[quote="Butcher":1lu45rlu]Think they’ll struggle even with their spine back. Clune played in the reserve grades for years before he sort of found himself in Newcastle’s lineup because of injuries, and now Giants have pinned their hopes on him. Lolohea’s capable of great moments, and also of going missing. They don’t have a fullback. And now they’ve brought in Burgess - an ageing impact sub - on huge money to carry their pack now Hill’s gone. I can imagine Fev were good value for that scoreline. A bad run of injuries could hit us, but we have some really able cover compared to Hudds, Cas, Salford and even Leigh.[/quote:1lu45rlu] Lolohea is a strange one isn't he, capable of being a brilliant player on his day but he almost seems a little bit lazy, which you just can't get away with no matter how good you are.

Rocks or diamonds. He can pull a match winning try out his backside, but throw a ball into touch on his own line to lose a game. Kind of player I never liked playing with, but fun to watch.

[quote="Butcher":cj9tjjfd]Think they’ll struggle even with their spine back. Clune played in the reserve grades for years before he sort of found himself in Newcastle’s lineup because of injuries, and now Giants have pinned their hopes on him. Lolohea’s capable of great moments, and also of going missing. They don’t have a fullback. And now they’ve brought in Burgess - an ageing impact sub - on huge money to carry their pack now Hill’s gone. I can imagine Fev were good value for that scoreline. A bad run of injuries could hit us, but we have some really able cover compared to Hudds, Cas, Salford and even Leigh.[/quote:cj9tjjfd] Leigh I think will go okay this season, looked sharp on Saturday, regarding Huddersfield I’ve heard burgess not happy there but apart from that I think they will be below Wakey anyway

When they've got Ipape, Lam, and now Armstrong firing they're a top 6 side. Take two of those out with injury and I reckon they'll struggle. They don't have much depth, haven't since they came back to Super League really. If we get an injury in most of our positions, there's not a huge drop in quality to the next player. Max > Rourke, Trueman > Lino/Russell, Hood > Doyle, Niketemo > Vagana. For Leigh it's more like Lam > MacNamara, Ipape > Mellor, Armstrong > Macintosh. Big drops.

I've seen the highlights and Fev were good value for the win. Several flare ups off the ball with Shudds having 2 sin binned so could be some suspensions coming.

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Some very tough calls for round one. Trueman I think has the spot but who will partner him? So far Lino has put him self in front but I feel he’s had more time with Trueman where I think Russell hasn’t. Interesting to see who will be lining up vs Goole. I think he will rest Trueman and could play Lino and Russell. Smith has impressed pre season at 9 too. Looks like he’s grown physically too and is handling the defensive side well. I’m not against him getting some decent game time this season to develop more. Between 1st team and Batley he could really come on leaps this year. I think the pack mostly picks itself though and the backs mostly too. Probably, a few more choices to make like Pratt or Hall. But personally Pratt has that left centre spot based on last and this pre season. He just looks so assured in everything he does. It’s a shame because Hall does have talent too. Lino or Russell Smith or Doyle Pratt or Hall Then who gets the bench spot in Vagana/Atoni? Or even Faatili What a position to be in.

[quote="Trojan Horse":1p641pjr]Some very tough calls for round one. Trueman I think has the spot but who will partner him? So far Lino has put him self in front but I feel he’s had more time with Trueman where I think Russell hasn’t. Interesting to see who will be lining up vs Goole. I think he will rest Trueman and could play Lino and Russell. Smith has impressed pre season at 9 too. Looks like he’s grown physically too and is handling the defensive side well. I’m not against him getting some decent game time this season to develop more. Between 1st team and Batley he could really come on leaps this year. I think the pack mostly picks itself though and the backs mostly too. Probably, a few more choices to make like Pratt or Hall. But personally Pratt has that left centre spot based on last and this pre season. He just looks so assured in everything he does. It’s a shame because Hall does have talent too. Lino or Russell Smith or Doyle Pratt or Hall Then who gets the bench spot in Vagana/Atoni? Or even Faatili What a position to be in.[/quote:1p641pjr] I thought Doyle was injured. So Smith will likely play

Doyle started contact last week so can’t be far off…

Warrington name their stadium after Luke Littler for one night. Is this a new low for the sport, a leading club simping for a chuffing’ darts player?

[quote="Willzay":2ftueb3j]Warrington name their stadium after Luke Littler for one night. Is this a new low for the sport, a leading club simping for a chuffing’ darts player?[/quote:2ftueb3j] A world champion dart player who is the highest profile sportsman outside football right now. And he's local. For one day (when he is attending the game) I think it's good marketing.

[quote="Willzay":2tuid33p]Warrington name their stadium after Luke Littler for one night. Is this a new low for the sport, a leading club simping for a chuffing’ darts player?[/quote:2tuid33p] Happy Tuesday to you.....

[quote="Willzay":2bdd05as]Warrington name their stadium after Luke Littler for one night. Is this a new low for the sport, a leading club simping for a chuffing’ darts player?[/quote:2bdd05as] To be fair he’s a massive Warrington fan, hence his choice of shirt and as PT points out he’s up there with popularity at the moment I wish he was from Wakefield,

[quote="PopTart":fnonaoxw]A world champion dart player who is the highest profile sportsman outside football right now. And he's local. For one day (when he is attending the game) I think it's good marketing.[/quote:fnonaoxw] Although I know what you mean P T- is darts a 'sport' ?I personally feel there has to be some physical contribution to be a sport. Darts is a game - you only have to look at some of the participants to see that the only exertion some have had is lifting a pint or three - just my opinion of course!

