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It depends what you enjoy watching. American Football has virtually no contested possessions. Theres the odd fight for a loose ball after a fumble and the occasional interception and that's about it. Aussie Rules Football on the other hand is essentially one long battle for possession that often see both teams scrabbling about for the ball with no one gaining clean possession for prolonged periods of time. Both sports are exceptionally popular in their own countries, with massive followings, sponsorships, tv deals etc. I really don't think it's a problem.

I don't think the ref influenced the result. Salford didn't get the rub of green with a few things, but there was nothing game changing and I think Warrington would have had enough regardless. However, your assertion that because Salford kicked a few penalties the ref was on their side is a strange one. If you keep hitting people in the head in your own 20 you shouldn't be surprised when you concede a few kickable penalties.

Hull KR wait 40 years for a trophy and two come along at once. Could very well be the treble unless Wigan get their act together, although a mid season lull isn't unusual for them.

Not a great standard admittedly, but Salford's effort was admirable and they were right in it until the last 10 minutes.

Couldn't care less about you, I just wanted to see an upset and see the Salford fans have something to celebrate. And yeah, you were pretty dreadful.

We disagreed about the captains challenge call earlier, but I agree that Salford haven't been given much at all tonight.

Ratchford wins the race by an inch and wraps it up. A good game though. I was mainly watching the Leigh v Wigan game earlier but I stuck with this when the upset looked to be on. Pretty entertaining.

This is very close too. They both looked to ground it almost simultaneously.

Oh the slip!

I thought he had just touched back down, but the replay was quite clear sadly.

It is a penalty. You are supposed to let go completely. Obviously that doesn't always happen and 9 times out of 10 they let it go, but if you are going to send it to the video ref he's going to ref to the letter of the law and it's going to be penalised.

I was wrong he was in the air. Gutting for Salford.

Ref says tackle on the air. I thought it was OK. Let's see.

He did just lose it yes, but as the video ref said, the defender never let go of his shirt as he was working back to marker. Harsh on Salford but it is a penalty unfortunately.

Warrington are properly rattled. Salford are well in this game.