Inaction You Can Bet On
I blogged yesterday about the oafs at the NZRFU and their half baked decision regarding TMO’s.
Part of the problem with the neanerthals running amok is that they don’t seem to get the responsibilities that come with the professional game and all that goes with it.
I’m sure the NZRFU is happy to take the percentage commission it gets out of betting on rugby yet is happy to skimp on the investment to ensure that the results reflect the performance on the pitch.
The NRL’s Roosters found themselves in a similar spot with some allegations allegedly alleging (hey!!, a Rooster lawyer may read this!!!) that the Roosters had chucked the second half to so some one(s) could cash in on the 13+ for the Cowgirls.
In a related story which revisited the scam allegations, there was an interesting comparison with racing:
In the wake of the betting allegations, Racing NSW boss Peter V’landys has warned punters about the risks in sports wagering.
“In racing, we spend $4million a year to have the best stewards in the country to protect the punter,” V’landys said.
“The sports codes don’t have anything in place to handle this sort of issue. There is no protection for punters in sports betting.”
So perhaps if the NZRFU intends to save on the TMO’s, the TAB could save on paying out the commission to the NZRFU?