Re: SL PO E | Catalan Dragons (A) : Fri Sep 09, 2022 12:59 pm  

Steves wrote:

Wow somethings are really important and can’t be missed like a game of rugby! Well I for one won’t be interested, the historical and sad event of today means so much more. I’m sure the vast majority of sporting fans will agree it is a time of national mourning and respect.

Well that's a load of tripe for a start...! What do you say to those that have booked time off work to go to various events that won't necessarily get their money back??
What's wrong with a minutes silence before each game of every sport?? What happened is sad fair enough, but to curtail every sporting event isn't the answer.

Re: SL PO E | Catalan Dragons (A) : Fri Sep 09, 2022 1:04 pm  

I can't believe Steves is spending time on this board on a national day of mourning. We need more grief!

Re: SL PO E | Catalan Dragons (A) : Fri Sep 09, 2022 1:11 pm  

Loiner at large wrote:

Doubt it they have nothing else to show with golf cricket and football all cancelled.

They'll make room for their adverts, you can be sure of that.

Re: SL PO E | Catalan Dragons (A) : Fri Sep 09, 2022 1:50 pm  

Steves wrote:

Look I am not. Saying cancel everything, although many events such as the Mercury Music Awards and the last night at the Proms have so it’s not just sporting events being cancelled . The vast majority of people in the UK and many more in the Commonwealth will want to pay their respects to a truly marvellous lady which is quite normal and if this results in many events being cancelled so be it.
Most of you posting might think differently that’s ok it’s a free word and you are entitled to think what you wish but don’t complain about the rest.

Genuine question

If the game had been cancelled. What would you have expected the viewers to do in those two hours 'to pay their respects'?

Re: SL PO E | Catalan Dragons (A) : Fri Sep 09, 2022 1:50 pm  

Seth wrote:

I can't believe Steves is spending time on this board on a national day of mourning. We need more grief!

And more wailing / gnashing of teeth

Re: SL PO E | Catalan Dragons (A) : Fri Sep 09, 2022 2:09 pm  

If Newman is medically fit to play he must start or not be in the 17 at all. Although its harsh on O Connor we cant go 3 small forwards in this game.
This is what I would play depending on fitness.
Myler
Briscoe
Newman
Sutcliffe
Hardaker
Austin
Sezer
Oledski
Leeming
Prior
Bentley
Gannon
Smith

Dwyer/o connor
Tetevano
Walters
Donaldson

If Newman not in 17 Tindall comes in and Zak to centre.

Re: SL PO E | Catalan Dragons (A) : Fri Sep 09, 2022 2:13 pm  

Austin also missing from photo at airport. Really doesn't like going to France does he

Re: SL PO E | Catalan Dragons (A) : Fri Sep 09, 2022 2:18 pm  

Newman hasn't flown out. Apparently Austin and Donaldson (can't see them on the photo) have.

Re: SL PO E | Catalan Dragons (A) : Fri Sep 09, 2022 4:33 pm  

Seth wrote:

Newman hasn't flown out. Apparently Austin and Donaldson (can't see them on the photo) have.

Thats feint chance gone then I fear. Will be radio job tonight as I can’t justify the effort of going to the pub and watching. Injuries and RFL have achieved a very one sided looking game…….

Re: SL PO E | Catalan Dragons (A) : Fri Sep 09, 2022 5:35 pm  

There'll be plenty of gnashing of teeth on social media, I do feel for Dwyer but with their pack being as it is starting with O'connor is probably our best option in this game.