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a) We brought back the derby games where possible?

b) We moved the event back to Cardiff.

I certainly would be looking forward to the weekend a whole lot more if it was in Cardiff and had the derby format once more.

Derby games have that tension and sense of expectation that comes with them. Fans want to see them and fans enjoy it even if they don't always like the result.

As it is Murrayfield seems to be the wrong location and although Edinburgh is a great city the ground is not in the right location. It is well out of the way and the pubs and things to do around the ground you can count on one hand. Cardiff on the other hand has pubs all around, restaurants all around, Cardiff Bay a short taxi ride away for those that want a quieter time and is surrounded by towns and cities with cheap accomodation.

Before somebody accuses me of being bias I have travelled to Murrayfield once and will be doing again so the distance is not an issue for me. The fact the ground seems to be in the middle of nowhere when Cardiff seems hand made for this type of event is what sticks in the throat.

What do others think?

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a) No. It's too close to Easter anyway
b) Yes.

Cardiff is way better than Edinburgh IMO.

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I obviously agree with your point b but do you not think KR fans would not turn up in the anticipation of getting one back on their cross city neighbours and Leeds and Bradford fans would not turn up to see if their club cannot return to winning ways against the enemy.

I think they would certainly turn up in greater numbers than for the fixtures they have been presented with at this years event.

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Not me, and I'm a Wigan fan aswell. I'd rather keep it at 2 derbies a season and there's always chance of a play-off derby. A couple of years ago we were playing Saints 4 times a year while they were at their peak. How is that a fair fixture list?

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There is no excuse at the moment though as if you went with the derby fixture idea it would be very even aside from the odd fixture.

Cas-Wakey
Saints-Wigan
Leeds-Bradford
KR-Hull
Quins-Catalans

All very even.

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I'd be going to Murrayfield if we were playing Saints.

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Well there's one who would if it was a derby game.

I would put quite a bit of money there are many who would go if it were the derby format.

I also know of many who will not go back to Edinburgh and moan about the rfl taking the weekend from Cardiff. I think both the derby fixtures returning and a return to Cardiff would see a big rise in attendance across the board.

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Quote: crucrucrusaders "Well there's one who would if it was a derby game.

I would put quite a bit of money there are many who would go if it were the derby format.

I also know of many who will not go back to Edinburgh and moan about the rfl taking the weekend from Cardiff. I think both the derby fixtures returning and a return to Cardiff would see a big rise in attendance across the board.'"


I like Edinburgh, it's easier to find somewhere to stay, the ground is far more accessible by public transport. I prefer Edinburgh to Cardiff, but i'm not willing to go spend that amount of money on a League game i'm going to the week after.

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Scrap the whole thing and have a meaningful international instead

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We should make the weekend a nines competition. icon_smile.gif

With the winner of the whole competition that day getting the two super league points.

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The two ways to spice up the weekend:

Have local derbies, but the big ones.

IE - Saints v Warrington
Wigan v Salford
Hull v Cas
Leeds v Wakefield
Huddersfield v Crusaders
Quins v Catalans
Bradford v Hull KR

OR

Draw all the teams out of a hat on Saturday morning.

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At a time when we are trying to build support for the game in Wales it makes no sense what so ever to not be playing it in Cardiff. What the heck does playing it in Scotland do for the game?

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How about if they played the first games of the season as the 'Magic Weekend'. Market it as some sort of grand opening to the season.

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Play 2 v 2

Wigan and Saints v Salford and Wire
Leeds and Wakey v Bradford and Cas
Quins and Catalans v Crusaders and Huddersfield

Each team fields all 26 players, but if you get taken into touch you're out of the game. No substitutions.

And then just finish the day with the Hull Fc and Hull KR v all the supporters

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Quote: JB Down Under "At a time when we are trying to build support for the game in Wales it makes no sense what so ever to not be playing it in Cardiff. What the heck does playing it in Scotland do for the game?'"


It increases interest and knowledge that the game exists in Scotland.

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