: Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:06 pm  

I'm old fasioned romantic this way and would love a CC run. I dont think it wil be this year though.

Even if I dropped the lottery, I'd prefer to see us win at Wembley rather than win the Grand Final.

: Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:13 pm  

We should be aiming to do well in every comp and go as far as possible in every comp we're in, not dubbing them as distractions, what message does this send out to the players? It's going to be interesting to see how we play and how we do tonight - I'd rather us go on a CC run than a NRC run.

: Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:25 pm  

Leyther_till_death wrote:

We should be aiming to do well in every comp and go as far as possible in every comp we're in, not dubbing them as distractions, what message does this send out to the players? It's going to be interesting to see how we play and how we do tonight - I'd rather us go on a CC run than a NRC run.

i think it sends out the message that Mr Kelly is thinking realistically and see's other things as a priority.

lets be honest, we couldnt even beat SL's current rubbing rags Salford pre-season so what chance do we have at Wakefield?

Lets just enjoy being the underdogs, hopefully make a little money from it then concentrate on things more important.

: Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:28 pm  

Well i think NK is correct it is a game we could do without. What happens if we pick up injuries and yes i know they can be picked up in any game but next week we do have 2 hard matches close together and then France the following weekend and personally i think Wakefield will be out to put things right after last week.Lets face it we will not be at Wembly this year but i would like to be proved wrong.

: Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:41 pm  

Leyther_till_death wrote:

We should be aiming to do well in every comp and go as far as possible in every comp we're in, not dubbing them as distractions, what message does this send out to the players? It's going to be interesting to see how we play and how we do tonight - I'd rather us go on a CC run than a NRC run.

Looking at both draws I reckon you might have to put your hopes on hold until next year.........but I suppose anything can happen on the day.

: Fri Apr 03, 2009 1:51 pm  

mr. chairman wrote:

so you dont want this team to test itself against class opposition . pathetic and i bet the sponsors are chuffed with you lot and neil kelly , i,m amazed . you werent saying that when you put the points on the russian team

So you would be happy for the team to go out and bust a gut and be in danger of picking up injuries that could keep them out for weeks?Next week i will be expecting just that because it means more picking up the 3 points .Yes it would be fantastic to win tonight but we wont and NK is right its a distraction from the main purpose.

: Fri Apr 03, 2009 2:07 pm  

itsatry! wrote:

So you would be happy for the team to go out and bust a gut and be in danger of picking up injuries that could keep them out for weeks?Next week i will be expecting just that because it means more picking up the 3 points .Yes it would be fantastic to win tonight but we wont and NK is right its a distraction from the main purpose.

Whichever team we are playing in whichever competition i'd expect the team to 'bust a gut' - injuries can and will be picked up at any level of Rugby League as it's the toughest sport going.

We know at the start of the season we'll be entering 3 competitions and we should plan/train/sign enough players accordingly to try and see us through all 3 as well as possible.

: Fri Apr 03, 2009 3:06 pm  

TBH i think getting injured will be the last things on their mind, they must love playing the game and i'm sure anyone who' played the game will know your player will be giving 100% tonight. What have they got to lose?

: Fri Apr 03, 2009 3:37 pm  

Like i said yes play your hardest when there is reward ie 3 points but not when the only outcome is a loss how many times have sl clubs put out an inferior side when playing lower clubs as they dont want injuries interfering with league games. I hope im proved wrong tonight and the lads win but not at a cost.

: Fri Apr 03, 2009 3:58 pm  

I am sure NK has been playing it down with his quotes and words on purpose and will be wanting to win this game just like any other.