Tony Smith hopes his players learn from the NRL

[The Future is League]

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/12317242/hull-kr-boss-tony-smith-hopes-his-players-learn-lessons-from-the-nrl/

[JohnM]

Not just his players. It's been a revelation to watch so many NRL games each week. I think I've probably averaged 5 a week. These guys NEVER give up!  

[Phil]

3 hours ago, JohnM said:

Not just his players. It's been a revelation to watch so many NRL games each week. I think I've probably averaged 5 a week. These guys NEVER give up!  

Unfortunately now SL is back we won’t have access to as many NRL games 

[Hughsehhh]

2 hours ago, Phil said:

Unfortunately now SL is back we won’t have access to as many NRL games 

Why is that though? The NRL games are on first thing in the morning and so shouldn't clash.

I was a bit sceptical of the NRL previously, but watching it to get my league fix during lockdown, now I'm hooked. 

[Phil]

2 hours ago, Hughsehhh said:

Why is that though? The NRL games are on first thing in the morning and so shouldn't clash.

I was a bit sceptical of the NRL previously, but watching it to get my league fix during lockdown, now I'm hooked. 

I don’t know why but I’ve looked at this weekend’s schedule and there’s only three games, unless I missing something 

[billybell]

1 hour ago, Phil said:

I don’t know why but I’ve looked at this weekend’s schedule and there’s only three games, unless I missing something 

Sky had the rights to broadcast all the games in July, then three games per round plus Origin and play offs for the rest of the season.

[Curly perm]

The drop in number of NRL games has hit me hard this week! I’m in mourning. I watched it prior to Covid but the option of all games has been brilliant to catch at least a few each week.  

The players can obviously learn from watching but any changes surely need to be led by coaches. Sounds like Smith is open to it, mentions that players will make mistakes etc. No relegation this year might help with trying out new stuff.