Sat 22 Aug: CC6: Catalans Dragons v Wakefield Trinity KO 2.30pm (BBC One)

[John Drake]

Discuss this weekend's Sixth Round Challenge Cup tie Catalans Dragons v Wakefield Trinity here.

[davet]

Might be closer than last week, but can't see Catalan losing this one.

[barnyia]

A few younger players in the catalans squad, still a good starting 13 but a bit light on the bench 

[unapologetic pedant]

Will be listening carefully to hear whether the BBC commentary crew allow themselves to be gaslighted into portraying Israel Folau as an RU player, rather than an NRL player and League junior.

[Ramon Rojo]

Should provide a welcome interlude from the usual Barry and Terry nonsense.

[Wiltshire Warrior Dragon]

4 hours ago, davet said:

Might be closer than last week, but can't see Catalan losing this one.

I think and hope you are right about the final outcome, davet.  I also, like you, think this could be a much closer affair.

I seem to recall hearing that Trinity have given priority to cup progress this year (though I am not sure how this is known), whereas, for Les Dracs, I imagine a GF appearance is what they primarily seek.

In that context, it is worth remembering how much different priorities can be reflected on the scoreboard.  Catalans beat Warrington in the 2018 cup final at Wembley, but, just fifteen days before, got hammered 56-6 by the Wire in a league game that meant a great deal to Warrington and nothing to their visitors.

[barnyia]

The rfl and super league won't mind the catalans getting to a final this year if there's no crowds

[DavidM]

Catalans by 12

[OMEGA]

Catalan by 22

[Wakey Til I Die]

Wakey by 4. 

[Gooleboy]

7 hours ago, Ramon Rojo said:

Should provide a welcome interlude from the usual Barry and Terry nonsense.

Absolutely, as long as they don't have Captain Peacock on.

[Old Frightful]

7 hours ago, Gooleboy said:

Absolutely, as long as they don't have Captain Peacock on.

He'd be a shoe in as commentator if Regan Grace had a brother playing alongside him.

[Ramon Rojo]

Such a pity we only have the one game to watch this Saturday, especially as it's a repeat of last week's clash.

We've been spoiled with closeted mini magics over recent weekends.

As some experts are suggesting, this encounter could follow a slightly different course. A reshuffled couple of line ups would obviously play a part but I still reckon each side would give it everything once they get on the pitch.

Catalans again for me but with a much improved Trinity performance on the cards. Scoreline could be plenty closer.

[Wollo Wollo Wayoo]

Hopefully an improved performance from the reshuffled Wakey side but can't see anything other than an easy win for the Dragons.  Would at least like us to post some points this time.

Could be another miserable outcome for the majority of Wakey fans but an orgasmic afternoon for a few.

[Sir Kevin Sinfield]

Catalans look to have named several young French players, perhaps to give Wakefield a bit of a chance. 

[Sir Kevin Sinfield]

2 hours ago, Ramon Rojo said:

Such a pity we only have the one game to watch this Saturday, especially as it's a repeat of last week's clash.

Why haven’t any Super League games from the next few rounds been brought forward to this weekend?

It seems crazy that the only game is Catalan v Wakefield. Nine Super League teams without a game this weekend and then they’ll have to play twice in a week later in the season.

[ATLANTISMAN]

19 hours ago, barnyia said:

The rfl and super league won't mind the catalans getting to a final this year if there's no crowds

HA HA HA 

I remember an old friend who worked at the RFL (15 years ago) actually saying who they were hoping for to get into the final:)

HOT BALLS

COLD BALLS

Anyone:) LOL

P 

[Trinity]

Wakefield 32 14 The Frenchies

[JohnM]

23 hours ago, ATLANTISMAN said:

HA HA HA 

I remember an old friend who worked at the RFL (15 years ago) actually saying who they were hoping for to get into the final:)

HOT BALLS

COLD BALLS

Anyone:) LOL

P 

All balls? 

[Sir Kevin Sinfield]

I’m tipping Israel Folau to rip Wakefield to pieces 

[Chris22]

Catalans by a lot, but expect a stronger game from Wakefield today. Looking forward to seeing Alex Walker given his chance.

[Futtocks]

A Catalan win, but not by the same margin as last weekend.

[Gerrumonside ref]

I’ve bet on Catalans (-14 points) to beat the handicap.

 

 

[dkw]

Excellent discussion on the 6 again rule, very good point by wilkins about the way its broken up the structured game that is spoiling the game.

[John Rhino]

I would just like to agree with the above post! The discussion pre match on the BBC is second to non these days. 

The stats quoted for ball in play pre and post lockdown were amazing. Compare that to the union ball in play stats on the cross code forum