Black Country Wire

Do we really need anything else to stop the clock for? Can't remember the last time a game finished less than 2 hours after it started.

Think we're in for a tatering to be honest!

Coventry beating 2 of the "heartlands" teams.

I'm definitely up for it being held at Villa Park. Largely because I'd be able to get home while it's light! 😉

Yes, if it's on the Sunday I can now get to it. Not excusing the decision though, at this late stage.

Where is the River Twitter? 😉

Anyone else in the final and I'd be there cheering on the Dragons a la 2007. So yes I hope we win but couldn't begrudge Catalans if they pull it off. TBH I have a bad feeling about this game. Head says we should win but it is the 20th anniversary of Sheffield pulling it off! (Not that that means anything granted!)

You must be one of those internet trawls I keep hearing about! 😁

I'd agree with the stadium part but keep it on a Sunday for me.

The extra home game is a reward for finidy higher in the table surely.

Runs the risk of the team finishing 8th becoming champions. No more than a top 4 playoff for mine.

C'est la vie. League position isn't ONLY determined on the last day but by the previous rounds as well. If you're relying on other results to secure your position then that's down to how you've played in previous rounds and not just what happens on last day. If those results go against you then tough.

Personally don't think it matters. League positions are determined over 23 games not 1. As for this "knowing what they have to do" nonsense, both Toulouse and London know that a win guarantees a top 4 place regardless of when other games are played.

Usually Challenge Cup semi final weekend isn't it?

You are correct. 9th and 10th in SL and 1st and 2nd in the Championship get 4 home games, the rest get three. I think the 1-8 seeding is SL9, CH1, SL10, CH2, SL11, CH3, SL12, CH4