Re: GAME ON : Wakefield Trinity v Catalan Dragons - 19:45:00 : Thu Feb 21, 2019 12:21 pm  

Bull Mania wrote:

Interesting game this. Fancy Wakey on their own patch. I think this is a game the Dragons have to win to see if they're genuine contenders or the same "good home/crap away team. Sam Tomkins can take them to next level.

I don’t think Catalans necessarily have to win, but they do have to put in a performance that suggests they can win some away games later on during the season. If they get beaten comfortably just like they did away to Cas then yes the old “good at home but rubbish away” problem still looks likely.

I agree it’s not a must win for Wakey but a loss would be a big blow to get 0 from 3 to start the season when you’ve had London away and Catalans at home.

Don’t know which way it’ll go but I’ll take a punt at a draw with the first golden point decider.

Re: GAME ON : Wakefield Trinity v Catalan Dragons - 19:45:00 : Thu Feb 21, 2019 12:47 pm  

Wakefield by 18+

Re: GAME ON : Wakefield Trinity v Catalan Dragons - 19:45:00 : Thu Feb 21, 2019 1:04 pm  

Catalans although they picked up the win looked utterly dreadful against the Giants, in front of a packed out Belle Vue I reckon Wakefield by 12+

Re: GAME ON : Wakefield Trinity v Catalan Dragons - 19:45:00 : Thu Feb 21, 2019 1:06 pm  

ThePrinter wrote:

I don’t think Catalans necessarily have to win, but they do have to put in a performance that suggests they can win some away games later on during the season. If they get beaten comfortably just like they did away to Cas then yes the old “good at home but rubbish away” problem still looks likely.

I agree it’s not a must win for Wakey but a loss would be a big blow to get 0 from 3 to start the season when you’ve had London away and Catalans at home.

Don’t know which way it’ll go but I’ll take a punt at a draw with the first golden point decider.

Wouldn't actually mind that!

Re: GAME ON : Wakefield Trinity v Catalan Dragons - 19:45:00 : Thu Feb 21, 2019 1:18 pm  

TheDreadnought wrote:

Catalans although they picked up the win looked utterly dreadful against the Giants, in front of a packed out Belle Vue I reckon Wakefield by 12+

packed out? how many is that then 4/5k?

think wildcats will win with catalans being so poor in England

Re: GAME ON : Wakefield Trinity v Catalan Dragons - 19:45:00 : Thu Feb 21, 2019 1:22 pm  

GIANTSRL wrote:

packed out? how many is that then 4/5k?

think wildcats will win with catalans being so poor in England

Was waiting for first one to take the bait

Re: GAME ON : Wakefield Trinity v Catalan Dragons - 19:45:00 : Thu Feb 21, 2019 1:27 pm  

GIANTSRL wrote:

packed out? how many is that then 4/5k?

think wildcats will win with catalans being so poor in England

Given catalans wont bring many fans, due to the cultural barrier between france and wakefield I would expect circa 3.5-4k

Re: GAME ON : Wakefield Trinity v Catalan Dragons - 19:45:00 : Thu Feb 21, 2019 1:32 pm  

Ruune Rebellion wrote:

Given catalans wont bring many fans, due to the cultural barrier between france and wakefield I would expect circa 3.5-4k

I would agree.

Re: GAME ON : Wakefield Trinity v Catalan Dragons - 19:45:00 : Thu Feb 21, 2019 1:43 pm  

GIANTSRL wrote:

packed out? how many is that then 4/5k?

think Trinitywill win with catalans being so poor in England

It doesn't surprise me that you had to ask ...

Belle Vue - Capacity 9,333 - Wakefield's average attendance last season 5,244
Highest attendance 7,020

2313 empty seats in our highest attended game.

John Smith's Stadium - Capacity 24,500 - Huddersfields average attendance last season 5,745
Highest attendance 9,121

15,379 empty seats in your highest attended game.

Looooool

Re: GAME ON : Wakefield Trinity v Catalan Dragons - 19:45:00 : Thu Feb 21, 2019 1:50 pm  

Don't do it Dreadnought...

Too late.