I think it's bullshit to be confidently predicting who will get the NRL wooden spoon. What if the Sharks are suddenly jumped on by ASADA? What if the Bunnies have a mass exodus? You can't predict anything until the season actually starts and we know who's actually suiting up.

ANZ does deserve $250 million. It needs fixing up across the board, no matter what sport is played there. It was purpose built for the Olympics. It's shit for AFL, NRL etc etc.

Rugby League is played in a lot more countries than just three or four. Sure, the big three play it better than anyone else, but it's wider than you think. It's not a worldwide sport like soccer of course, but it's about.