Dave Smith telecrap article and my slightly one-eyed translation of some key points:
Spurred on by one of the great grand finals and a hugely successful week of celebrations and fanfare, Smith’s ambition hasn’t changed from his first interview with The Sunday Telegraph last January - it is to position the NRL as the best code in Australia.
According to Smith, that was underlined last Friday when Sonny Bill Williams turned his back on rugby union to commit to the NRL and the Sydney Roosters for 2014.
Smith deserves kudos for bringing the salary cap into the 21st century. By being more flexible around how players can earn money outside the game, the NRL now has the ability to ensure athletes like Williams can exploit their talents - in and out of the game.
"He's great for that club, he’s great for our game, the fans love him. I couldn’t be happier that he’s agreed to stay," Smith said.
"We said all along we wanted Sonny to stay in our game and it was important he knew that. This is one example of a really positive future for us all.
"What we’re trying to do with the salary cap is build flexibility and modernise it. Sonny is one example of many that athletes have choices to perform in other sports and we have to have flexibility within our systems to support it and so that we keep players like Sonny.
PERFORM OR PERISH
Rugby league has a serious administration issue with some clubs. Parramatta, Wests Tigers and Manly are operating despite dysfunctional boards and management.
Smith added a limitation on funding from the NRL would encourage clubs to determine their own fate ahead of possible expansion in the next six years.
Read more: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/nrl-chief-executive-dave-smith-answers-the-tough-questions-on-his-first-year-in-charge/story-e6freuy9-1226738868973
I really don’t this guy has a clue.
*Spurred on by one of the worst refereed grand finals and a hugely successful week of celebrations and fanfare by deluded chook fans who believe they won fairly.
*the ROOSTERS fans love him – if he’s so good for the game of NRL and not just chookens the NRL should step in and make him play for parra. They are struggling and need a player of his quality way more that the roosters. I know there’s no chance of anything like this happening but I would roll around laughing for a week if it did.
*Smith added a limitation on funding from the NRL would encourage clubs to determine their own fate ahead of possible expansion in the next six years.
This one could have huge implications for Manly. Under the pretense of trying to help strugglers they are looking for excuses to reduce the amount of Sydney clubs. Vitally important that we continue our on-field success and the board seriously needs to pull their heads in or at least portray the public image of a united front.
We need to do everything we can as fans to keep our mighty club in the game. The team is more than doing their bit by bringing us success on the field.
Bring on a roosters smashing 2014😉
Spurred on by one of the great grand finals and a hugely successful week of celebrations and fanfare, Smith’s ambition hasn’t changed from his first interview with The Sunday Telegraph last January - it is to position the NRL as the best code in Australia.
According to Smith, that was underlined last Friday when Sonny Bill Williams turned his back on rugby union to commit to the NRL and the Sydney Roosters for 2014.
Smith deserves kudos for bringing the salary cap into the 21st century. By being more flexible around how players can earn money outside the game, the NRL now has the ability to ensure athletes like Williams can exploit their talents - in and out of the game.
"He's great for that club, he’s great for our game, the fans love him. I couldn’t be happier that he’s agreed to stay," Smith said.
"We said all along we wanted Sonny to stay in our game and it was important he knew that. This is one example of a really positive future for us all.
"What we’re trying to do with the salary cap is build flexibility and modernise it. Sonny is one example of many that athletes have choices to perform in other sports and we have to have flexibility within our systems to support it and so that we keep players like Sonny.
PERFORM OR PERISH
Rugby league has a serious administration issue with some clubs. Parramatta, Wests Tigers and Manly are operating despite dysfunctional boards and management.
Smith added a limitation on funding from the NRL would encourage clubs to determine their own fate ahead of possible expansion in the next six years.
Read more: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/nrl-chief-executive-dave-smith-answers-the-tough-questions-on-his-first-year-in-charge/story-e6freuy9-1226738868973
I really don’t this guy has a clue.
*Spurred on by one of the worst refereed grand finals and a hugely successful week of celebrations and fanfare by deluded chook fans who believe they won fairly.
*the ROOSTERS fans love him – if he’s so good for the game of NRL and not just chookens the NRL should step in and make him play for parra. They are struggling and need a player of his quality way more that the roosters. I know there’s no chance of anything like this happening but I would roll around laughing for a week if it did.
*Smith added a limitation on funding from the NRL would encourage clubs to determine their own fate ahead of possible expansion in the next six years.
This one could have huge implications for Manly. Under the pretense of trying to help strugglers they are looking for excuses to reduce the amount of Sydney clubs. Vitally important that we continue our on-field success and the board seriously needs to pull their heads in or at least portray the public image of a united front.
We need to do everything we can as fans to keep our mighty club in the game. The team is more than doing their bit by bringing us success on the field.
Bring on a roosters smashing 2014😉
