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Re: Rugby League

Post by Darlo_Pete » Tue May 01, 2018 8:49 pm

Looks like Zak Hardaker is on his way to Wigan to replace Sam Tomkins. At only 26 Hardaker is likely to only get better, as long as he can overcome his personal issues.

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Re: Rugby League

Post by robsraiders » Fri May 04, 2018 11:19 am

Darlo_Pete wrote:Looks like Zak Hardaker is on his way to Wigan to replace Sam Tomkins. At only 26 Hardaker is likely to only get better, as long as he can overcome his personal issues.
An absolute arse hole cost Tigers the Grand Final last season totally disrupting the run up a week before, not the first time he has been in trouble, had more chances than he deserves

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Re: Rugby League

Post by robsraiders » Fri May 18, 2018 12:12 pm

Its Magic week end at Newcastle any one going ? Will be there on Saturday to see Tigers beat Leeds - hopefully !!

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Post by Darlo_Pete » Sun May 20, 2018 8:54 am

Yes I was there to watch Wigan thump Warrington, took in the Castleford game afterwards and good to see you beat Leeds.

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Post by Darlo_Pete » Sun May 20, 2018 10:24 am

Great to see that Zak Hardaker joins Wigan in November and a bit strange that Sam Tomkins is going to Catalan who could be in the Championship this time next season.

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Post by robsraiders » Sun May 20, 2018 4:22 pm

Darlo_Pete wrote:Great to see that Zak Hardaker joins Wigan in November and a bit strange that Sam Tomkins is going to Catalan who could be in the Championship this time next season.
Pete the guy is a cheat and had more chances than most people get, the word round west yorkshire is he is still at it good luck no doubt you will be paying him well

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Post by shawry » Sun May 20, 2018 7:31 pm

Can I ask how he has cheated?

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Post by Darlo_Pete » Sun May 20, 2018 11:46 pm

robsraiders wrote:
Darlo_Pete wrote:Great to see that Zak Hardaker joins Wigan in November and a bit strange that Sam Tomkins is going to Catalan who could be in the Championship this time next season.
Pete the guy is a cheat and had more chances than most people get, the word round west yorkshire is he is still at it good luck no doubt you will be paying him well
Surely once he's done his punishment, then he should be free to carry on playing. I think he's had quite a few personnel issues and hopefully now he's joining Wigan, he'll get back to his former self.

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Post by Darlo_Pete » Mon May 21, 2018 2:55 pm

Shocked to hear that Shaun Wane is leaving Wigan at the end of the season and possibly going to Catalan. Ex player Shaun Edwards is being linked with taking over when Wane leaves.

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Post by Darlo_Pete » Fri Jun 01, 2018 10:42 am

Challenge Cup quarter finals this weekend. Catalan have already won at Huddersfield last night. Hull KR play Castleford tonight as well as Leeds v Leigh and finally Warrington play Wigan tomorrow.

I can see the line up for the semi's being

Catalan
Hull KR
Leeds
Wigan

I'm sure that Rob will disagree!!

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Post by robsraiders » Fri Jun 01, 2018 11:02 am

Darlo_Pete wrote:Challenge Cup quarter finals this weekend. Catalan have already won at Huddersfield last night. Hull KR play Castleford tonight as well as Leeds v Leigh and finally Warrington play Wigan tomorrow.

I can see the line up for the semi's being

Catalan
Hull KR
Leeds
Wigan

I'm sure that Rob will disagree!!
Would go for Catalan (already there)
Leeds
Warrington (to annoy DP)
Saints

HullKR are not in it mate !

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Post by Darlo_Pete » Fri Jun 01, 2018 12:27 pm

robsraiders wrote:
Darlo_Pete wrote:Challenge Cup quarter finals this weekend. Catalan have already won at Huddersfield last night. Hull KR play Castleford tonight as well as Leeds v Leigh and finally Warrington play Wigan tomorrow.

I can see the line up for the semi's being

Catalan
Hull KR
Leeds
Wigan

I'm sure that Rob will disagree!!
Would go for Catalan (already there)
Leeds
Warrington (to annoy DP)
Saints

HullKR are not in it mate !
Sorry was looking at the superleague fixture by mistake. Think it'll be a tough match between Warrington and Wigan. Wigan will be motivated to perform after last weekends loss to Hull KR and Sean Wane leaving the club.

