NickD
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5 hours ago, Blind side johnny said:
Enjoyable and informative with a good turnout - a fair bit of cash raised for AR together with a reminder of the benefits that Squadbuilder has brought to the club.
Boxing Day fixture was confirmed - 12.00 at Mount Pleasant.
No other friendlies could be confirmed until final agreements have been reached with the other teams involved.
And we got to see BSJ in the flesh...Looked much more jolly than I imagined..
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1 hour ago, Blind side johnny said:
I hope that there will be some information about upcoming friendlies. Boxing Day will be just over three weeks away, after all.
They said at the forum that the match was at Batley again. Might be me but seems to be at Mount Unpleasant every year these days...
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3 hours ago, creditwhereitsdews said:
I was disappointed the club didn't do anything to mark the World Cup. It would have been nice if there was an event for fans in one of the bars to watch one of the England games or final. Or even a ScotIand match in support of Dale Ferguson, Davey Dixon and club legend Nathan Graham. I noticed Barrow, a club very much on the rise, were pushing such events on social media.
It just seemed like the club didn't even aware there was a World Cup on, as illustrated by the fact we originally announced the fans forum at the exact same time Australia v Lebanon kicked off down the road in Huddersfield! Sometimes it feels like we're not even bothered about rugby league.
you'd need a few to attend and spend quite a few bob to even pay the gas bill to heat the place. Suspect it wasn't viable.
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13 hours ago, Kelsey The Ram 97 said:
I'd have thought a few group games would have made our ground look fairly full, I do remember Kirklees Council saying a few years back that we had to have a roof on the Beaumont Terrace before it was added to our official capacity though so maybe they put a block on it.
There is absolutely no way the RFL would have given a game to a ground holding less than 5k. Despite some of the half empty stadia I bet most games had in excess of 5000.
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17 minutes ago, Indigogo said:
Hi all, i've heard a rumour that Keenen Tomlinson is in pre-season training with us (Cougars). What's his best position and would he be a good addition?
Was OK but didn’t get a decent run. Probably a second rower / centre ( as are all second rowers these days
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1 hour ago, Blind side johnny said:
Wev have hosted WC games in the past, of course. I remember seeing at least one, but which were the teams?
Lebanon v can’t remember was one
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13 hours ago, Wakefield Ram said:
Think the ground capacity might have been an issue.
Having watched so many games in half empty stadiums I doubt they’d have had to worry about that in the end.
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14 hours ago, creditwhereitsdews said:
Donny away in the last match of the season could be tasty, and it would be nice to think we can get a good crowd for Hunslet at home on Good Friday. I think we should all try and make an effort to bring other folk to that one and work with the club to try and open the South Stand for what will be the nearest we get to a 'derby'.
Agree. Would be helped by "bring a friend for a tenner"......
That said do we even know what the admission charge will be? Im guessing not £18..please.....
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9 hours ago, Crown Flatter said:
That’s no good, they don’t use Twitter and I am informed it hasn’t been found on that platform, nor is it on the club website or Instagram.
I wait to be corrected.
My take was that the deal was still to be confirmed. Maybe interest from elsewhere following his World Cup exploits
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On 06/11/2022 at 09:08, Crown Flatter said:
Still not seen any club confirmation that Davies has signed for us for next season.
Connor Davies would be good news. liked the look of him last year and thought he looked good in a Wales side that was always under the cosh.
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2 hours ago, Rambo said:
Was heartening to listen to Liam Finn’s enthusiasm for the coming season.
On the flipside it was all negativity from the chairmen. Does he actually like Rugby League??
Jesus. Seem some ***** on here but that’s gunna take some beating. The man is single handedly keeping us afloat. My take on it was that we’re in serious trouble and if Mark has to pay those utility bills himself we’ll be watching shaw cross next year.
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3 hours ago, graham fisher said:
Think Anthony Walker might have played the odd game for us,don’t think Dan Fleming did though,are you thinking of Matt Fleming who’s now at Widnes?
Anthony walker played three games for us (on loan) in 2017.
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2 hours ago, Wakefield Ram said:
Did he play for Rams?
Full name Ged Corcoran Born 28 March 1983 (age 39)
County Offaly, IrelandPlaying informationHeight 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Weight 15 st 10 lb (100 kg) Position Prop, Second-row Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 2003–04 Halifax 35 2 0 0 8 2005 Dewsbury Rams 13 1 0 2 6 2006 Oldham 14 1 0 0 4 2007–10 Sheffield Eagles 65 6 0 0 24 2011 Toulouse Olympique 13 2 0 0 8 Total 140 12 0 2 50 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 2004–11 Ireland 11 1 0 0 4 -
1 hour ago, Wakefield Ram said:
Ones I can think of ho have played for the Rams
Goudemand France, Nathan Graham, Dale Ferguson, Davey Dixon, Liam Hood, Ben Hellewell, Scotland Joel Farrell, Ross Peltier, Jordan Andrade, Keenan Tomlinson Jamaica. Any more?
Bayley Liu, Connor Davies, Dalton Grant, Anthony Walker, Jon Magrin, Ben Mathiou, Jack Teanby
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20 hours ago, Blind side johnny said:
Thanks for the advice. Could you let us know what their prices are, please?
Read your own post BSJ. We don’t yet know what they’ll be charging for 2023.
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22 hours ago, Blind side johnny said:
Read my post Nick: "Most clubs have yet to publish their prices".
