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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The once great game of rugby league is now very much a dying sport run by sky TV ,it is now streets behind rugby union and the constant rule changes and fast tracking expansion teams into super duper league has made the game a laughing stock in sport . The champions for the last two seasons have finished 5th in the league ,and as the previous poster said you don;t really have to take it serious until September and the league is pointless .
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Best sport in the world as another poster says sky has in my view ruined it as there is more to life than pooper league championship rugby is left in lurch.
Do not get me started on dual registration deals its purely to keep super league players fit. I take my hat off to sheffield and others that realise its a slippery slope towards being a feeder club once that happens the club loses its indentity. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Any other fans out there of the greatest game of all? Looking forward to the start of SL and who are you tipping to win the trophies?"
Do you like an up n under  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I do not support any super league team but feel the usual suspects will be thereabouts. I think saints will come out on top rhinos 2nd wires 3rd the french 4th. Hope the bulls struggle again. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Worst sport cant watch it
Rugby Union is the best
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Cannot agree fella but each to their own even rugby union stuart lancaster admits league players fitter and more skilful than the kick and clap brigade.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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League players are fitter in general but i still prefer union. The parts of the game that the league decided weren't necessary and just slowed down the professional game actually make union more interesting for me. Line outs, rucks, mauls and proper scrums rather than the girly ones in league are what makes union a sport for all sizes of man. League just appears to be 13 backs each side running at one another. Dull. |
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By *teborahCouple
over a year ago
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"League players are fitter in general but i still prefer union. The parts of the game that the league decided weren't necessary and just slowed down the professional game actually make union more interesting for me. Line outs, rucks, mauls and proper scrums rather than the girly ones in league are what makes union a sport for all sizes of man. League just appears to be 13 backs each side running at one another. Dull. "
13 backs? The forwards in league are as big as the forwards in union just much quicker and fitter and proberbly give you the impression they are backs. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Swinton fan here. i imagine I'll be the only one posting from out 600 or so fans. however, im loving some of the dual reg players we have from Warrington and im pleased that Salford are safe (even though i hate them and Koucash looks like ming the merciless) |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Swinton fan here. i imagine I'll be the only one posting from out 600 or so fans. however, im loving some of the dual reg players we have from Warrington and im pleased that Salford are safe (even though i hate them and Koucash looks like ming the merciless)"
Was a nice gesture by swinton in the friendly, cost me a small fortune that day haha, shows how tight a 'family' as such it is in league |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Swinton fan here. i imagine I'll be the only one posting from out 600 or so fans. however, im loving some of the dual reg players we have from Warrington and im pleased that Salford are safe (even though i hate them and Koucash looks like ming the merciless)
Was a nice gesture by swinton in the friendly, cost me a small fortune that day haha, shows how tight a 'family' as such it is in league"
I was pleased we did that as it shows that fans from clubs with even the strongest rivalry can work together for the good of the game. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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League is my game. Nothing wrong with Union, I certainly don't need to attack it. but I just prefer league.
I appreciate why some give Sky a Hard time but I believe they've probably saved the sport in the professional arena as a 'competitive' league in this country. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm a union girl, always have been. I've only watched league a few times, so I can't comment on something I know nothing about, as I really couldn't get to grips with it.
Can't wait for 6 nations on Saturday though  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I used to play Rugby League many years ago, great game to play. I was 2nd row forward and the scrum down was proper muscle v muscle. These days the scrum down might as well not be there, it's embarrasing to watch. I believe the rule changes haven't done any good to the game as a spectacle or to play in.
I got a helluva shock when I joined the RAF and they asked for any rugby players to step forward. In my naivety I did just that, not realising the Forces played the thugs game of Rugby Union!! I wondered why there was 30 plus subs of us getting into our kit instead of 26 plus subs. Got out onto the pitch to find 2 teams of 15 - wtf I thought. Anyway, first time I got the ball and went to run I was tackled and then was buried under a mass of bodies!! Fooking hell, I thought, is this a gays game or what!! hahaha. Then the ref penalised me for not letting go of the ball!! Baptism of fire into the Union game.