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Post by Darlo_Pete » Sat Jun 02, 2018 7:26 pm

Well that didn't go according to plan as Wigan lose and get nilled. I guess we can now concentrate on the league like Castleford!! :D

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Post by Darlo_Pete » Sat Aug 11, 2018 11:02 pm

Close fought game between Wigan and Castleford, with Wigan just coming out on top, which should give them home field advantage in the semi-finals.

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Post by Darlo_Pete » Sun Sep 09, 2018 6:55 am

Great to see Catalan beat Warrington and win the Challenge Cup. Well the top 4 in the Premiership are confirmed, can you make any argument for Castleford or Warrington to upset Wigan and St Helens?

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Post by robsraiders » Mon Sep 10, 2018 7:27 pm

Of course you can, Cas will reach and win the GF I am sure of it :thumbup: :thumbup:

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Post by Darlo_Pete » Tue Sep 11, 2018 11:16 am

robsraiders wrote:Of course you can, Cas will reach and win the GF I am sure of it :thumbup: :thumbup:
Depends who you play in the semi finals. :D

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Post by Darlo_Pete » Tue Sep 18, 2018 7:45 am

Not a big fan of the new Rugby League structure, as I think the Super 8's are working fine. The only change I would have made to the Super 8's, would be that all 8 sides start on the same number of points.

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Post by Darlo_Pete » Thu Sep 20, 2018 3:21 pm

Just realised that the Superleague Grand Final is the same evening as our game at FCUnited Of Manchester. Looks like a dash to Old Trafford from FCUM for the 6pm kick-off for either me or Robsraiders, sadly can't see anyway Wigan can avoid Castlefore in the semi-finals, so one of us is going to be disappointed.

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Post by Darlo_Pete » Tue Oct 02, 2018 1:40 pm

Well the semi finals are this coming weekend, hard to bet against the two homes sides getting through to the grand final. Also the million pound game for promotion to the Superleague, is between Toronto and the London Broncos, hard to see Toronto not winning that one as well.

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Re: Rugby League

Post by Darlo_Pete » Fri Oct 05, 2018 8:19 am

A big shock as Warrington win at St Helens. Can there be another shock tonight, I very much doubt it, but I'm sure Rob will disagree? :D

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Post by robsraiders » Fri Oct 05, 2018 9:15 am

no there wont be a shock tonight as I am sure Tigers will win

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Post by Darlo_Pete » Fri Oct 05, 2018 11:54 am

robsraiders wrote:no there wont be a shock tonight as I am sure Tigers will win
Well one of us is going top be very disappointed. Whoever wins tonight I hope they go onto win the grand final a week on Saturday.

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Post by Darlo_Pete » Fri Oct 05, 2018 10:39 pm

Just a game too far for Cas. I'll try and get my ticket for the grand final tomorrow.

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Post by Darlo_Pete » Sat Oct 06, 2018 10:48 am

Just buying my ticket for the game, not cheap at £40. Hope it's a bit cheaper to get into FCUM!! :D

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Post by Darlo_Pete » Sun Oct 07, 2018 5:56 pm

No comment on the game Rob, you had plenty to say beforehand?

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Re: Rugby League

Post by robsraiders » Mon Oct 08, 2018 1:48 pm

Pete best team won but as you well know money talks and you lot have plenty, a club with a population of around 40,000 have done really well pity you couldn't muster a full house mate ?

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Post by Darlo_Pete » Tue Oct 09, 2018 8:46 am

robsraiders wrote:Pete best team won but as you well know money talks and you lot have plenty, a club with a population of around 40,000 have done really well pity you couldn't muster a full house mate ?
I agree money does talk, but the majority of our team has come through a very effective youth setup, almost certainly the best in the country. Crowds could be better, but it's tough when the game is live on TV.

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Post by robsraiders » Tue Oct 09, 2018 10:47 am

You still are the Man U of the RL world, and a population of 317,000 !
But if game had been at Cas it would have been a full house, we took 4,500 fans poor support I say from Wigan, even tho on TV

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Re: Rugby League

Post by Darlo_Pete » Tue Oct 09, 2018 11:03 am

Sorry to see that the Toronto Wolfpack lost the million pound game, now Superleague will have to play in a tiny stadium, with tiny support.

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