust me , there are many tiers beneath that.
Queensland then has its own various administrations, as do all other states.
Of course there are some quality people involved in all levels of all states but the problem lies in the detail.
Consider the money that is consumed to keep it all going. Naturally not all levels need to be done away with, but certainly change is required.
Surely its time for the game of Rugby League to completely overhaul its administration and put an end to the seemingly aimless wanderings of the game.
The various divisions need to be consolidated to take us into the future under one banner with a united strong direction.
If there is a real difference between League and AFL, its not in the entertainment that we provide, rather it is in the AFL's strong administration which leaves ours shamefully wanting.
There should immediately be an independent audit of all levels of administration and a new streamlined model adopted.
The other deficiencies in the game cannot be addressed until this occurs.
League Legend Shane Webcke is Channel 7's Brisbane League Expert
Comments
Rugby league will always be better than AFL, AFL is a game for wimps.....League is a game for men, its tough and hard.....all u do in afl in bounce and pass....come on guys
Nov 10 10:34 amShane, understand that powerplay is the name of the game! The current problems are not the structure but merely a economical one where the easiest option is to change the structure. We all have our own interests and loyalties to our own locality, leave us alone!!!! You want a system whereby those in power will dictate their own interest? You want tyranny in the RLSystem? Just weed out the problem and leave the structure alone!
Nov 13 08:30 pmIt's always easy to say change the league structure. Especially if you hold the power.....leave it alone and work on resolving the problem itself!!!!
Nov 13 08:31 pmIf we have to pay more to keep and maintain our league royalties and tastes and interests so that we are not ruled by others then so let it be, do not create a giant that will eventually prove to be a tyranny for RL in Australia.
Nov 13 08:34 pmLet each state have its own board. The National League must respect these in order for it to maintain its standing. Just sort the money without touching the local league. This is not a money making venture!
Nov 13 08:40 pm