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Message: [QUOTE="Organix, post: 2788808, member: 8187"] The NFL players are undoubtedly skilful, but they have very specific skills. League players acquire a far broader skill-set and I see these young lads being wasted. I wish the NFL didn't have such ludicrous salaries but after watching "Concussion" and "Ballers" I understand the need to make hay while the sun shines. Pity it has lead to extravagant lifestyles and ridiculous media attention. If the NRL goes that way any further the ticket prices and jersey costs will be so unaffordable I don't see people taking their kids to games. Honestly, that type of greed is an infection that I hope the NRL can resist. Take the GAA in Ireland as an example of a thriving amateur competition that inspires true allegiances for your team and playing for pride in the jersey. Those men and women leave it all on the field and don't shop themselves around. They play to keep their position. The clubs look after them if they get injured and to find work or education while they train and play. It's quite a nice setup. The only problem is that some clubs are better off than others due to populations and donations etc. To get back to the point: the NRL is working towards something that works for the US. I don't know will it work here. If players want to play NFL let them but in my opinion it seems as though they are just looking for a quick buck. I am sure they enjoy watching the NFL. I do too. But they're turning their backs on the men and women and clubs who got them to the NRL on a flight of fancy. The majority of their skills would be wasted playing for about 11 minutes of actionable game time. I do understand that the pay is better but it seems like a waste to me. They should focus that energy on learning how to be successful after football and using the money they earn wisely. [/QUOTE]

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