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Why it's one step forward, but another one back in women's Origin evolution
Steven, not quite my point. There were some players who flew in and flew out who did not make the team. It’s a sacrifice!
Why it's one step forward, but another one back in women's Origin evolution
In terms of enabling players to fly in fly out?
Why it's one step forward, but another one back in women's Origin evolution
They are saying that 20k tickets have been sold so far… so let’s see. If 20k show up that’s a new record which is fab.
It’s just a shame they didn’t align the launch with the Magic Round launch as I feel like there would have been some people who may have extended their trips to attend.
Why it's one step forward, but another one back in women's Origin evolution
Scouse, I totally agree – particularly on being creative on who gets the new licences.
BRING BACK THE BEARS!
NRLW Semi-finals: They cannot be serious - time to press pause on any expansion plans
Definitely still a chance, Mick but a big couple of weeks ahead!! I hope if they make the finals that I’ll see you – will look out for the family with the face paint!!
NRLW Round 7 Preview: Time to get proactive with tickets so more fans can see what all the fuss is about
Both, please don’t start me on my big bug bear of paying a $7.50 ticketing fee when I am either printing the ticket at home or keeping it on my phone!!
NRLW Round 7 Preview: Time to get proactive with tickets so more fans can see what all the fuss is about
BIgGordon, I also wonder about the timing of the games.
The game I want to started at 11.05 on Saturday – prime time for kids sport. It also cuts your day basically in half and means you can’t do anything in the morning or the afternoon.
It’s also competing with the men’s competition at the moment, so for example, if your men’s team was playing in the afternoon you couldn’t get to both.
A triple header was also held at Belmore – interesting given that the Bulldogs don’t have a team… I understand getting to new areas, but the Eels NRLW team only have 2 home games this entire season, it seems in favour of more games in the regions.
NRLW Round 7 Preview: Time to get proactive with tickets so more fans can see what all the fuss is about
And shows what can be achieved too!
RA's 'devastating, no substance' response to Wallaroos shows exactly why rugby is being left behind
I would estimate probably about 5 or 6 years. I’ve been interested in women’s sport for the last decade and the Wallaroos and the development of the Super W have definitely been part of thay. 😊
RA's 'devastating, no substance' response to Wallaroos shows exactly why rugby is being left behind
This wasn’t always the case – so what happened?
RA's 'devastating, no substance' response to Wallaroos shows exactly why rugby is being left behind
Additionally, would you like me to send you all the positive articles I have written about women’s rugby over the years ? Or are only rugby people allowed to talk about rugby?
RA's 'devastating, no substance' response to Wallaroos shows exactly why rugby is being left behind
Maybe if there was something positive to say, I would.
RA's 'devastating, no substance' response to Wallaroos shows exactly why rugby is being left behind
Phil, my understanding is that the Aussie Pearls are full time professional athletes. Is that correct?
RA's 'devastating, no substance' response to Wallaroos shows exactly why rugby is being left behind
I haven’t seen a timetable! Would love for you to share if available.
RA's 'devastating, no substance' response to Wallaroos shows exactly why rugby is being left behind
I don’t understand the point you are making?
You are saying that a full time coach for the Wallaroos is too much to ask?
RA's 'devastating, no substance' response to Wallaroos shows exactly why rugby is being left behind
Mick, not sure I was ever on it!! 😛 I really hope you are doing well.
RA's 'devastating, no substance' response to Wallaroos shows exactly why rugby is being left behind
Hugh, thank you! You know how much I value your opinion in this space!
RA's 'devastating, no substance' response to Wallaroos shows exactly why rugby is being left behind
How far back to you want me to go?
RA's 'devastating, no substance' response to Wallaroos shows exactly why rugby is being left behind
I haven’t ask for a fully professional women’s competition!
RA's 'devastating, no substance' response to Wallaroos shows exactly why rugby is being left behind
There is a difference between full time professional athletes, semi-professional and financial insecurity, which is where the Super W players sit now.
I’m not asking and neither are the Wallaroos just quietly, for million dollar contracts.
Is a full time coach too much to ask?
RA's 'devastating, no substance' response to Wallaroos shows exactly why rugby is being left behind
‘Entitlement’ is a big word to use for people who live in financial insecurity to represent our country.
RA's 'devastating, no substance' response to Wallaroos shows exactly why rugby is being left behind
I’m part of the market interested in women’s rugby.
RA's 'devastating, no substance' response to Wallaroos shows exactly why rugby is being left behind
How can players be expected to provide a ‘sellable product’ when they are being asked to compete at international tournaments with expectation and without the support or money to make it happen – and then are criticised in the headlines.
RA's 'devastating, no substance' response to Wallaroos shows exactly why rugby is being left behind
James, with respect I’ve been writing and promoting the women’s game for a decade. Part of being a fan of something is pushing it to be the best it can be. In my view, for this game to be the best it can be, the players need as much preparation as possible. I don’t think the current model is the right one.
I haven’t suggested that the women have a season as long as the men’s – forget the injury risk, but they simply aren’t paid enough to be able to play that many rounds.
The result of lack of preparation was so evident in Game I last year. These women put in too much effort and have too much talent not to be given the right opportunity to make Origin the spectacle that it deserves to be.
Why it's one step forward, but another one back in women's Origin evolution