Re: HKR (h) semi-final : Mon Oct 02, 2023 6:20 pm  

MattyB wrote:

I think a dry track on Saturday could be our biggest weapon to be honest.

Looks a grand day and very un-play off like on the forecast and that’s music to our ears. I’m not as down on our chances in wet weather as some, simply because we have the best in play kicker in the league and the pack is playing so much better than earlier in the season but I’d still take a dry track without a doubt.

Re: HKR (h) semi-final : Mon Oct 02, 2023 6:29 pm  

NickyKiss wrote:

Looks a grand day and very un-play off like on the forecast and that’s music to our ears. I’m not as down on our chances in wet weather as some, simply because we have the best in play kicker in the league and the pack is playing so much better than earlier in the season but I’d still take a dry track without a doubt.

Is this because the actual best in play kicker in the league will probably be on our bench in Abdull.

Yeah, on the allocation looks like we're on course for 4500 and may need an extra allocation, Saints brought 4700 last year i believe??, we could match or exceed that which is a remarkable feat.

Anyone recommend any good food places near Wigan bus station, courtyard cafe any good? Will said places be rammed. Thanks in advance

Re: HKR (h) semi-final : Mon Oct 02, 2023 6:43 pm  

courtyard cafe is class, if you like burgers and stuff.

Re: HKR (h) semi-final : Mon Oct 02, 2023 6:54 pm  

Cherry_Warrior wrote:

Especially if your surname begins with 'F'

F%*&£# Mathers?

Re: HKR (h) semi-final : Mon Oct 02, 2023 6:56 pm  

William Melvin Hicks wrote:

courtyard cafe is class, if you like burgers and stuff.

Cheers! What about pubs open pre 12 near there too if any? Old Pear Inn says opening time only 12pm!

Re: HKR (h) semi-final : Mon Oct 02, 2023 6:57 pm  

ChampagneSuperRovers wrote:

Is this because the actual best in play kicker in the league will probably be on our bench in Abdull.

Yeah, on the allocation looks like we're on course for 4500 and may need an extra allocation, Saints brought 4700 last year i believe??, we could match or exceed that which is a remarkable feat.

Anyone recommend any good food places near Wigan bus station, courtyard cafe any good? Will said places be rammed. Thanks in advance

Abdull can have 2nd place!

In terms of Abdull, I’m surprised with that move to have him and Litten on the bench, especially in these high intensity games. It feels a little like Peters avoiding a big call to me but could be wrong. How do you feel it’s working? (Obviously you’ve been winning and winning comfortably but it’s unlikely to be comfortable wins this week and next). I don’t think it’s a massive issue against our pack but it could be suicide in a GF against Catalans and even more so, against Saints.

Courtyard is great btw, if you like burgers (as pointed out above).

Re: HKR (h) semi-final : Mon Oct 02, 2023 8:03 pm  

I'm fairly confident of the win, but who knows, particularly in this year which has been one of the best in recent memory. Same team for me, but can see Isa coming back in, and KPP to spend more time at prop.

Unfortunately, I'm off to Oludeniz tomorrow so can't make it, I'm gutted I won't be there to support them. However, I've done my bit, managed to convince the Mrs to move our pre-booked boat trip on the Saturday so I can watch it in a pub . If anyone knows any good places to watch it in Oludeniz or Hisaronu please shout up!!

Re: HKR (h) semi-final : Mon Oct 02, 2023 8:14 pm  

ChampagneSuperRovers wrote:

Cheers! What about pubs open pre 12 near there too if any? Old Pear Inn says opening time only 12pm!

the anvil is a stones throw from the courtyard and has a fine selection of ales

Re: HKR (h) semi-final : Mon Oct 02, 2023 8:26 pm  

LewCharnock wrote:

I'm fairly confident of the win, but who knows, particularly in this year which has been one of the best in recent memory. Same team for me, but can see Isa coming back in, and KPP to spend more time at prop.

Unfortunately, I'm off to Oludeniz tomorrow so can't make it, I'm gutted I won't be there to support them. However, I've done my bit, managed to convince the Mrs to move our pre-booked boat trip on the Saturday so I can watch it in a pub . If anyone knows any good places to watch it in Oludeniz or Hisaronu please shout up!!

I was in that area in September. In.Hisaronu lots of places were showing the rugby. Efes Garden for one but quite a few others nearby. They have chalk boards outside advertising what they are showing. Only issue with a Saturday is that they have access to virtually every football game so competition.My tactic is usually do a recce the day before and ask if they will show it. Rarely fails!
Good luck. I'll be in Perpignan myself hopefully watching to see who Saints face in the final!

Re: HKR (h) semi-final : Tue Oct 03, 2023 10:53 am  

Div wrote:

I was in that area in September. In.Hisaronu lots of places were showing the rugby. Efes Garden for one but quite a few others nearby. They have chalk boards outside advertising what they are showing. Only issue with a Saturday is that they have access to virtually every football game so competition.My tactic is usually do a recce the day before and ask if they will show it. Rarely fails!
Good luck. I'll be in Perpignan myself hopefully watching to see who Saints face in the final!

Have a good safe trip mate. We'll be watching with interest and hoping for a Sam, Mickey Mac and Tom Davies win.

Not sure if Gary and Jean are going.