Quote ="marshman"West London. So you'll have been to a few Quins games i'm sure. Have you sampled many other grounds? What are your thoughts on SL, players stadiums or whatever? I'm always interested in what players and fans from down under think when they sample our game. We usually only hear from the players that they are amazed at the crowd, the singing etc but not much else.
I think most RL fans in this country will admit our game isn't up to the standard of Aussie rugby, at least not so much on a grand scale. We don't yet have the quality in depth, all though some would argue that this is often our own fault for not throwing more effort at our youngsters when we can sign a second rate aussie instead.'"
I've avoided attending Twickenham Stoop for any Harlequins matches. I drink with a couple of blokes who have been there and they told me not to waste my money. The footy is poor, there is no atmosphere, no decent players in the squad these days and I think this is reflected when you look at Quins results and attendances. Personally I'd sooner hang on to the money I would have forked out on a Quins ticket and swap it for pies and VB down Shepherds Bush Walkabout. The only time I have been to a game at the Stoop was the Australia V NZ 4 nations last year.
But I must be honest... I'm missing a bit of live footy. Since I've been in the UK I've seen SL matches at Hull, Wigan, Saint Helens, Huddersfield...and Celtic Crusaders v Leeds at Newport last year...a game which put me off attending any others.
I'm genuinely looking forward to checking Castleford Tigers out. I've always admired Tawera Nikau and the way he has overcome the obstacles in his life. He always spoke highly of Castleford and the supporters when he played for Cronulla Sharks. As did Mitch Healey.
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