You complain about a "poorer product" yet last season you were advocating relegation in order to make the matches more attractive to watch. Make your mind up, please.
Oh dear. Typical BSJ. You know exactly what I mean
. I for one are looking forward very much to see us compete week in week out but let’s not kid ourselves that the rugby will be of the same standard.
I read your post. What Championship clubs are charging is irrelevant. Ok we dont know what league 1 clubs might charge for 2023 but what they charged this year is a useful guide.-
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5 hours ago, Blind side johnny said:
Some useful comparisons?
Season Tickets – Keighley Cougars
Giants Season Cards (giantsrl.com)
Bradford Bulls online ticket sales powered by TicketSource - terrace
Bradford Bulls online ticket sales powered by TicketSource - stand
Season Tickets On Sale from 10am Wednesday - York City Knights : York City Knights
Most clubs have yet to post their prices.
Not really...We're in League 1 now BSJ...Less games, poorer product, greater the degree of need...
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9 hours ago, graham fisher said:
Let’s hope so
Looks like Liam and Casper are putting a good squad together.
We said that last year
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As well as Coolies suggestion might be time to look at other initiatives too;
A) season tickets holders can bring a friend / family member to any game for a tenner*?
B) season tickets include two free tickets for friends / family?
C) reduced rate for two or more season tickets. Sort of family season ticket. More than a single one, less than two. Might encourage a few to bring their other halves Might be too similar to a) but maybe not
D) a “club” card. This would work well for those who can’t make every game. YCCC use it. We could pay £30 for the season amd then every game is £10. If someone goes to every game that’s still £130*
E) under 24s season tickets at reduced rate. Try somet to get some youngsters in
F) Agree with BSJ about concessions too. It’s true to say these days that many of us retired folk probably have more disposable income than working folk I’d charge same for all ages. I’d apply this to game day too Amazing how many fans are under 16 or over 60 Nearly all, looking at the turnstiles on match days If I was gunna charge less it wouldn’t be for old folk It’d be for youngsters
G) three year memberships The rhinos use these. Keeps folk “interested” for three years at least and this year might help boost the income when it’s needed most.
* These prices depend on what we might charge at the gate of course. Surely not £18 for League1
As already mentioned, whatever we do, give one to all new home owners on the estate opposite.
Could add on other initiatives such as 10% off at the bar with a season ticket. That adds value for tight gits like me.
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16 hours ago, Blind side johnny said:
FWIW I had a ST last year, like every year, and missed 4 home games (I didn't call anyone an idiot). I don't buy one for value for money but to support the club, a bit like you buying two (or three).
You might well buy one to support the club but clearly many others don’t. The only way to increase sales and the added benefits this brings is to take a punt and charge something like £100. Loss leader sort of thing. We won’t have many away fans next year so nows the time to try and increase our own numbers.
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39 minutes ago, Blind side johnny said:
You can't factor in people missing games - that is their decision. 10 games at a bargain £15 each, all seated, sounds about right to me: £150pp.
It may be time to get rid of concession prices for old folk too, considering that they make up more than 60% of the crowd.
Incentives are all well and good when they produce a result yet none that we or many other clubs have run over the years have really had any effect. The best thing is to continue to recruit well, generate an increase in interest and excitement in the town then build upon that.
40 minutes ago, Blind side johnny said:You can't factor in people missing games - that is their decision. 10 games at a bargain £15 each, all seated, sounds about right to me: £150pp.
It may be time to get rid of concession prices for old folk too, considering that they make up more than 60% of the crowd.
Incentives are all well and good when they produce a result yet none that we or many other clubs have run over the years have really had any effect. The best thing is to continue to recruit well, generate an increase in interest and excitement in the town then build upon that.
Agree on the concessions….especially since these days it’s retired folk that have all the brass.
cant agree on the £150. If it’s £150 I won’t buy even one. (I’m one of BSJs idiots who still takes holidays even though I know I might miss a few games)if it’s £100 I’ll buy two. Maybe even treat the lad and get three, cos I know I will get my monies worth.
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14 hours ago, coolie said:
Our season ticket sales over the last few years have verged on pathetic if honest
It's just a shame some kind of system couldn't be devised where the more we sell the cheaper it becomes
Like this... Bearing in mind I think we only have 10 home games in championship 1
On sale at £120
If we sell 100 it goes down to £110
If we sell 200 it goes down to £100
If we sell 300 it goes down to £90
Just an idea
Think recent sales have been poor because: a) we’ve been charging too much. (£185 for 13 home games ain’t exactly a bargain for a game played in summer when most people are gunna miss a game or two). b) We’ve been playing ###### rugby for too long.
With regards the sliding scale; sounds good in principle but how’d I get my money back if I buy one early doors and then we sell 100s?
I think you give people a bargain and try and get em thru the turnstiles. Creates revenue at the bar and creates a better atmosphere. Something that will be otherwise hard to generate with the likely attendances next year
10 home games. Most people will miss one or two. I’d charge £100.
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3 minutes ago, NickD said:
How much should we charge for next year? Doncaster charged £60, Hunslet £120 and Cornwall £99.
Whatever we charge I reckon we should give at least one to every new Householder in the new estate opposite. Will be worth it if we get even a few lifelong supporters moving forward.
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How much should we charge for next year? Doncaster charged £60, Hunslet £120 and Cornwall £99.
Re Signings for 2023
in Dewsbury Rams
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Think he'll go well in League 1 !!