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Re: England v Tonga.

Posted: 25 Nov 2017, 09:31
by daytona
Not sure how anybody who witnessed that this morning can say it is a pointless tournament. It was an outstanding advert for the game and the atmosphere and spectacle was amazing. For rugby league to survive and grow, a strong and vibrant international game is essential. This will get far more column inches than the domestic game will ever get and it is a great platform for the game to push on internationally. I just hope the powers that be embrace it and push on.
As for next week if England are at there best and the Aussies are off a bit we have a good chance I think. Just remember cas were by far the best team last season and still came up short in a one off game at the end.
England and proud! #wallofwhite

Re: England v Tonga.

Posted: 25 Nov 2017, 10:15
by jackknife
takethetwo wrote:Jesus that got nervy very quickly. Fantastic defence for 70 minutes then a 6 minute lapse nearly cost us.
It bloody did cost me, i had a small fortune on England -6.
I also had McGillvary 10/1 1st try scorer so not to disappointed

Re: England v Tonga.

Posted: 25 Nov 2017, 13:00
by Tamworth Tiger
daytona wrote:Not sure how anybody who witnessed that this morning can say it is a pointless tournament. It was an outstanding advert for the game and the atmosphere and spectacle was amazing. For rugby league to survive and grow, a strong and vibrant international game is essential. This will get far more column inches than the domestic game will ever get and it is a great platform for the game to push on internationally. I just hope the powers that be embrace it and push on.
As for next week if England are at there best and the Aussies are off a bit we have a good chance I think. Just remember cas were by far the best team last season and still came up short in a one off game at the end.
England and proud! #wallofwhite
Absolutely. The Tongans fans were amazing. Totally committed to their team in their 10s of thousands but generous to a fault in defeat, and still showing their pride and passion for their sport hours after the game. It was a great advert for not only for the sport but for the World Cup too. Thankfully they and the other Pacific Nations aren't blinkered about the ability of the World Cup to grow our sport if the world's media and blinkered fans give it a chance. (Actually the bit about blinkered fans is less important. Anyone who saw today's match with a love for the game and an even slightly open mind couldn't fail to have been impressed).

Re: England v Tonga.

Posted: 25 Nov 2017, 13:20
by takethetwo
jackknife wrote:
takethetwo wrote:Jesus that got nervy very quickly. Fantastic defence for 70 minutes then a 6 minute lapse nearly cost us.
It bloody did cost me, i had a small fortune on England -6.
I also had McGillvary 10/1 1st try scorer so not to disappointed
Get it all back today.
Defi Du Seuil in the 2:40 at Ascot currently 10/11.

I've had quite a large double with Cue Card at 2/1.

Re: England v Tonga.

Posted: 25 Nov 2017, 15:56
by dude
takethetwo wrote:
jackknife wrote:
takethetwo wrote:Jesus that got nervy very quickly. Fantastic defence for 70 minutes then a 6 minute lapse nearly cost us.
It bloody did cost me, i had a small fortune on England -6.
I also had McGillvary 10/1 1st try scorer so not to disappointed
Get it all back today.
Defi Du Seuil in the 2:40 at Ascot currently 10/11.

I've had quite a large double with Cue Card at 2/1.
good tip

Re: England v Tonga.

Posted: 25 Nov 2017, 17:55
by jackknife
takethetwo wrote:
jackknife wrote:
takethetwo wrote:Jesus that got nervy very quickly. Fantastic defence for 70 minutes then a 6 minute lapse nearly cost us.
It bloody did cost me, i had a small fortune on England -6.
I also had McGillvary 10/1 1st try scorer so not to disappointed
Get it all back today.
Defi Du Seuil in the 2:40 at Ascot currently 10/11.

I've had quite a large double with Cue Card at 2/1.
Just seen this now, did they both come in?

Re: England v Tonga.

Posted: 25 Nov 2017, 21:44
by takethetwo
dude wrote:
takethetwo wrote:
jackknife wrote:
takethetwo wrote:Jesus that got nervy very quickly. Fantastic defence for 70 minutes then a 6 minute lapse nearly cost us.
It bloody did cost me, i had a small fortune on England -6.
I also had McGillvary 10/1 1st try scorer so not to disappointed
Get it all back today.
Defi Du Seuil in the 2:40 at Ascot currently 10/11.

I've had quite a large double with Cue Card at 2/1.
good tip
I know aha, I had a £150 double. Theres always tomorrow :lol:

Re: England v Tonga.

Posted: 26 Nov 2017, 17:34
by WF10
'kinell. I like Defi Du Seuil but I was against it yesterday, on its reappearance and having to give a class operator like Lil Rockerfeller 3lbs - I was firmly in the Lil Rockerfeller camp.

I was on Cue Card, but Bristol De Mai was very impressive. Although I do wonder if he needs flat tracks and desperate ground to be seen to his best effect?

We should have a horse racing/betting thread on here - I'm on England for the World Cup.

Re: England v Tonga.

Posted: 26 Nov 2017, 17:43
by takethetwo
A thread for tips etc would be fun but I'm not sure how many gamblers are on here. What we could do for anyone interested, everyone gets a 'fantasy' £10 stake per day and I'll make a table for profits per £10 stake. £5 to enter for the month with the winner taking half of the pot, the other half to charity.

Re: England v Tonga.

Posted: 26 Nov 2017, 17:45
by takethetwo
WF10 wrote:'kinell. I like Defi Du Seuil but I was against it yesterday, on its reappearance and having to give a class operator like Lil Rockerfeller 3lbs - I was firmly in the Lil Rockerfeller camp.

I was on Cue Card, but Bristol De Mai was very impressive. Although I do wonder if he needs flat tracks and desperate ground to be seen to his best effect?

We should have a horse racing/betting thread on here - I'm on England for the World Cup.
Not sure what the issue was with Defi Du Seuil. Suppose first run of season on heavy ground wasn't ideal, and the step up in trip certainly didn't suit. Bristol De Mai looked very good, but his best performances have all been on heavy ground at Haydock.

Re: England v Tonga.

Posted: 26 Nov 2017, 22:04
by WF10
takethetwo wrote:A thread for tips etc would be fun but I'm not sure how many gamblers are on here. What we could do for anyone interested, everyone gets a 'fantasy' £10 stake per day and I'll make a table for profits per £10 stake. £5 to enter for the month with the winner taking half of the pot, the other half to charity.
Deal me in takethetwo.

Do it in the 'other sports' section.

Re: England v Tonga.

Posted: 26 Nov 2017, 22:06
by WF10
Monday 2:00 at Kempton - Midnight Tour @ 9/4.

Re: England v Tonga.

Posted: 27 Nov 2017, 01:10
by takethetwo
I'll set up a new thread for this, to give everyone a chance to see it, we can start from the 1st December.

Re: England v Tonga.

Posted: 27 Nov 2017, 08:10
by tigerfeat
Im in guys