[quote="PopTart":kdwgdxr0]A world champion dart player who is the highest profile sportsman outside football right now. And he's local. For one day (when he is attending the game) I think it's good marketing.[/quote:kdwgdxr0] From an Australian viewpoint I can honestly say the I wouldn't be able to pick him out from a line up of suspects.... bowls is a more popular pastime here than darts claiming 'world champion' is akin to American baseball claiming 'world series'... it has no validity outside the UK (currently)

[quote="Spookisback":2cqx6oq2]From an Australian viewpoint I can honestly say the I wouldn't be able to pick him out from a line up of suspects.... bowls is a more popular pastime here than darts claiming 'world champion' is akin to American baseball claiming 'world series'... it has no validity outside the UK (currently)[/quote:2cqx6oq2] The world number 8 is Australian. You are out of date on the darts Spooky. It isn't just an English game at all. But either way, they are not publicising across the world. They have a local lad who is known across the country who likes rugby. Why would you not try and use his name to publicise your own sport.

[quote="1315trinity":j8868xq8]Although I know what you mean P T- is darts a 'sport' ?I personally feel there has to be some physical contribution to be a sport. Darts is a game - you only have to look at some of the participants to see that the only exertion some have had is lifting a pint or three - just my opinion of course![/quote:j8868xq8] It doesn't matter what it is. He brings publicity.

[quote="PopTart":1uu29zdi]The world number 8 is Australian. You are out of date on the darts Spooky. It isn't just an English game at all. But either way, they are not publicising across the world. They have a local lad who is known across the country who likes rugby. Why would you not try and use his name to publicise your own sport.[/quote:1uu29zdi] get your point...re Warrington and have no issue with it.... however I would repeat darts has no publicity or commercial value here... i think there is some coverage on subscription, but that's all. I understand that the Professional Darts Corporation (which was the British Darts Corporation pre Hearn) is hosting a prestigious Premier League Darts competition in 25... hosted at 14 British venues Dublin, Berlin and Rotterdam. the8 competitors, selected from their world rankings include 6 Englishmen, one Welshman, and a Dutchman... hardly breaking international walls down... and, seems despite his world ranking the Aussie is excluded. I think I understand why people like Hearn get traction amongst the British psyche however as he seems to operate well within his sphere, and is good at making characters... not sure of the longevity of darts in the sporting universe as it seems a bit of a fashion thing,,, was snooker, now darts etc darts hasn't been the same since Fred Trueman introduced Indoor League and it was alongside table football and table skittles... anyway A'll seethee!

It will bring publicity and social media hits, but I agree with Willzay, whilst I understand why they've done it, it's a sorry state of affairs when one of the top RL clubs has to go down this sort of attention seeking. Very much what other clubs fans used to level at Trinity in that it's tinpot.

[quote="Khlav Kalash":ykm9glsa]It will bring publicity and social media hits, but I agree with Willzay, whilst I understand why they've done it, it's a sorry state of affairs when one of the top RL clubs has to go down this sort of attention seeking. Very much what other clubs fans used to level at Trinity in that it's tinpot.[/quote:ykm9glsa] Well it's got them exposure on a national level . It's been on 5 lives news bulletins.

[quote="Khlav Kalash":3c3ozqyo]It will bring publicity and social media hits, but I agree with Willzay, whilst I understand why they've done it, it's a sorry state of affairs when one of the top RL clubs has to go down this sort of attention seeking. Very much what other clubs fans used to level at Trinity in that it's tinpot.[/quote:3c3ozqyo] Where as at this time last week we were all reliving Joe Westerman's chocolate starfish episode in the national media. I'll take Luke Littler anyday.

[quote="Khlav Kalash":2botlob6]It will bring publicity and social media hits, but I agree with Willzay, whilst I understand why they've done it, it's a sorry state of affairs when one of the top RL clubs has to go down this sort of attention seeking. Very much what other clubs fans used to level at Trinity in that it's tinpot.[/quote:2botlob6] I absolutely don't get that. It's not tin pot. It's national media friendly. Sky sports friendly and also makes all those people who watch darts notice rugby league. Most stadiums have sponsorship naming rights. They get money for that. Warrington have simply swapped one day of that to get publicity which would cost them millions to actually buy.

[quote="PopTart":d24h2o0d]I absolutely don't get that. It's not tin pot. It's national media friendly. Sky sports friendly and also makes all those people who watch darts notice rugby league. Most stadiums have sponsorship naming rights. They get money for that. Warrington have simply swapped one day of that to get publicity which would cost them millions to actually buy.[/quote:d24h2o0d] You see Arsenal changing the name of the Emirates to the Kier Starmer stadium anytime soon? Again I get why they are doing it, but lamenting the fact RL clubs have to do it to get noticed in the first place.

It's for one game , and it's great publicity .Just look at this thread alone , and then multiply it by 100s . Great idea and well done Warrington !!

[quote="Khlav Kalash":33rhplps]You see Arsenal changing the name of the Emirates to the Kier Starmer stadium anytime soon? Again I get why they are doing it, but lamenting the fact RL clubs have to do it to get noticed in the first place.[/quote:33rhplps] They already have a worldwide brand. But I can see RU, cricket, and anyone else with a stadium doing it .