Re: Wigan away next : Thu Jul 18, 2019 12:43 pm  

Willzay wrote:

Saints should have points deducted for pretty much giving London the game. I’m sure in Football there are sanctions for fielding deliberately weakened squads.

Correct but I believe it is only when there is no legitimate reason for fielding the side, Saints are 10 points clear at the top with a Challenge Cup Semi final to play the following week, albeit against Halifax.

Even if found guilty I wouldn't imagine anything would happen until next season anyway.

Re: Wigan away next : Thu Jul 18, 2019 1:01 pm  

The joys of having a 4g pitch. Teams crap themselves when playing on it with fear of injuries to key players

Re: Wigan away next : Thu Jul 18, 2019 1:53 pm  

Willzay wrote:

Saints should have points deducted for pretty much giving London the game. I’m sure in Football there are sanctions for fielding deliberately weakened squads.

In the past RL clubs have been fined for fielding weakened teams.

Re: Wigan away next : Thu Jul 18, 2019 2:40 pm  

You can “rest those injured” as long as you declare them. It is only when the likes of Sean Long and his mate nip down to the bookies and make a few quid. That is why the RFL established the 19 men squad prior to the game.

Re: Wigan away next : Thu Jul 18, 2019 2:58 pm  

Willzay wrote:

Saints should have points deducted for pretty much giving London the game. I’m sure in Football there are sanctions for fielding deliberately weakened squads.

forget London or anyone else it’s in our own hands

Re: Wigan away next : Thu Jul 18, 2019 3:03 pm  

MOPSEY LIVES ON wrote:

forget London or anyone else it’s in our own hands

That's a frightening thought.

Re: Wigan away next : Thu Jul 18, 2019 3:12 pm  

MOPSEY LIVES ON wrote:

forget London or anyone else it’s in our own hands

Quite right. Win our games and it doesn't matter what the others do.

Re: Wigan away next : Thu Jul 18, 2019 3:47 pm  

MOPSEY LIVES ON wrote:

forget London or anyone else it’s in our own hands

Oh I completely agree, and it’s our own fault we’re in this mess. I just wondering if teams were still punished for it.

Re: Wigan away next : Thu Jul 18, 2019 4:03 pm  

Willzay wrote:

Oh I completely agree, and it’s our own fault we’re in this mess. I just wondering if teams were still punished for it.

why should they be punished for it, they worked harder at the start of the season which entitles them to rest players

Re: Wigan away next : Thu Jul 18, 2019 4:27 pm  

Saints can select who they want, they’ve earned the right to rest players at this stage if they wish by being 10 points clear.

I’ve a feeling we’ll win tonight anyway and make it immaterial what London do.