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Given how far we have come with technology, how far off are we from using facial recognition as part of the ticketing process and any one involved in any disturbance on the terraces is instantly recognised and issued with a complete rugby leagye banning order. I don't want a alcohol ban as the majority of us drink very responsibly, I want a ban of the small amount of idiots we have causing the trouble, if we were seen to be naming and shaming along with publishing the punishment for said offenders it may make others think twice before chuckling projectiles or other loutish behaviour.

This, they've already started the season excuses was put out by the Aussies this year with comments like we were a quarter of the way into the season. The Broncos cane over very early and were using some of the countries best training facilities, they also had a couple of behind closed doors matches against London and Hull fc youngsters. They even said themselves they were trying to get the best preparation possible because they were here to win it, fielding a full strength team. KRs first team had only had one game before playing the WCC, the first team had not took part in any pre season friendlies and fielded the youngsters in the challenge cup game, so the excuses are meaningless from the Australian fans. The Aussies believe all the super league is dying its a poor comp tripe they get fed in the media over there, some of it from the people who are apparently coming to save us. Nobody is denying the NRL is in a different league to us as a comp but in a one off game the heart of a underdog got rovers over the line against a very strong Broncos team who were gutted they lost.

No chance for me i don't care how much was on the table has to be in your own backyard if possible, I was just pointing out that the competition clearly has some value for the offer to be made. I see Oakwell as a fairly good choice not too far too travel for the home fans and a connection to your owner, but would like them to go full on promotion and take over the stadium fully for the night. I reckon the match could easily sell 30,000 plus if a stadium close enough to Wakefield had such capacity.

Rovers and the Broncos got offered £740,000 to hold it in Qatar last year. I really hope they consider a larger stadium then there own, i was quite against holding it away from craven park my self and thought we would get great home advantage from it, but I have to admit we made the right decision to move it to craven park west (formerly MKM), the atmosphere and big game feel was like nothing i had previously felt topping both Wembley and old Trafford. We could easily have sold many thousands more tickets we sold out very quick, and if it does get held in this country next year I certainly will try to get tickets. Think big Wakefield and make your mark on the largest stage possible, you have a very loud and loyal fan base and will surly have the backing of most of the fans of other clubs rooting for you.

Know the feeling well, it really means so much more when the wait has been so long. You guys were simply outstanding and the best bit was you didn't play all cagey like teams often do in finals, you went out and attacked and played how you have been all season, a joy to watch.

Never give up hope, you guys have a outstanding set of youngsters coming through who will of gained in experience from this final which probably has come a year or two early for the team. Look at young Irwin for example, leading the team around in a grand final aged just 18 and not looking a bit out of place. Warrington maybe the butt of many people's jokes but I honestly would love to have a crop of homegrown talent coming through as good as yours and the future looks bright for the Wolves.

Tried to scramble a few stats from different sources so can't 100% guarantee right. T TA TK MI TB AK C. M. AG ML 17 14 314 94 77 90 264 1712 6.48 21 games JC 5 43 240 60 18 199 192 614 3.19 26 games JT 4 27 437 53 62 114 336 1698 5.5 27 games HS 5 23 342 55 36 147 213 855 4.01 22 games GW 5 18 155 34 44 73 284 1973 6.9 15 games T.try TA.try assist Tk. tackles MI.missed tackles TB.tackle breaks AK,attacking kicks C,carries M,meters made AG,average gain. Considering Lewis had a poor end too the season i think his stats hold up pretty well, he was playing injured for part of the season which I don't think he fully got over. Hopefully having had a bit of time to recover will come back strong for the World Cup.

Yep, but in fairness it was a incomplete season due covid and Toronto pulled during the season. We did however manage to get relegated when not finishing bottom in 2016 in the million pound game against Salford.

A little over 23,000 capacity so not far off this year's mkm stadium capacity, the stadium is a little more dated but capable of putting on a good show and I'm sure will probably sell out. Wouldn't mind going and cheering on the Trin myself.

What a wonderful phrase

HKR also announced the signing of 24 year old Moala Graham-Taufa from the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Nathan Cayless believes he was the best centre in the NSW comp in 2026. Don't know much about him but from what i have seen in his write ups looks promising.

Well done Wakefield you where quite simply brilliant tonight. Enjoy next week, having been on a similar trajectory to you guys with my HKR in recent seasons soak it all in and hope you win it. Some may whinge about the many shortcomings of super league but have we finally got to a point of a more open competition were it isn't the same old teams winning it all?

Would Really like to see Wakefield win it this year to see another new name up there they have been a great watch this season very entertaining, but they will have to get past a very very good Wigan side to get there. Wigan continue to be the most well run club in the competition and the level all other teams aspire to be at. Wakefield by 2

Was unsure at first but growing on me, actually don't mind the collar, certainly different.

Putting super League down at every level possible, trying to deliberately devalue it is a very deliberate tactic. The reason for it is when or if the NRL get involved they will claim responsibility for any small improvement in anything from sponsorship to crowd increases and deem everything they touch has worked and saved Super league. V,landys is not daft and is very clever at marketing. The one thing I would welcome more than anything from the NRL involvement is that decisions are made years in advance and the clubs generally know what is happening over year in advance.