2021 RLWC (A) Wk1 - ENG 60-6 SAM @ Newcastle

[League Unlimited News]

Poms to get the chocolates here. Dom Young on the bench is a head-scratcher though

The sides are listed in numerical order.

 

[stryker]

He basically said everyone made that team but the 6 Samoans

Don’t you mean the 6 Australians in cosplay?

 

[Jack Deth]

Who is writing us off then? I think you might be suprised.

Wanes teams are known for being very gritty,organised and tough to beat.

Fingers crossed. i cannot wait.

 

[Perth Red]

Game Day!

so excited for this World Cup. bring it on!

 

[blukablu]

England by 8. Herbie Farnsworth MotM.

 

[SBD82]

Listed from squad numbers in numerical order. So Young & Tabuai-Fidow will play wing by the looks.

That’s a bloody strange way of going about things.

It’s confusing enough that they’re not using a normal numbering system, but surely they could name their teams in order of position.

 

[jim_57]

That’s a bloody strange way of going about things.

It’s confusing enough that they’re not using a normal numbering system, but surely they could name their teams in order of position.

Looks like they are doing it the Super League way, squad numbers set for the tournament, squads of 19 announced 2 days before the game in squad number or alphabetical order. I much prefer the NRL system but maybe that’s just what I’m used to.

 

[SBD82]

Looks like they are doing it the Super League way, squad numbers set for the tournament, squads of 19 announced 2 days before the game in squad number or alphabetical order. I much prefer the NRL system but maybe that’s just what I’m used to.

Yeah. Me too.

I can’t really see the logic behind it. Surely it would be good to simplify things for the casual international fan that might be attracted to the World Cup. I mean, I’ve grown up surrounded by RL and I’m a bit confused. Imagine what it’s like for the poor buggers in Greece or Italy trying to work it out.

Edit* - Any knowledgeable SL fans out there understand the reasoning?

 

[jim_57]

Yeah. Me too.

I can’t really see the logic behind it. Surely it would be good to simplify things for the casual international fan that might be attracted to the World Cup. I mean, I’ve grown up surrounded by RL and I’m a bit confused. Imagine what it’s like for the poor buggers in Greece or Italy trying to work it out.

Edit* - Any knowledgeable SL fans out there understand the reasoning?

Yeh not the biggest fan but Super League seems to get by and a lot of other sports use squad numbers I guess but it does cause some confusion, especially when the Kangaroos have thrown position numbers completely out the window.

I think a day out they announce the actual positional lineups so not sure why they can’t just do that when they announce the 19 man squad 2 days out.

 

[Someone2]

Samoa by 6

 

[Perth Red]

Should def release them with position next to name and number and a graphic like we get on tv for new fans to be able to figure out whose playing where. I love international RL. I’m like a kid in a candy shop today! Can’t wait for 9.30pm!

 

[League Unlimited News]

19-man squads by noon two days prior.

17-man final lineups in positional order 60-75 min before kickoff.

Explainer article: https://leagueunlimited.com/news/38275-rlwc-2021-must-know-guide/

 

[This Year?]

Should be a fun watch after a month without footy. I think England will win after an hour of softening up.
I don't know if world cup gameday threads will peak like the NRL ones.

 

[Wb1234]

Want Samoa to win but can’t see other than an English win

best case scenario Samoa keep it close worst case the poms click and do some real damage

Samoas record is poor and the rumours are they don’t like the coach

maybe the Penrith connection can change things

 

[Coastbloke]

The Tournament NEEDS an English win. They will be the only NH nation in the semis..

 

[jim_57]

The Tournament NEEDS an English win. They will be the only NH nation in the semis..

One of Ireland, Lebanon or Jamaica have to make the finals, although I guess you mean nations with mainly Northern Hemisphere based players. Even so Ireland a good chance of making the quarters over Lebanon I’d say.

 

[Smug Panther]

Want Samoa to win but can’t see other than an English win

best case scenario Samoa keep it close worst case the poms click and do some real damage

Samoas record is poor and the rumours are they don’t like the coach

maybe the Penrith connection can change things

PENRITH!

 

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[Wb1234]

What language are these commentators speaking

 

[Tweed Titan]

Milford should have been sent to the bin