Dismal Day

Proud to be a supporter of the All Blacks? Not likely.

It was an unusual event for me- to actually watch a rugby game. I didn't do it on purpose- I was at work during a quiet period, and just watched what everyone else was watching. How disappointing! I would have been better off reading the phonebook- I'd have gotten more out of it.

Dropped balls, knock-ons, hand-overs, intercepts, stupid decisions. Just a few of the mistakes that I could see- and I don't even watch the game. The performance of the All Blacks against South Africa during Saturdays game was pathetic. Makes me glad to be Australian! It would have been heart-breaking for any dyed in the wool supporter who can see nothing but black.

The commercialisation of Rugby has been its downfall. If we could go back to the days of part-time players, if we could have them work a job as well as play the game, then maybe the passion would be at the right place. Take away the money, make it an honour to play for the country, and get on with the game.

I feel that the country would be better off without such an emphasis on the sport. We need to set better priorities, sport is great- but it is not the be all and end all of life.