: Thu Jan 29, 2009 11:37 am  

fredie wrote:

im hungry from the off season . frothing of the mouth for some action . i want too see some brutal head highs . all in brawls . knockouts

I'd look at some of the action from the State of Origins from the 80's.

If not there's a few bars I know where you could behave like you desire and you would fit right in. What's your weapon of choice?

: Thu Jan 29, 2009 11:41 am  

forearms too cheekbones

: Thu Jan 29, 2009 11:54 am  

fredie wrote:

forearms too cheekbones

We'll probably use a few more brain cells than you guys, if your guys think like you (hope not!!!!). We'll hit hard and fair and enjoy the piggyback up the field from your penalties. Oh and I hope you like the rain.

: Thu Jan 29, 2009 12:49 pm  

thebloodbath wrote:

If you don't mind me asking, what gives you that impression?

Last year there was much talk about the game it importance etc, this year look at the build up - no players featured in the game in Florida, only half a side in the testimonial - neither of the overseas players have seen the light of day - in fact one hasn't even seen the UK!!

Contrast and compare last year's build up with this - very different level of intensity perhaps they are not trying to peak for March, August and October this year just August and October

: Thu Jan 29, 2009 12:54 pm  

Eccleshill Rhino wrote:

Contrast and compare last year's build up with this - very different level of intensity perhaps they are not trying to peak for March, August and October this year just August and October

I think it hard for us to judge the intensity of the team. From reports in Florida they have been hammering it in training to get in the best possible shape. That sounds intense.

: Thu Jan 29, 2009 1:07 pm  

Eccleshill Rhino wrote:

Last year there was much talk about the game it importance etc, this year look at the build up - no players featured in the game in Florida, only half a side in the testimonial - neither of the overseas players have seen the light of day - in fact one hasn't even seen the UK!!

Contrast and compare last year's build up with this - very different level of intensity perhaps they are not trying to peak for March, August and October this year just August and October

I dont think you can judge how seriously the club are taking the WCC from those things to be honest. I would imagine most of the players who didnt play in Florida or in the other pre-season games were part of the World Cup, and the fact that Buderus is injured and Eastwood hasnt got permission to be here yet isnt something the club can control.

: Thu Jan 29, 2009 1:41 pm  

BigRob wrote:

I dont think you can judge how seriously the club are taking the WCC from those things to be honest. I would imagine most of the players who didnt play in Florida or in the other pre-season games were part of the World Cup, and the fact that Buderus is injured and Eastwood hasnt got permission to be here yet isnt something the club can control.

The club could have sorted Eastwood out with a simple visa - last year there was much more focus on the WCC - I don't see any talk/promotion etc about this game coming from Leeds.

I would expect the CC to be a big priority this year - but time will tell

: Thu Jan 29, 2009 2:10 pm  

Eccleshill Rhino wrote:

I don't see any talk/promotion etc about this game coming from Leeds.

To be honest I don't care how much we talk up a game or talk it down. I take nothing from it, either way. We are a professional, title winning, team and I'm sure behind closed doors we act as one. So I only expect we are as intense about this WCC than any other one. And you haven't offered much to suggest that we are being less intense. I'd rather produce a good game than talk one.

: Thu Jan 29, 2009 2:15 pm  

Eccleshill Rhino wrote:

The club could have sorted Eastwood out with a simple visa

maybe leeds thought they were on the ball, and knew about visa changes and that they are harder to come by this year (crocker is yet anything player who's been turned down, celtic still waiting on 8/9 players). so thought that the passport route would be quicker/easier

: Thu Jan 29, 2009 2:32 pm  

Eccleshill Rhino wrote:

The club could have sorted Eastwood out with a simple visa

It doesnt appear that the VISA is route is simple though, plus if he's entitled to a British passport I think it takes him off one of the quota places though I could be wrong about that.

Eccleshill Rhino wrote:

- last year there was much more focus on the WCC - I don't see any talk/promotion etc about this game coming from Leeds.

There may be slightly less promotion of the WCC this year but I wouldnt say a lot, there seems to be something it in the local papers quite often and I've received quite a few emails and leaflets in the mail about it.

Eccleshill Rhino wrote:

I would expect the CC to be a big priority this year - but time will tell

Agreed.