I say it was ok considering they dont have RL, I think it will be better next year and can't wait, have just looked for hotels and already they have started to get booked up for next year if that doesn't show you how much of a sucess it was then what will,

Fair enough. For what it's worth despite having a good trip I'm not particularly in favour of the magic weekend either so we agree on something.

It did yes, but for some reason some of you are finding any other reason for 'the event' not to be held. FWIW I too think its a rubbish idea, I didn't go to Cardiff as I thought the same then, however some of the excuses for not going are far too fetched. Some people believe the Champions League is in a similar vein but it goes from strength to strength (not comparable with RL, however, opinions are divided). Face facts its now on the RL calandar for the considerable future and whinging about it isn't going to change that its already been and gone this year................Was it a success?, no maybe not for the whole of RL but some clubs picked up an extra two points so I suppose they beleive that they had some success on the field, the media coverage is better than none atall, success there then?, and the place where it was staged was a major success in terms of somewhere to visit. Depends really on how you define success I guess?

isn't wining the game and claiming two points success on the field, If your team don't win then no, but it was a success in bringing all the teams and supporters together in one place to have a good time, I didn't see one argument between fans you can't say that about football

As I have said before the success was for the Scottish Tourist Board.
It is a extra game we just do not need.
Lets get the Sky money, stadium charges, steward costs and everything else involved with the Magic Weekend to be spent on the grass roots. Get kids into the sport so we may one day in my life time win a series against Australia.
That is what I would call a success.

I never said you can't have an opinion it's just that in my opinion your opinion doesn't hold as much weight as mine

But people got cheap transport up on a par with a normal away game. Also a day saver ticket there was just £3. Thats not alot now is it.

Hotel prices were'nt that bad you could camp for £15 theres a YHA in Edinburgh which I bet is also cheap. You just need to use a bit of foward planning

Nope no body has actually said that fancy dress is a plus point, but people having fun is.

Oh they are. It has been mentioned on here and on other threads elsewhere.

Still, I'm just being a miserable c*nt, you've changed my mind, what a wonderful idea this Magic Weekend is.

Some things never change

I'm confused I thought there were neutral games to attend all year round and not just on this one weekend.

There are. What there isn't is 7 sl league games in one venue for only £20. And i would presume up until the MM weekend non in scotland for possible scottish supporters of SL to watch.

At last the debate starts - carping has gone.
Aside - Prestwich Red - my argument is based on a belief that SL aims include "developing the game" (so magic weekends do meet that criteria- but we argue against this way as a lost cause), "raising participation levels" (again the same).
If you do not accept the aims of the club/group/organistion you join - then you should leave. So do we deserve to stay in SL?

I gave up my determination not to be part of this board as mature opinions were on display in this post.

My attitude to the weekend was one of incredible pride. No other sport could have done the same.
As we know, Newcastle want it for 2011.

I agree on pricing but saved up for this one - I'll now save up for more. I want to be part of any promotion of Rugby League. And, believe me, I fully support the weekend. I pray for a time when all kids are exposed to Rugby League.

Got to admit i had a fantastic time.Went up on the Friday with the wife. It was only the 3rd time she has been to the rugby. Her first game was Manly vs Parra 2nd the opening of Leighs ground and now Edinburgh. She enjoyed it that much she fancies a weekend away for the Celtic game! Came home on the Sunday via a jib into Hamilton races. Already looking forward to next year!

Sorry Hillbilly Red but this post has totally confused me.
It appears at best to be a mish mash of gibberish
I said the money spent on the Weekend would have been best used on youth development, which surely promotes the sport , and I think somewhere in the mist you do agree to this.
In the end though you do say I should go if I do not support the ideals of the Great God that is Red Hall, RL and SCRRLFC.
That is where I will leave this debate as I am obviously not worthy.
Final point, fookin Newcastle 2011 cant wait for that