***Rugby Super League XXV***

[JRS]

A bridge too far for Catalan without 2 key players.

Indeed. A couple of dodgy calls aside, we weren't good enough for most of that match. St Helens absolutely deserved a heavy win.

 

[JRS]

Catalans have signed Mike McMeeken on a 2yr contract.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1337443903008600068

 

[JRS]

Looks like Broncos are agreeing a move to share AFC Wimbledon's new Plough Lane ground. Maybe they think that'll swing it for them.

 

[JRS]

Possibly, but YCK's new stadium looks lovely. I kinda feel as though they deserve the chance. I think the RFL have to rethink expansionism a little bit now maybe. For me, its between Toulouse (to give Catalan a local fixture at least), York - so much good stuff going on behind the scenes there, especially with new stadium, Bradford - just cos its Bradford and to be fair they draw a big crowd, or London - cos of no other reason than "expansionism".

Which is why they'll probably give it to Fev

 

[JRS]

*sigh*

An ugly part of me hopes that they end up tail-end charlies next season so I can say "see? Told you Toulouse or York were the better bet"...

 

[JRS]

The idea of the NRL taking over gives me pause. But if it comes down to it all folding or surviving under the NRL banner, then bugger it - I'll get over any objections that I have.

 

[JRS]

@JRS are you setting up a new thread for the new season or carrying on in this one?

I think we'll probably do a new one won't we? Assuming nothing apocalyptic happens and the season does get underway.

 

[JRS]

I'll get the new thread up ASAP