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Nice Blog George - would be nice if we could dwell on some of the positive bits in the game.

Looking forward to the draw - predictions include embarrassing loss by Salford to a lower league side, Wiggin vs St Helens and a home draw for Leeds Rhinos.

Note of caution for the draw: don't burn yourself on that superheated Rhino ball

Aside from internationals, I can't remember the last time I saw a rugby match where one of the teams was not wearing a pink/fluorescent/multicoloured strip.

We get the message guys - you're all so comfortable with your heterosexuality that wearing a bright pink strip doesn't make you bat an eyelid. Wonderful, you've certainly proved what men you are.

If you really want to make a statement why don't you start adding some frilly bits around the collar and sleeves? Wouldn't a skirt be much more comfortable out there? Perhaps Lady Gaga can design next year's Harlequin's strip?

Honestly, I find this trend embarrassing and the sooner it's dropped the better.

I was at the Quins v Giants game, and we were beaten by the better team. However, it's GREAT that the Quins RL are doing well, that more and more youngsters are playing Rugby League in the South East, and that we have some Londoners in the England RL squad.

Hopefully, this will spark some interest from the London media in the sport and in the Quins. Larger crowds are more likely to come from success and more press coverage, so these wins are much needed. AFAIK, there's only one professional Rugby Union team playing in Greater London, so we should dismiss this idea that there's so much profession rugby in London that Quins RL should give up.

The problem in the past for the Quins has been a lack of strength in depth. A few injuries can wreck the team's performance. With a lot of young players blooded last season, hopefully they'll do well as and when they're asked to play.

Good article George and it is great to hear positive things about League in London.....just waiting for the northerners to start the mocking of the crowds again! That being said, if we carry on like this, people will come, end of story! :-)

Massive respect to Rob Powell, what a fantatsic start to his first year as Head Coach! He talks a lot of sense and has managed to keep the squad fit during pre-season which has helped (although not going to Army bases in freezing conditions is probably the reason Brian McDermott!!!) I was always sceptical about Mac, he came out with a load of nonsense half the time and I think he will be found out at Leeds as there is no hiding place there!

BTW, any chance we could bring back 606??

@ralphanderson

Clearly the missing link! Stop dragging your knuckles - its a charity kit!
Its to do with Cancer, which usually use pink as a colour.
Maybe clue up on the facts before you spout off.

The missing link indeed!

Charity kit it may be in this case; but the thrust of my point still stands, manikochar - the current proliferation of gaudy kits is a rather pathetic spectacle.

Rob Powell might be a rookie but I sure hope he isn't "trying to fill the boots of McDermott". Early signs are that we will be a much better organised and much better motivated team under Rob's leadership.

@Ralphanderson

The thrust of your point is mystifying!
You have a go at a club wearing Pink (for a good cause), yet continue to say there is a "proliferation of gaudy kits" which signifies they are "comfortable with their heterosexuality".

Yet offer no examples of such kits - so go ahead, list away.

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I think you may have jinxed them somewhat George!

Must be quite tempted to take this down now George?

Touch of death eh, George...

A good piece but a little hasty. Quins will finish in the top half of the league this year but I can't see them truly challenging for any trophies. They won't get 82 put past them again but I can see some wallopings from the big oys, especially away from home.