Re: Grand Final : Sun Oct 03, 2021 8:48 pm  

rollin thunder wrote:

I know and worst of all French, but could be worse their not German, of course where not Football, after all most football fans still can’t stand <REMOVED> playing for them.

What a strange thing to say

Re: Grand Final : Sun Oct 03, 2021 10:08 pm  

Saints play the game the way you'd want Leeds to. Catalans play the way Wigan do. Enough said.

Re: Grand Final : Mon Oct 04, 2021 7:25 am  

Exeter Rhino wrote:

Not sure. I think Saints deserve it as the best team. While they aren't as cocky as in the days of 2006, we don't want them pulling too far ahead of us in terms of trophies!

I could live with Catalans winning for the global good of the game, especially if it meaningfully raises the profile of our sport in France. That said, I wouldn't lose any sleep if James Maloney played his final game without winning - if only Tetevano had his luck with the disciplinary and avoiding bans...

I’d say Catalans deserve to win it after finishing top of the league, 6 points ahead of 2nd place Saints. I’m hoping for a Catalans and Toulouse Grand Final double.

Re: Grand Final : Mon Oct 04, 2021 7:47 am  

Not all that fussed tbh, just hope it's as close as last year's but less of a bore fest.
A month ago I'd have said Catalans to preserve the uniqueness of our three in a row but given we had the chance to scupper saints ourselves but didn't, I couldn't really complain should they succeed

Re: Grand Final : Mon Oct 04, 2021 7:48 am  

Not going no, not a chance! I only tolerate us for nostalgic reasons.....!

Re: Grand Final : Mon Oct 04, 2021 7:56 am  

Massive respect for this Saints side and won't be dissapointed if they win, but in terms of bigger picture I think the sport will be stronger if Catalans win.

Re: Grand Final : Mon Oct 04, 2021 8:20 am  

ArthurClues wrote:

Massive respect for this Saints side and won't be dissapointed if they win, but in terms of bigger picture I think the sport will be stronger if Catalans win.

I’m with my twin again on this one. Would be refreshing for a new side to win it; what have we had just 4 different winners in 22 years…?

Re: Grand Final : Mon Oct 04, 2021 10:31 am  

KaeruJim wrote:

I’m with my twin again on this one. Would be refreshing for a new side to win it; what have we had just 4 different winners in 22 years…?

Yep, sobering to consider that we were the last new champions. In 2004...

Re: Grand Final : Mon Oct 04, 2021 11:48 am  

Swoggy Loiner wrote:

Hopefully Saints. Really can’t do with the RFL darlings winning it

The what now

Re: Grand Final : Mon Oct 04, 2021 11:49 am  

Only thing I don't much care for with Catalan is McNamara. Saints winning meanwhile messes with our three in a row.
So I've booked tickets in the Catalan end. Hopefully everyone else will be there for a unique occasion too.