Phil Gould slams NRL SuperCoach in series of Tweets

Penrith Panthers general manager Phil Gould has slammed NRL SuperCoach — and fantasy sports in general.

Phil Gould has slammed SuperCoach — and fantasy sports in general — in a series of Tweets.

The Penrith Panthers supremo took to social media on Friday and Saturday to criticise News Corp’s NRL SuperCoach competition.

While Gould has “no problem” with SuperCoach and SuperCoach participants, he says he would “never” allow one of his players to be interviewed about SuperCoach.

Penrith Panthers general manager Phil Gould.

He also blamed the game and associated technologies for lowering the skills of Australia’s younger generation.

“All I see over the past 10 years is technology, smartphones, social media platforms, gaming entertainment, excessive porn availability, building a generation of kids with no skills or tools to deal with real life,” Gould said.

Gould also said gambling “brings far more people and money to the sport than fantasy sports”.

Read the Tweets below and have your say in the comments below.

Never https://t.co/jF6xbAniNT

— Phil Gould (@PhilGould15) March 8, 2019

It’s not an odd response. It’s an honest response. I have no problem with Fantasy sports. People obviously enjoy it. However they exist outside of what we do do. We can promote it. But we don’t answer to it. https://t.co/tyrWpK8IuI

— Phil Gould (@PhilGould15) March 8, 2019

That’s great. The game embraces fantasy sports. Enjoy it for what it is. Gambling brings far more people and money to the sport than fantasy sports. Players are not permitted to talk to gamblers. They don’t promote gambling. Yet gambling turnover grows significantly every year. https://t.co/NYEQxKYPLx

— Phil Gould (@PhilGould15) March 8, 2019

I beg your pardon. My response is not rubbish. It’s actually very accurate. You obviously have an opinion about gambling on sports. Good on you. Many will agree. However, turnover grows every year and it appears a lot of people do it, despite your dislike of gambling. https://t.co/Up43iZ5E1o

— Phil Gould (@PhilGould15) March 8, 2019

Indeed it is. But that bird has flown. Social media is a cesspool. But that’s not going to change. Mobile phones and technology are ruining kids lives and communication skills. Too late though. Indoor gaming on technology is ruining kids health and well being. Solve that please. https://t.co/PorTRPiGaN

— Phil Gould (@PhilGould15) March 8, 2019

???? How does SuperCoach get kids into the parks? We never had SuperCoach when we were growing up. We were in the parks all the time. Summer and winter. https://t.co/HDITww4lnF

— Phil Gould (@PhilGould15) March 8, 2019

I think that’s a made up argument based on wishful thinking without any facts to support it. I know you enjoy your SuperCoach. I’m happy for you. I have no problem with fantasy sports. But I don’t see you interviewing players about it. Enjoy the season ahead. https://t.co/u3gVzg9eW4

— Phil Gould (@PhilGould15) March 8, 2019

I never said it did. I’m not beating my chest. I answered a question. But thanks for playing. https://t.co/voT1XtoFRv

— Phil Gould (@PhilGould15) March 8, 2019

Interviewed by who? https://t.co/vNAtRkpQJf

— Phil Gould (@PhilGould15) March 8, 2019

Your 2 and 4 year old are playing SuperCoach? https://t.co/j5QcEiagDg

— Phil Gould (@PhilGould15) March 8, 2019

It’s not short sighted. It’s experienced. All I see over the past 10 years is technology, smartphones, social media platforms, gaming entertainment, excessive porn availability, building a generation of kids with no skills or tools to deal with real life. I make no apology. https://t.co/VQWF6gPe5P

— Phil Gould (@PhilGould15) March 8, 2019

These guys, with their anonymous SuperCoach accounts, are up until 2am, trying to justify and promote their world to me. It’s an example of what I’m saying. Nice kids. Obviously very passionate about Fantasy. I’m not. As for fantasy sports attracting kids to the sport? That’s BS. https://t.co/gnt0kxQmZe

— Phil Gould (@PhilGould15) March 8, 2019

Yeah, it’s done wonders for America. A society that’s become a role model for the rest of the world. Let’s follow what they do. https://t.co/nQ2W8I0Uma

— Phil Gould (@PhilGould15) March 8, 2019

You have to read where this conversation started. I’ve no problem with Fantasy sports. Or people who play it. Good on them. The conversation started because a SuperCoach player asked if I would let him interview NRL players about his fantasy football. I said no. With good reason https://t.co/1LKncs9vfn

— Phil Gould (@PhilGould15) March 8, 2019

Exactly. Coaches will tell you that some NRL players are wrongly influenced by what points or stats they score on Fantasy sport. The things that SuperCoach values are quite often NOT the measure of a player’s job or his contribution to the team. The worlds are different. https://t.co/BP1vKTvZTp

— Phil Gould (@PhilGould15) March 8, 2019

Go back and read the whole conversation instead of coming in at the back end. You’ve missed the point. https://t.co/0bGZgAmZr0

— Phil Gould (@PhilGould15) March 9, 2019

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