Very awkward at first to play under Union rules after playing for years under League rules.
I watch both codes on the telly now and sorry to say I prefer to watch Union, but in my heart I am still a League man. Well I am a Yorkshireman after all.
As the old saying goes:
Rugby League is a thug's game played by gentlemen.
Rugby Union is a gentleman's game played by thugs.
I can verify that I got into more punch ups in Union than I ever did in League!I had the black eyes and very large bruises to prove it at the time
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Warrington Wolves all the way
I am biased tho
Whilst they are up there, it keeps the boss smiling and the opportunity for corporate hospitality Sundays rolling in |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"League players are fitter in general but i still prefer union. The parts of the game that the league decided weren't necessary and just slowed down the professional game actually make union more interesting for me. Line outs, rucks, mauls and proper scrums rather than the girly ones in league are what makes union a sport for all sizes of man. League just appears to be 13 backs each side running at one another. Dull.
13 backs? The forwards in league are as big as the forwards in union just much quicker and fitter and proberbly give you the impression they are backs."
Sorry i wasn't clear. What i mean is because of a total lack of union style forward play league appears to be 13 backs per side. I'm well aware of the players size etc but they don't get involved in any of the areas of the game i highlighted in my first post. Sorry to have been misleading. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"union is the only rugby for real men proper scrums proper rucks mauls proper tackles league is just shit soft game
Not sure you would be quite so positive saying that to Adrian Morley!"
there are many things i would like to say to adrian morley, most of them leading to a fine or maybe a short prison sentence for indecent behaviour  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"A big turn off is union, so cannot really comment on a game we never watch.
League all the way and Rhinos to do the double this time. Hope to get the challenge cup monkey off our backs. xxx "
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By *o-jCouple
over a year ago
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rugby union players ;
Short and fat - Prop
short and not quite as fat - Hooker
Herman Munsters - Second Row
Lunatics with no self preservation instinct - back row
Nippy gobshite - Scrum Half
Footballer - Fly Half
Footballers that cant kick - Centres
Centres that cant pass - Wingers
Footballer with a rugby brain - Full Back
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Keighley cougars... that's the club, iv been going since 1969...we never expect to win much, but its a good day out..... "
Ive had many a " warm welcome " at Cougar park / Lawkholme lane ,watching the once mighty Oldham , who are now the laughing stock of RL |
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"League players are fitter in general but i still prefer union. The parts of the game that the league decided weren't necessary and just slowed down the professional game actually make union more interesting for me. Line outs, rucks, mauls and proper scrums rather than the girly ones in league are what makes union a sport for all sizes of man. League just appears to be 13 backs each side running at one another. Dull. "
I wouldn't agree about the fitness levels either, 20 years ago certainly but the advent of true professionalism in Union has transformed the game at top level. In fact, i would go so far as to say that a lot of Union teams are now better prepared than their League counterparts due to the clubs having more money. Certainly the International set ups show how far League has lost ground. I much prefer Union but i would much rather watch League than wendyball! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Any other fans out there of the greatest game of all? Looking forward to the start of SL and who are you tipping to win the trophies?"
I'm gutted we don't get it in Scotland. I try to follow Wigan. :/ lol |
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Also, those who say Union players are small have never stood next to Sebastien Chabal! I have a pic taken with him, his left hand is on my shoulder, his thumb under my ear and his little finger next to my elbow!
I once saw Martin Johnson in a line out, i was in row C and his eyes were level with mine! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Keighley cougars... that's the club, iv been going since 1969...we never expect to win much, but its a good day out..... "
Another avid cougars fan here. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Keighley cougars... that's the club, iv been going since 1969...we never expect to win much, but its a good day out.....
