Analysis: Points of principle: Politis' call a test of V'landys' leadership
While Souths coach Wayne Bennett has said nothing publicly to support Politis' stance, the coaches of the six clubs which have won both games place great significance on remarks made by Bennett’s former Rabbitoh and England player Sam Burgess, who claimed on Fox “egos have to go” when arguing the premiership points must be sacrificed.
Still, some claim the 70-year old-Bennett, who presumably has not heard of Zoom, drove from Brisbane to Sydney to meet with Politis, an unusual alliance insofar as the coach reneged on an agreement to coach the Roosters in 2006. But, I asked, haven’t Souths won a game in 2020? “Wayne hates Anthony Seibold more,” came the response referring to his replacement at the Broncos who have four points.
“Everyone knew before round one that the virus was coming and the competition would stop,” Arthur said. “We were all talking about getting early points on the board. Regardless of whether the comp would last 10 or 20 games, it was important to get early wins. In those games I had a player suspended, one with a broken foot and another fined $1500. Tell them those games meant nothing.
And do the broadcasters want their money back? Or do they also want a say in a two-conference model with everyone on zero points?
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