IceSharky
Hammerhead
What interest does a 20 something have with league? The answer is not as typical as you think. If you were to pose that question to most people they'd probably respond with something like "oh, it's because of the guys." Let me tell you, that is not true. Actually, for what seems like most "girls" it is true however, there is a large population of women that think otherwise; myself included.
What attracts me to this game is not superficial. It is the unrivalled passion and drive that fuels it. My admiration for this sport stems from the pure intensity I see played on field. This electricity of this game is so strong you can't help being pulled into it, even if you are at home watching. When I see Covell charging down the left side of the field with the ball tucked under his arm it's hard to ignore my heart pounding in my ears. Or even when he leaps above the rest of the pack to pluck the ball out of mid air you cannot deny the gulp of air you take with him. The athleticism and skill demonstrated by these incredible athletes is something that shouldn't go unappreciated. In saying that, it is not only their athletic prowess that I'm in awe of, but their tenacity and heart as well. I guess why I love the Sharks is because of their honesty, their heart, and their spirit. It's unfortunate that this season has seen them in an unfavourable light but I believe in giving credit where credit is due and I feel that the Sharks have handled this season with tact and an incredible amount guts. I feel that the Sharks are one of very few teams that can boast of having the biggest heart in the game today. With everything that has been thrown at them, they simply chose to rise above it. They did not break ranks, they admitted their faults, and not once they succumb to the pressures applied by the all too eager media. Honesty is the best policy and they did not hide from anyone. I appreciate every last bit of effort they have given.
Referring back to the NRL as a whole, I'd just like to bring up the issue regarding women in the NRL. I saw the Google article called "behind enemy lines" and I thought to myself, since when were women the enemy? If we are, it's only because female reporters make it so. So much unnecessary drama is created. The reporter in the article made mention to an incident involving the guys locker room. When did it become ok for women to go into the guys locker room? It's the GUYS room for a reason. I'm willing to bet that if a male reporter was as adamant to follow suit in the ladies locker room whilst they were changing kit he'd be nailed to a 2x4. Really, when you look at it, League started as a man's sport, end of story. It has made leaps and bounds as far as incorporating women go and yes, there are probably still a few more hills to get over but it will come in time. In saying that though, there are just some places you do not go so accept it, and move on.
At the end of the day I would really love to see the game concentrate on what's' most important, which is the game. Stop the Hollywood production, stop the magazine presses and just get to the task at hand and concentrate on the foundations that make this sport so great.
What attracts me to this game is not superficial. It is the unrivalled passion and drive that fuels it. My admiration for this sport stems from the pure intensity I see played on field. This electricity of this game is so strong you can't help being pulled into it, even if you are at home watching. When I see Covell charging down the left side of the field with the ball tucked under his arm it's hard to ignore my heart pounding in my ears. Or even when he leaps above the rest of the pack to pluck the ball out of mid air you cannot deny the gulp of air you take with him. The athleticism and skill demonstrated by these incredible athletes is something that shouldn't go unappreciated. In saying that, it is not only their athletic prowess that I'm in awe of, but their tenacity and heart as well. I guess why I love the Sharks is because of their honesty, their heart, and their spirit. It's unfortunate that this season has seen them in an unfavourable light but I believe in giving credit where credit is due and I feel that the Sharks have handled this season with tact and an incredible amount guts. I feel that the Sharks are one of very few teams that can boast of having the biggest heart in the game today. With everything that has been thrown at them, they simply chose to rise above it. They did not break ranks, they admitted their faults, and not once they succumb to the pressures applied by the all too eager media. Honesty is the best policy and they did not hide from anyone. I appreciate every last bit of effort they have given.
Referring back to the NRL as a whole, I'd just like to bring up the issue regarding women in the NRL. I saw the Google article called "behind enemy lines" and I thought to myself, since when were women the enemy? If we are, it's only because female reporters make it so. So much unnecessary drama is created. The reporter in the article made mention to an incident involving the guys locker room. When did it become ok for women to go into the guys locker room? It's the GUYS room for a reason. I'm willing to bet that if a male reporter was as adamant to follow suit in the ladies locker room whilst they were changing kit he'd be nailed to a 2x4. Really, when you look at it, League started as a man's sport, end of story. It has made leaps and bounds as far as incorporating women go and yes, there are probably still a few more hills to get over but it will come in time. In saying that though, there are just some places you do not go so accept it, and move on.
At the end of the day I would really love to see the game concentrate on what's' most important, which is the game. Stop the Hollywood production, stop the magazine presses and just get to the task at hand and concentrate on the foundations that make this sport so great.
