ckn Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Discuss the game here! "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenilworth Tiger Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Wigan to win comfortably I think. Saints have been leaking too many points to trouble Wigan Now then, it's a race between Sandie....and Fairburn....and the little man is in........yeees he's in. I, just like those Castleford supporters felt that the ball should have gone to David Plange but he put the bit betwen his teeth...and it was a try Kevin Ward - best player I have ever seen The real Mick Gledhill is what you see on here, a Bradford fan ........, but deep down knows that Bradford are just not good enough to challenge the likes of Leeds & St Helens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Frightful Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Oooooh! Not sure about this. It is a derby after all, no matter how insignificant compared to the Big One, This season's form says the Pies will have too much but you can never write off Saints. Wigan 18 Saints 14. Or maybe the other way round. "When I saw the Pistols and The Clash I realised it didn't seem that difficult, they didn't seem like they could play very well either, so the thing was to form a band then work it out. We didn't even know who was going to play what - we passed around all the instruments until we found what we were comfortable with. I wasn't comfortable with any of them so I became the singer." Terry Hall on forming The Specials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled Wiganer Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 The refereeing will decide this. If Wigan are level on penalties they ought to win. If they are heavily penalised their line defence will be put under too much pressure by Saints' close in attack. I think Wigan's back 5 are very good indeed, and good enough to score mid 20s points. I am not sure this will be a classic to match Leeds' DW win, but I think the sides are much better matched than when Saints beat us in 2000 (?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Frightful Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 The refereeing will decide this. If Wigan are level on penalties they ought to win. If they are heavily penalised their line defence will be put under too much pressure by Saints' close in attack. I think Wigan's back 5 are very good indeed, and good enough to score mid 20s points. I am not sure this will be a classic to match Leeds' DW win, but I think the sides are much better matched than when Saints beat us in 2000 (?). EW, you are Justin Morgan and I etc, etc. Why on Earth would you think that Wigan might get heavily penalised? If they overstep the mark, they will deserve being penalised. If they don't, they won't. "When I saw the Pistols and The Clash I realised it didn't seem that difficult, they didn't seem like they could play very well either, so the thing was to form a band then work it out. We didn't even know who was going to play what - we passed around all the instruments until we found what we were comfortable with. I wasn't comfortable with any of them so I became the singer." Terry Hall on forming The Specials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindle xiii Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Part of me hopes Bentham gets this game! Wigan to win for mine. They seem to be just better. However I'd be pleased for Mick Potter, Jamie Foster and the other young lads to get a big win under their belts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff9of13 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 (edited) Part of me hopes Bentham gets this game! Wigan to win for mine. They seem to be just better. However I'd be pleased for Mick Potter, Jamie Foster and the other young lads to get a big win under their belts. It's Silverwood. Edited September 28, 2010 by Griff9of13 "it is a well known fact that those people who most want to rule people are, ipso facto, those least suited to do it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindle xiii Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 It's Silverwood. Yorkshire rules! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loiner Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 The refereeing will decide this. If Wigan are level on penalties they ought to win. If they are heavily penalised their line defence will be put under too much pressure by Saints' close in attack. I think Wigan's back 5 are very good indeed, and good enough to score mid 20s points. I am not sure this will be a classic to match Leeds' DW win, but I think the sides are much better matched than when Saints beat us in 2000 (?). Can't see past wigan,there defence against the rhinos was awesome.With saints having no half backs i think they will struggle.You can never write off saints but don't think it will be there day again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled Wiganer Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I wasn't meaning to suggest that Wigan would be undone by unfair refereeing, rather that either indiscipline from the likes of Joel and Coley or our inability to control the speed of the ptb could lead us to be defending our line against v big lads. Silverwood is a more than decent referee and we don't have the issues with him we seem to have with Bentham. I would if Bentham had his time again he might wish his record wasn't so bad for Wigan. I appreciate they go for the right man on the day, but if everything else was equal Cummings wouldn't be human if he gave the nod elsewhere than Bentham. I don't for a moment any ref ever does less than call the game as they see it, and have never blamed a ref for a Wigan defeat. I consider the disciplinary committee to be fair game mind, as they have the benefit of time for reflection. Anyway, I liked the look of Wigan for pretty much all of the game on Saturday - it was a very complete focussed performance. We look to be fit and firing and if our kicking game achieves parity we should be well placed. I think Sam at 1 works brilliantly when Deacs is 7, as he can do as he pleases. So excited about this game. Good luck to Saints, they will be worthy champions if they prevail, having a fair bit of adversity not so much in the number of injuries so much as their concentration in the halves. