Boxing Day TV

[Wollo Wollo Wayoo]

Rhinos and Trinity an Our League Boxing Day offering (rugby-league.com)

[RigbyLuger]

Is it cheaper if they get an amateur commentator rather than the "professional" one named by the Rhinos?

[The Mighty Trin]

Actually down in in Yorkshire over Christmas, but the chances of giving greedy Whinos xxxxx £20 for a half hearted friendly is pretty slim. Will settle for the TV me thinks.

By the the way Matty Ashurst Testimonial against Wigan in January is a fiver let's weigh it up

[Griff]

28 minutes ago, The Mighty Trin said:

Actually down in in Yorkshire over Christmas, but the chances of giving greedy Whinos xxxxx £20 for a half hearted friendly is pretty slim. Will settle for the TV me thinks.

By the the way Matty Ashurst Testimonial against Wigan in January is a fiver let's weigh it up

Lots of folk think it's well worth £20, apparently.

I'm not one of them.

[iffleyox]

Is it likely to be on OurLeague afterwards? No chance of watching it live but I’d watch a catch up at some point next week…

[DoubleD]

2 hours ago, The Mighty Trin said:

Actually down in in Yorkshire over Christmas, but the chances of giving greedy Whinos xxxxx £20 for a half hearted friendly is pretty slim. Will settle for the TV me thinks.

By the the way Matty Ashurst Testimonial against Wigan in January is a fiver let's weigh it up

God forbid a club looks to generate revenue 

[Wollo Wollo Wayoo]

As always, there will be an excellent turn out of Leeds and Wakefield fans at Headingley on Boxing Day. 

[Welshleaguelover]

Reckon we should start our season on boxing day and finish end of August/start of September.

Vote for @Welshleaguelover for RFL kingpin.

[Trojan Horse]

On 20/12/2023 at 20:12, iffleyox said:

Is it likely to be on OurLeague afterwards? No chance of watching it live but I’d watch a catch up at some point next week…

Yes you can purchase to watch it anytime after the game has finished.

[Bedfordshire Bronco]

On 20/12/2023 at 16:46, Wollo Wollo Wayoo said:

Rhinos and Trinity an Our League Boxing Day offering (rugby-league.com)

Yeah will probably get this

[iffleyox]

2 hours ago, Trojan Horse said:

Yes you can purchase to watch it anytime after the game has finished.

Winner - ta

do you mean purchase it in advance btw?

Edited December 22, 2023 by iffleyox

[Bedfordshire Bronco]

On 22/12/2023 at 15:46, iffleyox said:

Winner - ta

do you mean purchase it in advance btw?

It's cheaper if you buy it before boxing day (as always with Our league games)

[northamptoncougar]

On 20/12/2023 at 18:50, The Mighty Trin said:

Actually down in in Yorkshire over Christmas, but the chances of giving greedy Whinos xxxxx £20 for a half hearted friendly is pretty slim. Will settle for the TV me thinks.

By the the way Matty Ashurst Testimonial against Wigan in January is a fiver let's weigh it up

That’s just embarrassing, no league game should be a £5, that barely covers a cup of coffee or a pint these days.

Is £20 really a lot to go to go watch a game in  an excellent stadium! 

 

[Trojan Horse]

59 minutes ago, northamptoncougar said:

That’s just embarrassing, no league game should be a £5, that barely covers a cup of coffee or a pint these days.

Is £20 really a lot to go to go watch a game in  an excellent stadium! 

 

It’s a friendly and the new owner will likely be encouraging some new supporters to attend. Not a bad thing at all if there’s a few thousand there. Wigan should also travel quite well at that price. 
 

[northamptoncougar]

10 hours ago, Trojan Horse said:

It’s a friendly and the new owner will likely be encouraging some new supporters to attend. Not a bad thing at all if there’s a few thousand there. Wigan should also travel quite well at that price. 
 

