Re: Toronto playing at Odsal : Thu Nov 02, 2017 10:28 am  

Is this from the same sources that we were definitely going to be saved by the RFL and play in the championship in 2018

Someone mentions it on social media and suddenly it starts becoming fact. Wouldn't surprise me if it's a Fax fan on the wind up again.

It's probably a case of if Toronto are drawn at home in the cup, they will decide to play their games at a specific venue in England rather than the away teams venue.

Re: Toronto playing at Odsal : Thu Nov 02, 2017 10:30 am  

Here is an explanation of the situation https://www.thestar.com/sports/2017/11/01/toronto-wolfpack-to-open-2018-schedule-on-the-road-for-nearly-3-months.html

Here is an explanation of the situation https://www.thestar.com/sports/2017/11/01/toronto-wolfpack-to-open-2018-schedule-on-the-road-for-nearly-3-months.html

Re: Toronto playing at Odsal : Thu Nov 02, 2017 10:31 am  

It is true -you will have a new team to watch....Bradford Wolfpack.

Re: Toronto playing at Odsal : Thu Nov 02, 2017 11:38 am  

Bullseye wrote:

Well let's wait for the facts before jumping the gun. I can't believe something this daft would be allowed to happen.

Erm

A) It's what we do best!
B) We're talking about the same RFL yes?

Re: Toronto playing at Odsal : Thu Nov 02, 2017 11:49 am  

Whilst it's all complete hearsay at the minute...

It would make more sense as a reason for the fixture list being delayed - they would either be looking to make sure they avoid conflicts of games being played at Odsal OR, perhaps even be evaluating the possibility of having a few double headers and getting a few more spectators into the ground!

Re: Toronto playing at Odsal : Thu Nov 02, 2017 12:34 pm  

When its been explained exactly what they're doing and why, complete with list of fixtures (links above) - then how is it complete hearsay?

Their grounds' having a load of work, they'll play away for the fist half of season, and is it I think 11/12 of they last dozen games at home.

Nothing to see. Except I should think some unhappy Wolfpack fans but it would be a price well worth paying for me if someone did just that with Odsal.

Re: Toronto playing at Odsal : Thu Nov 02, 2017 3:42 pm  

Suppose Toronto fans best clear their Saturday afternoon schedule for 11 weeks beginning in April then!

Re: Toronto playing at Odsal : Thu Nov 02, 2017 3:51 pm  

It’s a non story really. It’s pretty clear that Toronto are playing away games at away grounds first then all home games.

It’s a bit harsh on any players based here, or indeed there, as they will be away from families for a long time.

It makes you wonder why they can’t find another ground in Toronto anywhere.

Re: Toronto playing at Odsal : Thu Nov 02, 2017 7:05 pm  

Bullseye wrote:

Well let's wait for the facts before jumping the gun. I can't believe something this daft would be allowed to happen.

Certainly not by any professional governing body.

Re: Toronto playing at Odsal : Thu Nov 02, 2017 7:49 pm  

debaser wrote:

It’s a non story really. It’s pretty clear that Toronto are playing away games at away grounds first then all home games.

It’s a bit harsh on any players based here, or indeed there, as they will be away from families for a long time.

It makes you wonder why they can’t find another ground in Toronto anywhere.

Although it could be argued that they will not suffer any effects of trans-Atlantic travel, for any of their away fixtures. Unlike the other Championship teams when they go to play in Canada.

It could be that Leigh 'Fax, Fev, London etc. opt to play all their second half of season home games in Canada!