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#21
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: C. Streveler
Last post by Tecno - March 31, 2026, 11:06:09 AMQuote from: Blue In BC on March 30, 2026, 02:45:03 PMI don't think anyone hated Streveler. Many felt he was not the " future " starter or the best # 2 available at various times.
Not "hated" as in don't like the guy personally; "hated" as in wanted him cut years ago, and hated the fact he was our #2 much of the time.
That's not me (as many know), but it's like half the people on MBB, and many people here. I loved him as our very affordable #2 and shudder to think how bad our backup
#22
Offside Forum / Re: Blue Jays 2026
Last post by Pigskin - March 31, 2026, 03:34:00 AMYes, tough break for Ponce. Yes, and Little has been a nightmare so far.
#23
Offside Forum / Re: NHL Discussion (Other than...
Last post by dd - March 31, 2026, 03:28:24 AMI said it would be domi, it had to be, he's the only one who has a pair on the leafs roster.
Treliving should have been fired a month ago, he's been terrible, he wasn't any good in calgary I m really not sure how he got the leafs GM job.
Time to re vamp the leafs roster, bye bye Willie !!!
Treliving should have been fired a month ago, he's been terrible, he wasn't any good in calgary I m really not sure how he got the leafs GM job.
Time to re vamp the leafs roster, bye bye Willie !!!
#24
Offside Forum / Re: Blue Jays 2026
Last post by JockitchwithRich - March 31, 2026, 03:06:14 AMPonce stumbles, trying to field a ball, after 1 out in the third and gets carted off with knee discomfort
Miles and Little, as a couple examples, crap the pitching bed
In a loss the positive appeared to be the 4 jacks by the Jays
Miles and Little, as a couple examples, crap the pitching bed
In a loss the positive appeared to be the 4 jacks by the Jays
#25
Offside Forum / Re: NHL Discussion (Other than...
Last post by JockitchwithRich - March 31, 2026, 03:02:13 AMDomi fights Gudas, who really didn't appear to try to throw a punch, at the drop of the initial faceoff
Leafs just earlier fired their GM, Treliving
Leafs just earlier fired their GM, Treliving
#26
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Combine Results
Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - March 30, 2026, 11:09:55 PMQuote from: Jesse on March 29, 2026, 03:42:45 PMYeah, but combine results don't = good football players.
It's also hard to compare year to year because some of the better players opt for pro days instead but the number varies every year a little bit. Some don't participate for other reasons. It's interesting but not really indicative of the draft class really as you said.
#27
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Combine Results
Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - March 30, 2026, 11:06:14 PMTo note, the top 10-12 rated players did not show up for this Combine, what's up with that?
#28
Offside Forum / Re: NHL Discussion (Other than...
Last post by dd - March 30, 2026, 09:53:50 PMQuote from: Pigskin on March 30, 2026, 09:14:32 PMGudas has been injured the last couple of games, but it sounds like he will play tonight in Toronto. Says he wants to address this himself. So, who will step up from the Leaf's. Or, will they bring someone up from the Marlies.Max Domi is the only one on the Leafs who naturally has it in him to go after Gudas. Maybe Dakota Joshua. I don't want to see a Easton Cowan-type of bear hug attempt, its gotta be a drop the gloves and pound this guy out. Other than Domi, who can drop the gloves and get any amount of retribution, I can't think of anyone else, and THAT's the problem with the Leafs. No backbone, they're a bunch of choir boys. And rather than 1 fight, I'd rather see the Leafs come out and physically pound the Ducks out all game, but we all know that ain't happening, Nylander's too busy blowing kisses to the crowd!!
#29
Offside Forum / Re: NHL Discussion (Other than...
Last post by Pigskin - March 30, 2026, 09:14:32 PMGudas has been injured the last couple of games, but it sounds like he will play tonight in Toronto. Says he wants to address this himself. So, who will step up from the Leaf's. Or, will they bring someone up from the Marlies.
#30
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Historic Football Fields o...
Last post by Stats Junkie - March 30, 2026, 09:09:30 PMWesley Park
Wesley Park was located on the southwest corner of Balmoral street and Ellice avenue. It was the grounds for what was originally Wesley College (later United College). Much of the University of Winnipeg campus now resides on the former site of Wesley Park.
The earliest mentions of "Wesley Park" in the Winnipeg Tribune date back to WWI. There are several references to "Wesley Diamond" which predate that and other anecdotal mentions that suggest an earlier existence.
The last organized events held at Wesley Park date to 1957 by which time the bleachers and the lights were long gone. Wesley Park with its central location and service by several bus routes had become irrelevant with the creation of Alexander Park.
Wesley Park was used by the MRFU 1927-1932 with it being the primary field for 1928, 1929, 1931 & 1932. During this era, the MRFU employed the use of several fields due to field conditions, costs and/or availability.
The first game played at Wesley Park took place October 29, 1927 with the Tammany Tigers defeating the Victorias 10-1 in a tie-breaker to determine the MRFU championship.
1928 - Using the moderate success of the Western Intercollegiate Rugby League in 1927 as an example, teams from Manitoba and Saskatchewan cobbled together the Western Inter-Provincial Rugby League aka Tri-City League. Saskatoon and the Victoria Rugby Club of Winnipeg backed out citing concerns about travel costs. This arrangement lasted one season. The MRFU championship was decided based on the three games played between the Tammany Tigers & St.John's and not on the standings in the Tri-City League.
September 21, 1929, Wesley Park was the site of the first legal forward pass attempt, in league play, for Canadian senior football. In the first quarter of the game, Norm McLeod of St.John's had his pass intercepted by Ronnie Gay of Tammany Tigers. McLeod also had a 4th quarter pass fall incomplete, which was treated as a punt. Later that same day, the first completed pass was recorded at Renfrew Park in Edmonton.
