Bedfordshire Bronco Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Leigh offer the best value there, imho. Decent in a double with Newcastle Thunder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man of Kent Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Have the bookies called it wrong with London being favourites? They have lost Alex Walker, Jay Pitts, James Cunningham, Matty Gee, Jordan Abdull, Luke Yates, Rhys Williams and Elliot Kear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Horseman Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 7 minutes ago, Eddie said: Leigh offer the best value there, imho. Decent in a double with Newcastle Thunder. Hmm. They might look value if their mooted extra signings prove to be spectacular ones, but as things stand, they weren't really very impressive last season and they have lost a few players, including their best forward, whilst the incoming brigade, so far at least, look underwhelming. Obviously there will still be some recruitment to announce though which may change things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Evans Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Another class pivot and i reckon those odds on fev will reduce further. I may take advantage of those 9/2 odds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 19 minutes ago, Man of Kent said: Have the bookies called it wrong with London being favourites? They have lost Alex Walker, Jay Pitts, James Cunningham, Matty Gee, Jordan Abdull, Luke Yates, Rhys Williams and Elliot Kear. I agree, they have. It’s the same in L1 where Barrow are favourites but they did nothing to suggest that’s justified last season, and it’s the same in the football championship every season despite the fact that relegated teams are often in massive debt and struggle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunsletgreenandgold Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Based on relatively outside odds to make me want to part with my cash - York at 10/1 is making me fancy a flutter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Horseman Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 1 minute ago, hunsletgreenandgold said: Based on relatively outside odds to make me want to part with my cash - York at 10/1 is making me fancy a flutter. Yes, you can argue they are overpriced for sure. Finished 3rd last year, only a point behind Toulouse and 3 clear of Fev and Leigh. They don't seem to have lost many, if any, of their better players and have added Danny Washbrook, Chris Clarkson, Will Sharp, James Green & Ben Johnston (who I don't really rate but has his moments). Yes they won a lot of games narrowly last year and won't creep up on anyone this time but it's easier to argue their squad is stronger rather than weaker this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blues Ox Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 It makes a change for there to actually be a debate about there been any value in the odds when there hasnt been the last few seasons. Way I see it is Fev offer the best value in those prices. Id expect better odds on Leigh to make it tempting as I expect them to make the top 5 but think they will add better signings later in the season as Degsy gets a sniff of SL but don't think they will come close to topping the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Tonks Sidestep Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Skybet Championship markets Team Grand Final Regular Season Top 5 Featherstone 3/1 10/3 1/3 London Broncos 3/1 11/4 2/7 Leigh 7/2 4/1 2/5 Toulouse 7/2 7/2 4/11 York 8/1 10/1 1/1 Bradford 25/1 25/1 3/1 Halifax 25/1 20/1 9/4 Sheffield 25/1 20/1 9/4 Widnes 25/1 16/1 7/4 Batley 33/1 25/1 3/1 Dewsbury 50/1 50/1 11/2 Swinton 50/1 40/1 9/2 Oldham 100/1 66/1 7/1 Whitehaven 100/1 100/1 8/1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSN Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Eddie said: I agree, they have. It’s the same in L1 where Barrow are favourites but they did nothing to suggest that’s justified last season, and it’s the same in the football championship every season despite the fact that relegated teams are often in massive debt and struggle. Barrow have retained the majority of their squad from last year, the only 2 who we were bothered about losing were Alec Susino and Deon Cross. For some reason other CC clubs have picked up players off us who didn't perform at all last year and left us with our better players. Added to the fact a large proportion of the squad have already been promoted out of this league, I think they are more than justified as favourites. I think it said a lot about the gap between CC & CC1 last year when Rochdale won away at Whitehaven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted November 25, 2019 Author Share Posted November 25, 2019 6 hours ago, The Phantom Horseman said: Hmm. They might look value if their mooted extra signings prove to be spectacular ones, but as things stand, they weren't really very impressive last season and they have lost a few players, including their best forward, whilst the incoming brigade, so far at least, look underwhelming. Obviously there will still be some recruitment to announce though which may change things. If you are talking about Yates then yes but I predict Rob Butler to be a better player.... Like a giant version of Luke and he'll be great this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted