Harry Stottle Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 On 16/10/2019 at 17:34, JonM said: I *think* the whole thing was only 100% confirmed by the Aussies in April, well after our season had been planned. It was always going to be a half-arsed England team, same for the French. Have France got a full-arsed team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunbar Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said: I honestly think that selection should be based on present form it is worked for over the season, and should be recognised. Throughout my time watching internationals far to often have those who have had as you put it had a 'good reputation' or even whichever club one has played for has taken preference over the form player's of the season. In principle I agree with you. With the wings we have a lot of depth which is pretty useful as we currently have some injuries. If a couple of the injured options were fit and ready then yes Hall probably wouldn't be on the wing... but when you get to players who are in form but maybe not as good there is some logic in selecting on proven capability. I think that Grace is unlucky but after him I don't think there are many outstanding candidates to be a better option than a proven international quality player like Hall. "The history of the world is the history of the triumph of the heartless over the mindless." — Sir Humphrey Appleby. "If someone doesn't value evidence, what evidence are you going to provide to prove that they should value it? If someone doesn't value logic, what logical argument could you provide to show the importance of logic?" — Sam Harris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunbar Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said: Have France got a full-arsed team? The Kardashian invitational XIII "The history of the world is the history of the triumph of the heartless over the mindless." — Sir Humphrey Appleby. "If someone doesn't value evidence, what evidence are you going to provide to prove that they should value it? If someone doesn't value logic, what logical argument could you provide to show the importance of logic?" — Sam Harris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 On 17/10/2019 at 07:46, RP London said: Well thats me scuppered... school drop off time... does nobody think of the children!!!! Yep every time I have to leave or get back home and the street is overcrowded with cars along both sides making it virtually impassable, and I would wager most of the journey's are much less than a mile, considering how many more schools are in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonM Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Not a single story on the BBC website RL section about this event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Lebanon are in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Just now, JonM said: Not a single story on the BBC website RL section about this event. Yep, poor form that really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 5 minutes ago, Dunbar said: In principle I agree with you. With the wings we have a lot of depth which is pretty useful as we currently have some injuries. If a couple of the injured options were fit and ready then yes Hall probably wouldn't be on the wing... but when you get to players who are in form but maybe not as good there is some logic in selecting on proven capability. I think that Grace is unlucky but after him I don't think there are many outstanding candidates to be a better option than a proven international quality player like Hall. That's the chicken before the egg, or is it the egg before the chicken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Lebanon getting well on top here against France 12-0 up approaching HT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonM Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Just now, Gerrumonside ref said: Yep, poor form that really Just highlights how seriously it's being taken in the northern hemisphere I suppose. Neither the RFL nor the WRL think it's worthy of a press release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Prophet Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 4 minutes ago, JonM said: Not a single story on the BBC website RL section about this event. There are 28 people actually attending. No wonder it’s not been flagged on BBC radar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 1 minute ago, JonM said: Just highlights how seriously it's being taken in the northern hemisphere I suppose. Neither the RFL nor the WRL think it's worthy of a press release. Yes, strange the RFL aren’t flagging up a competition that England are taking part in that is being broadcast live on Sky Sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Prophet Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 I wonder how long it will take the commentators to stop saying “that’s 6 again.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copa Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Lebanese suburban players are teaching France how to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Yay, France are in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Managed to drag myself out of bed, missed the first few minutes but settled in now for a good morning of international league! Bring it on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 France grab a second try and the comeback is on. Lebanon 12-8 France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Chance for the French down their left but the ball goes down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Sacre Bleu! France fall already. Lebanon 12-8 France FT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Copa Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Over the years I’ve only ever seen France play below their potential... perhaps I’m just deluded regarding their skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 What chance have PNG Orchids got against our Lionesses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dunbar Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Come on England. I'm watching the two English games then going full blackout to watch the rest of the tournament tomorrow. "The history of the world is the history of the triumph of the heartless over the mindless." — Sir Humphrey Appleby. "If someone doesn't value evidence, what evidence are you going to provide to prove that they should value it? If someone doesn't value logic, what logical argument could you provide to show the importance of logic?" — Sam Harris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonM Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Just now, Copa said: Over the years I’ve only ever seen France play below their potential... perhaps I’m just deluded regarding their skills. This is hardly a representative French team though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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