Lowdesert
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Lindop proving a handful. Very well taken try.
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27 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said:
It will all come out when full transparency of all clubs has to be divulged by IMG, that is if they stay around long enough or give up on it.
It will come down to Clubs discussing and agreeing the scores and criteria, going forward, at the end of the season and at prearranged times after that.
Remember, this is ‘their’ system. IMG will (I think) arrange the auditing schedule and procedures based on that.
No need to flap
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4 hours ago, johnh1 said:
Why Manchester airport? There are several closer airports to Hull.
Stansted used to be direct to Perpignan but tbh I used to use any Beziers/Carca/Montpellier or Girona dependant on price.
If Trueman can get his kicking right, Hull can win this.
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25 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said:
Supposedly it is 17 players leaving this season not flapping just curious who's coming in considering 4 of our most influential will no longer be at Leigh, Hull have one and most probably two, but actually happy to lose another 3 from the other 4 from Leigh to Hull from last season, the last one Holmes is by far the better player of those 4 who I would have given the choice kept.
It is mostly down to agents Harry. If they get big numbers most players will go. Too short a career.
I was disappointed to see Satae go to Catalans. Without Hull, he would still be in the lower leagues in Australia but he made his choice and left. I will also be disappointed if we lose Trueman for Lam but the money will talk.
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1 hour ago, Harry Stottle said:
Yes Thunder, I respect the clubs policy that transfers unless already put out in the public domain by other clubs concerning player's moving in and out of Leigh is reserved for the end of the season, but I do believe that the Leigh fans are flummoxed with what is happening, we have been told that there are number off contract, a number who won't be offered a new contract, a number leaving who we do not know about, and a number coming in who are nameless, time for a little transparency if only to put our - the fans- minds at ease
This is no different to any other year. No need to flap.
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One of the good guys.
Rest in peace Bill.
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6 hours ago, The Rocket said:
I`m starting to see that this might just work. Blokes and girls will sign up for a couple of years on good money combined with hefty tax advantages and as V`landys has said recently it need be only for a couple of years. The club may become a bit of a revolving door but that won`t matter as long as the players keep coming, and some will probably stick around for longer anyway, like players do once they get settled and make friends etc.
As for the claims by the bid that sponsors are lining up, I think there may be some truth in that as well. New Guinea may probably lack those small to mid-sized companies that make up a large chunk of mainland clubs sponsors but PNG has no shortage of multi-nationals that may be keen to be associated with a PNG Rugby League team in the NRL.
I don’t know exactly but sometimes there is an amount of years that you have to be out of your country to be totally tax free. Certainly was in my experience so that might/might not be something PMG haven’t considered.
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7 hours ago, phiggins said:
Might just be a clue in there which way this is going to go. Imo, of course.
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27 minutes ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said:
Sorry to hear about your friend
I've been a gym goer for 30 years ( 5 times a week) so probably won't stop! I get a lot of it socially too....nice to have a chat there often and the atmosphere is great ...that part of my life is decent but I get what you are saying with the goal
Might have a look at some goals!
Objective: (Ickneild Way path)
Could do it for a charity ?
Goals: Able to walk 18 miles a day.
Carry a load (say 10kgs in ruck sack
Plan: the route
Time: start in 5 weeks
Would that be an achievement?
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19 minutes ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said:
I appreciate that mate - I doloads already (always done gym, sport and kids sports teams etc)
It's not lack of stuff to do or challenge needed ....it's just that realization that I won't have that 'euphoria' of drinking again.....that sounds dramatic but it feels real
It feels like everything is better with a drink
Someone said something weird when I first stopped like 'if it's not as fun without alcohol then it can't have been that much fun anyway '......I don't agree with that....e.g. I watched the games yesterday and enjoyed them (especially the Saints loss) but it's not 'as' good
Don't think there is an answer.....I guess it's a trade off....I feel maybe 25% better for 90% of the week now....but that other 10% (Saturdays and Sunday night) is probably 75% less fun
I guess not dying early of liver disease will be more fun than dying of liver disease
Always made me smile in a gym. Loads pumping away but the only goal they had was to do just that every day.
It has to be part of the way to achieve something bigger and better.I don’t speak about this lightly. I lost a close friend to alcoholism at 52. He had been ABA, NHBC champion and a successful pro boxer. As soon as he jacked he didn’t have anything to achieve. You have to find something. You’re half way there voicing it on a public forum and admitting the risk.
Like I said, getting out of the door to do it is the first goal.
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21 minutes ago, barnyia said:
Catalans have nothing to do with the pole espoirs, they even ask their players to quit the pole in the 3rd year to concentrate on training with them, Toulouse help out pole France in Toulouse, training sessions with them and the Toulouse coach goes in sometimes to coach etc. Toulouse have a centre de formation. I've no idea if either club go into schools.
