Bucking Beads
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I'd prefer origin on a stand alone weekend.
Flutterby said:Nashy said:Nope.
Origin is for Wednesdays.
Oh spare me. Origin has not always been played on Wednesdays. In fact I think when it first started it was played on Mondays (I am sure someone else will be able to correct me on that if not). SOO has been played on a few different days of the week through it's history.
It's that kind of attitude in refusing to even consider a single change to any part of the game - even if said change might make it better - that holds the game back (and led to the Super League war).
Nashy said:What's needed, is byes for rep weeks. Not to start moving shit.
draggx said:I'd prefer Origin Post-Season Before Internationals start.
broncospwn said:Case closed, **** channel 9. That way is fairest for clubs and optimal for player welfare.
It means clubs like us don't get **** up around origin period every year, I'm fking sick of it tbh,, it's extremely frustrating for fans of clubs that have a lot of origin players.
Well channel 9 would still be getting the same amount of games per season so it's very doable.Jeba said:broncospwn said:Case closed, **** channel 9. That way is fairest for clubs and optimal for player welfare.
It means clubs like us don't get **** up around origin period every year, I'm fking sick of it tbh,, it's extremely frustrating for fans of clubs that have a lot of origin players.
The game isn't in a position to stick it to Channel 9. We are angling for a huge TV deal so like it or not we have to keep them happy, or else the value of the game will plunge when negotiations are taking place between the commercial networks.
broncospwn said:Well channel 9 would still be getting the same amount of games per season so it's very doable.Jeba said:broncospwn said:Case closed, **** channel 9. That way is fairest for clubs and optimal for player welfare.
It means clubs like us don't get **** up around origin period every year, I'm fking sick of it tbh,, it's extremely frustrating for fans of clubs that have a lot of origin players.
The game isn't in a position to stick it to Channel 9. We are angling for a huge TV deal so like it or not we have to keep them happy, or else the value of the game will plunge when negotiations are taking place between the commercial networks.
Well the season is technically longer but really it's the same thing. Most players(good ones included) play the final bye round anyway.Jeba said:broncospwn said:Well channel 9 would still be getting the same amount of games per season so it's very doable.Jeba said:broncospwn said:Case closed, **** channel 9. That way is fairest for clubs and optimal for player welfare.
It means clubs like us don't get **** up around origin period every year, I'm fking sick of it tbh,, it's extremely frustrating for fans of clubs that have a lot of origin players.
The game isn't in a position to stick it to Channel 9. We are angling for a huge TV deal so like it or not we have to keep them happy, or else the value of the game will plunge when negotiations are taking place between the commercial networks.
Do you really think that's the best thing for player welfare though? Making the season even LONGER? Remember under your scenario the Test/Origin players wouldn't have any weeks off.
Kaz said:Up until game 2 1989, Origin was played on the Tuesday.
It has been played on Monday, Friday & Sunday.