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It's based on limited aspirations. They look at clubs like Leigh, which have indeed done a good job of getting some more people in their local geography to attend games, and see that as a growth model. Well, it is I suppose, but one with very limited wider value and a low growth ceiling, plus it's inherently vulnerable to changes in local circumstances. But it's what they've settled for as they don't believe the sport is capable of achieving anything else.

Clowns? That's no way to talk about your Great Leader.

My wife is really mad at the fact that I have no sense of direction. So I packed up my stuff and right.

This entirely misses the point. The fact those two clubs don’t have competition for miles and miles is the entire point! Rugby league doesn’t need more clubs in the same confined spaces to build participation, anyone in Leigh interested in rugby league has choices and don’t need the Leopards. Anyone in Keighley has access to other elite pathways. Same in Hunslet, and many other places. But the sport has the ability to get more people playing in London and South West France. For minority sports, getting more people playing is key to the mission. The fact you see those clubs strength in that aspect and the strategic advantage it brings us as some sort of “cheating” is precisely the mindset that’s held our sport back for years. It’s not about what makes life better or worse for Leigh relatively, it’s not about any one club… it’s about what’s going to be best for the sport overall.

Because we love it. Whereas you only tolerate it when everything goes the way you want it to. Thus, most others on this thread are far truer fans of the game than you will ever be, or ever were.

Having clubs investing in off field setups was what the grading was about but it it looks like it might be all thrown out of the window when the first signs that it might be working were showing. IMO we have to get away from the idea that the elite professional level of the game is no different than two amateur sides playing each other in a park.

If you feel insulted by it then why do people think it's ok to denigrate the exact same people doing a much harder job, with much less, in expansion areas... People like me who have spent a lot of time in community clubs in expansion areas often get a "what do you know" attitude on this forum.. or a "how many games do you go to" "how many people so you speak to about this on a regular basis".. and it's all from "heartland fans"... Wonder why people stop bothering??? I don't.

Great to see another Leigh thread on here

Only in the Bradford area. There's a brilliant recreation of odsal complete with green carpet in the corners and a massive 32 inch big screen.

There's been some proper headloss on social media from Leigh fans over that Charnley clip, and no idea why. I'd understand it more if he was under contract for next year, but he isn't. Sky did him a bit by clipping that bit up for a headline without any of the context of when it was recorded or any of the conversation that led to that. He was originally asked if he had an offer to stay, he said no. Then was asked where he would like to play, he said he just wanted to play Super League. Then after a conversation about his career, starting out at Wigan, being a Wigan fan, his relationship with Sean Wane etc, he was asked what his ideal club would be to finish his career. Of course that would be Wigan. Not sure why he was so confused at not being allowed out on loan, he was one injury away from being in the team. And the reason for dropping him stacks up as well, saying he wasn't getting enough tries. He was something like 1 in 6 games, while the rest of the backs were scoring every other game. His general performance was way below what he's shown in the last two weeks as well. I hope he has extended, but doubt it from Lam's post match interviews at the weekend. One very odd thing from that Bench podcast, was Wilking going on about how players should be allowed to talk to clubs as soon as they hit the last year of their contract, with Charnley nodding along in agreement. They can talk to other clubs can't they? Thought they moved it forward from May to December this season.

It's really not. You just need to know both competitions well. Which I would hope the people choosing the ratings for the Rugby league video game would, but I doubt it. Haven't seen any of the SL rankings besides Catalans being better than Hull KR. I imagine they will make most players no higher than 70s though, because the game is Aussie made. In the NRL, Josh Curran is 93, Josh King is 92, Jackson Ford is 91, Galvin 91, Tracey 91, etc. Whilst Haas is only 92, Herbie only 90, Moses is 82. The ratings are just in shambles. Hilarious.

I did hear the SL version has some scenario options where you pick options e.g When you play Catalans away, does the chairman: A) Act with decorum – Arrive in a suit, remain composed throughout, and represent the club with dignity. B) Act professionally – Network with officials, engage respectfully with the hosts, and attend the post-match meal. C) Try to blend in – Dress in club colours, mingle with fans, and quietly support from the stands. D) Get bladdered and dance like a clown during a live television interview with your coach.