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I'd imagine Dodds exit is already well in the works. Which also may play a part in Bennetts thinking - if he knows he wont be there next year. Feel sorry for Lewis Dodds - must be a pretty tough situation to be in as a player.
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Saw this pop up on Insta. Takes a bump from a shoulder of a guy running the ball. It has that voyeuristic appeal - much like the UFC had initially. And although not as distasteful IMO - similar to the events of people slapping each other in the face which have similarly gained a certain sense of appeal. If you watch the video on Insta and view the comments, Sam Lisone has actually challenged the fella competing against Proctor - whether its legit or tongue in cheek i don't know. Whether you like it or don't, its proved popular enough to have held an event in Dubai with a decent prize fund. Apparently at a recent Manly game some of the crowd were doing it on one of the hills. According to a comment made on NRL 360 some weeks back.
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Ashes Squad Predictions
EastLondonMike replied to hunsletgreenandgold's topic in The General Rugby League Forum
I think Umyla Hanley can consider himself unlucky to not make this train on squad - even though he’s unlikely to make the Final Cut. Think the experience would have benefitted him. -
SL clubs look to reinstate Nigel Wood.
EastLondonMike replied to The 4 of Us's topic in The General Rugby League Forum
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London Broncos (Merged Threads)
EastLondonMike replied to Magic XIII's topic in The General Rugby League Forum
I don't mind Ravens actually, but 100% agree that a name change isn't needed. And would stick with the Broncos. Others may have a different POV, but the Broncos name doesn't, IMO, have any real negatives associated with it. And to some of the casual sports fans in the capital it will have some identity, and a good basis to build from. Are there any Broncos hardcore on this forum? I'd be interested to hear their thoughts on the potential upcoming changes at the club. -
I thought Brad Arthur would have made the most sense, with him not getting the WA Bears job and no NRL opportunity currently. Possibly the Wane link would be to help get Sam Tomkins ready for the big job in a few years time? Holbrook would be a good shout though. Catalans need some steel in that team.
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Ashes Squad Predictions
EastLondonMike replied to hunsletgreenandgold's topic in The General Rugby League Forum
Fullback, centre and the halves pretty much pick themselves - with a bit of depth in the halves for the first time in about 30 years. Newman i see very much as back up for Farnworth and Wardle in the centres - though would like to see Hanley involved with the squad in some capacity - even if its just training. Back row is strong. With the front row I wonder if we should be looking at playing to the strengths of what we have rather than worrying about whether what we have is equal to the Aussie strengths in that position. We have good mobile props - albeit no real stand outs in the traditional sense of big blokes who can truck it up the middle, but hard working and athletic players like Thompson, Havard, Knowles and Lees - Trout and Mulhern should be very much in the mix also. And potentially theres Max King. Picking a forward pack from Thompson, Havard, Lees, King, Radley, Nsemba, KPP, Knowles, Trout, Mulhern, Oledski and with O'Neill as a starting hooker isn't too bad at all. Personally I've never really been a fan of Jake Connor, and don't think he's reliable enough, so wouldn't have him in the squad. -
Apparently this is on Iplayer (RFL email though says its on BBC Two also - which it isn't - Judy Garland is though) - and cant actually find it anywhere on the iplayer app on my TV, or online. Nothing in the sports category, nothing coming up after a search. Why is it so difficult in an age when things are so easy. Judy Garland it is then.
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Was just about to post about the try having just watched highlights on youtube. A truly remarkable individual try from Nawaquanitawase. A must watch.
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The all new 2025 Kit Thread!
EastLondonMike replied to Gav Wilson's topic in The General Rugby League Forum
yeah it kind of is.. which highlights my comment about lack of knowledge around such things. But i would imagine in this case Oxen making a proposal around colour usage of the badge, and the RFL saying yes. -
The all new 2025 Kit Thread!
EastLondonMike replied to Gav Wilson's topic in The General Rugby League Forum
Thats fair enough Dave - and no doubt plenty will like it. But from a quality POV - again, only IMO, for what its worth - I think it should be of a much higher standard. Quality of product, and quality of the general aesthetic. The changing of colour of the England branding also shows how little both Oxen and the RFL truly respect the brand. The RFL more so. If they were working from a platform of commercial success over a number of years, having built a successful brand, such a thing could be looked at. But not when you are operating at such a low level. When the bottom line is the most important aspect, and the importance of quality isn't viewed in the same way - this is what you end up with. -
The all new 2025 Kit Thread!
EastLondonMike replied to Gav Wilson's topic in The General Rugby League Forum
The whole range is pretty poor Dave. Even by their standards. It’s low quality, on many levels. -
The all new 2025 Kit Thread!
EastLondonMike replied to Gav Wilson's topic in The General Rugby League Forum
I thought Oxen had turned a bit of a corner. With some of their 2025 offerings significantly better. But this suggests they’ve turned and gone back round the corner. Some really poor choices made with that England training range. Really poor. Which might not entirely be down to them. Someone at the RFL is signing off this stuff after all. I’ve said it so many times, but there is a huge knowledge gap within the game in the UK - generally - when it comes to creative. -
Id be happy enough with Brimson in the squad. He can cover any of the back 5 spots, and would provide competition for both first choice centres and wingers. Can't say i've seen much of him this season, so only going on previous form, but think he would arguably be a better option than Newman currently. Does KL Iro even qualify for the kiwis? born in the UK, grew up for the most part in the Cook Islands - only spending 5 years in NZ before moving to Australia. Maybe his mother is from New Zealand? Honestly not sure if he does or not.
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Things rarely turn around in such dramatic fashion for players in the NRL. As much as i want to see Dodd do well over there, Souths just isn't the right place for him currently. Half backs can't be held responsible for a defeat like that.
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2025 Transfer Tracker
EastLondonMike replied to PREPOSTEROUS's topic in The General Rugby League Forum
Good PR for Wigan with Wade signing, and always happy to see RU players have a crack at RL, but not sure what he really adds to Wigan, aside from a bit of press/PR. Best of luck to him though. Even if it’s only a few months it’s always interesting to see how players crossing over adapt,