MatthewWoody Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 15 hours ago, Wellsy4HullFC said: Did you not read the end of my super plan? I did and it sounded a utopia... Toronto Wolfpack Global Ambassador Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellsy4HullFC Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 42 minutes ago, MatthewWoody said: I did and it sounded a utopia... Nothing gets by you, Woody ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael1812 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 On 30 July 2017 at 9:01 AM, Wellsy4HullFC said: Montreal Maple Leaves I bet that name would go over well in Montreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bird Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 15 minutes ago, Michael1812 said: I bet that name would go over well in Montreal. Try Fleur de Lys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 The problem is that we do not know what the hell the RFL wants as a vision for the game? Statements from Draper like "SL need to resist being hasty about changes" just sounds like the tail wagging the dog. The game's leaders in this country should be saying to it members - this is exactly what we want for the next 5 years in terms of club set-ups, internationals, womens, youth and community games now back us in that - I don't see any of this sadly. We don't even know if they have any strategy for teams like Toulouse, Toronto plus any others growing into elite clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonrlfan Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 19 hours ago, MatthewWoody said: I think they'd open them as soon as somebody show on the field there a better spectacle than the NRL and Origin. At the moment, there's not anything like this. I prefer watching internationals, especially Aus v NZ, over Origin. SOO is too overrated for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 What kind of viewing figure do the Origin games get compared to the big internationals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatthewWoody Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 2 hours ago, londonrlfan said: I prefer watching internationals, especially Aus v NZ, over Origin. SOO is too overrated for me. In terms of quality/intensity of the game, Origin is miles better. Toronto Wolfpack Global Ambassador Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatthewWoody Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 4 hours ago, Wellsy4HullFC said: Nothing gets by you, Woody ? If you were being sarcastic, my fault as English is not my mothertongue Toronto Wolfpack Global Ambassador Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellsy4HullFC Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 1 hour ago, MatthewWoody said: If you were being sarcastic, my fault as English is not my mothertongue I was being more hyperbolic if anything. "Slightly" exaggerating what could be achieved! But in all fairness, the conference system is the way to spread since we don't have enough clubs outside of England to make a league. There's always the option of the Canadians, Americans and French fielding 8 clubs between them and having their own league similar to union's Pro12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 4 hours ago, londonrlfan said: I prefer watching internationals, especially Aus v NZ, over Origin. SOO is too overrated for me. Same here. I haven't watched a game/series since the late 90's. Give me the trans-Tasman 3 test series over SOO any day of the week. In fact give me vanuatu v Solomon Islands over SOO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonrlfan Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 5 hours ago, MatthewWoody said: In terms of quality/intensity of the game, Origin is miles better. Not for me it isn't. England v NZ WC 2013 was the best game I've ever seen. I've watched plenty of SOO games over the years after being told it was the best thing since sliced bread and I found it like a regular NRL game. Maybe you have to be from Queensland or NSW to feel differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick wilson Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 On 7/27/2017 at 2:49 PM, Futtocks said: I think some Marvins on here would have an almost anaphylactic reaction to the positivity in that article. Yes, it is probably far too optimistic, but he does make points that are valid. And there are possible positives for SL in taking at least one game Down Under. If it goes well, maybe more will take place, because I think RL fans down under would certainly appreciate the Castleford style, for a start. The Jeff Masters story tacked on the end is a bit of fun, too. There should be a Jeff Masters Trophy!! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Prophet Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 15 hours ago, walter sobchak said: Same here. I haven't watched a game/series since the late 90's. Give me the trans-Tasman 3 test series over SOO any day of the week. In fact give me vanuatu v Solomon Islands over SOO. Lol, you have missed some cracking games then! Why haven't you watched a game since the late 90s? Is it because there are so many passionate, highly skilled players representing (in most instances) their place of birth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 7 hours ago, Sports Prophet said: Lol, you have missed some cracking games then! Why haven't you watched a game since the late 90s? Is it because there are so many passionate, highly skilled players representing (in most instances) their place of birth? I have no interest in a parochial contest between two states in Australia. It's either domestic league or international RL for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 State of Origin is a fantastic series but it is what it is. However, when you then pick the best players from SOO and move onto Australia (thus getting rid of some of the origin dead wood) and that combined side sometimes loses big games like the 2008 WC final and 2011 and 2014 4 Nations - how can you call the former the pinnacle? Honestly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Prophet Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Couldn't agree more Scubby and pleased to see your interest in SOO. Personally, I feel that any fan of RL that can't get interested in a rep series that is consistently brilliant, because it is not club footy or an international is simply cutting off their nose to spite their face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 I love watching them but I really do get griped by the hype. They are exciting and often very competitive. However, Nate Miles, Mitchell Pearce, Coen Hess, Jarrod Wallace and Tim Glasby are still running around in these game FFS. Many of the top players in the world are no longer Australian and playing for Australia needs to be recognised more by the media (particularly in Sydney). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headtackle Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 On 31/07/2017 at 2:46 PM, Wellsy4HullFC said: I was being more hyperbolic if anything. "Slightly" exaggerating what could be achieved! But in all fairness, the conference system is the way to spread since we don't have enough clubs outside of England to make a league. There's always the option of the Canadians, Americans and French fielding 8 clubs between them and having their own league similar to union's Pro12. You are right. Expanding with regional conferences should suit everyone Domestic leagues and traditions protected but scope to explore exotic new venues. Bring them together for end of season play offs and a world champion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatthewWoody Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 On 1/8/2017 at 4:33 PM, Scubby said: State of Origin is a fantastic series but it is what it is. However, when you then pick the best players from SOO and move onto Australia (thus getting rid of some of the origin dead wood) and that combined side sometimes loses big games like the 2008 WC final and 2011 and 2014 4 Nations - how can you call the former the pinnacle? Honestly? It's not happening very often, honestly. Toronto Wolfpack Global Ambassador Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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