ADRIAN Lam hopes to see Tom Amone sitting down on the job as Leigh aim to secure a play-off place.
For that would mean he is copying Manchester City star Erling Haaland’s scoring celebration once again.
Leigh prop Tom Amone has adopted Manchester City star Erling Haaland’s scoring celebrationSWPIX.COM
The prop hopes tonight’s meeting with St Helens is not his final game before moving to NRL side Canterbury as defeat will leave the Leopard vulnerable to slipping out of the top six.
So seeing him sit down and copy the Norwegian – who sent him a signed shirt in the week – will go down very nicely.
Lam said: “If he crosses the try line, I’ll sit down for him myself!
“I don’t know where it’s come from. I think it’s something to do with his young son but that’s pretty exciting for him to have that relationship with him.
“When he first did it, I wondered, ‘What the hell are you doing>’ He doesn’t cross the line that often, so I thought it might have been a brain snap!
“Ton’s quite emotional, when anyone scores. You can see he’s jumping in the air and that’s because he’s a competitor, I love that about him.
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“Tom’s been awesome for us and these are the big games where he’s really excelled.”
Points difference means Saints are pretty much secure in the top six after a season ruined by injuries to key players.
But boss Paul Wellens knows Konrad Hurrell, who had major neck surgery that ended his campaign, wants to play on.
Adrian Lam hopes to see Amone sitting down against St HelensGetty
Whether that will be wearing the red vee remains to be seen as he said: “Everything’s gone great and should Konrad want to play again, absolutely he’ll be able to.
“And that’s Konrad’s desire. He’d love that to be with us – that’s why we need discussions sooner rather than later.
“He’s an important part of our club and this team. That’s why I’m desperate to keep him around, he’s such a positive influence.
“I’m pretty confident Konrad wants to remain a Saints player. He’s a player I’d love to keep around but we can’t wait. That’s not fair on Konrad.”
The Connor McDavid-less Edmonton Oilers looked no worse for it on Wednesday night, thoroughly out-playing the defending Stanley Cup Champion Vegas Golden Knights in a…
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-man-stands-in-front-of-a-lighthouse-right-a-woman-walks-through-baie-st-paul.jpg?id=61555259&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=97%2C0%2C98%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>Quebec has no shortage of <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montmorency-falls-montreal-quebec" target="_blank">spots that'll take your breath away</a> (it's not called "la belle province" for nothing!). From the cobblestones of Old Quebec to the emerald green waters of <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/anticosti-largest-island-quebec" target="_blank">Anticosti Island</a>, the province is full of places waiting to be discovered.</p><p>Now, one small Charlevoix town has been crowned North America's most peaceful destination.</p><p>A <a href="https://blog.betway.com/casino/the-most-peaceful-places-in-north-america/" target="_blank">new study from Betway</a> compared towns across Canada and the U.S. on everything from air quality to population density to online searches for "noise" and "spas." The winner wasn't a remote island or a luxury resort, but Baie-Saint-Paul — a riverside town tucked between mountains and the St. Lawrence.</p> <h2>The ranking</h2> <p>Baie-Saint-Paul didn't top any single category in the ranking, but its strong performance across the board, which included an average air quality index of 27 and a population density of just 35 people per square kilometre, pushed it to the top.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DATC9E0Ie1J/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>In fact, Canadian towns dominated the list, claiming five of the top six spots. Here's the full top 10, along with each spot's overall score:</p> <ul> <li> Baie-Saint-Paul, QC – 72.78</li> <li> Jasper, AB – 70.41</li> <li> Tofino, BC – 69.86</li> <li> Killarney, ON – 69.57</li> <li> Woodstock, NY – 68.17</li> <li> Ucluelet, BC – 68.01</li> <li> Bar Harbor, ME – 67.04</li> <li> Bluff, UT – 65.78</li> <li> Truth or Consequences, NM – 64.28</li> <li> North Conway, NH – 64.15</li> </ul> <h2>Why Baie-Saint-Paul stands out</h2> <p>Set between mountains and the river, Baie-Saint-Paul has long been a favourite stop for big-city folks looking for a slower pace.</p><p> The town is known for its abundance of art galleries, farm-to-table dining, and hiking trails that reveal sweeping Charlevoix views.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DNeyThTo8Pb/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>In fact, MTL Blog readers often name it one of their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MTLBlog/posts/pfbid0cXYf1pay3vnjLBPKYu3kM1qiVsJBmSZ73fX7AvRtFM9Jp2oXqneYfDwTSAjKFDbBl" target="_blank">top fall destinations</a>, raving about the fiery foliage that lights up the valley every year. Many also point to the wider Charlevoix region as one of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MTLBlog/posts/pfbid0Hm3oAbWA9nBt6vVqjVadGBXk6eJnCGUWogTY2rgz1muLm5qqpxzRFSsjT3SuRmSFl" target="_blank">Canada's most beautiful areas</a>, and Baie-Saint-Paul sits right in the middle of it. It's also a common stop for anyone heading from Quebec City up to La Malbaie or Tadoussac.</p><h2>Peaceful, but not boring</h2><p>Tranquil doesn't have to mean dull. Baie-Saint-Paul has a strong creative streak. Its streets are lined with cafés, boutiques, and galleries that make strolling through town feel like walking through a movie set.</p><p>Food is a big part of the draw. Le Mouton Noir is loved for its terroir-driven plates overlooking the Rivière du Gouffre, while Les Labours at Le Germain Charlevoix Hotel puts local producers front and centre. Beer fans head to MicroBrasserie Charlevoix, where classics like Dominus Vobiscum and Flacatoune have put the region on the craft beer map.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cvxm-sSORCY/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>And then there's the river itself. At Boisé du Quai Park, a sandy beach stretches along the edge of the St. Lawrence. On warm days, locals and visitors alike lay out on the sand, dip their toes in the water, or just watch the tides against the mountain backdrop.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C-3ltXssnLq/?img_index=1" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p><span></span>Meanwhile, there's no shortage of ways to explore the outdoors. You can kayak on the St. Lawrence, hike into the surrounding hills, or catch views that stretch across the entire valley. If you're up for a short drive, the region is also one of Quebec's prime whale-watching hubs.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DNxsRMKXM63/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>It's certainly peaceful, but far from boring.</p> <h2>Getting there</h2> <p>Best of all, Baie-Saint-Paul isn't hard to reach.</p><p>By car, it's just over three hours from Montreal or about an hour from Quebec City, making it an easy weekend escape. Unlike some laborious treks, the drive itself is part of the appeal. Once you leave the highways behind, the road winds through the Charlevoix hills with plenty of places to pull over for epics views of the Fleuve.</p><p>But once you're in town, everything is pretty walkable. From cafés and galleries to the riverfront beach, you don't really need a car to enjoy it.</p><p>That's part of the charm: you don't have to fly across the country to find peace and quiet. A few hours on the road, and you're in a place where time slows down (in the best way possible). </p>