Wigan:

Bullock, Burgess, Clubb, Escaré, Flower, Gildart, Greenwood, Hankinson, Hardaker, Isa, Leuluai, Marshall, Navarrete, O'Loughlin, Powell, Sarginson, Smithies, Tautai, Williams.

Despite little Sam not playing I am still looking forward to this one.

Surprised Albert isn't in there given the lack of creativity. Smells of a classic McBanana safety first line-up.

Which asks the question; is there a responsibility on us - both sides, actually - to chuck it about and entertain, try and enthuse this potential new audience? I doubt that people with no or only a little familiarity with the game would not be too thrilled with a Maguire/Wane style wrestle-a-thon.

At the end of the day its for two super league points, the game should be played with this in mind. It's not a pre season friendly

I know, and I appreciate that. But it is bigger than that at the same time. Isn't it?
I don't know - I'm just spitballing here. Something that occurred to me on the commute this morning

Your actually right but we want it to be a blood and thunder cup type game and not a glorified game of tick and pass. Let the locals see a good physical game with a few long range tries if possible

I think that’s exactly what they got. Good strong performance.

Well done Catalans on winning and for creating such a fantastic event. I hope this becomes an annual event and it’s Catalans v Leeds next year.

https://ukcatalansdragons.blogspot.com/ ... p-nou.html Here is our take on the day.

https://ukcatalansdragons.blogspot.com/ ... p-nou.html Here is our take on the day.

That went well, then

Result that. Quite fancying one of those jerseys - one every 13 years is about right. Wonder what the sizing is like.

Oh, and "hello again everyone"

Hello mate. Welcome back

Yeah, twins coincided with my father-in-law passing, both of which put a big break on my going to league matches. I tried to explain to my son that the Challenge Cup Final win was a bigger deal than England making the semi-finals in the 11 man game...

So, Barcalona Madness for 2021?

Congratulations and commiserations.

Barca looks a long shot for Magic next year. As Spurs try to make their new ground pay, they seem to be interested. And money talks.

The Barca/Dragons jersey arrived yesterday, just in time to celebrate our CC success ...
Some great help from ONeills RE sizing (I'm 6'+ but built like a grimpeur, the Medium is a really good fit - a big change from the first season ISC large which leaves room for one of the kids to hide from the rain). Especially liked signing up as a customer, subscribing to the newsletter and receiving £6 off the price for my trouble.