In response to Keary’s comments on BBC Radio 5 Live, Jones said there is a conversation between the Super League and the NRL ongoing, and there is a “positive relationship” between the two organizations.
He understands Curry’s position based on his successful career in Australia, but he believes the Super League is “directing in the right direction” and has identified many upcoming events that he hopes to change his views.
“[The comments] It was dramatic. Luke has given him the right to his own opinion, but I don’t agree with what he has to say,” Jones said.
“Our numbers show that we are having a very positive season, our attendance is up, and TV audiences are up on both Sky Sports and the BBC.
“[Being in France] He may be a bit off the mainstream in terms of looking at the aggressiveness of his match in the UK, but he will be playing this weekend in front of 65,000 people facing Lee Leopard at St. James Park.
“Luke plays at the top of Australian games and the Australian games are very similar to the Premier League here.
“We’re heading in the right direction. We saw us in Las Vegas early in the season with Wigan and Warrington. In the fall, ashes are coming with two sold-out crowds at Everton and Headingley. [and] Wembley sold over 30,000 tickets.
“This weekend, Magic weekend has raised the competition profile and he will also be taking part in the sellout in the Challenge Cup semi-finals with Hal KR next weekend.
“Luke is in a nine-round competition. He was in France. [and] From the mainstream. We can do a lot that can convince him that he is a bit dramatic in his comments. ”
