Jukesays wrote:
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I don't understand how these AI/Chat gpt Things work, looked for a minute like I was talking to Kryton from Red Dwarf
Haha sorry, I deleted the post. I always use ChatGPT to proof stuff and make sure it reads right, especially when I've done it on my phone. I copied too much of the text over. FWIW this was my reply...
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Fair enough—you think one way, others think differently. That’s the beauty of a forum, is it not?
What I will say is that the majority of our fanbase—i.e., those with season tickets—won’t get to watch the game live tomorrow. All SL games are shown live in one way or another. Not doing this for a CC game just doesn’t make sense. The tech is there, they’ve done it plenty of times before, etc. You could probably argue that it paints the CC as a second-tier competition as well. SL games are deemed worthy of streaming, but CC games aren’t. That’s probably not true, but the perception is there.
Regarding the fixtures—I just feel like it’s an own goal. And it’s not a new issue either. Last year, we cancelled the Leigh game for the WCC and then followed a historic night with a damp squib of a game against Huddersfield and their excellent, energising fanbase.
How about a bit of foresight? Someone could have said, "Hang about, why not just swap those two home games around and move the Huddersfield game instead?" How good would it be for Rugby League if Wigan beat Penrith with 25k in attendance and then followed it up with a big game against a massive rival with an eccentric owner who'd have plenty to say? Extra TV views, a better atmosphere in the ground—everyone wins.
Personal experience again—my missus came to the WCC and loved the whole atmosphere and pomp. Then she came to the Huddersfield game, and let’s just say it balanced out her excitement.
Looking ahead to next week’s Leigh game, I can guarantee that a Thursday night fixture suits a smaller percentage of our fanbase than a Friday or Sunday would.
