I'm not winding anyone up, just don't see the point in moaning about something we can't change. If people feel so strongly don't go to the game and cancel the Sky subscription.

Whats the point of a DISCUSSION forum?

Do you ever bemoan the ref? You cannot change a decision either, but I can imagine you are the first to complain about a poor decision.

Imagine based on what?

Anyway, no need for this to descend into insults, when the referee has a bad game it impacts the result, I don't dislike their decision because I don't share it, it's because the facts prove the opinion. In this case, the facts are that Sky "own" the scheduling.

No one is moaning about it from what I can see so stop being so judgemental and assuming. People, myself included have simply questioned the stupid decision by the RFL and Sky to sanction a SL tie between a team that will have contested a Cup Final 4 days earlier. This in my mind is not the best way to promote the sport or thinking of player welfare.

As MMJ has said its a discussion forum and that's what people are doing..... DISCUSSING the issue, quite why you think people who are questioning this fixture shouldn't go and then cancel sky subscriptions just sums you up.

based on the fact that just about 100% of fans I know would vent their fury at a poor refereeing decision, yet it doesn't change that decision.

There have been no insults

"Sums you up", I'm simply saying if you don't like something, vote with your feet. Anyway, not long until Hudds and then the final, let's focus on that eh?

What's the point, we can't change the line up, the ref, how we play, the result, so why discuss it?

What's everyone having for their tea tonight?

Because we can anticipate two great games, and speculate how we might/should/will line up. The Sky thing is a done deal.

But we can't change anything, so what's the point? It'd be great if you wrote down your forum discussion rules somewhere Martin, just so we know what we should and shouldn't talk about, it's all very confusing.

Whatever the Mrs is cooking, I can't change it so what's the point in discussing it?

Just back from cycling trip in France, so busy/tired completely forgot about the game. What a result with that team. Think we have a real shot at the double (again) and think we'll do Wigan in the final and beat Leeds whatever day it is. IF we win I think any celebrations need to be put on hold, treat it as any other match and the preparation that goes on before and after. sure, we'll need to rest a few anyway but I'd be reasonably confident beating Leeds even with 4 or 5 first teamers out. The 4 day turnaround is a bit pants to say the least, can the club not ask for it to be changed?

I am hoping that winning the cup last year has scratched that itch and as it's the vast majority of the same players involved then they will not be allowed to go on a 3 day bender IF. We win.

Might sound a bit odd, but I think we would be better suited to play away should we end up in the top 4

Well i got slagged off/attacked for suggesting there was no real advantage to playing at home/in front of bigger support numbers.

The club will want to play at home as there's more money in it for them. It's 2 months away in any case, lots can happen between now and then.