Magic Weekend Newcastle

[CC_Roosters]

40,871 for say 1. Fantastic crowd and atmosphere looked unreal, it may be 13-a-side but it certainly had that carnival atmosphere typical of a nines/union sevens weekend

 

[Sydney Knight]

Great crowd. I saw day 1 people can also come to day 2 for £15. Hopefully a 35k plus crowd today?

 

[JasonE]

England need to somehow fit both Sam Tomkins and Zak Hardaker into their test team, Hardaker is absolute top quality.

 

[CC_Roosters]

England need to somehow fit both Sam Tomkins and Zak Hardaker into their test team, Hardaker is absolute top quality.

Absolutely. I had a thought that one or the other could be a utility in the bench what do you think is the best backline?

 

[JasonE]

Absolutely. I had a thought that one or the other could be a utility in the bench what do you think is the best backline?

I'm starting to think Tomkins & Widdop in the halves with Hardaker at fullback.
Hall & Burgess on the wings, Watkins definitely one centre but the other is up for grabs.

 

[roughyedspud]

I really think we should look at taking tests to newcastle..

 

[roughyedspud]

Warrington v st helens should have been the last game really..

 

[roughyedspud]

I'm starting to think Tomkins & Widdop in the halves with Hardaker at fullback.
Hall & Burgess on the wings, Watkins definitely one centre but the other is up for grabs.

Tell you what..jordan turner might be in with a shout for that other center spot

 

[Harrigan]

Tell you what..jordan turner might be in with a shout for that other center spot

Didn't you laugh me down when I suggested that a couple of weeks back on TRL?

 

[roughyedspud]

Nope...at the start of the season i suggested it too

 

[roughyedspud]

Just found the thread your on about...i ripped into your 11,12 & 13 selection lol

The reply after mine questioned you selecting turner

 

[Harrigan]

Just found the thread your on about...i ripped into your 11,12 & 13 selection lol

The reply after mine questioned you selecting turner

That's fair enough then :lol:

 

[deal.with.it]

The RFL needs to persevere with Magic Weekend. It really is turning into a major sporting event for the UK. Some 4M pounds injected into the Newcastle economy that wouldn't have, had magic weekend not been on. Hotels booked out, restaurants full etc.
Keep the format exactly as is, maybe tinker with who plays on what day to ensure big crowds over both days. But overall, keep complementing the Super League teams for remaining committed to magic weekend, and keep growing this great weekend.
Looked like a fantastic stadium on TV.

 

[langpark]

Nines :lol:

Get out of here with that.

I'm so sick of this obsession with 9s. I can't stand it!


Glad Newcastle was (overall) a success in the end. I wonder if they'll have it there again next year.

 

[deluded pom?]

The SL would be stupid not to return to Newcastle. The one problem they have is there are only three games which appeal to the majority of neutrals and involve the better supported sides. This means one day is more attractive than the other.

 

[ParraEelsNRL]

Looked quite good on TV especially the first day.

 

[CC_Roosters]

The SL would be stupid not to return to Newcastle. The one problem they have is there are only three games which appeal to the majority of neutrals and involve the better supported sides. This means one day is more attractive than the other.

I think if they keep it in newcastle for a few years there is a chance of it getting way bigger than current. It could be an even bigger social event that locals get to after the football season, if the city is made to feel like its an annual event that belongs to them.

Interms of potential the magic concept still has heaps to grow