Official Game Day Thread - Winnipeg @ Toronto, October 31, 2026

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

No Russians required.  One word: DAZN

As for TOR, they are betting either the DAZN cap increase happens in FA27 and thus they don't care what they paid Kelly.  OR at worst the cap increase is delayed a season (technically CBA can't get their cut until the money is actualized?), in which case TOR has a year of complete suckage as they won't have any money leftover; but THEN they will be in the pound seats in '28 as everyone scrambles to get a good QB.

Once the DAZN money is here, EVERY top QB who is up for re-signing is going to get $1M.  I said this months ago in the DAZN thread.  No one believed me....

It's fairly easy to connect the dots between DAZN and the Russians as it was originally formed by a Russian oligarch and is currently run by another under a registered British subsidiary, most likely to keep Putin's hands from squeezing their throats. 

A side venture of DAZN besides running gambling sites is their association with Umar Kremlev president of the International Boxing Association and a close associate of Donald Trump Jr. a fan of MMA who helped promote the fight card on the White House lawn.

It's hard to believe the corruption that is currently enveloping and threatening society from nefarious sources, all these weasels are connected together and it seems the CFL may be stepping into waters well over their heads.

Stewart Johnson: "Oh look guys all our problems are solved, some Russians thugs just offered us free money, whipeeee!"

Whatever could go wrong?

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Interesting that Luke Wilson will have both the CFL commissioner and Bob Irving as guests for this watch-along.

Luke Willson
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UPDATE! On the @Film_Never_Lies "Watch-Along" for CFL east Semi!

Starting at 12:30 pregame, 1:08 kick off. TSN 2!!! @TSN_Sports

@chavisdavis7 on early, the Commish at 1/2, @BobIrvingCJOB in the 3rd qtr!


What does it mean that TSN is offering this broadcast on one of their stations?  I've stumbled upon watch-alongs before and it seems like a really bizarre way to watch a game.

[gobombersgo]

Interesting that Luke Wilson will have both the CFL commissioner and Bob Irving as guests for this watch-along.


Luke Willson
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UPDATE! On the @Film_Never_Lies "Watch-Along" for CFL east Semi!

Starting at 12:30 pregame, 1:08 kick off. TSN 2!!! @TSN_Sports

@chavisdavis7 on early, the Commish at 1/2, @BobIrvingCJOB in the 3rd qtr!

Too bad Bob couldnt interview the Commish.

[Big Daddy]

Interesting that Luke Wilson will have both the CFL commissioner and Bob Irving as guests for this watch-along.

Luke Willson
@LWillson_82

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UPDATE! On the @Film_Never_Lies "Watch-Along" for CFL east Semi!

Starting at 12:30 pregame, 1:08 kick off. TSN 2!!! @TSN_Sports

@chavisdavis7 on early, the Commish at 1/2, @BobIrvingCJOB in the 3rd qtr!


What does it mean that TSN is offering this broadcast on one of their stations?  I've stumbled upon watch-alongs before and it seems like a really bizarre way to watch a game.

Okay please explain, on a few levels.  Watch-along?  Is this an audio broadcast simultaneous to the game, sort of like watching the game on TSN and listening to CJOB?

Second - how is Willson having Bob Irving on as a guest?  I've said before I am actually impressed with Willson's color commentary but also can't stand how he was going after Bob online incessantly.  So has something changed?

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Okay please explain, on a few levels.  Watch-along?  Is this an audio broadcast simultaneous to the game, sort of like watching the game on TSN and listening to CJOB?

Second - how is Willson having Bob Irving on as a guest?  I've said before I am actually impressed with Willson's color commentary but also can't stand how he was going after Bob online incessantly.  So has something changed?

Not 100% sure, but likely with a split screen showing the game and the guests, kind of like a video game playthrough. Kind of doubt Bob and Luke will be broadcasting from the same location.