HDM reporter thinks it will be a repeat of the grand final first game for you and Catalan

Wigan v Leigh opening round would be a no brainer. Like most have said it would likely attract a massive attendance. Both clubs have recruited strongly and online marketing would be heavily promoted by both clubs it "makes so much sense".

Which 'no doubt' is why it won't happen and will probably be Catalans at home in front of 14k.

Talk of Magic going to Elland Road. I think I’d rather pull it tbh.

Absolutely. Imagine trying to watch 3 games over a six hour period. Up there with Anfield as the most uncomfortable seats going. Add to the fact around the stadium there's not much going on.

Bin it.

In the NZ V Aussie World Cup semi, I sat on the touchline facing the main stand and I literally couldn’t get my legs down because it was so tight. Seating bolted on to the original terracing. No way is it fit for Magic.

What better way to grow the sport than by taking it to the 2nd most overrated stadium in Leeds?

Our turn to go to the JJB as an opener. Leigh will take 6000.

Will be a great occasion.

Our turn to go to the JJB as an opener. Leigh will take 6000.

Will be a great occasion.

Unfortunately not - the Leigh game in round 2 will be postponed due to the WCC. Wigans first home game is Huddersfield in round 3.

Edit, just announced we're away at Cas 1st game of the season. Saturday 17th Feb.

A shame IMO as the Wigan v Leigh fixture is unlikely to fulfil it's potential attendance wise if it ends up as a midweek fixture. Usually the only way to avoid that is if both teams are knocked out of the Challenge Cup.

Why have a 20,000 crowd on for Wigan and Leigh when you can send us to Cas and let Leigh get 6,000 on against Huddersfield.

The mind boggles.