Viewing Party: Toronto Wolfpack vs. St. Helens RFC, Northern Maverick Brewing Co., Toronto, ON

Gord and I had lunch today at Northern Maverick Brewing Co. (on Bathurst Street just north of King Street W) ... they were hosting the viewing party of the Toronto Wolfpack vs. St. Helens RFC game in Warrington.  It was Round five of the 2020 Betfred Super League.  The Wolfpack was last in Super League with no wins or ties and four losses.

There was a good crowd.  The lower level holds about 200 people and it was fairly full with Wolfpack fans ... it's a good thing Gord made reservations!  There was a Wolfpack owner and execs in attendance.

Hailey, Lil, Sher and Brittany

13 ounce lagers were $5.

Toronto Wolfpack 24, Featherstone Rovers 6, Lamport Stadium, Toronto, ON

The Toronto Wolfpack RLFC is a Canadian professional rugby league club, based in here Toronto, which competes in the British Rugby Football League system.  In 2018, the club competed in the Championship, having begun to play in 2017 in League 1 and won a promotion in its inaugural season.  Gord and I have been going to the most of the games since 2017 and have been season ticket holders for the last two years.

The club is noted as being the first North American team to play in the Rugby Football League system, the first fully professional rugby league team in Canada and the world's first transatlantic rugby league team.  Their home stadium is Lamport Stadium (aka "The Den"), which is just a couple blocks from where Gord and I live.

Today was the "Million Pound Game" and the Wolfpack were playing the Featherstone Rovers.  This was the last game of the season and whoever won today's game would advance to the Super League.  The Wolfpack was in the same position last year playing against London ... alas, London won.  Fingers crossed for a better result today.  Go Wolfpack, go!

It was sunny but chilly ... 55F/12C (but felt like 50F/10C).

Here are Gord and I ...

There were lots of Wolfpack fans in the crowd ...

Sue and her friends

Toronto Wolfpack 40, Toulouse Olympique 24, Lamport Stadium, Toronto, ON

The Toronto Wolfpack RLFC is a Canadian professional rugby league club, based in here Toronto, which competes in the British Rugby Football League system.  In 2018, the club competed in the Championship, having begun to play in 2017 in League 1 and won a promotion in its inaugural season.  Gord and I have been going to the most of the games since 2017 and have been season ticket holders for the last two years.

The club is noted as being the first North American team to play in the Rugby Football League system, the first fully professional rugby league team in Canada and the world's first transatlantic rugby league team.  Their home stadium is Lamport Stadium (aka "The Den"), which is just a couple blocks from where Gord and I live.

Today the was the first game of the playoffs and the Wolfpack were playing the Toulouse Olympique.  If the Wolfpack won, their next game would be the final on October 5.  If the Wolfpack lost, they would have to play next Sunday and if they won, they'd play in the final on October 5.  Whoever wins moves up to the Super League.  Needless to say, we were all hoping they'd win.

Here are me and Gord.

The theme of the day was 90s ... can you tell that Zach is a fan?

Penny, Sue and Gord had manicure and pedicures in support of the Wolfpack!

Penny

Sue

Toronto Wolfpack 46, Leigh Centurions 12, Lamport Stadium, Toronto, ON

The Toronto Wolfpack RLFC is a Canadian professional rugby league club, based in here Toronto, which competes in the British Rugby Football League system.  In 2018, the club competed in the Championship, having begun to play in 2017 in League 1 and won a promotion in its inaugural season.  Gord and I have been going to the most of the games since 2017 and have been season ticket holders for the last two years.

The club is noted as being the first North American team to play in the Rugby Football League system, the first fully professional rugby league team in Canada and the world's first transatlantic rugby league team.  Their home stadium is Lamport Stadium (aka "The Den"), which is just a couple blocks from where Gord and I live.

Today the was the last game of the season and the Wolfpack were playing the Leigh Centurions.  Going into today's game, the Wolfpack was in first place with just one loss and Leigh was in fourth place with eighteen wins.  Gord's friend, Roger, joined us.

During the week, the Wolfpack sent out an email inviting season ticket holders to renew for the 2020.  As an added incentive, the first 100 to renew would receive a free jersey.  Gord and I renewed right away and here we are in our free jerseys.  Thanks, Wolfpack!

Can you tell that Zach is a fan?

Gordo was being of a shit disturber.

Toronto Wolfpack 62, Barrow Raiders 8, Lamport Stadium, Toronto, ON

The Toronto Wolfpack RLFC is a Canadian professional rugby league club, based in here Toronto, which competes in the British Rugby Football League system.  In 2018, the club competed in the Championship, having begun to play in 2017 in League 1 and won a promotion in its inaugural season.  Gord and I have been going to the most of the games since 2017 and have been season ticket holders for the last two years.

The club is noted as being the first North American team to play in the Rugby Football League system, the first fully professional rugby league team in Canada and the world's first transatlantic rugby league team.  Their home stadium is Lamport Stadium (aka "The Den"), which is just a couple blocks from where Gord and I live.

Today the Wolfpack were playing the Barrow Raiders.  Going into today's game, the Wolfpack was in first place with just one loss and Rochdale was in second last place with just four wins.

Everyone loves Jefferson, the Wolfpack mascot.  He was mingling outside the stadium before the game.

The guitar player who riffs when the Wolfpack scores was also outside the stadium.

It was Forces and Families Day and members of the Canadian Forces were there.

Gord had some family stuff to take care of so I went solo.

The Wolfpack Dance Squad entertained.

