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Post by Carnster on Dec 28, 2020 14:57:11 GMT
Just for it to be kept right up to date at all times. In all areas.
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Post by Carnster on Dec 28, 2020 9:08:17 GMT
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Post by Carnster on Dec 27, 2020 17:46:03 GMT
Anyone returning to Australia need check their rules on entry to that country: far more severe than ours. And costly. Also, as Russ points out: what rules will be played: I would expect the coming World Cup would cause the Australians to insist on their version Interesting point that. I was under the impression that there was International rules as well as SL and NRL. I may be wrong on this. Someone more knowledgeable than me might be able to enlighten me. Presumably with it being a covid issue, it will be interesting to see how that effects rule changes.
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Post by Carnster on Dec 27, 2020 12:22:52 GMT
It's crossed my mind a bit during the off-season that with the UK's Covid problem spiraling out of control for a second time, I often wondered how long it would be until southern hemisphere based players in the UK decided that enough is enough for themselves and family. It seems the first one has happened over Xmas with Leeds Rhinos Ava Seumanufagai saying that he has had to think of his family and returns down under with immediate effect.
I will be surprised if he's the only one to be honest, and wonder if attracting Aussies or Kiwis is going to be significantly harder for UK teams this season coming?
One thing's for sure, with SL teams chasing props like they are gold dust, Leeds losing a key one adds another team looking into the mix, which makes me think that the clubs recruitment of so many versatile back-rowers has put us in a better position than many. I think playing without too many definitive props but a healthy amount of capable back-rowers will be to our benefit.
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Post by Carnster on Dec 26, 2020 9:51:21 GMT
Even a broken clock is right twice a day...
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Post by Carnster on Dec 25, 2020 11:44:54 GMT
I think someone got hold of his phone...
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Post by Carnster on Dec 25, 2020 11:43:44 GMT
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Post by Carnster on Dec 22, 2020 14:58:44 GMT
Iam relaxed. Currently sat bored at work.
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Post by Carnster on Dec 22, 2020 11:44:53 GMT
Dear me. Sad stuff.
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Post by Carnster on Dec 22, 2020 11:10:22 GMT
Blimey! I wasn't blaming SKY just pointing out that the reasons for the reduced offer is due to their commitment to the EPL. That isn't my obsession, or opinion. That is literally the reason SKY gave.
I'm beginning to think that the written word is getting pretty pointless at the moment...
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Post by Carnster on Dec 22, 2020 7:44:08 GMT
Depends what you mean by expansion. We've see throughout the years all the ad hoc teams and failures it must be 20:1 ratio of failures to successes RU have a strategic plan, worked out and financed and its spread throughout the world via 7s tournaments, programmes in schools etc. Georgia snd Argentina are now really big RU nations. We don't seem to have a plan and wait for a phone call from a guy with a few bob to spend and an idea, which seems to be what Rimmer calls expansion and Elstone looks at the business plan and rejects Let get the plan first and get everyone in Board. I have a mate in the SW who says RL is really growing, but needs help. Outside of the heartlands, RL at grassroots is growing tremendously, both domestically and abroad. SL and the RFL do not do enough to support this in general which is a shame because strong grassroots level means a larger playing pool and stronger teams. This means in the long term the pro ranks get healthier and stronger. It doesn't help our short term problems but that doesn't mean we shouldn't try.
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Post by Carnster on Dec 22, 2020 7:27:03 GMT
There's a lot of hysteria being thrown about in RL circles at the moment over this. Everything from RL management incompetence has caused the lower offer (It hasn't), not having Toronto in the SL has caused it (It hasn't. Cutting-off twenty-odd million off an offer isn't due to any club let alone a small new one from Canada) Sky want to kill the game has caused it (This one's mental) Elstone and Rimmer are directly to blame for a reduced offer (that a third party submits and is out of their control)
I think all it really shows is that it allows various supporters to shoehorn their own particular obsessions, grievances, and prejudices into the current situation. While systematically ignoring the real reason of the reduced offer which is the parasite that is Premier league football. The constant increase in SKY's financial commitment to the EPL has meant that it has given lower offers to all other sports it covers. Across the board. It's under pressure to fill dwindling subscription numbers and it's putting its eggs all in one basket.
The real concern should be the fact that even with the reduced offer nobody else comes close to matching it. While I think a move away from SKY is inevitable at some point, it has a hold over the sport that isn't healthy for the growth of the game. Effectively buying it up and showing the bare minimum so that it withholds the rights to any other potential broadcasters. This is a fairly common occurrence with broadcasters around the world, but it effectively chokes the sports that it does it to. This is a dangerous time for us as a sport. The reduced offer may herald the demise of some lower league clubs and bring back the real reality of part-time players. Something that would probably mean the death knell of any future expansion.
What happens next is pretty serious. I just wish that RL fans could show a little solidarity rather than trying to squeeze in their particular brand of obsession into the argument. This isn't aimed at anyone on here by the way, just an observation in general.
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Post by Carnster on Dec 20, 2020 21:23:33 GMT
West Tigers player of the year three years ago.
Would be a great player for us and SL. Perfect age, talent, physical and would be a great leader for the young lads in the pack.
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Post by Carnster on Dec 20, 2020 21:14:41 GMT
Seems like we're the front runners to sign Elijah Taylor. Just seen this hope it has more traction than the Levi rumour. But is he another back rower? He's another utility. Can play loose, second row, and hooker.
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Post by Carnster on Dec 19, 2020 15:32:43 GMT
How do you access the Heritage numbers please? If you go to the link below there's a download link with them all on. You'll need something that runs XLXS files. link
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