November 25, 2019 Author Share Posted November 25, 2019 6 hours ago, hunsletgreenandgold said: Based on relatively outside odds to make me want to part with my cash - York at 10/1 is making me fancy a flutter. Small squad though..... Second half of season may struggle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonrlfan Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Not sure how we'd cope with being favourites. We were underdogs/tipped to go down last time. I'd be happy with top 3, as I expecting a hard year of rebuilding. Featherstone will be favourites given they can pick whoever isn't selected for Leeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Horseman Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 30 minutes ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said: If you are talking about Yates then yes but I predict Rob Butler to be a better player.... Like a giant version of Luke and he'll be great this season That comment was about Leigh and Luke Douglas, not London Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southerner80 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 28 minutes ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said: Small squad though..... Second half of season may struggle I remember reading they will intend to bring in players as the year goes on, so given they are an attractive set up they may pick up some SL fringe players and some young talent. Its a interesting championship with no clear favourite and there should be some very good games. Shame there isn't a weekly game on SKY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dealwithit Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 God I hope Toulouse go up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanE Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 7 hours ago, Man of Kent said: Have the bookies called it wrong with London being favourites? They have lost Alex Walker, Jay Pitts, James Cunningham, Matty Gee, Jordan Abdull, Luke Yates, Rhys Williams and Elliot Kear. Plus Nathan Mason and Ben Hellewell to Leigh - and possibly Mark Ioane to the same club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunsletgreenandgold Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said: Small squad though..... Second half of season may struggle Oh yeah sure, I agree. FWIW I don’t think York will go up (more the pity as that’s who I’d personally like to see in SL) but based on the odds and value for money for a punt, they seem most appealing to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manfred Mann Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 40 minutes ago, dealwithit said: God I hope Toulouse go up. Toulouse have released their star centre and winger Gavin Marguerite. Negotiations over an extension of his contract have broken down. They need a replacement for him, and a couple of strong NRL quality props, if they are to have a good chance of promotion for 2021.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted November 25, 2019 Author Share Posted November 25, 2019 59 minutes ago, The Phantom Horseman said: That comment was about Leigh and Luke Douglas, not London Fair enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted November 25, 2019 Author Share Posted November 25, 2019 17 minutes ago, hunsletgreenandgold said: Oh yeah sure, I agree. FWIW I don’t think York will go up (more the pity as that’s who I’d personally like to see in SL) but based on the odds and value for money for a punt, they seem most appealing to me. Value I guess they call it. I don't actually bet myself just find the odds interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man of Kent Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 1 hour ago, AlanE said: Plus Nathan Mason and Ben Hellewell to Leigh - and possibly Mark Ioane to the same club. Almost a full team, then. Seems they are largely going with their yoof next year, which is very commendable. It’s becoming a real conveyor belt over there in West London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 9 hours ago, dealwithit said: God I hope Toulouse go up. They have to earn it first. Hopefully the RFL will have learned from the advantageous effect it has for one of the teams in playing the GF at their ground, without question the GF should be at a neutral venue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Harry Stottle said: They have to earn it first. Hopefully the RFL will have learned from the advantageous effect it has for one of the teams in playing the GF at their ground, without question the GF should be at a neutral venue. I know! Toronto could have been up a year earlier, Hull KR won't have had the pressure of the home crowd same as Leigh the following season! Neutral grounds are the way to go as playing at home in a final doesn't seem to be all its cracked up to be. I like the idea of a championship finals day, but it would need commitment to being set in stone years in advance. Perhaps I'm biased but I think Headingley offers the best option currently in terms of accessibility and facilities, but could be persuaded otherwise. Failing that, I don't see how a stand alone final could be profitable if it were not at the home of one of the two teams - that may change if clubs with larger fanbases for whatever reason drop into the championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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