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| Quote: Chorlton RL "Oz coaches have been complaining about the scheduling; apparently its too hot to play 7's at midday. ![]()
Im not australian so I dont know but I wouldnt have thought Brisbane in the middle of winter was THAT hot...
Im there in the middle of december so I best get some factor 100 on the go if its that bad!
And Jonny, I didn't detect the humour: sorry.
I thought you were being serious as some on here would be.
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| Quote: Code13 "HERESY!'"
Meh! Was it the houses of Essex and Berkshire that fought a series of civil wars for the English crown? No. It was Yorkshire and Lancashire. The North [iowns[/i England.  |
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| Quote: Dunbar "Why would we want Rugby League players to play and showcase Union'"
For the look of utter confusion on the newspaper back pages, not knowing whether to report it or not!  |
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| Quote: Dico "Im not australian so I dont know but I wouldnt have thought Brisbane in the middle of winter was THAT hot...
Im there in the middle of december so I best get some factor 100 on the go if its that bad!
And Jonny, I didn't detect the humour
This is true. But, considering matches in Oz sometimes have to have breaks in the middle of either half because of the heat, I think you get what I'm trying to say.
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| Quote: waltontiger "For the look of utter confusion on the newspaper back pages, not knowing whether to report it or not! ![]()
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| Quote: Dunbar "Why would we want Rugby League players to play and showcase Union
In industry, that would be like allowing your best talent to represent your competitors at their biggest event of the year
(and before anybody calls me paranoid, just take a look at what happened to the Wigan squad that won the Middlesex 7's and see where half of them ended up)'"
Because it would get MASSIVE publicity for RL.
It would make HOUSEHOLD names out of RL players.
It would give MASSIVE opprtunities for RL clubs to market there teams ( eg come and see Olympic Gold medal winner Sam Tomkins at Wigan etc).
It would showcase the Skill level of RL.
And probably a dozen more reasons i could think off but as you do not want to use your brain why should i do it for you. |
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| Quote: Durham Giant "Because it would get MASSIVE publicity for RL.
It would make HOUSEHOLD names out of RL players.
It would give MASSIVE opprtunities for RL clubs to market there teams ( eg come and see Olympic Gold medal winner Sam Tomkins at Wigan etc).
It would showcase the Skill level of RL.
And probably a dozen more reasons i could think off but as you do not want to use your brain why should i do it for you.'"
That's the spirit! |
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Here is my 12 man squad for rugby sevens if it was played today.
Briscoe
Cudjoe
Bridge
Shenton
Tomkins
Eastwood
Roby
Crabtree
Kirmond
Loughlin
Tomkins
Westwood
I would fancy that team to get a medal.
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| Quote: Durham Giant "Here is my 12 man squad for rugby sevens if it was played today.
Briscoe
Cudjoe
Bridge
Shenton
Tomkins
Eastwood
Roby
Crabtree
Kirmond
Loughlin
Tomkins
Westwood
I would fancy that team to get a medal.'"
With Shaun Edwards as Head Coach?
Roby would be a revelation at 7's I reckon. I'd be tempted to chuck Penny in there just for his pace.
Can big Eorl run though? |
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| Quote: Durham Giant "Because it would get MASSIVE publicity for RL.
It would make HOUSEHOLD names out of RL players.
It would give MASSIVE opprtunities for RL clubs to market there teams ( eg come and see Olympic Gold medal winner Sam Tomkins at Wigan etc).
It would showcase the Skill level of RL.
And probably a dozen more reasons i could think off but as you do not want to use your brain why should i do it for you.'"
When it comes to Rugby League, my glass is always half full but I'm sorry, I don't see it working out like that
If England/SL players played in the Olympic 7's it would be MASSIVE publicity for Rugby Union not League and it would make household names of our star players who would then be offered multi million pound contracts to continue that exposure for Union clubs
As far as I see it - the best way to showcase the talents of Rugby League players is by them playing Rugby League not a completely different sport
Oh, and just because my opinion differs from yours doesn't mean to say I haven't actually used my brain to consider it - your post would have been far more gracious without the last sentence (but I'm learning that is the norm around here) |
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| Could you imagine the furore if it actually happened.
All you would get would be the likes of John Inverdale slagging the RL players off at every opportunity.
But saying that you would get the wonderful Claire Balding absolutely frothing at the mouth.  |
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Quick question... apologies if its already been answered.
What makes you think a side with British RL players would fare any better than a side with British RU players?
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| Quote: Barry_McKenzie "Quick question... apologies if its already been answered.
What makes you think a side with British RL players would fare any better than a side with British RU players?'"
Did you watch any of the 7's today? |
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| Quote: Chorlton RL "Did you watch any of the 7's today?'"
Naaaaaah
The Commonwealth games bores the hell out of me to be honest.
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Players like Pat Richards, Sam Tomkins, Liam Farrell, Ryan Hall, Rob Burrow, Kyle Eastmond and Danny McGuire would tear the sevens scene appart.
GB would easily win!
Aus would have an amazing team if they used Inglis, Hayne, Hodges, Thurston, Slater and Folau.
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