1931 – Two league championships were played simultaneously, MRFU and Winnipeg Senior League. The MRFU featured two games between St.John's & Winnipegs. Those two games (2 points) plus games involving University of Manitoba Varsity (4 points) counted in the Winnipeg Senior League standings.
November 7, 1931 – Regina Roughriders wore green uniforms for the first time. When the team arrived in Winnipeg for a playoff game against St.John's it was discovered that the crate holding their equipment had been left on the train platform in Regina. The Roughriders borrowed shoes and (green) uniforms from the Winnipegs for the game.
In 1932, Wesley Park became one of the first fields in Canada to feature floodlights which allowed the MRFU to schedule midweek games to be played in the evenings (8:15 kickoff). The last MRFU game played at Wesley Park was on October 19, 1932 as the St.John's defeated Garrison 18-5 to clinch the 1932 championship. Two more league games were scheduled after this date but weren't played.
Three exhibition games involving the University of North Dakota were scheduled in 1932 but each of those games was cancelled due to field conditions or weather.
MRFU teams that called Wesley Park home:
Victoria Rugby Club – often appear in papers as Victorias or Vics. Also referred to as Bisons because of the logo on the fronts of the sweaters
Tiger Rugby Club – played as Tammany Tigers. Appear in newspapers as Bengals, Jungle Cats, Tigers
St.John's Rugby Club – second incarnation of a St.John's team. Often appear in papers as Saints, Johnnies, northsiders, yellow & black attack
Winnipeg Rugby Club – appear in papers as Winnipegs
Garrison – Army team based out of Fort Osborne
The University of Manitoba Varsity team also used Wesley Park as its home grounds but it had withdrawn from MRFU play by the time the MRFU played there. The U of M was involved in university play as well city championships.
Other teams that played at Wesley Field:
Regina Roughriders – WCRFU playoff & Tri-City League
Moose Jaw Maroons – Tri-City League
Wesley Park was located on the southwest corner of Balmoral street and Ellice avenue. It was the grounds for what was originally Wesley College (later United College). Much of the University of Winnipeg campus now resides on the former site of Wesley Park.
The earliest mentions of "Wesley Park" in the Winnipeg Tribune date back to WWI. There are several references to "Wesley Diamond" which predate that and other anecdotal mentions that suggest an earlier existence.
The last organized events held at Wesley Park date to 1957 by which time the bleachers and the lights were long gone. Wesley Park with its central location and service by several bus routes had become irrelevant with the creation of Alexander Park.
Wesley Park was used by the MRFU 1927-1932 with it being the primary field for 1928, 1929, 1931 & 1932. During this era, the MRFU employed the use of several fields due to field conditions, costs and/or availability.
The first game played at Wesley Park took place October 29, 1927 with the Tammany Tigers defeating the Victorias 10-1 in a tie-breaker to determine the MRFU championship.
1928 - Using the moderate success of the Western Intercollegiate Rugby League in 1927 as an example, teams from Manitoba and Saskatchewan cobbled together the Western Inter-Provincial Rugby League aka Tri-City League. Saskatoon and the Victoria Rugby Club of Winnipeg backed out citing concerns about travel costs. This arrangement lasted one season. The MRFU championship was decided based on the three games played between the Tammany Tigers & St.John's and not on the standings in the Tri-City League.
September 21, 1929, Wesley Park was the site of the first legal forward pass attempt, in league play, for Canadian senior football. In the first quarter of the game, Norm McLeod of St.John's had his pass intercepted by Ronnie Gay of Tammany Tigers. McLeod also had a 4th quarter pass fall incomplete, which was treated as a punt. Later that same day, the first completed pass was recorded at Renfrew Park in Edmonton.
1931 – Two league championships were played simultaneously, MRFU and Winnipeg Senior League. The MRFU featured two games between St.John's & Winnipegs. Those two games (2 points) plus games involving University of Manitoba Varsity (4 points) counted in the Winnipeg Senior League standings.
November 7, 1931 – Regina Roughriders wore green uniforms for the first time. When the team arrived in Winnipeg for a playoff game against St.John's it was discovered that the crate holding their equipment had been left on the train platform in Regina. The Roughriders borrowed shoes and (green) uniforms from the Winnipegs for the game.
In 1932, Wesley Park became one of the first fields in Canada to feature floodlights which allowed the MRFU to schedule midweek games to be played in the evenings (8:15 kickoff). The last MRFU game played at Wesley Park was on October 19, 1932 as the St.John's defeated Garrison 18-5 to clinch the 1932 championship. Two more league games were scheduled after this date but weren't played.
Three exhibition games involving the University of North Dakota were scheduled in 1932 but each of those games was cancelled due to field conditions or weather.
MRFU teams that called Wesley Park home:
Victoria Rugby Club – often appear in papers as Victorias or Vics. Also referred to as Bisons because of the logo on the fronts of the sweaters
Tiger Rugby Club – played as Tammany Tigers. Appear in newspapers as Bengals, Jungle Cats, Tigers
St.John's Rugby Club – second incarnation of a St.John's team. Often appear in papers as Saints, Johnnies, northsiders, yellow & black attack
Winnipeg Rugby Club – appear in papers as Winnipegs
Garrison – Army team based out of Fort Osborne
The University of Manitoba Varsity team also used Wesley Park as its home grounds but it had withdrawn from MRFU play by the time the MRFU played there. The U of M was involved in university play as well city championships.
Other teams that played at Wesley Field:
Regina Roughriders – WCRFU playoff & Tri-City League
Moose Jaw Maroons – Tri-City League