Gav Wilson
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3 hours ago, andyacko said:
... Corey Johnson?
Played 17 games in Super League this year AA!
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1 hour ago, Wollo Wollo Wayoo said:
Wakefield supposedly after Dean Lawford from Bradford. Strange one for me this.
The kid (Myles) is a gun, I am baffled by Bradford's treatment of him.
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Of course, none of the issues lamented in the opening three posts are because of IMG but they've become the easiest stick to beat the game with I suppose.
IMG were brought in specifically BECAUSE of these issues.
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I really like the 'bar walls' effect in the detail of the kit this year, its a unique touch.
Fantastic launch event too!
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3 hours ago, Dave T said:
One of my biggest frustrations around the recent series was that the series was run just like an Ashes but just a bit, well, crapper.
Whatever comes in future, we need to create some kind of identity around them. There was nothibg unique about the Tonga tour, it was just a case of fly a team in and play some rugby in regular grounds.
France does give us a bit of an opportunity here. I do like Gavs suggestion of the triple headers, and I think a takeover of a city for a weekend for a men's test, a women's test and a wheelchair test plus some cultural events, markets, festivals, entertainment etc- one weekend in England, one in France could be a unique offering. Maybe even do something to tie the matches together (a tally of wins for example).
We need to think about things differently, if we just stage a match at Warrington or Leigh, we know what we'll get, and we'll get what we deserve.
Leeds, Manchester, London, Liverpool, Newcastle etc are the cities that we should be thinking about and no SL grounds should be used under any circumstances. The premium SL grounds can have a place in a medium sized series, but not if you are trying to create a big event.
Thanks Dave, you perfectly explained and elaborated on the reasoning behind what I was thinking last night, very much appreciated!
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My proposal for some International Rugby League in 2024... An England v France TRIPLE TRIPLE HEADER!
3 massive weekends:
Week 1 - Toulouse (Men), Perpignan (Women), Montpellier (Wheelchair)
Week 2 - Brentford, Wimbledon, Copper Box
Week 3 - Headingley, York, Leeds Arena
What do we think?!
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49 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said:
Been away for a few days just catching up, must say that it does not surprise me one bit that IMG's criteria are being taken as a joke.
BUT I honestly believe under this system Leigh's position for starting 2025 in SL is very tenuous, IMG at the press of a computer button on a spreadsheet could overnight lose as many as 5000 spectators and a guy who puts quite a bit of money into the sport, if this does not matter in the slightest then all those in favourress carry on regardless, with my best wishes.
Oh good, you've come back after a few days away and said the exact same thing you've said on this thread (and others) dozens of times already.
Solid input.
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1 hour ago, donald said:
So basically whitehaven workington and barrow will be in the same group . Bit unfair town will get 2 home games and barrow or Haven will have 2 away games
Thats... the whole point?
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37 minutes ago, marklaspalmas said:
I?m not sure why this seems to bother you so much, and touché with regard to doubling down, but the confusion is clearly there in your post and it's a bit silly to deny it.
Well I understood it...
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21 minutes ago, Nige Arro said:
Glad the rfl have kept the 1895 simple
It's basically the old Northern Rail Cup format, which they should never have binned off in the first place...
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3 minutes ago, marklaspalmas said:
Are you saying there could be Cat C clubs in the championship with Cat B clubs in L1?
There might not be a League 1 in 2025.
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27 minutes ago, Odsal Outlaw said:
I don’t see what is wrong with the sponsor, they are a huge business who are paying money to go on the front of their shirt. No different to other clubs (except the fact they are actually a big business!)
It's not the actual sponsor per se for me (Home Bargains is ace, I go in all the time), more the fact that it is enormous and sticks out like a sore thumb on a supposed 'blackout' kit, from a design point of view.
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Ruined by that sponsor...
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6 minutes ago, Charlie said:
They may of done and saints produce some top players but to say they’re the best system in the world is delusional.
*One of...
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On 04/11/2023 at 09:14, Charlie said:
Think Penrith would disagree with that
Funnily enough, St Helens Academy beat Penrith on their last tour in 2019.
One of the players on that tour - Taylor Pemberton - I'm hoping will have a big 2024 with York.
Hopefully Levi Edwards will get an injury free run for the Kneets next season, the kids a real gun.
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5 minutes ago, DEANO said:
Lol wouldn’t want Tyler the way he performed when he was loaned to us
I know you're joking, but he was a raw 19 year old when he came to us and played in an injury ravaged side against Fev. Now he's one of the most expensive players in Super League history, and is a Grand Final winner and England international...
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7 minutes ago, georgeb1 said:
Come on gav the guy is class , give him a fair crack
He is no doubt, but he's not on the pitch enough for the money he's on, in my humble opinion.
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11 minutes ago, Stirlin said:
Or move him to loose forward where he has played before.
*When not injured...
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11 minutes ago, Puk said:
A massive signing for the knights,but surely a half back will have to make way especially if Harris has signed a 2 year contract.
Moving Hingano on would make the most sense
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Talk of Richie Myler to York. Strange one for me. I know Hendo likes his utility players but we have players in all his positions. We need a few big lads in - especially if PP goes to Toulouse.
London Broncos 2024
in The General Rugby League Forum
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This is still on the RFL. IMG couldn't put Academy setups in their grading criteria because the RFL won't let everyone run one.