World Club Challenge (One more time with feeling...)

[Michael :P]

I think you'll find whoe-ever doesnt play in the all-star game will go to england.

So GI and Billy will probably play in Australia and Cooper,Cam and Finchy will go to England.

[TC]

I think you'll find whoe-ever doesnt play in the all-star game will go to england.

So GI and Billy will probably play in Australia and Cooper,Cam and Finchy will go to England.

Cam as Aussie Vice Captain gets an automatic start in the All Star game (and don't get me started on the idiocy of that concept).
So most likely Greg will play for the "home" side, and Smith and Slater will play for the "invaders".

[Michael :P]

I think you'll find whoe-ever doesnt play in the all-star game will go to england.

So GI and Billy will probably play in Australia and Cooper,Cam and Finchy will go to England.

Cam as Aussie Vice Captain gets an automatic start in the All Star game (and don't get me started on the idiocy of that concept).
So most likely Greg will play for the "home" side, and Smith and Slater will play for the "invaders".

What idiocy is that. Its a pre-season warm up game that will engender all sorts of good publicity and income for the game while maybe inspring some kids to stay fit & healthy and make a succes of their life.

real idiotic that.

[Taliesin]

If you're NOT taking a full team to the WCC why the hell would you waste everyone's time travelling halfway round the planet ?

[TC]

If you're NOT taking a full team to the WCC why the hell would you waste everyone's time travelling halfway round the planet ?

As I said, managed properly and played at the end of season it could be a showpiece of the game. As it is it's a joke which most of us cannot take seriously.

[Ice]

If you're NOT taking a full team to the WCC why the hell would you waste everyone's time travelling halfway round the planet ?

It'd still be a waste of time travelling halfway around the planet with a full strength team to play in what is essentially a nothing game. That's just my opinion of course.

[Super Cronk]

I agree. Its nice to have another piece of metal in the trophy cabinet...but the NRL grand final is the most important thing...and we took that out. Everything after isnt really worth much.

[Cartman_86]

I agree. Its nice to have another piece of metal in the trophy cabinet...but the NRL grand final is the most important thing...and we took that out. Everything after isnt really worth much.

I've always said that once the WCC is played in Australia, I will take it seriously! The only reason why the UK clubs love it is cause it gives them 'bragging' rights over NRL clubs. However the concept is seriously flawed. The Superleague has already begin and the NRL is another few weeks away from commencing. In terms of fielding a side, I would take over a heap of youngsters and give them some experience. One thing bout the UK crowds is that they create a very very intimidating atmosphere and it would be very helpful for the youngsters to get some experience IMO

[STORM 2007]

What's annoying is when you get the idiots over here in England building it up to be a real showpiece and when they win they came its a victory for Super League not taking into account the various circumstances. I'am also under the opinion that if your coming so many miles, you take your strongest squad and you win.

[bula]

I'm thinking
1.Widdop
2.Nielsen
3.Stanley
4.Quinn
5.Duffie
6.Finch
7.Kelly
8.Tolman
9.Hinchcliffe
10.Kite
11.Manu
12.Blair
13.Vea

Then fill the bench with some players in need of match experience.

[nacho]

i would love to see bulas proposed team, what harm could arise from sending a bunch of young blokes to get first hand experience against quality opposition in a game that wont matter if we lose

[STORM 2007]

That side would get smashed, it would be embarrassing and not good for their confidence at all.

[TC]

What idiocy is that. Its a pre-season warm up game that will engender all sorts of good publicity and income for the game while maybe inspring some kids to stay fit & healthy and make a succes of their life.

Don't get me wrong, I like the concept of the game.
What I don't like are:
- the timing
- the eligibility criteria
- the selection methodology

[Taliesin]

That side would get smashed, it would be embarrassing and not good for their confidence at all.

Unfortunately 90% of the posters here don't care if we send an inexperienced team that will get smashed 
Better not to send a team at all & revert to the old mind set : ie = Rugby league only belongs in NSW & QLD 

[CooperCronk]

That side would get smashed, it would be embarrassing and not good for their confidence at all.

Unfortunately 90% of the posters here don't care if we send an inexperienced team that will get smashed 
Better not to send a team at all & revert to the old mind set : ie = Rugby league only belongs in NSW & QLD 

Lets just send anyone that available and fit to play and smash those Poms