RetroReactiv8

@retroreactiv8.bsky.social

Retro gamer (particularly C64 and Amiga) and Rugby League fan. Can often be found watching films or reading books. General musings on these things, plus life in general And if you like craft jewellery and other items check https://fatgerbilcrafts.etsy.com

Worrying that the body slam tackle seems to have crept back into #RugbyLeague. There's been at least 3 in as many weeks - Ayden, Hastings and Walters/Nsemba. In fairness to the RFL, they've tried to stamp it out with cards/bans, but the players need to stop it before someone is seriously injured.

Ok. So Peet's decision to chuck two league points for cup success paid off, but it's not a good look for the sport. You could almost say it damages its identity. (And before anyone points it out. Yes, I'm aware Saints have done this in the past, as well as other clubs and I was against it then too)

This is poor, spineless coaching from Willie Peters. I get Lewis is a critical player, but he's little more than a passenger in this game now. On a blisteringly hot day at Wembley, when you're already down an interchange you can't afford to effectively be down to 12 on the pitch.

I'm getting close to ending my 40+ years as a #RugbyLeague fan. The fast flowing, exciting game I fell in love with has been lost in an endless parade of stoppages, penalties, six agains, video reviews & players milking penalties. It used to be The Greatest Game. Increasingly it's The Slowest Game.

Dear #Microsoft I understand that updates depend on lots of factors like download speeds, processor speed etc. However, when an update gives an estimated update time of 5 minutes, it really should not take nearly 40. Love Every PC owner in the whole world xx

TV coverage of #RugbyLeague this season has been shocking. Sky constantly losing the on-screen clock/score graphics, several games where either the pictures or the commentary have gone down for several minutes; and don't even get me started on the endless loss of comms between the officials.

Conversation with my 12yo this morning. Them: I've lost my notebook Me: Which notebook are you looking for? Them: I don't know Me: Well, how do you know you've lost it then? Them: because I can't find it. You can't fight logic like that 🤣😂🤪