“They all go for money”

That is silly. If you think that is the only reason then I doubt there is much point in attempting to suggest otherwise. In any case, I’m glad you speak for all the league converts. What drivel.

The majority of converts cite the breadth of world rugby as their reason. Something that you previously dismissed.

How many of the players you listed are actually earning less than what they did in league?

I feel it has alot to do with both cash and recognition mate. I have talked to alot of league players from interviews and what not (no i am not a journalist) and they really want to be recognised for their talents internationally. Players know you cannot compare a league world cup to a Union world cup. Union has far more watchers and players love recognition. But the cash is a prime reason aswell.

…antagonism like this is unnecessary and outdated.

Frankly I don’t think many union fans care or are nervous about rugby league. That is why antagonism like …

“The reason the Union tribe love bringing up the Super league war again is that it just kills them that they all predicted it would kill the game and yet all those years on the NRL still stands like a behemoth over rugby in Australia. They missed their big chance and they are just praying they get another one.”

The rugby chip is firmly on your shoulder.

If the Catalan Dragons paid as much as Toulon he’d be playing league in France.

the global game is largely a myth, the idea that Union is played in 100 countries is just laughable. The might have a few club teams full of expats in 93 of those countries but that is it.

Rugby League has a bigger exposure in France than Union does in I’d argue 93 of the countries it claims.

I’ve been hearing the sky is falling in for as long as I have been following the game.

The reason the Union tribe love bringing up the Super league war again is that it just kills them that they all predicted it would kill the game and yet all those years on the NRL still stands like a behemoth over rugby in Australia. They missed their big chance and they are just praying they get another one.

Of course, buying league converts just exposes their own problems of development.

The QRU stated when they recently bought Mark McLinden that no one existed in Union to do the same job .i.e utility back.

Their own bosses know they are merely papering over the cracks. This is reality. Don’t shoot the messenger.

The reason players go to Union is because it is much more of a world game than league ever could be. There is more on offer in Union in terms of exposure to the world than there is in League. I will always love the NRL and the game as a spectacle buts its future is in grave doubt for me. I hope it lives on in some shape or form.

Where do you get this stuff? You’re not a Sharks fan are you? Whatever the case, i now know you feel strongly about the issue and i will see that Bird gets this recipe as soon as possible. His girlfriend though will not be able to cook it so who will?

Ingredients (serves 4 Lawyers and a Magistrate)
• 2kg free-range chicken
• 1 lemon, quartered
• 1 bunch thyme
• 50g butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 675g chat potatoes
• steamed carrots and peas, to serve
Method
1. Preheat oven to 220°C. Remove excess fat contract from Bird. Select a roasting pan with sides 186cm high.
2. Place lemon and thyme in Bird. Tie Bird legs together with un-waxed string and tuck neck flap and wings underneath. Combine butter and oil in a small bowl. Brush over both sides Bird. Place, Face side down, on a greased roasting rack in pan. Roast for until October court hearing.
3. Meanwhile, place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil over high heat. Cook for 10 minutes or until almost tender. Drain. Return potatoes to saucepan. Cover to keep warm. Remove Bird from oven. Turn over and baste with butter mixture. Arrange potatoes around Bird. Brush with butter mixture.
4. Roast both for a further 37 minutes or until juices run clear when Bird thigh pierced with a skewer. Cover and stand for 15 minutes to rest. Carve Bird and serve with potatoes and steamed vegetables to the English Rugby League.
Notes & tips
• Tip: Don’t add alcohol Bird has had a skin full already

You are right, the solid kid line went out of context. He is a grown man ( the brain needs developing) and will probably be lost to rugby league. It’s a shame to see the NRL under so much s**t in its centenary year. In fact, i can’t think of a worse year for the game. Todd Carney is lost with Bird and the likes of Buderus, Menzies and Williams are gone overseas. There is word Frank Pritchard is heading to Union aswell. How long can David Gallop withstand this bulls**t.