Sat 17 Oct: Challenge Cup Final: Leeds Rhinos v Salford Red Devils KO 3pm (BBC)

[Bleep1673]

3 minutes ago, JonM said:

I reckon you'd be looking at a couple of million in legal costs and compensation, not forgetting the strong chance that we wouldn't be playing any more games at Wembley after unilaterally walking away from a contract. Explain to me again how that works out to be a cost saving?

I think the RFL paid a good chunk of the renovation, so we have a decent say in future games there.

[Padge]

1 minute ago, Bleep1673 said:

I think the RFL paid a good chunk of the renovation, so we have a decent say in future games there.

Rugby Unions over there -------------------------------------------------------->>>>>>>>

Go across to them since you obviously don't like anything about Rugby League.

[Hela Wigmen]

2 minutes ago, Padge said:

Bloody typical, BBC put together some great promotion for the game and the usual suspects are moaning about it.

Eh? I’ve said the promotion of the World Cup was good but it took them approx 30-35 minutes to mention today’s game. Which, for me, is not long enough to focus and build up today. It feels a bit of a secondary attraction. But yeah, do that thing Rugby League people do where they force positivity for no reason. 

[JonM]

6 minutes ago, Bleep1673 said:

I think the RFL paid a good chunk of the renovation, so we have a decent say in future games there.

The new Wembley cost just short of £800 million, most of which came from the FA. The RFL didn't put in a penny. We just got a very nice 10-year deal to be able to use it once a year, which was renewed by the RFL a couple of years back. Just like just about every other big stadium in the country, the owners can make their own decisions about who and when to rent it out to. 

Enjoy the match.

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Just now, Hela Wigmen said:

Eh? I’ve said the promotion of the World Cup was good but it took them approx 30-35 minutes to mention today’s game. Which, for me, is not long enough to focus and build up today. It feels a bit of a secondary attraction. But yeah, do that thing Rugby League people do where they force positivity for no reason. 

The opening 15 minutes was all about today's game, run through of teams, JJB and Kev Brown interviews you probably missed it though as you were busy looking for your green crayon.

[Futtocks]

Lizzie Jones sings 'Abide with me'.

[The Hallucinating Goose]

Abide with me always gives me goosebumps before the game! Rugby league is the greatest sport in the world! 

[Hela Wigmen]

2 minutes ago, Padge said:

The opening 15 minutes was all about today's game, run through of teams, JJB and Kev Brown interviews you probably missed it though as you were busy looking for your green crayon.

Oh a bit of abuse for good measure. The coverage has been average. The best bit was the World Cup bit. 

[Hela Wigmen]

If the game doesn’t employ Lizzie Jones to do Abide With Me for as long as she wants it, the game has gone wrong. 

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1 minute ago, Futtocks said:

Lizzie Jones sings 'Abide with me'.

And smashes it out brilliantly.

[doc]

Let's hope for a classic. Good luck to both teams!

[Dave T]

I must admit it's all a bit emotional watching this. Things like this are a real reminder of what is going on, and RL is a short respite from that, I've enjoyed every second so far, and we haven't kicked off yet. 

[JonM]

1 minute ago, Celt said:

Who's "We" by the way?

Rugby League.

[Hela Wigmen]

Is there a flag with the Doncaster badge on at Wembley? I assumed it was the winners’ badges on show but I think there’s a Doncaster flag there and they haven’t won it. Is it just all teams who play in the sport?

[Dave T]

Here's to a cracking final, and hopefully a Salford win, sorry Rhino's, nowt personal. 

[Just Browny]

2 minutes ago, Dave T said:

I must admit it's all a bit emotional watching this. Things like this are a real reminder of what is going on, and RL is a short respite from that, I've enjoyed every second so far, and we haven't kicked off 

The whole build up has been everything we love about our game.

 

[Hela Wigmen]

2 minutes ago, Dave T said:

I must admit it's all a bit emotional watching this. Things like this are a real reminder of what is going on, and RL is a short respite from that, I've enjoyed every second so far, and we haven't kicked off yet. 

The video for Abide With Me was very good. Definitely the best bit so far, for me. 

[Dave T]

Leeds with the higher tempo so far. 

[Dave T]

Unlucky, that would have been a wonder try

[Hela Wigmen]

“Can you rock and roll that to the other side?”

GET F****D BEN. 

[Dave T]

Always had to be a try due to the decision going up, but I dont think that is green, its his boot. 

[Futtocks]

Try confirmed, and Leeds are on the scoreboard first.

[easthullwesty]

Just now, Dave T said:

Always had to be a try due to the decision going up, but I dont think that is green, its his boot. 

Thats what I thought, looked black to me, not green.

[Davo5]

Great ball from Hurrell 

[Futtocks]

In off the post from Rhyse Martin - 6:0.