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Matt Merritt @inthecheapseats.co.uk · 20h

I don't think it's a bad pick at all. I think they will be right up there and my gut feel is the top three will all be within a few points of each other.

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Matt Merritt @inthecheapseats.co.uk · 20h

For me I can see a world where they wobble out of the gate (depending on how the World Cup hangover hits them) and this league is so small one wobble can cost a place or two. For what it's worth I think they will still be deadly in the playoffs.

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Matt Merritt @inthecheapseats.co.uk · 21h

Do you think I've been too kind or too harsh?

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Matt Merritt @inthecheapseats.co.uk · 22h

You're too kind, thanks so much for sharing. I agree with you on the net losses/gains and I've had a punt at guessing where each team will finish the (regular) season here: open.substack.com/pub/pwrpoint...

Predicting how the PWR will finish this season

Bookmark this now so you can remind me how wrong I am...

open.substack.com

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Matt Merritt @inthecheapseats.co.uk · 6d

My latest #PWRPoint is live now sharing a few of the new faces in the league to be excited about for the coming season.
open.substack.com/pub/pwrpoint/p…

https://open.substack.com/pub/pwrpoint/p…

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Matt Merritt @inthecheapseats.co.uk · 21d

Some of you may have seen former Lightning player Abby Duguid's post on Instagram this morning. It inspired me to write a little post...

open.substack.com/pub/pwrpoint...

Not everything in women's rugby is rosy right now!

A stark reminder of the reality many players face

open.substack.com

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Matt Merritt @inthecheapseats.co.uk · 23d

A huge thank you to everyone who has already subscribed. Currently working on a few ideas for the next couple of weeks as we wait for the season to start!

Matt Merritt @inthecheapseats.co.uk · 24d

There's a dearth of written coverage of the PWR, and that will only become more obvious as journalists who covered the Rugby World Cup all disappear now the tournament is over.
To help plug the gap I'll be writing regularly on a new substack, and I'd love you to check it out!
pwrpoint.substack.com

PWR Point | Matt Merritt | Substack

Previews, reviews and insight into the PWR. Click to read PWR Point, by Matt Merritt, a Substack publication. Launched 18 minutes ago.

pwrpoint.substack.com

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Matt Merritt @inthecheapseats.co.uk · 24d

There's a dearth of written coverage of the PWR, and that will only become more obvious as journalists who covered the Rugby World Cup all disappear now the tournament is over.
To help plug the gap I'll be writing regularly on a new substack, and I'd love you to check it out!
pwrpoint.substack.com

PWR Point | Matt Merritt | Substack

Previews, reviews and insight into the PWR. Click to read PWR Point, by Matt Merritt, a Substack publication. Launched 18 minutes ago.

pwrpoint.substack.com

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Matt Merritt @inthecheapseats.co.uk · Aug 30

She's in the Irish guards but I think that is coincidence. I think she just joined them to play some rugby. Has been there a good few years. I saw her play for them in late 2021.

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Matt Merritt @inthecheapseats.co.uk · Aug 30

London Irish Emerald too, she's ace

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Matt Merritt @inthecheapseats.co.uk · Aug 7

A few people, across various platforms, have asked me where I'll be working for the Rugby World Cup in a few weeks.
Unfortunately the work I was expecting to pick up has fallen through, so I won't be out and about at games, but I'll enjoy the tournament from my sofa.

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Matt Merritt @inthecheapseats.co.uk · Jul 28

I was pleasantly surprised it recognised me as human to be honest 😂

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Matt Merritt @inthecheapseats.co.uk · Jul 28

at least the face scan doesn't reveal how old it estimates you are... mine was the fastest processing I have ever seen 🤣

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Matt Merritt @inthecheapseats.co.uk · Jul 28

Ever have that feeling, when you are coming to the end of a job and just turning up each day feels like a herculean effort?
Would quite like to just go and start my new thing now!

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Matt Merritt @inthecheapseats.co.uk · Jul 22

Not sure how it would pan out but a team of prime Ma'a Nonu vs 15 prime Seilala Mapusua would be a fun experiment

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Matt Merritt @inthecheapseats.co.uk · Jun 23

Wouldn't be at all surprised if they are holding off to announce on a specific date.

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Matt Merritt @inthecheapseats.co.uk · Jun 22

Went to see Jon Batiste last night as part of Meltdown Festival.
Honestly one of the most impactful concerts I have ever seen. The man is phenomenal and the way he melds genres (and songs) has to be witnessed to be understood.

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Matt Merritt @inthecheapseats.co.uk · Jun 7

There are few signs that bring me as much joy as this...
Away for the next week, normal business resumes on the 16th.

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Matt Merritt @inthecheapseats.co.uk · May 21

The full roster for @Adam27Keefe's testimonial is now in place, featuring current and former @BelfastGiants, some NHL stars and a few family members too.

sitinthecheapseats.blogspot.com/2025/05/full...
📸courtesy of Press Eye

Matt Merritt @inthecheapseats.co.uk · May 20

Hockey two nights in a row... I could get used to this.

Matt Merritt @inthecheapseats.co.uk · May 19

I wouldn't blame you one bit... I still struggle to care a lot of the time since Irish went to the wall.

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Matt Merritt @inthecheapseats.co.uk · May 16

P.O. Morin departs Belfast Giants for Bordeaux Boxers.
A classy operator and level head on the ice, he'll be missed in Belfast.
#EIHL

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Matt Merritt @inthecheapseats.co.uk · May 15

Struggled to get invested in any excitement about the Maple Leafs playoff run... but at least that means I'm less upset about last night's result.

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Matt Merritt @inthecheapseats.co.uk · May 14

Jack Jacome returns for a second season at Guildford Flames.

“He is a guy who puts every bit of energy that he has into every moment of every shift and he generates a lot of success just on sheer effort.” - head coach Paul Dixon

#EIHL
📸: John Uwins

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Matt Merritt @inthecheapseats.co.uk · May 14

They must have been in on it... It would have been part of the submission to host.
I agree on Welford Rd particularly, seems a shame for such a stories ground not to be included.

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