maroonandgold

Samoa expected to win the series...or at least the second test. Their struggle with the pace of the first test gave them little chance but in the second they came out to win it. SH press constantly barrage the players and supporters with their "superman" status so they only had to put a couple of things right and England would crumble. The fact they then lose...and it's immediately blamed on the officiating...which as any coach worth his salt will tell you gets you nowhere as it's outside your control. Their ego (fans, players (although they've been relatively quiet) and press) gets in the way of accepting they get beat in the Test Matches. England have to be rubbish as far as SH press and fans are concerned...if they don't win England are still rubbish it's bent referees (who just don't care who wins) What's strange is British fans thinking Samoa & Tonga aren't any good so England were bound to win without being any good...

Hunslet defended (very well) for much of the first and second half against Keighley. If they manage to absorb pressure for long periods vs Swinton they the Lions might start to panic (like they did at Mount Pleasant!)...otherwise Swinton should win by a couple of scores

It should be the first to be 4 points clear.....and a minimum of 10 minutes played.

Young Achievers Awards Free money for deserving rugby league volunteers...... Basically there are 4 types of volunteering and 2 age groups, so there are sport categories for 16-19 year olds and for 20-25 year olds. The site it mentions a winner in each getting

Morley Borough vs Newsome Panthers 1sts

Phil Joseph was at Newsome last season. My lad will be pleased to hear he's not there this time around, he's playing Newsome this weekend and Mr Joseph ran over, through and round every one of them last season!!

I don't see the need for the appeals process in its current guise. If all things are properly considered at the original hearing there should be no appeal. If something is missed or comes to light afterward then fair enough, appeal. It would stop initial sentences being too high just so they can be reduced by subsequent appeals....

But you aren't League champions yet....that's what the OP was asking.

...or for the land of his birth. To me I'm more concerned that he played for somewhere else less than 12 months ago. Is he actually resident here at all or does he go "home" off season. Has he got a UK passport.....has he even applied>

I suppose it just confirms what many suspected.....he's no idea what he's doing.

I think you're on your own with that one, yes.