Blind side johnny Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 26 minutes ago, Wakefield Ram said: If I was a cynical coach, I'd have called it off, saved the players from a hiding, protected our win % and points difference advantage over Oldham. No wonder the Fev coach was grateful we played, improved their win% and points difference. ...and the players wouldn't get any match fees, even if it was losing pay. I can't see them being too happy about that. Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeagueConvert Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Blind side johnny said: Edited August 24, 2021 by LeagueConvert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Phil Loxton Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 2 hours ago, Wakefield Ram said: If I was a cynical coach, I'd have called it off, saved the players from a hiding, protected our win % and points difference advantage over Oldham. No wonder the Fev coach was grateful we played, improved their win% and points difference. Big fines for Salford Castleford and Huddersfield today for breaking covid protocol. Clubs in the championship have a good record compared with super League for trying to stage games instead of trying not to. Recently being Dewsbury Batley York and Fev. Get a couple of injuries too and clubs are in great difficulties trying to fulfill games. I don't think Fev would have had thoughts of their win percentage.They and us fans were just pleased that there was a game to play and watch. It would mean a vast turn around of events if Fev lost second place and indeed the two players loaned to you helped keep Dewsbury safe and I for one am happy that happened. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Tonks Sidestep Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 2 hours ago, Wakefield Ram said: If I was a cynical coach, I'd have called it off, saved the players from a hiding, protected our win % and points difference advantage over Oldham. No wonder the Fev coach was grateful we played, improved their win% and points difference. Only if you had at least 7 of your (top 25, if same rules as SL) players unavailable due to Covid. Judging by Greenwood's comments it was only 6, so it would have gone down as a 24-0 loss making your win% the same as having played and lost - points average% would be slightly better. Add in potential additional sanctions such as a points deduction and/or fine for failing to fulfil a fixture and you can see why the club wanted to play. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakefield Ram Posted August 24, 2021 Author Share Posted August 24, 2021 10 minutes ago, Les Tonks Sidestep said: Only if you had at least 7 of your (top 25, if same rules as SL) players unavailable due to Covid. Judging by Greenwood's comments it was only 6, so it would have gone down as a 24-0 loss making your win% the same as having played and lost - points average% would be slightly better. Add in potential additional sanctions such as a points deduction and/or fine for failing to fulfil a fixture and you can see why the club wanted to play. I'm sure with some lemon juice we could have made it 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind side johnny Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Les Tonks Sidestep said: Only if you had at least 7 of your (top 25, if same rules as SL) players unavailable due to Covid. Judging by Greenwood's comments it was only 6, so it would have gone down as a 24-0 loss making your win% the same as having played and lost - points average% would be slightly better. Add in potential additional sanctions such as a points deduction and/or fine for failing to fulfil a fixture and you can see why the club wanted to play. Wouldn't other duty of care rules come in though LTS if, due to a combination of Covid and injuries a club only had, say, 15 fit players available? (A hypothetical point, I know, but relevant.) Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crown Flatter Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 On 23/08/2021 at 19:46, ramsfandan said: You don't know as I'm informed all players were there I d be o know abd so do you as the name is now the heading of a new topic. Legs, Dews, Legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piggy's mate Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 21 minutes ago, Crown Flatter said: I d be o know abd so do you as the name is now the heading of a new topic. Hot tip... never post when ###### 3 Touch Rugby W(h)inger and part-time Super Hero (Thursday mornings by appointment) BATLEY BULLDOGS RLFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham fisher Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 53 minutes ago, Piggy's mate said: Hot tip... never post when ###### I keep telling him,but that said you have to be ###### to watch us because it numbs the pain 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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