Quote Originally Posted by Tabasco View Post
But those are fundamental to union which has a far greater following than rugby league so I don't think you can really claim they ruin the game (other than from your personal perspective). There are many people who understand the technical complexities of those facets and like the game because of them; many of those same people have no particular affection for league because of what they see as one dimensional simplicity. The reality is that inter-sport comparisons are mainly specious.
I enjoy Union just not as much as League,i have to pick you up on the bold,i have been to many Internationals with friends,many who have played the game,most times they have no idea why penalty's have been given especially at the scrum and ruck,if they don't know the normal spectator would have no idea.