Wakefield Trinity • Genuine question.
I’m a big listener to podcasts particularly around players who have played in both comps and one thing that is very evident that the NRL off seasons are far more brutal than than those in SL.
Interestingly though NRL careers are generally much shorter than SL.
Matty Johns highlighted this recently.
The average NRL player only plays 49 to 75 games.
About 36% play less than 10 games.
75% are out of the game after two years
88% out after five years.
The physical toll is significantly more looking at those stats, if that was replicated in SL we wouldn’t have a sport as there wouldn’t be enough players.
The numbers associated with their game ensure they can sustain that turnover.
I think Farnworth and Young are athletic freaks who would get there regardless of comp particularly if they were at the bigger clubs with more investment. If rugby league wasn’t a thing I think athletes like them still achieve in other sports.
It’s interesting debate.
Do we burn bright early and fade away like what happens to significant numbers in the NRL or do we take the slower approach to ensure that careers can be built over time.
Interestingly though NRL careers are generally much shorter than SL.
Matty Johns highlighted this recently.
The average NRL player only plays 49 to 75 games.
About 36% play less than 10 games.
75% are out of the game after two years
88% out after five years.
The physical toll is significantly more looking at those stats, if that was replicated in SL we wouldn’t have a sport as there wouldn’t be enough players.
The numbers associated with their game ensure they can sustain that turnover.
I think Farnworth and Young are athletic freaks who would get there regardless of comp particularly if they were at the bigger clubs with more investment. If rugby league wasn’t a thing I think athletes like them still achieve in other sports.
It’s interesting debate.
Do we burn bright early and fade away like what happens to significant numbers in the NRL or do we take the slower approach to ensure that careers can be built over time.
Statistics: Posted by jonh — Tue Apr 16, 2024 4:58 pm — Replies 26 — Views 4140