In the South of England, unless you're already a RL nut, there would be no indication that RL is a week away from a new season. The BBC and online newspapers are carrying nothing about it, with the last articles from weeks ago, and not about the season launch. I was expecting by now that the RFL would be pushing out story after story relating to the clubs, prospects for the season or even plans for 2019 and beyond. But nothing.

Is there anything happening up North?

No. Not that I have seen.

The media launch day isn't until this Thursday so whilst most clubs have had their season launches, the actual governing body has given the media very little so far.

Diddly squat in the Guardian until today, https://www.theguardian.com/sport/no-he ... gue-season Gavin Willacy is a former director/larker at St.Albans Centurions and known for his book 'No Helmets Required'. Was at the WC and did some very nice reports whilst out there. As for Dave Woods, still writing his apology for slandering Tommy Harris at the 2016 CC final hence no time to actually write anything on RL for the BBC website. He's an utter waste of time and a commentator.

Diddly squat in the Guardian until today, https://www.theguardian.com/sport/no-he ... gue-season Gavin Willacy is a former director/larker at St.Albans Centurions and known for his book 'No Helmets Required'. Was at the WC and did some very nice reports whilst out there. As for Dave Woods, still writing his apology for slandering Tommy Harris at the 2016 CC final hence no time to actually write anything on RL for the BBC website. He's an utter waste of time and a commentator.

What happened there? Must have missed it!

'Ralph Rimmer'

...too be fair, we do have an RLFANS.COM thread slagging off the BBC, which normally means the season is nearly upon us


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When the announcement came out for the Lance Todd trophy winner (or just before it was made) Woods said that the only Hull FC player to win it before was Tommy Harris, but had only won it based on a sympathy vote because he got injured. Denigrating his effort live on national TV and basically saying that 'Bomber' didn't really deserve it but also failing to actually read the match report and what Harris had actually done in the game before being dragged off due to his efforts and injury. As a fan not just of Hull FC but the history of the game it made my blood boil.
He's still a e commentator who still doesn't get half of what's going on despite being doing it for decades and waffles far too much.

Marketing has never been our strong point and i can't see why, they have no excuses and some clubs moan about low crowds and poor sponsorship when they do next to nothing to promote the game.

I keep reading about this "new" promotional ad with the Brownlee brothers. However, in spite of being a subscriber to Sky and Sky Sports I've yet to see the ad. Anyone else seen it?

Ah, I'm not old enough to remember those days! But I do know if a player has to leave the field for an injury (especially back then) then it must have been bad. Especially if he managed to carry on a bit first. Tbh nobody who wins the Lance Todd should be taken the mick out of. Very historic and usually spot on for those who win it and some very memorable performances.

no, just on my twitter feed not on tv