Almost half of players in survey believe rugby league has issue with recreational drugs/RFL Responds (Merged Threads)

[John Drake]

There's much more to the Rugby League World Players' Survey than just the drugs question.

Here's the full list of questions below. In total 248 players took part anonymously.

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RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD PLAYERS' SURVEY 2018

Does the sport do enough to provide opportunities for young players trying to breakthrough?    

Should reserve grade be made mandatory for Super League clubs?    

Should clubs who don't run reserve grade face salary cap restrictions?    

Is the game marketed well enough?    

Does the sport do enough to market players individually?    

Do clubs do enough to promote their games?    

Is the matchday experience in Super League up to standard?    

Would you be willing to do more public appearances if it meant reaching new audiences?    

Do you believe you have a voice in the future of the sport?    

Do you think the sport does enough to listen to the views of its players?    

Does the sport do enough regarding player welfare?    

Is the mental health of players treated in a satisfactory manner?    

Should rule 24.4 (where contracts become void if a club is relegated) be abolished?    

Do player contracts provide enough job security for players?    

Alternatively, is it too easy for players to not honour contracts?    

Do clubs do enough to look after players off the field?    

How would you rate the standard of refereeing?    

Do you approve of dual-registration?    

Are the recent league restructure changes good for the sport?    

Will the recent rule change proposals (golden point, shot clock, fewer subs etc) improve the game?    

Do you believe there is an issue with time wasting in the sport?    

Are players play-acting in order to win penalties?    

Are players encouraged to play-act in order to win penalties?    

Should players be handed bans if found play-acting?    

Would you leave the British game if an offer in the NRL or rugby union came up?    

Should there be promotion/relegation?    

Is the season too long?    

Is there a problem with recreational drug use in the sport?    

Are 3g pitches dangerous?    

Do you have faith in the RFL/Super League to take the game forward?    

Does the sport need to do more to build the international game?