Are Saints in the News?

[Sports Prophet]

5 hours ago, The Future is League said:

Thanks for admitting that they were Aussies.

 

It wasn’t a secret, at least not mine to keep. I was open about it from the start. 

[fighting irish]

I really enjoyed the coverage. Adam Hills and the C4 presentation are a breath of fresh air.

Great result for Saints and Super League, who (I thought) were worthy winners. 

Here's a glimpse into my soul - It was clear the Penrith fans were unhappy the booing was audible throughout, no more so than when Makinson was attempting his conversion. 

I was disappointed that they virtually cleared the ground (in minutes) before the official declaration of the result and presentation of the cup.

Come on Penrith?

I'm still clinging to the belief, that it's supposed to be a sporting contest played (and watched) by gentlemen. 

[koli]

22 hours ago, David Shepherd said:

Nothing in The Telegraph. No real surprise though. They only covered the World Cup when The Princess of Wales attended a game. 

There was a piece in The Sunday Telegraph together with a photo of Dodd hiring the SG

[koli]

Hitting the DG…predictive text!

[redjonn]

22 hours ago, RLX111 said:

The last RL article was World Cup Final  ! (2022)

Saints win was covered in my Sunday Telegraph

[The Rocket]

1 hour ago, fighting irish said:

 

Here's a glimpse into my soul - It was clear the Penrith fans were unhappy the booing was audible throughout, no more so than when Makinson was attempting his conversion. 

I was disappointed that they virtually cleared the ground (in minutes) before the official declaration of the result and presentation of the cup.

Come on Penrith?

I'm still clinging to the belief, that it's supposed to be a sporting contest played (and watched) by gentlemen. 

Mate when I moved to Sydney when I was 18 the first game I went to was at Penrith. The weather forecast said potential showers so I made the mistake of taking an umbrella (like a gentleman does), boy what a mistake, heckled all afternoon for having it. Mate, not many gentlemen out Panthers way.

Edited February 20, 2023 by The Rocket

[Mr Frisky]

3 hours ago, fighting irish said:

 

I'm still clinging to the belief, that it's supposed to be a sporting contest played (and watched) by gentlemen. 

Have you been to Penrith.... different breed out that way - their team suits them.

[Oxford]

1 hour ago, redjonn said:

Saints win was covered in my Sunday Telegraph

Was it in this?

The Sunday Telegraph will become home to a weekly puzzles pull-out section.

Obviously I meant the puzzles as the pull-out section will be for Cas forwards sheltering from't rain in t'entry.

 

[The Future is League]

On 19/02/2023 at 21:08, Superb Chops said:

IMG have a massive job in terms of exposure - beyond media coverage. 

My dad travelled through Haydock and Blackbrook to attend a St Helens Hospital appointment yesterday afternoon. Dad found it sad he only saw one bit of Saints merchandise, a car sticker, but around a dozen items of Liverpool FC  paraphernalia displayed in homes and cars, as well as worn. 

Admittedly, it was for an eye check-up... but you get the drift of how IMG will have to earn their money for RL to capture hearts and minds throughout the heartlands, as well as across the UK. 

Well Saints need to do more obviously.

IMG can only do a certain amount the clubs need to do their bit

[The Future is League]

2 hours ago, The Rocket said:

Mate when I moved to Sydney when I was 18 the first game I went to was at Penrith. The weather forecast said potential showers so I made the mistake of taking an umbrella (like a gentleman does), boy what a mistake, heckled all afternoon for having it. Mate, not many gentlemen out Panthers way.

 

54 minutes ago, Mr Frisky said:

Have you been to Penrith.... different breed out that way - their team suits them.

I used to live in Blacktown which is more or less next to Penrith so i know what you mean, but by the same token Rugby League is king there and unchallenged, and have lots and lots of junior teams there as well. It's a Rugby League production line

[Human Punk]

A quarter of a page with a pic of Walmsley with the trophy in the Times today. Not too bad, really.

