LIFE in a bubble will take on a different perspective in the NRL (National Rugby League) gets its way.
In an attempt to kick-start the season on May 28 the NRL want to isolate all the players in one centralised area.
That essentially means all the teams would be "housed" in one specific area like the Sydney Olympic Park campus or at the Penrith Panthers High Performance Centre with all the necessary training facilities and accommodation.
As far as accommodation goes each player would be isolated in a room fitted out with training gear while meals would be delivered in an attempt to drastically reduce any unnecessary human contact.
Each player would also undergo daily medical checks in an attempt to allay concerns regarding the Covid-19 virus.
All this, of course, is an attempt to ensure rugby league is broadcast in order to generate much needed revenue.
Does it, though, see the players being treated more as commodities than employees of the NRL and the clubs?
There is a train of thought that the mental well-being of the players is being ignored and that effectively placing them in isolation (apart from team training's and game time) will have an adverse effect.
The contrary opinion is that the players are professionals who should do all they can to ensure the season kicks off.
The jury is out as to which pathway is the right one to take.

WITH the Northland Rugby centenary celebrations put on hold until next year there is now plenty of time for fans to discuss, debate and select their "Team of the Century".
Please send your team to me here and we'll do our best to publish the results.
Non-negotiables would be SM Going, JB Smith, PFH "Tiger" Jones, JE Morgan and ID Jones along with coach Ted Griffin.

GOING on my own market research there has obviously been an increase in beer consumption in recent weeks and a survey within the Northcote area has confirmed this.
Global statistics, however, place Kiwi battlers at 27th in beer consumption. At around 64.7 litres per person per annum New Zealand beer connoisseurs lag behind the thirsty types of the Czech Republic who are on top of the podium with 143.3 litres per person.
Our neighbours across "The Ditch" are in 23rd place with 71.4 litres.