Didn’t know that on the Poles but you will know first hand.
From 2021/22 ish I think they had some form of relationship with around 9 schools. Maybe that has dropped off.
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22 minutes ago, Gomersall said:
Imagine if one or more English SL clubs decided to donate their Perpignan travel expenses to junior RL in France!
From memory, Catalans have a relationship with about 9 schools in the area, plus Pole espoirs, plus their own academy Campus. I don’t think TO have a lot going on other than a few local (Carca - St,Gaudens-Albi) schools.
I would imagine the biggest problem (if they even had the SL money) would be everyone going in the same direction regards development. That would be a shame because one thing that they don’t seem short of are facilities and families taking their kids to sports training/competitions on a weekend.
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1 hour ago, Old Frightful said:
Good man, never doubted you!
Didn’t King Vuniyayawa have a first half! Take my hat off to him.
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3 minutes ago, barnyia said:
The clubs are still waiting for the minutes from the general meeting in Toulouse. What has been decided, any changes etc. we didn't know they where changing the name to super x111 until the fixtures came out!
Bit like mushrooms. Always in the dark!
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1 minute ago, ATLANTISMAN said:
Waiting to here back from the federation heard nothing since the presentation back in Toulouse the day before the England match.
The clock is ticking and now its holidays.
Remember. They are French. They do not have to answer, inform or involve you. They will do as they want as they know best.
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3 hours ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said:
Several months in now
Occasional hard bits (Saturday day time and Sunday evenings the worst)
The initial 2 months felt great
Last 2 months a bit meh
Main danger now is that the novelty has worn off ....
Set yourself a challenge you can work towards. Nothing extreme. Walking, running, new hobby. Include the kids.
Need to a) get out of the door and b) find other enjoyments.
Download the Ordnance Survey app - gives you all the public rights of way near you. Free.
Download Strava - gives you a means to measure how far you’ve walked/ran, also cumulative distances. Free.
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10 hours ago, Old Frightful said:
So, looking at the poll, 7 voters were justifiably correct in their assessment of how the game would pan out, 25 less so.
I can hold my hand up as being amongst the glorious 7.
Any other claimants?
Aye
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17 minutes ago, JM2010 said:
I just think they sign too many SH players and they don’t seem to offer enough opportunities for young French players. France U19s have just beaten England but how many of them will actually progess into SL?
I don’t think that really answers my question mate.
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On 18/07/2024 at 17:54, DG70 said:
Jayden Nikorima to Salford, bit of a coup for the red devils.
And in turn, that’ll generate Cust to Hull FC.
SARL will generate a dozen headline pieces on that!
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9 hours ago, JM2010 said:
It pains me to say this but I’m getting less and less convinced about the pros of having French teams in the SL and Championship. From what’s being said on here they aren’t putting much into the junior pathways because they are spending all there money on travel costs and the first team squads.
I know Catalans have been a success but I’m not sure if they’ve had a positive impact on the game in France or the commercial value of SL. I’m saying this as someone who would really like to see a thriving game in France and has been a fan of French teams in the British League systemWho’s saying Catalans aren’t putting much in?
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1 hour ago, barnyia said:
Maybe he didn't realise the true costs, as he said he was going to do more for the reserve team but has done less,
Sounds like he’s just after supporters business. TO seem to have a big list of sponsors but if they’re all just chucking in €100 then they will struggle.
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1 minute ago, barnyia said:
Yes
Maybe he hasn’t injected enough money, if at all.
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2 hours ago, barnyia said:
Villefranche wolves are in there not villeghailanc, but I've heard it's very complicated at Toulouse and rumours they may drop down to elite 2, quite a few Toulouse players have moved to Villefranche and st Gaudens, also heard the catalans team is going to be very young as they have pulled a lot of funding for the reserve team to cover the travel of visiting super league teams, alot of the older experienced players they brought in last year will leave,
Is the guy from the motor trade still associated with TO?
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21 minutes ago, JonM said:
I would think JohnM is your man for the Lincs coast. Gibraltar Point is nice, but IMO, Lincs is fairly missable. Stamford and surrounding area is pretty nice, as is the Lincolnshire Wolds. Easy walking I suppose and places to get food, transport etc. with Mablethorpe, Skegness etc. on the way.
Northumberland coast is stunning though, pretty much the whole stretch north from Druridge Bay up to Berwick is beautiful. Obviously a good bit further for you to travel though.
Yes, across the Lincs Wolds there are some beautiful villages and countryside. Not sure of walks but the OS app should find what exists.
Fri 26th Jul: SL: Wigan Warriors v Warrington Wolves KO 20:00 (Sky)
in The General Rugby League Forum
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Very impressed with Wood.
Big win for Wire. Wigan seemed good in open play but not much else.