Championship Grand Final

[MattSantos]

Is it definitely on Sunday the 15th at 14:30 at the home of the highest league team?

So if Fev win their semi, it's at Fev? 

[Mumby Magic]

In addition how do the playoffs work. Positions etc pls.

[The Phantom Horseman]

18 minutes ago, MattSantos said:

Is it definitely on Sunday the 15th at 14:30 at the home of the highest league team?

So if Fev win their semi, it's at Fev? 

Yes and yes, though to be strict Fev haven't mathematically clinched the league leader spot yet (need 1 more point, or simply not to have their big points difference lead eradicated).

[The Phantom Horseman]

10 minutes ago, Mumby Magic said:

In addition how do the playoffs work. Positions etc pls.

Think it's like this (numbers refer to regular season finishing positions):
Round 1
3 v 6 and 4 v 5. Byes for 1 and 2
Semi final
1 v lowest-ranked winner from round 1
2 v highest-ranked winner from round 1
Final
Highest-ranked semi final winner v lowest-ranked semi final winner.
 

[MattSantos]

14 minutes ago, The Phantom Horseman said:

Yes and yes, though to be strict Fev haven't mathematically clinched the league leader spot yet (need 1 more point, or simply not to have their big points difference lead eradicated).

Ta. A logistical nightmare for Santos.

[crashmon]

will be Fev vs Tolouse at Fev

As I don't see Batley now they have fallen off challenging Fev in the playoff;s so Fev should be safe to make the final as Tolouse will finish 2nd.

• Bradford could be third or 4th
• Sheffiled could be between 3rd and 5th
• London could be between 4th and 7th
• Batley could be between 4th and 6th
• Widnes / Fax could sneak 6th

A lot depends on the London v Sheffield game this week.    Sheffield win, I see them 3rd, they lose and I see Bradford 3rd, London 4th and Sheffield 5th.

Bately could finish 4th or miss out completly to Widnes.  I don't see Fax making the playoffs now TBH after the losses to Widnes and London in last 2 weeks

 

Edited August 28, 2023 by crashmon

[Griff]

33 minutes ago, crashmon said:

will be Fev vs Tolouse at Fev

As I don't see Batley now they have fallen off challenging Fev in the playoff;s so Fev should be safe to make the final as Tolouse will finish 2nd.

• Bradford could be third or 4th
• Sheffiled could be between 3rd and 5th
• London could be between 4th and 7th
• Batley could be between 4th and 6th
• Widnes / Fax could sneak 6th

A lot depends on the London v Sheffield game this week.    Sheffield win, I see them 3rd, they lose and I see Bradford 3rd, London 4th and Sheffield 5th.

Bately could finish 4th or miss out completly to Widnes.  I don't see Fax making the playoffs now TBH after the losses to Widnes and London in last 2 weeks

 

Could well go down to what is now the last game of the regular season, Sheffield v Bradford.

Edited August 28, 2023 by Griff

[RoughyedsFan_merged]

The lack of a finals day is a real shame. Was a much better event for the fans of play off clubs and there could be two cracking games in the two divisions.

[northamptoncougar]

Does anyone else think Toulouse are going to to do it?

I genuinely think they will.

[OnStrike]

10 minutes ago, northamptoncougar said:

Does anyone else think Toulouse are going to to do it?

I genuinely think they will.

Yeah I think so too. Would love Fev up but have a feeling Toulouse will do it

[Ragingbull]

3,4,5,6 are anyones. 

Still a long way to go yet with all the playoff hopefulls playing each other. 

Its going to be a  fantastic last month the championship. 

[sam4731]

4 hours ago, northamptoncougar said:

Does anyone else think Toulouse are going to to do it?

I genuinely think they will.

I know it might be mental but a part of me is saying that London could do a 2018.

[LeytherRob]

26 minutes ago, sam4731 said:

I know it might be mental but a part of me is saying that London could do a 2018.

They certainly can't be ruled out yet, especially with the likes of Cory Norman and Dean Whare in the team. It will be interesting to see whether Fev can cope with the pressure of being favourites for promotion once it gets to knock out rugby.

[Bedfordshire Bronco]

33 minutes ago, sam4731 said:

I know it might be mental but a part of me is saying that London could do a 2018.

Yes we will

[crashmon]

our team is a long long way away from our 2018 team... We knew our 2018 team could compete with Toronto and the lower SL teams.   The gap between our current team and Fev is much much larger than the 2018 gap.

 

[gazza77]

7 hours ago, OnStrike said:

Yeah I think so too. Would love Fev up but have a feeling Toulouse will do it

It's going to depend on injuries to key players imo before the end of the season, particularly for Toulouse.

[kiggy]

18 hours ago, gazza77 said:

It's going to depend on injuries to key players imo before the end of the season, particularly for Toulouse.

It will be interesting if Fév lose their playoff and TO win as I don't think TO will be able to play at "home"

[watcherofRL]

On 28/08/2023 at 15:38, crashmon said:

will be Fev vs Tolouse at Fev

As I don't see Batley now they have fallen off challenging Fev in the playoff;s so Fev should be safe to make the final as Tolouse will finish 2nd.

• Bradford could be third or 4th
• Sheffiled could be between 3rd and 5th
• London could be between 4th and 7th
• Batley could be between 4th and 6th
• Widnes / Fax could sneak 6th

A lot depends on the London v Sheffield game this week.    Sheffield win, I see them 3rd, they lose and I see Bradford 3rd, London 4th and Sheffield 5th.

Bately could finish 4th or miss out completly to Widnes.  I don't see Fax making the playoffs now TBH after the losses to Widnes and London in last 2 weeks

 

I think from here on in, whilst everyone remains fit it becomes a matter of selection and cohesion. Teams now coming into form are those who have now got consistency in last few matches, you still have to contend with some strange decisions from coaches and this coming weekend is massive for London and Sheffield alike as both on a roll!

[Spidey]

12 hours ago, kiggy said:

It will be interesting if Fév lose their playoff and TO win as I don't think TO will be able to play at "home"

Why not?  

[watcherofRL]

On 28/08/2023 at 23:08, crashmon said:

our team is a long long way away from our 2018 team... We knew our 2018 team could compete with Toronto and the lower SL teams.   The gap between our current team and Fev is much much larger than the 2018 gap.

 

But has the current team taken on Fev? No is the answer as had range of injuries which are now only just finishing - the perfect storm when teams meet are when one side had full strength and the other is scaling around for players! Both Toulouse and Fev away were examples of this along with some really strange coach selection/player combos

Edited August 30, 2023 by watcherofRL

[watcherofRL]

1 minute ago, Spidey said:

Why not?  

World Cup - union?

[Spidey]

28 minutes ago, watcherofRL said:

World Cup - union?

Ah. That did slip my mind 

[kiggy]

2 hours ago, Spidey said:

Why not?  

It depends if Japan are still competing the world cup. The semi final matches won't be played in Toulouse but the Japanese team are using it as a base

Edited August 30, 2023 by kiggy
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[Ragingbull]

On 28/08/2023 at 16:01, Griff said:

Could well go down to what is now the last game of the regular season, Sheffield v Bradford.

Our last 2 games are London away and Sheffield away. 100% agree its going right to the wire. 

 

 

[Griff]

31 minutes ago, Ragingbull said:

Our last 2 games are London away and Sheffield away. 100% agree its going right to the Wire. 

 

 

Warrington's year.