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steef Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Saints by 8 points for me, their attack is better than Leeds' and they are much more experienced in Grand Finals than wigan are. I expect Cunningham to play out of his skin and i think They have the edge in the kicking game. "surely they've got to try somthing different now, maybe the little chip over the top?2 http://www.flickr.com/photos/stufod/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stuarts-photography/156268557729980 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Frightful Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I wasn't meaning to suggest that Wigan would be undone by unfair refereeing, rather that either indiscipline from the likes of Joel and Coley or our inability to control the speed of the ptb could lead us to be defending our line against v big lads. Silverwood is a more than decent referee and we don't have the issues with him we seem to have with Bentham. I would if Bentham had his time again he might wish his record wasn't so bad for Wigan. I appreciate they go for the right man on the day, but if everything else was equal Cummings wouldn't be human if he gave the nod elsewhere than Bentham. I don't for a moment any ref ever does less than call the game as they see it, and have never blamed a ref for a Wigan defeat. I consider the disciplinary committee to be fair game mind, as they have the benefit of time for reflection. Anyway, I liked the look of Wigan for pretty much all of the game on Saturday - it was a very complete focussed performance. We look to be fit and firing and if our kicking game achieves parity we should be well placed. I think Sam at 1 works brilliantly when Deacs is 7, as he can do as he pleases. So excited about this game. Good luck to Saints, they will be worthy champions if they prevail, having a fair bit of adversity not so much in the number of injuries so much as their concentration in the halves. . That's a bit more like the real EW. "When I saw the Pistols and The Clash I realised it didn't seem that difficult, they didn't seem like they could play very well either, so the thing was to form a band then work it out. We didn't even know who was going to play what - we passed around all the instruments until we found what we were comfortable with. I wasn't comfortable with any of them so I became the singer." Terry Hall on forming The Specials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilderspoolmemories Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Saints by 15 2009 Warrington 25 Hudderfield 16 2010 Warrington 30 Leeds 6 2011 League Leaders Shield Winners 2012 Warrington 35 Leeds 18 Challenge cups and league leaders shields everywhere! We need more silver polish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairman M Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 (edited) Could be a stormer of a game. Wigans defence has been superb but if any team can crack it then it's Saints. St Helens 22-18 Wigan. Match winning try by KC about three feet to the right of the posts. Oh, from about two yards out. Edited September 28, 2010 by Chairman M Leicester Saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannibal Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Wigan 76 - Saints 0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintsbird Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Really dont know how its going to go. part of me hopes its a great game for the record books & neutrals but on the other hand I cant cope with a close one I hope the boys do it for KC. Here's hoping Come on you Saints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilderspoolmemories Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Wigan 76 - Saints 0 A pint of what he's drinking please landlord! 2009 Warrington 25 Hudderfield 16 2010 Warrington 30 Leeds 6 2011 League Leaders Shield Winners 2012 Warrington 35 Leeds 18 Challenge cups and league leaders shields everywhere! We need more silver polish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannibal Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 A pint of what he's drinking please landlord! I'm drinking a beverage that is best served cold, it's called "Pie-Eaters Revenge" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrywebbisgod Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I'm drinking a beverage that is best served cold, it's called "Pie-Eaters Revenge" Sounds like a Wigan version of the trots Thank you for your valuable contribution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindle xiii Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Sounds like a Wigan version of the trots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Templar Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 It's quite a while since Wigan were favourites to beat Saints in a final. I look forward to see how their "brilliant" players cope with that kind of pressure on Saturday. Nonetheless I wish we had a fully fit Kyle and Leon at HB and that we didnt have Francis Meli playing on the wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timtum Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Don't mind who wins..... Hoping for a fine evening weather wise for some top of the ground, crisp handling rugby. Looking forward to seeing a good open game. Both sides like to move the ball about a bit and if we get an untypical, non grinding final then I will be more than happy. I've only seen Sam Tomkins on the telly before so looking forward to seeing him in the broader, live perspective from full back. I also hope that one of the unsung heroes in Coley has a good game and that Cunningham brings down the curtain on his career with some aplomb. Not been to a big RL occasion like this since the 1995 world cup final so I'm all breath bated. May the best team win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled Wiganer Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 One thing that concerns me slightly about the week end is that both teams seem to be becoming more conservative as the season goes on, with Saints relying on scoring from within 10m of the line and Wigan having seemingly put flowing back moves more on hold in the last couple of weeks. I hope one team goes a couple of scores up so the other throws the ball around more. This could get tight and attritional if we're not careful. I hope I'm worrying unduly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Isn't this game being shown in 3D? I can't make it to Manchester and was hoping to watch in 3D again. I was under the impression it was the Wigan v Wire game and the GF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1976PMJwires Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 All year said the pies........ sorry guys, form is the most important factor now. (saints unbeaten since leeds, wigan lost a few in the last 8 games) Saints 22 Wigan 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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