Weekend of blowouts in NRL no cause for concern, head of football says

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After a weekend almost devoid of close contests in the NRL, Graham Annesley moves to assure fans it is not emblematic of any wider problems in the game.

abc.net.au/news/nrl-weekend-of-blowouts-not-a-problem-graham-annesley/101358888Last weekend's series of thrashings in the NRL had more to do with finals-bound teams flexing their muscles than a wider issue with the game, according to league officials.

The 466 points scored by all 16 teams from Thursday to Sunday was also the most in one round of NRL action, eclipsing 438 from the final week of the 2020 regular season. "Now, of course, that's an average and that's across a whole season. So there'll be close games and there'll be other games that aren't as close, but it is a good indicator of the competitiveness of games across the board."Annesley suggested last weekend's results were indicative of a draw pitting several high-ranking teams against sides out of finals contention.

 

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