Ive had many a " warm welcome " at Cougar park / Lawkholme lane ,watching the once mighty Oldham , who are now the laughing stock of RL "
Cougars fan here oldham aint laughing stock they just cannot win a final |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"League players are a lot fitter but need a simpler game "
Yes and League players really struggle when they switch to league... Couple of games and they are in the international team!
Ashton, Sonny Bill Williams, Henry Paul, Andy Farrell etc etc etc
Fact; league players are fitter, stronger, faster and have better core skills. I have coached both codes so have seen the difference first hand. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Swinton fan here. i imagine I'll be the only one posting from out 600 or so fans. however, im loving some of the dual reg players we have from Warrington and im pleased that Salford are safe (even though i hate them and Koucash looks like ming the merciless)"
Just make the most of the dual reg, I have seen them training with our first team and they certainly will all gain from it. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"League players are fitter in general but i still prefer union. The parts of the game that the league decided weren't necessary and just slowed down the professional game actually make union more interesting for me. Line outs, rucks, mauls and proper scrums rather than the girly ones in league are what makes union a sport for all sizes of man. League just appears to be 13 backs each side running at one another. Dull.
I wouldn't agree about the fitness levels either, 20 years ago certainly but the advent of true professionalism in Union has transformed the game at top level. In fact, i would go so far as to say that a lot of Union teams are now better prepared than their League counterparts due to the clubs having more money. Certainly the International set ups show how far League has lost ground. I much prefer Union but i would much rather watch League than wendyball!"
The Union clubs are more in debt than the League clubs.
There is still lots of strength in the club league and I bet the RFU wishes it would get the attendances they get at Warrington, Hull, Wigan, Leeds and Saints.
Admittedly the international League game does not get well supported but that is because us club supporters are so tribal! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Btw SL predictions anyone?
IMHO
Warrington
Sintellins
Hull
Wigan
Leeds
Les Catalans
Huddersfield
Bradford
Hull KR
Wakefield
London
Castleford
Widnes
Salford
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"union is the only rugby for real men proper scrums proper rucks mauls proper tackles league is just shit soft game
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So said by someone who has never played.
Just ask someone like Jonathon Davies or Gareth Thomas which is the tougher game. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"union is the only rugby for real men proper scrums proper rucks mauls proper tackles league is just shit soft game
So said by someone who has never played.
Just ask someone like Jonathon Davies or Gareth Thomas which is the tougher game."
I've played both codes (see earlier post) and reckon that in terms of fitness the League wins. After all the Union game has 15 in a team - lots more hands to pass the ball to! League has 13 and have to run more to keep the game more open and faster.
Having said that I now watch more Union than League. The rule change on scrummaging in League hasn't done any favours in terms of the crowd being able to see who is the more powerful team.
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By *xpresMan
over a year ago
Elland |
Played both
Up to 18 was league n 18 -24 union in the army played Hooker n center in both codes then played amature rugby again i loved playing league n played union coz it was the only option that the REME had...
Anyhoooo...
Union sux n so does league these days both have good n bad points but the game i loved as a kid n young adult isnt the game they show on sky tv.. i cant even watch 80mins of it if it comes on i will switch over n id rather watch two fat old blokes playing dominos |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
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I played both at county level.... okay the county was essex but that is not the point!!!!
had to be much fitter playing league than union.. and funny enough played more positions in league...
in league i played loose forward, centre, and full back....
