billybell Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 3 hours ago, GIANTSTRIDES said: Yeah seem to remember it being a Lancashire club, I think it was around the time that shot putter fella gave it a go, forgot his name but i think he played a bit for Oldham. I seem to think it was Arthur Rowe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIANTSTRIDES Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 1 minute ago, billybell said: I seem to think it was Arthur Rowe. That's the fella, Well done and was it Oldham he played for ? Dont expect anything from a pig but a grunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybell Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 1 minute ago, GIANTSTRIDES said: That's the fella, Well done and was it Oldham he played for ? Yes it was Oldham, but I don't think he lasted too long. He certainly didn't do a full season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIANTSTRIDES Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 1 minute ago, billybell said: Yes it was Oldham, but I don't think he lasted too long. He certainly didn't do a full season. Seem to remember he wanted to play in the backs, Dont expect anything from a pig but a grunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glossop saint Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Just catching up on yesterday's Super League Show and whilst it wasn't a perfect first game on the pitch the interviews with the Canadian fans before and after definitely put a smile on my face. It was great to see and hear the enthusiasm from them and I hope that however the season pans out that that attitude lasts and catches on. Whatever the politics with game locations, players, money etc then surely that is what sport is about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Dave T said: (name removed by CKN) you just turned the discussion negative after a positive post. That's on you, not those you criticise. I agree. Four posts removed, including yours as it quotes one. "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 2 hours ago, glossop saint said: Just catching up on yesterday's Super League Show and whilst it wasn't a perfect first game on the pitch the interviews with the Canadian fans before and after definitely put a smile on my face. It was great to see and hear the enthusiasm from them and I hope that however the season pans out that that attitude lasts and catches on. Whatever the politics with game locations, players, money etc then surely that is what sport is about. This is generally why I am a fan of expansion. I remember being at Wilderspool for the last game of the season versus Gateshead when they were pretty much on their way out. They still brought a decent amount of fans and had a great time on the terrace. These were new fans to the game. Similarly seeing the huge number of French fans watching Catalans, or the small number of Scottish folk at the games I have been to in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Galashiels and so on. People are not that different, they want to enjoy their sport, and as far as I'm concerned we have the best sport in the world, I want everyone to enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fighting irish Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 12 hours ago, GIANTSTRIDES said: No i'm sure we haven't met, I was just trying a joke. I wish you and your team the best of luck friend, League needs all the clubs it can get. I would caution against too much boasting and running down of small town clubs over here though, you have to remember that their clubs are just as important to them as yours is to you and i don't think you will have realized the achievements some of them have had and they live with the dream of future success, much like me. I think most fans will be behind your club, they are just hoping it is not at the expense of everything they know, With a bit of luck it may all work out. Wisdom! there's not enough of it, to go around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLegendOfTexEvans Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 On 04/02/2020 at 07:44, aj1908 said: The next world cup after England should be hosted in Canada imo We have played Rugby League on a municipal 4G pitch and in a park so far. Lets try to grow in increments, something Rugby League never does I know. Some of us remember when we nearly killed the sport with the 2000 World Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLegendOfTexEvans Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 On 04/02/2020 at 10:57, Davo5 said: Must have missed that 1 post. Its like boxing you just need a set of gloves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj1908 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 6 minutes ago, TheLegendOfTexEvans said: We have played Rugby League on a municipal 4G pitch and in a park so far. Lets try to grow in increments, something Rugby League never does I know. Some of us remember when we nearly killed the sport with the 2000 World Cup. Canada is a better option than Australia again imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wigan Riversider Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 4 minutes ago, TheLegendOfTexEvans said: Some of us remember when we nearly killed the sport with the 2000 World Cup. Remember it well Went to lots of games. Was it run by Mr Jason Heather barrowI used to read his WC diary piece each week in an RL publication prior to the WC tournament. It had made £3 million profit: then it had lost £3 million pounds. Think the man at the helm then ran Commonwealth Games Manchester 2002 As always... happy to be corrected after all this time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLegendOfTexEvans Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Just now, aj1908 said: Canada is a better option than Australia again imo I think an international has to be played there first, we need to have evidence before hosting an entire tournament. The issue is two fold not enough internationals and no long term strategy to build an international footprint. You need to hold the final game of a GB v NZ series or a State of Origin match at a large stadium first for me. Prove that the interest is there to be commercially successful. Its too important to get wrong. But we also need to be stimulating interest as a sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj1908 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 7 minutes ago, TheLegendOfTexEvans said: I think an international has to be played there first, we need to have evidence before hosting an entire tournament. The issue is two fold not enough internationals and no long term strategy to build an international footprint. You need to hold the final game of a GB v NZ series or a State of Origin match at a large stadium first for me. Prove that the interest is there to be commercially successful. Its too important to get wrong. But we also need to be stimulating interest as a sport. We gave it to America without any such games But yes may be it's better to test the waters So nsw it will be then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLegendOfTexEvans Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, aj1908 said: We gave it to America without any such games But yes may be it's better to test the waters So nsw it will be then Arguably was not Denver such a tester game? The mistake was not taking money up front for costs. Or underwriting it in someway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj1908 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Just now, TheLegendOfTexEvans said: Arguably was not Denver such a tester game? The mistake was not taking money up front for costs. Or underwriting it in someway. They did award it to America before Denver if my memory serves me correctly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLegendOfTexEvans Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, aj1908 said: They did award it to America before Denver if my memory serves me correctly They did, but as a sport we need to stop doing things with out incremental plans. The Denver test showed that even with a largish crowd in the USA was it going to be a commercial disaster. This is a not argument for not doing things, its an argument for doing things properly. We need to stop asking people to marry us on the first date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 If a "tester" international game is to played in Canada then it should also be done at the same time of year when the RLWC will be played, if that is in direct competion with the culmination of the Canadian sports season's finals series's, it is much better to have a like for like comparison for evaluation purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 3 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said: If a "tester" international game is to played in Canada then it should also be done at the same time of year when the RLWC will be played, if that is in direct competion with the culmination of the Canadian sports season's finals series's so be it, it is much better to have a like for like comparison for evaluation purposes. Oz are set to play the Wolfpack this year apparently. Should be a decent tester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 19 minutes ago, TheLegendOfTexEvans said: They did, but as a sport we need to stop doing things with out incremental plans. The Denver test showed that even with a largish crowd in the USA was it going to be a commercial disaster. This is a not argument for not doing things, its an argument for doing things properly. We need to stop asking people to marry us on the first date. This is exactly right. We should be doing everything to explore how we can deliver a great World Cup in France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 5 minutes ago, Tommygilf said: Oz are set to play the Wolfpack this year apparently. Should be a decent tester. Really, when is that Tommy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj1908 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 8 minutes ago, Tommygilf said: Oz are set to play the Wolfpack this year apparently. Should be a decent tester. Yes good call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj1908 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 8 minutes ago, Dave T said: This is exactly right. We should be doing everything to explore how we can deliver a great World Cup in France. But right after England? Shame they didn't get games this time but northern funding or whatever it's called stopped it France deserves a wc for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj1908 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 By 2025 ? Toronto could be well established in super league together with Ottowa so it's doable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 5 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said: Really, when is that Tommy? Apparently on their way to the Ashes series at BMO. Details tbc but its definitely in the pipeline. I'd find a link for you but it would just say what I've just said. Hopefully it comes off, the Kiwi game vs the Rhinos was a great event and so more of this is good imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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