General ESL 2020

[Miket12]

I’d always go for youth, players who are going to develop a lot. Try Morgan Smithies and Joe Philbin in the forwards, Harry Newman and Regan Grace In the backs

Hadn't really seen anything of Harry Newman so I googled him. Do we really need another giant winger (or at least according to Wikipedia)?

 

[Hardyman's Yugo]

Hadn't really seen anything of Harry Newman so I googled him. Do we really need another giant winger (or at least according to Wikipedia)?

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Not sure about the 8ft 5 bit mind, good under a high ball though and bigger than what we have.

Seriously, he’s a centre really who has played wing.

 

[RobRoyMcCoy]

I can see Catalans winning it this year, some of the rugby they are playing is great to watch and they are tough with it.

They’ve just demolished Wakefield

Gee Tompkins looked good. It appears he is fully over his injuries and has his confidence back.

 

[Billy Teets James]

Regan Grace looking on top form

Oh shit! Wheels! Is he available next year??? 😂

 

[Ever Hopeful]

If anyone needs an example of the gulf between NRL and ESL they just need to look at the kick chase on Grace's tries there. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck would have a field day.

But yes, impressive step and pace from Grace.

 

[Hardyman's Yugo]

Salford beat Warrington and Leeds beat Wigan to each get to the Challenge Cup Final, Salford for the first time since 1969.

One of my pals is a Salford fan, been watching them since the 1980’s. He missed last years Superleague final as he’d booked a holiday well in advance ( they weren’t exactly tipped to get there) and this year no-one can go. Talk about unlucky

 

[Hardyman's Yugo]

Tim Sheens has resigned as Widnes coach. I doubt he would have been getting his salary soon anyhow now that the government 80% furlough scheme is ending

 

[Sky Waka]

The Challenge Cup was on last night. Salford got screwed over by the ref again after a controversial decision against Pauli Pauli claiming he didn't get to his feet to play the ball.

He did but then decided to fall over after like we see sometimes. The score was 16 all with 5 or 6 minutes to go and with the next set Leeds were able to kick a drop goal to take a 17-16 lead and that's how it finished.

 

[Trugoy]

The Challenge Cup was on last night. Salford got screwed over by the ref again after a controversial decision against Pauli Pauli claiming he didn't get to his feet to play the ball.

He did but then decided to fall over after like we see sometimes. The score was 16 all with 5 or 6 minutes to go and with the next set Leeds were able to kick a drop goal to take a 17-16 lead and that's how it finished.

Close result. Good game?

 

[Hardyman's Yugo]

The Challenge Cup was on last night. Salford got screwed over by the ref again after a controversial decision against Pauli Pauli claiming he didn't get to his feet to play the ball.

He did but then decided to fall over after like we see sometimes. The score was 16 all with 5 or 6 minutes to go and with the next set Leeds were able to kick a drop goal to take a 17-16 lead and that's how it finished.

On top of that Inu had the ball stripped in a tackle with 2 minutes to go in a very kickable position.Salford very unlucky tbh. Excellent game

 

[Hardyman's Yugo]

Don’t know if this will play out of region but

 

[Hardyman's Yugo]

Lower leagues professional games looking to return in 2021 with crowds ( they can’t survive without them tbh)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/54593630

Hopefully not too many casualties. My club have been trying to keep afloat through selling more apparel including jerseys, face masks etc, I assume the staff were furloughed then stood down in some way.

Fingers crossed

 

[playdaball]

HY
What is the latest on Toronto? Can you see them coming back in 2021?

 

[Hardyman's Yugo]

HY
What is the latest on Toronto? Can you see them coming back in 2021?

I can see them getting back in, the financial difficulties around Covid are what did for them. If it was my decision I’d want to see how games go in Canada before even thinking about binning Toronto

 

[Hardyman's Yugo]

Then again, maybe not for Toronto

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/54752600

 

[matiunz]

Then again, maybe not for Toronto

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/54752600

It’ll be a shame if they pull the plug, always liked that the ESL was a little more ambitious with expansion but unfortunately this is looking like another Crusaders situation where they pull the plug pretty early on

 

[Hardyman's Yugo]

It’s a no

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/54784479

Self interest wins the day.

I don’t think this should be down to the other clubs, should be a strategic decision from RFL

 

[matiunz]

It’s a no

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/54784479

Self interest wins the day.

I don’t think this should be down to the other clubs, should be a strategic decision from RFL

Sad day, not sure League can afford to shun expanding nations

 

[Billy Teets James]

It’s a no

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/54784479

Self interest wins the day.

I don’t think this should be down to the other clubs, should be a strategic decision from RFL

Hey Bro, Totally off topic from this post. How has Murdoch- Masila been going?

 

[Hardyman's Yugo]

Hey Bro, Totally off topic from this post. How has Murdoch- Masila been going?

I have hardly seen Warrington on TV tbh, a few games I have missed. Impact player though, maybe short spells next season. I do worry about his injury record