James Graham on Magic Weekend : Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:07 pm  

http://timesonline.typepad.com/rugby_league/ He says to scrap it, he does have a point IMO.

http://timesonline.typepad.com/rugby_league/ He says to scrap it, he does have a point IMO.

: Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:14 pm  

Its more to do with whats happening behind the scenes n think most players probably agree ATM

: Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:20 pm  

They want fixtures reduced, which you can see there point. The games is getting expensive to follow with London, Celtic, Magic Weekend and Catalans.

I know you don't have to go to them all but I hate missing games and will miss the game on Saturday! But will hopefuly be going to Harlequins.

: Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:46 pm  

adam9641 wrote:

They want fixtures reduced, which you can see there point. The games is getting expensive to follow with London, Celtic, Magic Weekend and Catalans.

Good job you don't follow a top football side who play in Europe every season then, isn't it.

It's an event which gets extra publicity for the sport and the competition in the media, every game on telly this year for those who can't make it, and a chance to show a new 'live' audience the sport at the top level, and how supporters of all clubs can mix without a problem.

What concerns me is....

James Graham wrote:

A lot of players aren't too fussed with it.

Well, you're a "professional" player - play the game or get another job. I'm sure someone else would love the chance to...

: Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:47 pm  

Not sure that the Magic weekend adds much to the requirements of the players, as it is just another weekly fixture. More importantly, it is a good excuse for a knees-up, and gives a chance to promote the game (ie, gives it an advertising angle). Maybe it is time to scrap the Easter Monday game. The Good Friday derby games are good, but Easter Monday is just a bolt-on.

: Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:51 pm  

t-r-i-n-i-t-y wrote:

Good job you don't follow a top football side who play in Europe every season then, isn't it.

It's an event which gets extra publicity for the sport and the competition in the media, every game on telly this year for those who can't make it, and a chance to show a new 'live' audience the sport at the top level, and how supporters of all clubs can mix without a problem.

What concerns me is....



Well, you're a "professional" player - play the game or get another job. I'm sure someone else would love the chance to...

Football has always been expensive! I am talking about RUGBY a sport which used to be reasonable to follow finance wise, but of late it is getting expensive to follow your team!

Let’s face it Cardiff was not exactly a success and tbh I can’t see this one working in Edinburgh, but maybe I will be proved wrong.

: Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:53 pm  

I think it's a great event and with time will become a highly attended event.

The price is fair in my opinion, tickets are cheap and if you organised it early then you got reduced prices on the trains for 30 quid return (if you're flexible) as i did!

Granted with expansion comes longer trips which are more expensive but it's great for the game to spread it's wings and hopefully entice new fans

: Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:57 pm  

Trinity Till Death wrote:

I think it's a great event and with time will become a highly attended event.

The price is fair in my opinion, tickets are cheap and if you organised it early then you got reduced prices on the trains for 30 quid return (if you're flexible) as i did!

Granted with expansion comes longer trips which are more expensive but it's great for the game to spread it's wings and hopefully entice new fans

I looked at train prices in November time, and was told it would be £88 return. Was getting quoted silly prices for room, so I gave up on it. In truth it does not appeal to me like Cardiff did but in the money I save I will go to Quins and Celtic maybe.

: Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:57 pm  

Maybe after too many highly populated areas (cities) have been invited into Super League then maybe even saints will get squeezed out.

: Mon Apr 27, 2009 4:42 pm  

I agree to this snippet

The time and money spent on the Magic Weekend should be spent on an area like Cumbria ...