High Peak Rhino Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Holiday Inn Express booked on reward points - ie free :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulligerent Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Hoping any Bradford game would be played on a Saturday otherwise this is a complete no go for me unfortunately. The work i do would really mean that expecting me and my family to travel home on a Sunday evening after the game and then do a day's work on the Monday would be a complete no go sadly. I know we have to try a different approach to making this venture successful and so i wish the RFL every success but i'm already feeling a slight pre-emptive peev coming on thinking that there is a likelihood that i may miss our first game of the season. I realise this is a bit of a negative rant but i genuinely hope the weekend is a success. If it is and we finally put down roots for the Magic Weekend in Cardiff, i just hope the RFL rotates the schedule of games over the weekend from year to year to account for those who can't book the Monday off but would still like to enjoy the event even if it is only on one of the days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davo99 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 ######, was hoping this wasn't going to come off. Have to give it a miss now, which is a pity as I've really enjoyed the others. Feb too cold for the banter in the streets and no BH to travel back on is a definite no no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whacky Llama Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Rooms booked, no tge difficult task of letting her in doors that I won't be around for valentines weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Drake Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Page XIII Editorial . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Eel Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I think this is a really good move by the RFL. No doubt they will be slated for trying something different, but I can see the attendences increasing from anything before. I do feel however that becasue of the lack of BH, there will be more people coming for the day, rather than the weekend. It will be interesting to see how 'weekend ticket' numbers are affected. It would be sensible to play 4 games on the Saturday and three on the Sunday, with the Sunday games finishing around 6pm to allow for people to get home in reasonable time; Say 12 noon, 2pm and 4pm. I've booked up rooms at the Newport Weatherlodge (no deposit or cancellation fee) for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardiff Cymru Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Hoping any Bradford game would be played on a Saturday otherwise this is a complete no go for me unfortunately. The work i do would really mean that expecting me and my family to travel home on a Sunday evening after the game and then do a day's work on the Monday would be a complete no go sadly. Of course fans from South Wales have had to do that many times over the last few years but the reverse way around. And then as we're criticised for having low away support, perhaps that's one of the reasons why. If Magic Weekend finishes at 6pm which is possible and recommended, then if you're out of Cardiff by 7pm, you're back by midnight. No worries whatsoever. With South Wales Scorpions, we're normally back by 11 if taking the coach, some people after midnight... and that's once or twice a month. Perhaps fixtures should be as follows... Saturday 1pm - Game One 3pm - Game Two 5pm - Game Three 7pm - Game Four Sunday 12pm - Game Five 2pm - Game Six 4pm - Game Seven Charity magazine now available to order for Scott's Angels and The Danny Jones Defibrillator Fund. Please click here to buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Future is League Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 OK its going to happen so can will all make sure that we get as many Rl fans there as possible. i don 't want to hear excuses why people can't get there, and then moan about the event without being there. lets all make an effort and get there, and encouage all other RL fans to be there as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim2 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I wonder if the amateur leagues will have a blank weekend? A lot of supporters play, help out at a club or have kids playing at that time of year. "I am the avenging angel; I come with wings unfurled, I come with claws extended from halfway round the world. I am the God Almighty, I am the howling wind. I care not for your family; I care not for your kin. I come in search of terror, though terror is my own; I come in search of vengeance for crimes and crimes unknown. I care not for your children, I care not for your wives, I care not for your country, I care not for your lives." - (c) Jim Boyes - "The Avenging Angel" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindle xiii Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I wonder if the amateur leagues will have a blank weekend? A lot of supporters play, help out at a club or have kids playing at that time of year. Probably frozen pitches... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled Wiganer Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 It would be excellent to play Saints this time. It would help exorcise the demons of our thrashing there (the famous "you're not fit to wear the shirt" game). