The storm

If we landed on the moon in 1969 we can surely upgrade two rugby league grounds

This is where own ground really matters All those beer sales at rovers and saints And hospitality sold out I reckon both teams would have made some hefty money today

I simply love rugby league Its central to my life, a constant through good times and bad. Some players do indeed vanish and we never hear from them again, but many fans are here for life

Great summary Some good size in the pack but the Cru are a very experienced team

The queensland reds posted 11000 on the same weekend by the way

There is indeed

Watched Brisbane V Souths and Wests V Melbourne with 32000 at Brisbane This is a world class competition in anybodys book

Brumbies v waratahs in the so called super rugby 6500 So leigh and featherstone are doing very well Plus warmer weather on its way

Some people complain about things none stop JJB Leon Pryce Phil Clarke Eddie and Stevo Jon Wilkins Barry and Terry In fact all as some people do is moan none stop with zero contructive opinion

I think wigan will shock a lot of teams this year

And yet other clubs are making significant efforts to offer a varirty of revenue streams

Really sensible comments But for me there is a strong appeal about north wales. Crusaders could easily attract some decent crowds as Conwy council actually want them to be there. There is also a strong possibility that very decent players like blackwood and briers will stay with the CRU to develop their game further. I doubt this will happen with west wales unless they were in suoer league. Regional rugby union in wales is failing badly, and so regional concepts for me are not ideal. Lets hope both welsh clubs can progress in 2022,

Johnny is ticking all the boxes withvthis hull gateshead type merrger

Here's johnny Like the 4 horsemen of the apocalypse

It was just over 5000 yes

I think we all have a soft spor spot for barrow but if they can generate £3000 to £5000 profits on drinks and food Widnes sell hollands pies and they akways sell out I often wondee who orders the ours as they are just gone by half time. Media presence is also garbage at widnes

Widnes always take a good away following, although it did drop off a lot last year I have made sure im off for all home games and will go several away games also this year Positive vibes from a lot of clubs And then of couse we have Hull FC

Some other decent attendances in the championship Barrow v sheffield 1927 Batley v halifax 1796 Dewsbury v bradford 2241 Leigh v whitehaven 3334 London v widnes 2182 Workington attendance not given These are not bad figures at all Thoughts

Clubs have to make a big effort to increase revenue now tgat central funding is reduced. So leigh must have took over 50 grand for that game

3334 is not too bad as haven dont usially bring too many fans A good start for leigh but im sure Derek wanted more

I definately think london have missed a trick and its clear to mecat least that they will struggle even with Siti and Wellingtom Albert in the mix. There are plenty of very high quakity players who woukd love a couple of years in london and complement the bronco production line They need a team on the pitch to watch Widnes v workington next week. I will be dissapointed if we dont hit 3200

Edited. I took my figure off the widnes fans

You need to get up to date with what is actually going on in the world Joe biden is now president of the USA

2182 at london today and lots of widnes fans Think the broncos have made an error going part time

And of course it would be a big ask to ask a local rugby union player to suddently play rugby league. Im not saying there are not some quality players in unions regional leagues, but they are few and far between and if not on the pathways of the big union clubs, then we would only be picking up the scraps.