Re: Predictions 2020 : Thu Jan 23, 2020 10:23 pm  

In the previous thread we had for 2020 predictions. I’m sure I had Wakefield second bottom. However, in light of the injury crisis they are going through (even though the season hasn’t even started!!!) I would like to revise my prediction and put them bottom

Re: Predictions 2020 : Thu Jan 30, 2020 8:25 am  

i’m gonna go;

St Helens
Warrington
Wigan
Leeds
Hull
Catalan
Castleford
Wakefield
Huddersfield
Salford
Toronto
Hull KR

Re: Predictions 2020 : Thu Jan 30, 2020 8:40 am  

Steph Curry wrote:

In the previous thread we had for 2020 predictions. I’m sure I had Wakefield second bottom. However, in light of the injury crisis they are going through (even though the season hasn’t even started!!!) I would like to revise my prediction and put them bottom

You are nothing if not predictable.

Re: Predictions 2020 : Thu Jan 30, 2020 9:31 am  

We already have about 8/9 players out injured. I would like to revise my prediction and take us out of the top 5 and put us about 9th

Its a joke now.

Re: Predictions 2020 : Thu Jan 30, 2020 9:46 am  

cas all the way wrote:

We already have about 8/9 players out injured. I would like to revise my prediction and take us out of the top 5 and put us about 9th

Its a joke now.

It does make you wonder whether too much is being asked of the players.
More and more games and the international program or World cup, at the end of each season, meaning a very short off season for so many players.
It's no wonder that so many are busted
It's certainly time for the Easter fixtures to be changed but, I'm sure that we'll get back to that one nearer the time.

It does seem that more and more clubs are getting more and more injuries

Re: Predictions 2020 : Thu Jan 30, 2020 10:14 am  

wrencat1873 wrote:

It does make you wonder whether too much is being asked of the players.
More and more games and the international program or World cup, at the end of each season, meaning a very short off season for so many players.
It's no wonder that so many are busted
It's certainly time for the Easter fixtures to be changed but, I'm sure that we'll get back to that one nearer the time.

It does seem that more and more clubs are getting more and more injuries

Yes you are right but and I know it’s been said before but did the players years ago not work and play rugby league and more games then now so maybe it’s the speed and training that’s to blame it should be looked at to see

Re: Predictions 2020 : Thu Jan 30, 2020 10:41 am  

wrencat1873 wrote:

It does make you wonder whether too much is being asked of the players.
More and more games and the international program or World cup, at the end of each season, meaning a very short off season for so many players.
It's no wonder that so many are busted
It's certainly time for the Easter fixtures to be changed but, I'm sure that we'll get back to that one nearer the time.

It does seem that more and more clubs are getting more and more injuries

Exactly what the reserve teams are for. Rotation.

Re: Predictions 2020 : Thu Jan 30, 2020 10:46 am  

Someday wrote:

Yes you are right but and I know it’s been said before but did the players years ago not work and play rugby league and more games then now so maybe it’s the speed and training that’s to blame it should be looked at to see

To be fair, I just think that the game is quicker and more physical and with the higher number of rotations/ substitutions in the game, it's just unrelenting.
Back in the day, it was a tough sport but, the gain line was 6 yards away and not 10 metres and although players can run from deep (regardless of how far the defensive line is set), there is absolutely no doubt that, generally, players are bigger, faster, stronger and the game much, much quicker - notwithstanding the wrestling and laying on that didn't exist all those years ago.

Re: Predictions 2020 : Thu Jan 30, 2020 4:08 pm  

wrencat1873 wrote:

It does make you wonder whether too much is being asked of the players.
More and more games and the international program or World cup, at the end of each season, meaning a very short off season for so many players.
It's no wonder that so many are busted
It's certainly time for the Easter fixtures to be changed but, I'm sure that we'll get back to that one nearer the time.

It does seem that more and more clubs are getting more and more injuries

Easter fixtures have changed haven't they?

Re: Predictions 2020 : Thu Jan 30, 2020 4:52 pm  

cas all the way wrote:

Easter fixtures have changed haven't they?

About time as well but, the point still stands, the game is so much quicker.
When I first started watching seriously in the late 80's Fev had a huge prop, Brendan Hill, who I believe was 18-19 stone.
If you compare his physique to that of Walmsley or Hill or perhaps the Burges boy's, you can see the difference in fitness instantly.

Back then,a typical centre was 12/13 stone but nowadays, they will be 14 1/2 - 15 stone.