Channel 9 facing criticism for having NRL games in Las Vegas called from Sydney studio.
Channel 9 is copping some heat over their 'baffling' decision to have their NRL games in Las Vegas called from a studio back in Sydney.
A media expert has warned of the potential downsides for the network, likening it to trying to win a rugby league game with only one player on the field.
Veteran journo Phil Rothfield slammed Channel 9's call not to have on-ground commentators for the Vegas games, calling it "outrageous" and "inexplicable" given the significance of the event.