Phil W Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 This has probably been done to death but Joe Marler of Harlequins and England rugby union was on Soccer AM on Saturday morning. He's a personality and it's got me thinking who are the personalities in rugby league? To grow the game people from outside rugby league need to know the faces and the names especially in a World Cup year. Who would be prime to go on let's say Question of Sport or be one of the faces of the sport? I'd like to see players and coaches more in the mainstream media spotlight. Let's get people more familiar with the names and personalities of the sport! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9' oller Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Prob a weeds whinos shoe in..either past or present! 'Shaw cross juniors, Birkenshaw, Mirfield, Heckmondwike Panthers, Stainland Stags and then the Heavy woolen donkeys... WARDY, STOZZA, GT, KARL OR KEAR MUST OF DROPPED A DIGIT FROM MY MOBILE NUMBER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jughead Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Tommy Makinson went on Soccer AM a few months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Everyone knows who Kevin Sinfield is now, he just be one of the most admired people in the country. Shame he’s moved to Leicester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkMan Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 I'd no idea RL stars went on Soccer AM, but then again it's not possible for me to watch it, I haven't had my brain removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Frisky Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 2 hours ago, Phil W said: This has probably been done to death but Joe Marler of Harlequins and England rugby union was on Soccer AM on Saturday morning. He's a personality and it's got me thinking who are the personalities in rugby league? To grow the game people from outside rugby league need to know the faces and the names especially in a World Cup year. Who would be prime to go on let's say Question of Sport or be one of the faces of the sport? I'd like to see players and coaches more in the mainstream media spotlight. Let's get people more familiar with the names and personalities of the sport! I think the only player at the moment who has some fame is Sam Tomkins- reigning man of Steel and well used to the media - getting on a bit now but should still be guaranteed a WC spot. I would say Tommy Makinson would also be a good option as he's one of the best players in the world and could be a star at this years WC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 46 minutes ago, Mr Frisky said: I think the only player at the moment who has some fame is Sam Tomkins- reigning man of Steel and well used to the media - getting on a bit now but should still be guaranteed a WC spot. I would say Tommy Makinson would also be a good option as he's one of the best players in the world and could be a star at this years WC. Regan Grace seems very personable when interviewed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 2 hours ago, Jughead said: Tommy Makinson went on Soccer AM a few months ago. Yes and hit the crossbar challenge in the warm up (with a Steeden)....enjoyed that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrewthehaggis Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 I thought Soccer AM was supposed to be a cultural cringe for football, liked by kids and "prawn sandwich eater" types of supporters? Maybe not if someone educates me. Saying that RL must have someone other than Adam Hill, who is articulate, funny, erudite and can readily use the definite article within a sentence, surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh1 Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Looks like we are stuck with Johnny Vegas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 10 hours ago, Mr Frisky said: I would say Tommy Makinson would also be a good option as he's one of the best players in the world and could be a star at this years WC. He's been on Soccer AM before. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark S Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 9 hours ago, idrewthehaggis said: I thought Soccer AM was supposed to be a cultural cringe for football, liked by kids and "prawn sandwich eater" types of supporters? Maybe not if someone educates me. Saying that RL must have someone other than Adam Hill, who is articulate, funny, erudite and can readily use the definite article within a sentence, surely? It’s basically made for the same people who read Nuts magazine. It must be cheap to make and Sky knows that it can still a few hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Future is League Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Adam Hills could do a good job of promoting Rugby League on their and cracking some jokes at the same time and he does have a lot of credit with the younger generation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 16 hours ago, Phil W said: This has probably been done to death but Joe Marler of Harlequins and England rugby union was on Soccer AM on Saturday morning. He's a personality and it's got me thinking who are the personalities in rugby league? To grow the game people from outside rugby league need to know the faces and the names especially in a World Cup year. Who would be prime to go on let's say Question of Sport or be one of the faces of the sport? I'd like to see players and coaches more in the mainstream media spotlight. Let's get people more familiar with the names and personalities of the sport! I think Rugby League has been quite fairly represented on QoS since the move to Salford. Possibly because of the move to Salford. "We'll sell you a seat .... but you'll only need the edge of it!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Future is League Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 19 hours ago, Phil W said: This has probably been done to death but Joe Marler of Harlequins and England rugby union was on Soccer AM on Saturday morning. He's a personality and it's got me thinking who are the personalities in rugby league? To grow the game people from outside rugby league need to know the faces and the names especially in a World Cup year. Who would be prime to go on let's say Question of Sport or be one of the faces of the sport? I'd like to see players and coaches more in the mainstream media spotlight. Let's get people more familiar with the names and personalities of the sport! 15 hours ago, idrewthehaggis said: I thought Soccer AM was supposed to be a cultural cringe for football, liked by kids and "prawn sandwich eater" types of supporters? Maybe not if someone educates me. Saying that RL must have someone other than Adam Hill, who is articulate, funny, erudite and can readily use the definite article within a sentence, surely? It would be great to get Nick Barmby on Q of S and Soccer AM talking about his love of Rugby League and a man who had a stellar career in soccer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil W Posted January 4, 2022 Author Share Posted January 4, 2022 Thanks for all the replies guys, I wasn't having a dig but genuinely want to see this Rugby League World Cup maximise its potential and get the nation behind us! We have a chance to build a legacy and really take this opportunity and getting players more out there is just one part of it for me. Even if let's say Adam Hills as suggested is one of the faces let's get him doing an advert promoting Super League on Sky before the season starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 7 hours ago, Mark S said: It’s basically made for the same people who read Nuts magazine. It must be cheap to make and Sky knows that it can still a few hours. Is Nuts still going? Didn't even realise those lad mags were still a thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 17 hours ago, johnh1 said: Looks like we are stuck with Johnny Vegas. Vegas is a good bloke, very passionate about RL, but unfortunately he fulfills all the stereotypes associated with our game "Freedom without socialism is privilege and injustice, socialism without freedom is slavery and brutality" - Mikhail Bakunin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshmagpie Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 21 hours ago, Eddie said: Regan Grace seems very personable when interviewed. He’s from South Wales, it’s a given for us all down here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshmagpie Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Ashton Golding always impresses me, I think he could be utilised far more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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