If the same qualifying criteria as 2015 we qualify for a world club challenge game at least after winning the challenge cup if we don't win the superleague trophy outright

We have secured a game, I spoke to a club official tonight. However, it's to early to say if it's gonna happen as it depends on the SMC and if they can secure the stadium at a decent rate

IF the SMC block such a prestigious game then some serious questions need asking.

Would love to see FC v Cronulla at the Kcom.

I'd agree, was just told that it's been tricky with them at the moment

Yeah i know what you are saying mate.

But I am getting sick of playing second fiddle to the tiggers as far as the ground goes and today has proved further that we shouldn't have to.

Not sure who is going to be asking questions tbh.

I thought it was in Australia next year?

Oh God, not again. What now?

While I can see the attraction I'm personally not too fussed about taking part. Not really competitive games with risk of injury just takes the attraction away for me. Although I can also see the benefits of taking part I don't think financially there'd be many,especially with the smc as they are.

Well, personally I would love it. Hull FC vs a top Australian team. It has great potential to entertain and test us. It would be the ultimate warm up to Super league. I think given it is our first one, it would draw a big crowd, which would give us a good financial boost. As for the SMC... they can stick their opinions.

City sale should go through this week, which will mean a change in SMC ownership? Could well do us a favour, once Shamallam's gone.

I agree, if we don't win the league then it will only be an exhibition game but the chance to watch an nrl team play would be great. Would like to think a big crowd would turn up even if just to see them, I'm thinking of dobbins fans here. It would be a great spectacle.

Once sale does go through, Pearson needs to get in there straight away and start arguing our position. Make our presence really known and show that we are equal to them.

I think getting the game is achievable, however. If we dont get a fair rate from the SMC to host it, and with the SL clubs having to put money in, if it is going to lose the club money then that is something they need to look at.

I think it would be a sell out crowd though - we would be the only Yorkshire team in it so think that Cas, Leeds, Rovers fans would come and get tickets if they are priced fairly

SMC ownership is not tied to ownership of HCFC. Allam could decide to retain ownership of the SMC although it makes more sense to include it in the sale as it would increase City's value to a purchaser.

Doesnt he claim its worth 10m, but then also says its losing money! Concil should take over or buy the smc. Or just avict them

Would be great to see us taking on a NRL side. Not sure on the possible attendance though. Cannot see a sell out but over 14k would be good. In this year's Saints got 14k, Leeds and Wigan both 19k. Last season Warrington got just over 13k, Saints almost 18k and Wigan 20k.

I'd certainly attend and hopefully it would put a stop to the meaningless friendly with us as well.

Not really sure that a takeover by a consortium of chinese property investors would be any better for our future tenure at the kc than the mad egyptian

nail, head.

prob cannot get much worse though

Tbf I think we're obliged to play a Championship side in a pre season friendly so wouldn't necessarily be off the table.

Yes. Who knows what we'll get. And I remember being pleased to see the Allams when they first arrived after the hated Duffen.

A mad City fan friend of mine was talking to Look North's Simon Clark, telling him how excited she was to welcome potential new owners. He said, "Be careful what you wish for".

It's great spectacle to watch and I think that the Oz teams are now taking it seriously shown by the fact they are winning it. A few teams have given them a a tough game i think you guys would five them a tough game also


Warrington wolves v Melbourne storm
Hull v cronulla sharks
Wigan warriors v Canberra raiders

Would be a good 3 games to watch. Hopefully the supporters other clubs would help full the stadiums up and make it a good show

One of my favourite games to watch is our wcc game, i also remember going to ot watching widnes beat Canberra as a child memories like that are what makes future supporters of rugby league and should be promoted better!!

I'd also like to see a proper Australian tour when they play the top 8 super league clubs n then international test

I would like to see the return of the 3 match Ashes series competition which I watched when I was in England and went to almost all the matches when I came to Australia. Saw both of the last series in England and Australia when England/GB won. A long time ago!