Re: Sam Burgess Union debut : Sun Nov 30, 2014 1:33 pm  

The Avenger wrote:

Difference being, we judge a game against SLs normal standard, even then the most boring SL match is light years better than the fayre served up in Union

To you, maybe.

Doesn't mean all League fans have to carry that opinion. I've seen some pretty entertaining games of Union that were way ahead of some of the dross served up in SL.

Re: Sam Burgess Union debut : Sun Nov 30, 2014 1:40 pm  

ive seen lots of decent ru games, but my point was how come some posters would rather constantly discuss failings of other sports (that have an international footprint we can only dream about) than focus on ours. it smacks of an inferiority complex

Re: Sam Burgess Union debut : Sun Nov 30, 2014 1:49 pm  

galliant wrote:

ive seen lots of decent ru games, but my point was how come some posters would rather constantly discuss failings of other sports (that have an international footprint we can only dream about) than focus on ours. it smacks of an inferiority complex

That's exactly what it is. RL as a sport attracts the jealous, chip on the shoulder, class warrior types it deserves.

No wonder blue chip companies shy away from it.

Re: Sam Burgess Union debut : Sun Nov 30, 2014 1:58 pm  

Andy Gilder wrote:

That's exactly what it is. RL as a sport attracts the jealous, chip on the shoulder, class warrior types it deserves.

No wonder blue chip companies shy away from it.

In Your Opinion!

Of course!

Re: Sam Burgess Union debut : Sun Nov 30, 2014 5:42 pm  

The Avenger wrote:

In Your Opinion!

Of course!

And apparently the opinion of the major blue chip sponsors too!

Re: Sam Burgess Union debut : Sun Nov 30, 2014 5:44 pm  

gutterfax wrote:

And apparently the opinion of the major blue chip sponsors too!

No they just enjoy the corporate hospitality and don't know didley about sport!
If they did they'd be somewhere else.

Re: Sam Burgess Union debut : Sun Nov 30, 2014 5:53 pm  

is it beyond your comprehension that other people may actually like different sports? or do u dismiss everyone who doesnt like the same things as you as not being capable of understanding anything? good grief

Re: Sam Burgess Union debut : Sun Nov 30, 2014 6:06 pm  

galliant wrote:

is it beyond your comprehension that other people may actually like different sports? or do u dismiss everyone who doesnt like the same things as you as not being capable of understanding anything? good grief

I can see the merits and entertainment value in almost anything and can judge quite accurately the levels of support and courage they deserve but Union has very little in terms of entertainment yet enjoys coverage and profile way beyond what it deserves, usually provided by the old school tie network.

Re: Sam Burgess Union debut : Sun Nov 30, 2014 6:09 pm  

Andy Gilder wrote:

the dross served up in SL.

Careful. Billy might propose

Re: Sam Burgess Union debut : Sun Nov 30, 2014 6:26 pm  

Andy Gilder wrote:

To you, maybe.

Doesn't mean all League fans have to carry that opinion. I've seen some pretty entertaining games of Union that were way ahead of some of the dross served up in SL.

Agree, I grew up playing both codes and conntinue to watch both. Really never understood the need to put one down over the other.