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
So the AFL bosses will not give Ben a chance to ressurect his career.I am disappointed, of course. Perhaps, we can all pray for a miracle! What a waste of brillance in sports. Even, movie stars are given a second chance when they fall to addiction. This man is trying hard to get cleaned up.
Dec 16 01:09 amSo the AFL bosses will not give Ben a chance to ressurect his career.I am disappointed, of course. Perhaps, we can all pray for a miracle! What a waste of brillance in sports. Even, movie stars are given a second chance when they fall to addiction. This man is trying hard to get cleaned up.
Dec 16 01:09 amI believe in miracles. Now we can all pray for divine intervention to help Ben Cuz kick this demon out of his life. I'm inviting mothers to support Ben Cuz in his remarkable rehabilitation. I am now a truly Perth Tigers fan. Cannot wait for the 2009 season to start. Bring the Tigers on!!!!
Dec 17 03:26 amIt was truly amazing to see many Ben Cuz supporters at the training
Dec 20 03:36 amvenue. He looks very fit. I am looking forward to a Tigers premiership win this season. Good on you Sheedy for supporting Ben.
You are a legend.
NRL has never been able to address lack or crowd numbers compared to AFL. Sydneysiders suck at going to events and always will need to live in the knowledge that Victoria is better at everything. HAHAHAHA ...Boneheads suck.
Dec 28 02:17 pm