Jack Debelin

[Jeremy Dragon]

His reasons are sound. Nevertheless. PNG made the approach.
World Cup has been pushed out to 2025. So the horse has probably bolted for JDB, unlikely he's still a chance to be in the Australian squad.

What happened to the world cup being played in October when was that cancelled

It is scheduled to be played in October-November 2025.

2025 Rugby League World Cup - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

It was never cancelled. Where are you getting that from?

It was postponed.

2021 World Cup officially postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic

Australia and New Zealand are set to be invited to take their places in the World Cup at the end of the 2022 season after tournament organisers agreed to postpone it for 12 months.

www.nrl.com

I never said it was cancelled
I asked you the question after you said it wasn’t on until 2025.
I knew it was postpone as per my first post "what happened to the world cup being played in October"
You were the one with the incorrect info.

 

[Willow]

I never said it was cancelled
I asked you the question after you said it wasn’t on until 2025.
I knew it was postpone as per my first post "what happened to the world cup being played in October"

Obviously I misread it when you said...

What happened to the world cup being played in October when was that cancelled

You were the one with the incorrect info.

More of a misunderstanding. But I already noted that and thanked Draginzaaar for the correction. I was focussed on the 2025 RLWC in France, which has also been pushed out. Gripping stuff, eh?

 

[Draginzaaar]

Thanks for that. I've been focussed on the French RLWC because I'm planning on going to that. I suspect JDB would still rate himself a chance to be in this year's squad.
Old Trafford is a huge stadium. Have you seen RL in England before?

Hi Willow, no I have never seen RL in England. We bought the tickets before the postponement, but kept them in case we could still go. Looking forward to it very much. Staying in London and Wigan for 3 weeks all up.

 

[Willow]

Hi Willow, no I have never seen RL in England. We bought the tickets before the postponement, but kept them in case we could still go. Looking forward to it very much. Staying in London and Wigan for 3 weeks all up.

If you get a chance, visit Wembley where the Rugby League statue is.

Rugby League legends immortalised in Wembley statue

Five legends of rugby league have been immortalised in a bronze statue which was unveiled at Wembley Stadium ahead the Challenge Cup final between Hull KR and Leeds on Saturday.

www.skysports.com

I understand they're not playing any games there for the WC but it's worth seeing. Remember this is soccer heartland and they have a statue there to immortalise RL. I saw the Challenge Cup Final there in 2016.
And afterwards, you can head down to the Green Man Pub for a refresher.

Also, if you're in Wigan, you're not all that far from Huddersfield. Unfortunately the George Hotel (birthplace of Rugby League) is closed but I understand they have a RL museum in the basement - you might want to check that. Ask about Harold Wagstaff (1914 'Rourke's Drift' captain), he's a bit of a legend in Huddersfield. I vaguely recall there was a plaque or memorial of some sort on his old house.
Afterwards, the place for refreshments is over the road in the Railway Station, they have an excellent pub there that opens onto the railway platforms.

 

[possm]

De Belin is adjusting to his new role in the front row. This move will see him climb back into SOO consideration in 2023 while simultaneously solving a big problem at the Dragons. One more top-grade prop should work well to solve the Dragon's issues in the middle. Lawrie's performance last game was a big surprise to me. I really did not know he had it in him.

A run-on pack of Molo, Hunt, De Belin, Burns, Su'A, and Bird may just work. Although I do have reservations about Bird's ability in the forwards; especially in defense.

 

[Draginzaaar]

If you get a chance, visit Wembley where the Rugby League statue is.

Rugby League legends immortalised in Wembley statue

Five legends of rugby league have been immortalised in a bronze statue which was unveiled at Wembley Stadium ahead the Challenge Cup final between Hull KR and Leeds on Saturday.

www.skysports.com

I understand they're not playing any games there for the WC but it's worth seeing. Remember this is soccer heartland and they have a statue there to immortalise RL. I saw the Challenge Cup Final there in 2016.
And afterwards, you can head down to the Green Man Pub for a refresher.

Also, if you're in Wigan, you're not all that far from Huddersfield. Unfortunately the George Hotel (birthplace of Rugby League) is closed but I understand they have a RL museum in the basement - you might want to check that. Ask about Harold Wagstaff (1914 'Rourke's Drift' captain), he's a bit of a legend in Huddersfield. I vaguely recall there was a plaque or memorial of some sort on his old house.
Afterwards, the place for refreshments is over the road in the Railway Station, they have an excellent pub there that opens onto the railway platforms.

Thanks Willow, I'll try to check those places out.