Toronto Wolfpack 46, Rochdale Hornets 0, Lamport Stadium, Toronto, ON

The Toronto Wolfpack RLFC is a Canadian professional rugby league club, based in here Toronto, which competes in the British Rugby Football League system.  In 2018, the club competed in the Championship, having begun to play in 2017 in League 1 and won a promotion in its inaugural season.  Gord and I have been going to the most of the games since 2017 and have been season ticket holders for the last two years.

The club is noted as being the first North American team to play in the Rugby Football League system, the first fully professional rugby league team in Canada and the world's first transatlantic rugby league team.  Their home stadium is Lamport Stadium (aka "The Den"), which is just a couple blocks from where Gord and I live.

Today the Wolfpack were playing the Rochdale Hornets.  Going into today's game, the Wolfpack was in first place with just one loss and Rochdale was in last place with just one win.

Here are Gord and I ...

Gord's friend and former work colleague, Roger, and Ben, Roger's dad, joined us.

The Rochdale Hornets had fans at the game.

The Wolfpack Dance Squad entertained ... today's theme was Country Day.

Jefferson, the Wolfpack mascot, and Gordo were decked out in their country gear.

Tackle Talks with the Toronto Wolfpack, Rec Room, Toronto, ON

This evening I attended Tackle Talks with the Toronto Wolfpack.

Join the Toronto Wolfpack live at The Rec Room for a special Tackle Talks event on Wednesday, August 14. The event will feature panels with Wolfpack players Greg Worthington, Darcy Lussick, Gareth O'Brien and Anthony Mullally and coaches and will feature a live Q & A. Fans will have the chance to meet and take photos with players after the show. It will be hosted by Wolfpack in-stadium host Rob Cardno, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and the event itself getting underway at 7. Tickets are FREE with RSVP.

There were free pictures available ... you could get them autographed afterwards.

The Betfred Championship League Leaders’ Shield, which the Wolfpack won a couple weeks ago, was on display.

Me and the shield!

Jefferson, the Wolfpack mascot, was hanging out with the crowd beforehand ... everyone loves Jefferson!

Toronto Wolfpack 56, York City Knights 6, Lamport Stadium, Toronto, ON

The Toronto Wolfpack RLFC is a Canadian professional rugby league club, based in here Toronto, which competes in the British Rugby Football League system.  In 2018, the club competed in the Championship, having begun to play in 2017 in League 1 and won a promotion in its inaugural season.  Gord and I have been going to the most of the games since 2017 and have been season ticket holders for the last two years.

The club is noted as being the first North American team to play in the Rugby Football League system, the first fully professional rugby league team in Canada and the world's first transatlantic rugby league team.  Their home stadium is Lamport Stadium (aka "The Den"), which is just a couple blocks from where Gord and I live.

Today the Wolfpack were playing the York City Knights.  Going into today's game, the Wolfpack was in first place (23 - 1) and Y was fighting for second place.

It was a warm sunny day ... 24C.

Here are Gord and I ...

Sher and Lil are sooooo strong!

Usually there is a guitarist who plays when the Wolfpack score ... today it was this guy.

Jefferson, the Wolfpack mascot, is pretty strong too!

Toronto Wolfpack 22, Featherstone Rovers 18, Lamport Stadium, Toronto, ON

The Toronto Wolfpack RLFC is a Canadian professional rugby league club, based in here Toronto, which competes in the British Rugby Football League system.  In 2018, the club competed in the Championship, having begun to play in 2017 in League 1 and won a promotion in its inaugural season.  Gord and I have been going to the most of the games since 2017 and have been season ticket holders for the last two years.

The club is noted as being the first North American team to play in the Rugby Football League system, the first fully professional rugby league team in Canada and the world's first transatlantic rugby league team.  Their home stadium is Lamport Stadium (aka "The Den"), which is just a couple blocks from where Gord and I live.

Today the Wolfpack were playing the Featherstone Rovers.  Going into today's game, the Wolfpack were 19 - 1 and Featherstone was 13 - 7.

It was hot and sunny for the game ... there is zero shade at Lamport Stadium.  They were calling for heavy rain and thunder around 3pm but thankfully it held off until the game was over and we got home.

Here are Gord and I ...

Our pal, Trish, joined us.

The players warmed up before the game.

The Wolfpack Dance Squad entertained ...

Toronto Wolfpack 34, Halifax RLFC 12, Lamport Stadium, Toronto, ON

The Toronto Wolfpack RLFC is a Canadian professional rugby league club, based in here Toronto, which competes in the British Rugby Football League system.  In 2018, the club competed in the Championship, having begun to play in 2017 in League 1 and won a promotion in its inaugural season.  Gord and I have been going to the most of the games since 2017 and have been season ticket holders for the last two years.

The club is noted as being the first North American team to play in the Rugby Football League system, the first fully professional rugby league team in Canada and the world's first transatlantic rugby league team.  Their home stadium is Lamport Stadium (aka "The Den"), which is just a couple blocks from where Gord and I live.

Today the Wolfpack were playing the Halifax RLFC.

It was hot and humid for most of the game ... (28C and 37C with the humidity!).  There is zero shade at Lamport Stadium.  The sun came in and out and there was some rain for a short time but the humidity didn't go away.

After years of having a crappy scoreboard, the City of Toronto (the owner of Lamport Stadium) replaced it last week.  That was pretty exciting!

Here are Gord and I ...

The theme today was Superhero Day at the Den!

Not all heroes wear capes but they are usually the first to respond when we need them. The Pack has teamed up with GTA First Responders to show our appreciation for the men and women of the GTA who dedicate their lives to responding to emergencies.

Gordo was out and about before the game.

There was an uninvited guest before the game.  It started heading to the Wolfpack dressing room before it was veered off towards one of the exits.