If I remember correctly didn't Sky offer the opportunity during a world cup to just have the crowd sound. I seem to remember watching a game like that and it was far better.
FWIW I think commentators add nothing to a game on TV but there are some brilliant ones on radio.
As for replays, on Sky they are beyond a joke. At least the aussies put them in a lttle box if they are deemed necessary, otherwise they just follow the game with very little. if any, "controversy" in the commentry during the actual game.
Video ref! TWOT!!!!
Also, whilst on a roll
Onfield match officials make a decision and get on with it.
Players keep it shut or be marched 10 or sinbin or both.
High tackle , immediate send off and then perhaps tackling technques may improve.
If a player gets banned, then the coach is as well plus loss of wages. That would improve coaching skills and focus the mind.
Any fumble, so arguments about facing posts and rubbish etc are eliminated, straight changeover.
Abolish scrums and use the tap start but 6 from each side to stand on the side, until the next play.
Anyone with a horn, trumpet or drum to have them surgically implanted, at best
The South Stand at Leeds to become the rules committee assisted by Saints and Wigan. Chairman, for experience use only, K Sinfield
Teach players to count so they don't have to be told everytime and match officials to refrain from sounding like farmyard animals.
If the video ref has to used then after each play it has to be analysed to ensure nothing untoward has gone on ( beer takings may improve
) and at least 3 hours allowed for a game.
and finally
Rugby League to become the premier sport on the planet led by people of vision and integrity.
You never know, some of that may actually happen, but..........................
Hopefully it brought a
) and at least 3 hours allowed for a game.