and union i was an inside centre (quick fat bastard)
I suppose my team is the london broncos... I wish there a better presents in the capital because I feel it would do the game a world of good... |
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By *teborahCouple
over a year ago
warrington |
What really does piss me off about rugby league is why did they change the name of all the teams and sort of went all americanised. Widnes VIKINGS Warrington WOLVES Wigan WARRIORS. wtf is that all about Widnes has always been the chemics Warrington has always been the wire ans so on. call me old fashioned  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"What really does piss me off about rugby league is why did they change the name of all the teams and sort of went all americanised. Widnes VIKINGS Warrington WOLVES Wigan WARRIORS. wtf is that all about Widnes has always been the chemics Warrington has always been the wire ans so on. call me old fashioned "
Warrington are still very definitely the Wire to all the fans! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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don't forget guys theres life outside of super dooper league as well!!!lookin forward to the championship season,my team(Workington)promoted after years in the wilderness,pity I live in Whitehaven though although last season we beat haven 5 times so could walk round with my head held high lol,i think the dual reg system is a bit of a nightmare though |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"don't forget guys theres life outside of super dooper league as well!!!lookin forward to the championship season,my team(Workington)promoted after years in the wilderness,pity I live in Whitehaven though although last season we beat haven 5 times so could walk round with my head held high lol,i think the dual reg system is a bit of a nightmare though "
Plenty of good action outside SL, shame it isn't on Sky anymore. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"don't forget guys theres life outside of super dooper league as well!!!lookin forward to the championship season,my team(Workington)promoted after years in the wilderness,pity I live in Whitehaven though although last season we beat haven 5 times so could walk round with my head held high lol,i think the dual reg system is a bit of a nightmare though "
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I have always wondered who would be the better team..league or Union?..back in the sixtires, seventies etc surely it had to be league?..as they were professional, and Union players trained in the bar or their local club..
Things are obviously different these days though, especially as union players are full time pro's as opposed to Amateurs who had to do a days work down the mines before a game..(well, in wales anyway...while the English players worked in their surgery's and solicitors offices etc) |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Any other fans out there of the greatest game of all? Looking forward to the start of SL and who are you tipping to win the trophies?
As as excited as a child at christmas waiting for his presents. Love my rugby League and can't wait to watch Friday and Sat night's games. And looking foward to Playing our noisy neighbours Saints to win duper league and Warrington the Grand Final with Hull for the Challenge Cup and my team to finish off the BOTTOM this year "
6th isn't a bad start bring on stains now |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I have always wondered who would be the better team..league or Union?..back in the sixtires, seventies etc surely it had to be league?..as they were professional, and Union players trained in the bar or their local club..
Things are obviously different these days though, especially as union players are full time pro's as opposed to Amateurs who had to do a days work down the mines before a game..(well, in wales anyway...while the English players worked in their surgery's and solicitors offices etc)"
There were two games a gew years ago..Wigan vs Bath one in union format and one in league format, Wigan won both.. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Well ive only just stopped crying about our result today. we were woeful. played like a team that had never seen each other before. totally gutted. its going to be a long season for the lions. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I have always wondered who would be the better team..league or Union?..back in the sixtires, seventies etc surely it had to be league?..as they were professional, and Union players trained in the bar or their local club..
Things are obviously different these days though, especially as union players are full time pro's as opposed to Amateurs who had to do a days work down the mines before a game..(well, in wales anyway...while the English players worked in their surgery's and solicitors offices etc)
There were two games a gew years ago..Wigan vs Bath one in union format and one in league format, Wigan won both.."
I have seen quite a few cross code games and never yet seen unuin tean win either game. Quite simply any team that playd a fast passing game whether it be union rules or not will more often than not win hence keague teams being successful. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Well ive only just stopped crying about our result today. we were woeful. played like a team that had never seen each other before. totally gutted. its going to be a long season for the lions. "
Cougars got beat too akthough batley are a goid team. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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wigan won the league match about 70 odd to 4,but lost the union game narrowly ,only remember as a gang of uswere in blackpool and watched it along with the Bradford bulls squad who were on a jolly,robbie paul was great guy and had a good craic with us x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Well ive only just stopped crying about our result today. we were woeful. played like a team that had never seen each other before. totally gutted. its going to be a long season for the lions. "
You did have a team that hadn't seen each other.....full of our U19s and even Paul Wood? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Well ive only just stopped crying about our result today. we were woeful. played like a team that had never seen each other before. totally gutted. its going to be a long season for the lions.
You did have a team that hadn't seen each other.....full of our U19s and even Paul Wood?"
Dont get me started about dual registration and clubs selling their souls and identity to satisfy super league clubs. |
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