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringbackGB Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulletproof Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Not a bad idea at all holding it on the first day of the season. No apathy setting in for anyone, people will want to be there because they wont want to miss out on their teams first game, and it will get attention for the season ahead. Could backfire for certain teams though if they lose big in front of everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 OK its going to happen so can will all make sure that we get as many Rl fans there as possible. i don 't want to hear excuses why people can't get there, and then moan about the event without being there. lets all make an effort and get there, and encouage all other RL fans to be there as well. Yep, well said. We can all have our opinions on this, but support was modest in May over BH weekends, plenty wanted this (including the clubs) and it is a great chance to get a real positive launch of the season (Magic Weekend always gets more publicity from Sky and the media anyway), so let's hope it works. I've had my say on it, but now I'll look to book a hotel and get my tickets when they come out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannerboyuk Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Not a bad idea at all holding it on the first day of the season. No apathy setting in for anyone, people will want to be there because they wont want to miss out on their teams first game, and it will get attention for the season ahead. Could backfire for certain teams though if they lose big in front of everyone. at least the rfl seemed to have listened to people about a decent launch for the season. PROUD TO BE A MEMBER OF http://www.rugbyleaguecares.org/ and http://www.walesrugbyleague.co.uk/article/8790/join-team-wales-for-2013 Predictions for the future - Crusaders RL to get a franchise for 2012 onwards -WRONG Widnes Vikings also to get a franchise - RIGHT Crusaders RL to do the double over Widnes and finish five places ahead of them -WRONG Widnes Vikings NOT to dominate rugby league in years to come! STILL TO COME http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/cardiffdemonsrlfc/ http://www.walesrugbyleague.co.uk/ I promise to pay �10 to the charity of Bomb Jacks choice if Widnes Millionaires finish above the battling underdogs Crusaders RL. I OWE A TENNER! http://www.jaxaxe.co...89/Default.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever Trinity Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Sorry not interested in travelling to South Wales to watch Wakey and cas and sit in a staduim in February freezing cold with 10,000 specs at the start of the day and 20,000 at the end. Waste of time and spewing the garbage about developing the game its time the powers that be got a grip stupid idea and backward move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendyas Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Sorry not interested in travelling to South Wales to watch Wakey and cas and sit in a staduim in February freezing cold with 10,000 specs at the start of the day and 20,000 at the end. Waste of time and spewing the garbage about developing the game its time the powers that be got a grip stupid idea and backward move. Don't go then you miserable bleeder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cofi Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Absolutely delighted with this news. I've even persuaded my wife to come! I haven't told her about the rugby - yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindle xiii Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Leaving aside the certainty that the Sick Nations lot WILL scupper this Millenium Magic event... (that was for Justin!) ... Wales RU play England the week before, and it will be full. So the southern softies (again, for Justin) will pack out the Millenium Stadium to see the international fixture. Why can't the Rugby League fans do the same? We're 'arder than them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullman01 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 (edited) just had a look at the hotels - main hotels already book up - I'M going booked my hotel 2 weeks ago Should be a good weekend 3 days of beer and 7 rugby games and freedom Edited August 13, 2010 by Bullman01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannerboyuk Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Sorry not interested in travelling to South Wales to watch Wakey and cas and sit in a staduim in February freezing cold with 10,000 specs at the start of the day and 20,000 at the end. Waste of time and spewing the garbage about developing the game its time the powers that be got a grip stupid idea and backward move. sigh PROUD TO BE A MEMBER OF http://www.rugbyleaguecares.org/ and http://www.walesrugbyleague.co.uk/article/8790/join-team-wales-for-2013 Predictions for the future - Crusaders RL to get a franchise for 2012 onwards -WRONG Widnes Vikings also to get a franchise - RIGHT Crusaders RL to do the double over Widnes and finish five places ahead of them -WRONG Widnes Vikings NOT to dominate rugby league in years to come! STILL TO COME http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/cardiffdemonsrlfc/ http://www.walesrugbyleague.co.uk/ I promise to pay �10 to the charity of Bomb Jacks choice if Widnes Millionaires finish above the battling underdogs Crusaders RL. I OWE A TENNER! http://www.jaxaxe.co...89/Default.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steef Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Best thing they could've done for the Magic weekend, reckon there will be a significantly improved attendance with it being the 1st round of the season. Just hope they don't let the champions play a game a week early, as has happend recently, to make room for the WCC. "surely they've got to try somthing different now, maybe the little chip over the top?2 http://www.flickr.com/photos/stufod/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stuarts-photography/156268557729980 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pottsy Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I think it's a pretty terrible idea (most of the reasons why have been covered pretty well already) and, personally, the idea of the Magic Weekend just doesn't appeal. However, if they are going to do it, I'd suggest seeding the match-ups based on final placings from 2010 (eg, 13th v 14th etc) and setting up a blockbuster Grand Final rematch. I'd also consider playing one of the games on the Friday night just to avoid four games on the Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1976PMJwires Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Absolutely delighted with this news. I've even persuaded my wife to come! I haven't told her about the rugby - yet. Class my friend. Taking the Wife will have loads of benefits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBR Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Anyone know the KO time of the last game each day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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