The run-in, permutations and possibilities

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Re: The run-in, permutations and possibilities

Post by SuffolkTiger » 10 Jul 2017, 15:45

A good article featuring Gayley's view on the run in

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/no-he ... gby-league

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Post by InTheKnow » 10 Jul 2017, 16:07

Really good read that.

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Post by Captain » 10 Jul 2017, 16:18

"For Trinity, Tonga prop David Fifita looks like he is enjoying the local cuisine..." loved that line.

Also interesting to note was the £20,000 hosting fee that SKY pay the home club for lost revenue. Fair bit of money into the club (I doubt we'd actually lose £20,000 just by being on SKY), so by being successful and being on the box more often = more exposure and more income for the club.

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Re: The run-in, permutations and possibilities

Post by SuffolkTiger » 10 Jul 2017, 16:26

InTheKnow wrote:Really good read that.
Some good coverage of the game in the broad sheets - it just tends to get a bit lost in the other stuff

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Post by InTheKnow » 10 Jul 2017, 19:40

Never read this website before. 2 real good reads there and I'm not usually a reading person.

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Post by SuffolkTiger » 10 Jul 2017, 20:21

InTheKnow wrote:Never read this website before. 2 real good reads there and I'm not usually a reading person.
This is a good app. Captures all news articles linked to our beloved club.

http://www.newsnow.co.uk/h/Sport/Rugby+ ... ord+Tigers

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Post by Fumper27 » 15 Jul 2017, 11:00

Two wins from our last EIGHT games guarantees a home game in the semi finals.

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Post by TT Tiger » 15 Jul 2017, 11:25

If we don't win the LLS from here I don't think we ever will we may as well be 9 points clear at the top of the table our nearest rival only has fixtures against the top 8 (Leeds have Wigan twice) 5-8 can all still make the playoffs so will be fighting for that les cats is a dead rubber for them (still not to be underestimated tho) for me 2 wins gets us the LLS in my 26 years as a Cas fan that is something I didn't think I would say even though we were 1 win away in 2014

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Post by old cas lass » 15 Jul 2017, 11:39

TT Tiger wrote:If we don't win the LLS from here I don't think we ever will we may as well be 9 points clear at the top of the table our nearest rival only has fixtures against the top 8 (Leeds have Wigan twice) 5-8 can all still make the playoffs so will be fighting for that les cats is a dead rubber for them (still not to be underestimated tho) for me 2 wins gets us the LLS in my 26 years as a Cas fan that is something I didn't think I would say even though we were 1 win away in 2014
I'm 61 and been going since I was 3. I've been waiting for this to happen all my life.
Never thought I'd get to see the day.
I can't put into words how it's making me feel.

Still a bit cautious it might not happen.

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Post by fords » 15 Jul 2017, 12:03

TT Tiger wrote:If we don't win the LLS from here I don't think we ever will we may as well be 9 points clear at the top of the table our nearest rival only has fixtures against the top 8 (Leeds have Wigan twice) 5-8 can all still make the playoffs so will be fighting for that les cats is a dead rubber for them (still not to be underestimated tho) for me 2 wins gets us the LLS in my 26 years as a Cas fan that is something I didn't think I would say even though we were 1 win away in 2014
yeah and Leeds have won both so far. All it takes is for us to loose a couple and leeds win theirs and the gap is closed right down.

We need to go with full strength next Sat and take the 2 as this will be the easiest game of our next 8

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Post by RonnieGibbs'forearm » 15 Jul 2017, 20:16

old cas lass wrote:
TT Tiger wrote:If we don't win the LLS from here I don't think we ever will we may as well be 9 points clear at the top of the table our nearest rival only has fixtures against the top 8 (Leeds have Wigan twice) 5-8 can all still make the playoffs so will be fighting for that les cats is a dead rubber for them (still not to be underestimated tho) for me 2 wins gets us the LLS in my 26 years as a Cas fan that is something I didn't think I would say even though we were 1 win away in 2014
I'm 61 and been going since I was 3. I've been waiting for this to happen all my life.
Never thought I'd get to see the day.
I can't put into words how it's making me feel.

Still a bit cautious it might not happen.
Not quite as long. Just over 30 years watching but feel exactly the same. Almost not enjoying games now. Just desperate for each to be ovet snd that LLS shield in the bag. Then I will enjoy the rest of the ride whatever happens. Just need that monkey off the back now but fear we will end up linping over the line!
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Re: The run-in, permutations and possibilities

Post by duke street 10 » 15 Jul 2017, 20:47

If the league table stays the same do we have Leeds,Hull,Salford & Saints at home. Wakefield,Huddersfield & Wigan away in the super 8s?

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Re: The run-in, permutations and possibilities

Post by Juscas » 15 Jul 2017, 21:41

This link explains who plays who as it stands now
http://www.rugby-league.com/super-eights

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Re: The run-in, permutations and possibilities

Post by mart0042 » 17 Jul 2017, 13:22

Fumper27 wrote:Two wins from our last EIGHT games guarantees a home game in the semi finals.
Potentially, a win next week and teams in 3 and 4 on 12 points lose and we are 14 points ahead and with our points difference, we are guaranteed a home draw and top 2.

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Re: The run-in, permutations and possibilities

Post by Jungle » 17 Jul 2017, 14:32

So when's the realistic time we can clam the LS

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Re: The run-in, permutations and possibilities

Post by OffBeatRL » 17 Jul 2017, 14:56

Earliest possible - week 2 of the Super 8s - providing that we win all three games, and Leeds lose 2/3 games.

More realistic - More like week 3-5 of Super 8s, depending on how well our winning run goes and Leeds' form.

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Re: The run-in, permutations and possibilities

Post by Jungle » 17 Jul 2017, 21:37

It would be nice to clinch it against Leeds!

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Re: The run-in, permutations and possibilities

Post by InTheKnow » 23 Jul 2017, 06:57

Could be done after week 1. A Leeds loss and Cas win clinches the LLS with 6 games to spare. It wouldn't be official but we would be 12 points clear with 6 to play and a far superior PD.

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Re: The run-in, permutations and possibilities

Post by Fumper27 » 23 Jul 2017, 07:24

InTheKnow wrote:Could be done after week 1. A Leeds loss and Cas win clinches the LLS with 6 games to spare. It wouldn't be official but we would be 12 points clear with 6 to play and a far superior PD.
Let's just beat Leeds at home in round 1 to put it to bed!!!

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