dixiedean 839 Report post Posted January 28 Been a long, long off season, but there is loads to look forward to. And some genuine uncertainty. How will Toronto go? Can Salford back up? A genuinely competitive Championship with at least 6 or 7 clubs with realistic hopes of going up. Ditto League One. Whats more we have 3, yes 3 full RU internationals playing in SL this season (Burrell, Folau and SBW). All 3 of them were genuine contenders for RU World Cup places with countries who thought they had a chance of winning it, this time last year. Been a long time since we even had one of them in the NH game. So, yes, I am excited! Be Thursday night already... 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man of Kent 5,664 Report post Posted January 28 It’s certainly been a long time since rugby league has made so many headlines in the off-season (mostly for the right reasons)! There’s still too much mediocrity at the bottom end of Super League for my money but the quality of imports to Super League is very high this year, arguably never higher. I think Saints will be extremely difficult to overcome but equally the top five is extremely difficult to call with any certainty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SL17 684 Report post Posted January 29 10 hours ago, dixiedean said: Been a long, long off season, but there is loads to look forward to. And some genuine uncertainty. How will Toronto go? Can Salford back up? A genuinely competitive Championship with at least 6 or 7 clubs with realistic hopes of going up. Ditto League One. Whats more we have 3, yes 3 full RU internationals playing in SL this season (Burrell, Folau and SBW). All 3 of them were genuine contenders for RU World Cup places with countries who thought they had a chance of winning it, this time last year. Been a long time since we even had one of them in the NH game. So, yes, I am excited! Be Thursday night already... Sat on your sofa, no doubt? 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frank 352 Report post Posted January 29 Really looking forward to the coming season.With Falau and Williams playing it has to add some excitement to the game .Both had a very good grounding in League and learnt their basic skills there.Not sure about Burrell, just another RU hack who will have to prove himself in a more skillful game. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aj1908 953 Report post Posted January 29 I'm very excited to see how Toronto cope with super league Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hopping Mad 863 Report post Posted January 29 Managed to get a North Stand seat for Sunday's Super League double header at Headingley. Happy to admit I'm excited! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghost crayfish 811 Report post Posted January 29 This has to be the most anticipated English rugby league season in quite a while. Certainly plenty of talking points, and that's even before we get to the build-up to an ashes series! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommygilf 3,406 Report post Posted January 29 7 hours ago, SL17 said: Sat on your sofa, no doubt? Are you okay? Like seriously? 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
owls 160 Report post Posted January 29 Really looking forward to this season, with the extra spice of Toronto it is going to be very interesting, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FknNewy 1 Report post Posted January 29 Although I’m an Aussie, I cannot wait for Super League to kick off this year. Much bigger talking points than the NRL so far that’s for sure. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert1 127 Report post Posted January 29 Moved to South Manchester so will be buying Salford season ticket. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert1 127 Report post Posted January 29 Looking forward to going to watch York in Champs also. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie 1,633 Report post Posted January 29 May seem strange coming from a Saints fan but I hope the title race is a lot closer this season, with the contenders improving rather than us getting worse. Hopefully the relegation battle is as close as last year though, that was superb. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunsletgreenandgold 1,220 Report post Posted January 29 3 minutes ago, Eddie said: May seem strange coming from a Saints fan but I hope the title race is a lot closer this season, with the contenders improving rather than us getting worse. Hopefully the relegation battle is as close as last year though, that was superb. That's definitely it - Saints were incredible last year but in truth they were champions elect from April due to how dire some of the other 'big sides' performed. I still believe Saints are the best team in SL but you'd hope a few sides will push them a lot closer this year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkw 4,024 Report post Posted January 29 2 hours ago, Tommygilf said: Are you okay? Like seriously? Of course he isn't, he`s made that obvious for months. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkw 4,024 Report post Posted January 29 I enjoyed last season of SL more than I had for quite a few years, so I`m definitely looking forward to this season and hopefully Its as good if not better. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davo5 3,479 Report post Posted January 29 Some great fixtures to start the season,just hope with the new play the ball rule the games are not penalty ridden but are allowed to flow. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swansea Jack 280 Report post Posted January 30 West Wales Raiders. We're still here folks. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMBJ 70 Report post Posted January 30 On 28/01/2020 at 15:58, dixiedean said: Been a long, long off season, but there is loads to look forward to. And some genuine uncertainty. How will Toronto go? Can Salford back up? A genuinely competitive Championship with at least 6 or 7 clubs with realistic hopes of going up. Ditto League One. Whats more we have 3, yes 3 full RU internationals playing in SL this season (Burrell, Folau and SBW). All 3 of them were genuine contenders for RU World Cup places with countries who thought they had a chance of winning it, this time last year. Been a long time since we even had one of them in the NH game. So, yes, I am excited! Be Thursday night already... Eh? I probably had more chance of making the England RUWC squad last year than Burrell did by virtue of the fact that Eddie Jones has never seen me play! Burrell is a dud I'm afraid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 12,603 Report post Posted January 30 2 hours ago, RMBJ said: Eh? I probably had more chance of making the England RUWC squad last year than Burrell did by virtue of the fact that Eddie Jones has never seen me play! Burrell is a dud I'm afraid. Well, not long 'til we find out (if he's playing tonight). Apparently he's lost a lot of weight and had intensive coaching for the positional problems he had when he first joined Warrington. This is the season for him to prove himself, not 2019. Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMBJ 70 Report post Posted January 30 Just now, Futtocks said: Well, not long 'til we find out (if he's playing tonight). Apparently he's lost a lot of weight and had intensive coaching for the positional problems he had when he first joined Warrington. This is the season for him to prove himself, not 2019. His main problem is a lack of dog. Not sure weightwatchers and a compass will sort that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clogiron 1,691 Report post Posted January 30 2 hours ago, Swansea Jack said: West Wales Raiders. We're still here folks. Wouldn't put money on your chance's of being able to say that this time next year. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One F in Wakefield 71 Report post Posted January 30 Really looking forward to this year, some class players brought in by the big boys and a lot of unpredictability. How will the Toronto fairytale do in SL? How fast can SBW get up to speed? Were Salford really Hastings RLFC or can they remain competitive now he's gone? Are Wigan and Warringtons huge signings enough to close the gap to saints? Will Hull make an impression on the top order for once? Can Luke Gale resurrect the Rhinos? Can Wakey make the 5 if they ever get their first team out of the infirmary? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonka 646 Report post Posted January 30 I'm well looking forward to it. Spot on the sofa and remote control have been booked for tonight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EssexRL 1,166 Report post Posted January 30 I am looking forward to the year as far as the game as a whole is concerned. Things do feel more positive than a year ago and there is much to look forward too (in fact its already started with the CC). I'm less optimistic about my team's chances this year. I think we will struggle although L1 should be an interesting league. I am going to be heading up north to watch some Super League games live this season, which I am looking forward too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