It’s a testimonial though, 5000 people is only 25k for a players career. Would Wigan really travel in less numbers if it was £10 a game. Would 75% less fans travel if it was £20 a game?

[Trojan Horse]

2 hours ago, northamptoncougar said:

It’s a testimonial though, 5000 people is only 25k for a players career. Would Wigan really travel in less numbers if it was £10 a game. Would 75% less fans travel if it was £20 a game?

I have no idea but I can ask you the same thing? It’s all guesswork and speculative. 
 

the fact is that is the price and it’s a hugely accommodating one for fans of both clubs. 
 

I suspect at this stage Ellis is more interested in generating additional support and interest for the season ahead than a quick and minor (in the grand scheme) pay day. 
 

 

[northamptoncougar]

You do understand that it’s the player of the testimonial that normally receives the gate monies for the game hence my comment of it being too cheap?

[PREPOSTEROUS]

Surely it's Ashurst's choice on the pricing structure given he's the beneficiary.

 

Anyhow, back to today, I can't see Trinity repeating last years victory looking at the squad. Here's to a competitive performance and no injuries. Nice day for those that are going. 

[Wollo Wollo Wayoo]

2 hours ago, PREPOSTEROUS said:

Here's to a competitive performance and no injuries. Nice day for those that are going. 

Absolutely lovely morning. Plenty here to enjoy it too.

[Trojan Horse]

3 hours ago, northamptoncougar said:

You do understand that it’s the player of the testimonial that normally receives the gate monies for the game hence my comment of it being too cheap?

And? Are you bent out of shape for Ashurst. And why? 
 

Not sure what your getting at. Ashurst will still receive some good recognition on a few levels in front of plenty of spectators. 
 

[Trojan Horse]

Trinity absolutely dominating proceedings even with 5 or so players out. Look incredibly fit and well structured too. Even bombed a try or two.

A few young lads on now for second half so be good to see how they go for squad depth. 
 

Thornley looks like an excellent centre who’s honed his craft well. Lawford some good kicking close to the line. 
 

Not getting carried away but good signs.

[northamptoncougar]

12 minutes ago, Trojan Horse said:

And? Are you bent out of shape for Ashurst. And why? 
 

Not sure what your getting at. Ashurst will still receive some good recognition on a few levels in front of plenty of spectators. 
 

I’m bent out of shape because I think any player receiving 25k - 30k for a careers worth of recognition is a pittance, playing in front of a load of cheap stakes (i.e. you) isn’t exactly the best and a reason for a lot of the sports issues.

I’m sure he’d rather play in front of 2000 people paying £20 than 6000 people paying £5 (I’ll give you the time to take your socks off to work that one out.)

[Trojan Horse]

28 minutes ago, northamptoncougar said:

I’m bent out of shape because I think any player receiving 25k - 30k for a careers worth of recognition is a pittance, playing in front of a load of cheap stakes (i.e. you) isn’t exactly the best and a reason for a lot of the sports issues.

I’m sure he’d rather play in front of 2000 people paying £20 than 6000 people paying £5 (I’ll give you the time to take your socks off to work that one out.)

Who do you think you are calling me a cheap skate. Give your head a shake. 

It’s a decision made by the club and likely with agreement of the player. If you have an issue I have a suggestion for you below. 

Email the club and start a strike on behalf of Marty Ashurst. Perhaps display your dismay directly to Mr Ashurst who I’m sure will respond to you with as much attention I will give you after this post. 
 

Ansolutely rock all. Enjoy your festive period. 

[Trojan Horse]

Pretty good run out that. With a team close to what trinity will run out with that first 40 it looked well drilled and structured.

Soon as Jowitt, Walmsley, Cozza and a few shuffles and interchanges came it was one way traffic as expected. 
 

Not a bad run out at all to be fair. 
 

should imagine Trinity happy with first half and Leeds more with second. 
 

 

[Wollo Wollo Wayoo]

Well Wakefield wrapping plenty of late Christmas presents up for the Rhinos in that end 40 minutes.