Sat 14th Oct: Super League Grand Final: Wigan Warriors v Catalans Dragons KO 18:00 (Sky)

[Just Browny]

We've kind of overlooked this dangerous playing surface at OT for a while but it needs looking at.

[Henson Park Old Firm]

That half just flew by

[Hopie]

Why not put padding at the bottom of the gutters, not hard advertising boards?

[faithfulbyname]

Just now, Hopie said:

Why not put padding at the bottom of the gutters, not hard advertising boards?

Money

[M j M]

The in goal areas have been treacherous for decades. I'd love to know how the pitch gets past a Health & Safety assessment to play Rugby League on.

[Rovers13]

1 minute ago, Just Browny said:

We've kind of overlooked this dangerous playing surface at OT for a while but it needs looking at.

All about money Wembley too big etihad too small. It isn’t but they are planning on selling out OT (which rarely happens). 

[Agbrigg]

1 minute ago, Hopie said:

Why not put padding at the bottom of the gutters, not hard advertising boards?

Exactly!!! a player is going to seriously injured one day. The solution is simple 

[DavidM]

2 minutes ago, faithfulbyname said:

Money

No , padding would be better 

[Harry Stottle]

1 minute ago, Agbrigg said:

Exactly!!! a player is going to seriously injured one day. The solution is simple 

Large inflatables would not cost a lot.

[Rovers13]

Just now, DavidM said:

No , padding would be better 

Lol I wouldn’t mind money on the gutters I’d go then

[Futtocks]

The BBC are also doing text updates, for those of us unable to follow the game on TV or radio.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/rugby-league/67039766

[doc]

Fill it with those coloured balls you see at Wacky Warehouse.

Anyway, nowt will be done until one of Utds players falls down there and breaks a nail.

[Rovers13]

Just now, doc said:

Fill it with those coloured balls you see at Wacky Warehouse.

Anyway, nowt will be done until one of Utds players falls down there and breaks a nail.

That won’t happen they’ve to get up that end to score a goal first lol 

[Rovers13]

Back to the game still think that sin bin will come back to haunt Catalan unless Wigan get one sent to bin. 

[Harry Stottle]

Wasn't French sporting when he knocked Johnson into the boarding.

[Wolfey Rovers]

Just now, Rovers13 said:

Back to the game still think that sin bin will come back to haunt Catalan unless Wigan get one sent to bin. 

Why I don't see Catalan faulting. Id be more frustrated as a Wigan for not getting any advantage from it.

[Rovers13]

Just now, Wolfey Rovers said:

Why I don't see Catalan faulting. Id be more frustrated as a Wigan for not getting any advantage from it.

High intensity game nerves etc you’re bound to fatigue with a less player for 10 mins. 

[Ullman]

16 minutes ago, Gerrumonside ref said:

These in goal areas are dangerous.

Absolutely unacceptable degree of risk. 

[GeordieSaint]

3 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said:

Wasn't French sporting when he knocked Johnson into the boarding.

Behave. Wasn’t intentional. 

[Harry Stottle]

Just now, Ullman said:

Absolutely unacceptable degree of risk. 

A few years ago in a WC Final one of the Morris twins was very lucky, had he been hurt we may not be using OT now.

[Ullman]

Loving this game so far.

Looking forward to the second half very much.

[Harry Stottle]

2 minutes ago, GeordieSaint said:

Behave. Wasn’t intentional. 

Not saying that, it was tge way he hust turned away after, and not enquiring with the lad if he was OK

[Ullman]

Just now, Harry Stottle said:

A few years ago in a WC Final one of the Morris twins was very lucky, had he been hurt we may not be using OT now.

You do worry whether somebody will get seriously injured before something is done. Player welfare is supposed to be a cornerstone of the game.

[17 stone giant]

10 minutes ago, M j M said:

The in goal areas have been treacherous for decades. I'd love to know how the pitch gets past a Health & Safety assessment to play Rugby League on.

I do wince whenever I see the players chasing the ball into the in goal areas, although the Johnstone one was a bit freakish as he was swung around and landed awkwardly.

I hope they can find a solution - shorten the pitch, better padded barriers - because everything else about the event has been brilliant.

Old Trafford looks great, love the aerial shots of the stadium and surrounding area, great crowd and atmosphere, and superb game. You can tell it's been good because as others have said, the first half has just flown by,

Out of interest, and I know they pay a lot for rugby league, but would Sky ever allow a joint broadcast of the final with the BBC? I just feel like the casual viewer should be able to watch this, like they can the Challenge Cup final. They're two brilliant events that really showcase the sport. And as much as the Challenge Cup final in the sun is great, there's also something special about the night games.

[Just Browny]

Phew shocking pass by King.