General ESL 2020

[Hardyman's Yugo]

Toronto falling apart already. Beaten again tonight and looked knackered at the finish. They’ve got a hell of a job on to turn this bad start around

 

[Rizzah]

Toronto falling apart already. Beaten again tonight and looked knackered at the finish. They’ve got a hell of a job on to turn this bad start around

Too much expectation on SBW to instantly perform 6+ years after his last stint.
Great player, but at 34/35 years old - was always going to take some time for him to find his groove.

 

[matiunz]

Toronto falling apart already. Beaten again tonight and looked knackered at the finish. They’ve got a hell of a job on to turn this bad start around

They’ve tended to look solid enough first 20-30mins but just can’t keep with other teams

 

[tajhay]

Oh well game over. Boys shoulda stayed back at the hotel with the womens gear

 

[pbrown01123]

Too much expectation on SBW to instantly perform 6+ years after his last stint.
Great player, but at 34/35 years old - was always going to take some time for him to find his groove.

looking as though the Wpack chairman would have been better getting 4 or 5 proven ESL players than 1 SBW with his millions

 

[Lenrat]

Anthony Gelling has been stood down by Warrington on suspicion of wounding with intent. A police investigation is under way. That could be it for his career if he’s found guilty.

 

[Hardyman's Yugo]

Anthony Gelling has been stood down by Warrington on suspicion of wounding with intent. A police investigation is under way. That could be it for his career if he’s found guilty.

He’s been interviewed by plod and is on conditional bail. Separate to that Warrington have started an investigation into his behaviour away from the club

Not looking good

 

[pbrown01123]

It's strange how many supposedly shrewd, hard nosed businessmen make risky decisions when they become chairmen of sports teams by underwriting 'statement' signings such as that of SBW, when the biggest and best statement of all would be a top half finish.

 

[Rizzah]

I don't have a problem with the SBW signing - he's a drawcard.
They should have recruited better in other areas as well. You can't rely on a semi-retired player to make you competitive.

 

[enterthewarrior]

Toronto were always gonna struggle in their debut year. They should have recruited some more established players.

 

[playdaball]

Toronto were always gonna struggle in their debut year. They should have recruited some more established players.

The Warriors could help them out by releasing Lisone, Beale plus a few others.

 

[Worried2Death]

The Warriors could help them out by releasing Lisone, Beale plus a few others.

Who do we get, Sonny Bill? I'd rather sign Gidley or Bruce.

 

[Navigator]

Toronto falling apart already. Beaten again tonight and looked knackered at the finish. They’ve got a hell of a job on to turn this bad start around

Hard when they don't even have a reserve grade to pull players from.

 

[Hardyman's Yugo]

Tomkins is looking really sharp. The inevitable happened and Folau scored

Catalans look the real deal on days like this. Let’s see if they can be consistent for once

 

[brightman]

Yeah I'm pretty sure SBW didn't play the last game as he was at his wife's bedside awaiting the birth of their 20th child..

 

[playdaball]

Wakefield’s surprise win over Warrington is bad new season for Toronto. If the Wolfpack get relegated will the club survive?

 

[Hardyman's Yugo]

Wakefield’s surprise win over Warrington is bad new season for Toronto. If the Wolfpack get relegated will the club survive?

The good news for Wakefield is Tom Johnstone scored after being out for almost a year with a bad injury. Top finisher before he got injured. One of the players Bennett hadn’t a clue about not being UK based

 

[Hardyman's Yugo]

Super League referee Ben Thaler has been suspended by the Rugby Football League pending the outcome of an internal investigation.

Thaler, 38, has not officiated since taking charge of Hull FC's win against Leeds Rhinos on 2 February.

It is not known what the RFL's investigation relates to.

An RFL statement said: "Ben Thaler will not be considered for appointments pending the outcome of an internal investigation."

The statement added: "The RFL will make no further comment until that investigation is complete."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/51530941

 

[Hardyman's Yugo]

A decent podcast

 

[playdaball]

Another loss for Toronto.