[Cheadle Leyther]

Great coverage in the Sunday MIirror and People, but nothing in  Mail on Sunday. However, there is an excellent article on Paul Wellens in today’s Daily Mail.

[Oxford]

39 minutes ago, Human Punk said:

A quarter of a page with a pic of Walmsley with the trophy in the Times today. Not too bad, really.

And unusual!

[Oxford]

4 minutes ago, Cheadle Leyther said:

Great coverage in the Sunday MIirror and People, but nothing in  Mail on Sunday. However, there is an excellent article on Paul Wellens in today’s Daily Mail.

Let's hope these are signs things are changing.

[Eddie]

5 hours ago, redjonn said:

Saints win was covered in my Sunday Telegraph

Good to hear. Shame they didn’t put it on the website though. 

[StandOffHalf]

Bottom of the back page on the Sunday Telegraph. It would have been nice to see a follow-up piece in Monday's paper, with quotes, reflection and appreciation.

I think the lack of a national figure like Michael Parkinson allows the broadsheets to give RL the scantest of coverage.

[Sports Prophet]

16 hours ago, fighting irish said:

I really enjoyed the coverage. Adam Hills and the C4 presentation are a breath of fresh air.

Great result for Saints and Super League, who (I thought) were worthy winners. 

Here's a glimpse into my soul - It was clear the Penrith fans were unhappy the booing was audible throughout, no more so than when Makinson was attempting his conversion. 

I was disappointed that they virtually cleared the ground (in minutes) before the official declaration of the result and presentation of the cup.

Come on Penrith?

I'm still clinging to the belief, that it's supposed to be a sporting contest played (and watched) by gentlemen. 

Heaven forbid I defend Penrith fans, but the match finished over an hour late I think after 90% of the fans were soaked head to toe. I would question if I would stay for a press even if my team won 

[Sports Prophet]

12 hours ago, The Future is League said:

 

I used to live in Blacktown which is more or less next to Penrith so i know what you mean, but by the same token Rugby League is king there and unchallenged, and have lots and lots of junior teams there as well. It's a Rugby League production line

What has that got to do with anything with the quotes in your post or anything which has been discussed so far on this thread?
 

Or are you simply reaffirming that by having lived in Blacktown, you are also a different breed and neither a gentleman?

[Sports Prophet]

11 hours ago, Human Punk said:

A quarter of a page with a pic of Walmsley with the trophy in the Times today. Not too bad, really.

That’s great

[ELBOWSEYE]

13 hours ago, Cheadle Leyther said:

Great coverage in the Sunday MIirror and People, but nothing in  Mail on Sunday. However, there is an excellent article on Paul Wellens in today’s Daily Mail.

There was a match report in the MOS. 

[gingerjon]

2 hours ago, Sports Prophet said:

Heaven forbid I defend Penrith fans, but the match finished over an hour late I think after 90% of the fans were soaked head to toe. I would question if I would stay for a press even if my team won 

Losing fans don't stay for trophy presentations. They leave to take advantage of being first in the pub and/or the emptier traffic.

[The Future is League]

3 hours ago, Sports Prophet said:

What has that got to do with anything with the quotes in your post or anything which has been discussed so far on this thread?
 

Or are you simply reaffirming that by having lived in Blacktown, you are also a different breed and neither a gentleman?

I understand the culture unlike you, but then again you are fumbleball fan first

[Sports Prophet]

4 hours ago, The Future is League said:

I understand the culture unlike you, but then again you are fumbleball fan first

Get well soon 

[johnh1]

Last night's main BBC news reported on Saints return to the airport. Yet they didn't report on the match itself on the day. Bizarre.

[unapologetic pedant]

10 hours ago, Sports Prophet said:

Get well soon 

I joined an Aussie RL forum early this year. First response to my first post was an accusation of AFL bias. Didn't see that coming.

Gave the bloke short shrift and second response began "Sorry I thought you was a Fumbler".