10 Oct: SLGF - Leeds Rhinos v Wigan Warriors (merged threads)

[chuffer]

Starting to get a bit excited about it now you mention it.....

[Futtocks]

[terrywebbisgod]

Friday nights YEP,before the Saints game.

[GIANTSTRIDES]

Crusties for me, I can see their pack getting on top, I think it could get a bit tasty as well , especially if Bateman keeps his tactics of rubbing his head in their faces.

Best two teams, both know how to win the big one's. It would be nice to see Leeds do the treble particularly for Kevin and co, and for Yarkshire,

As long as it's a great game I'm happy , Best of luck to both sides, I just Fancy Wigan to take it.

[RidingPie]

According to the Super League page on Facebook the match has now sold out

 

https://www.facebook.com/rlsuperleague

 

Great news, the atmosphere should be bouncing

[Exiled Wiganer]

I have had a potential 'mare, as our tickets are in the upper west stand. 4 very good ones, with hospitality, and I don't mind too much, but if anyone has any tickets nearer to Wiganers I would be pleased to swap/pay an adjustment... For those of you of a certain age, think of it as Keith Chegwin holding up a complete mousetrap and asking to swap it for buckaroo.

[Southstander13]

I really hope this game is as epic as it could be, Leeds Wigan games always tend to be great games, massively tense, and a bit tasty too! So excited about it and I reckon the atmosphere will be phenomenal!

 

Leeds by 1

[Southstander13]

Crusties for me, I can see their pack getting on top, I think it could get a bit tasty as well , especially if Bateman keeps his tactics of rubbing his head in their faces.

 

 

Yeah, what was this about in the semi final, he stuck his head into Grix on at least four or five occasions in the first half alone! I don't understand why no one mentioned it on commentary or how it goes unseen by the officials. Strangely, Grix ended up with his head bandaged towards the end of the 1st half!

[Chronicler of Chiswick]

I've said for Leeds, just, but if there'd been a 'Dunno' choice I'd have gone for that. Not that bothered so long as it's a good game.

[GIANTSTRIDES]

Yeah, what was this about in the semi final, he stuck his head into Grix on at least four or five occasions in the first half alone! I don't understand why no one mentioned it on commentary or how it goes unseen by the officials. Strangely, Grix ended up with his head bandaged towards the end of the 1st half!

 

Ref just ignored it, Don't see the likes of Hablett and co putting up with it like Grix did, so there might be a few Handbags

[Exiled Wiganer]

I assume Peacock head grinder will be playing?

[dkw]

I think this game will be decided in the tackle. If Wigan are allowed to control the tackles like they have last few games (by both Leeds players and the ref) then they will win.

[terrywebbisgod]

I assume Peacock head grinder will be playing?

Bateman?Yes,I would have thought so

[Griff9of13]

I assume Peacock head grinder will be playing?

You mean the Boston Leeds strangler?

[Trojan]

Well I haven't been to a GF for 5 years. I only went in 2010 because a mate of mine dragged me.  Apart from then I've boycotted all RL events because of franchsing.  So I hope it's a good game.  My heart says Leeds, my head says Pies.  I'd like to see Kev and Jamie go out on a high note. They've both been magnificent servants to the game.

[PCarter]

On form post Challenge Cup Final, Wigan comfortably.

 

Wigan will want to atone for messing up last time and go into the game in great shape.  Doubt there's anything they would change, other than O'Loughlin being 100% fit.

 

Leeds will have to lift to pre CCF form, when they were outstanding, to be in with a chance.  They've sneaked past Hudds & Saints which shows the desire to win, but have they got the mistake free, controlled game to hand, plus the matching of Wigan physically?

 

Can't see past a Wigan win, and I have a feeling it may well be a surprising margin.

[Futtocks]

Obviously hoping for a Wigan win, but if we see a classic final, and Sinfield & Peacock bow out with a treble, I wouldn't begrudge them that.

[longboard]

Really looking forward to this.

 

Wigan favourites to win based on the form in recent games. Leeds have had a couple of close, tough contests  after the post CCF slump, so they could be battle hardened, or jaded...................

[Trojan]

Obviously hoping for a Wigan win, but if we see a classic final, and Sinfield & Peacock bow out with a treble, I wouldn't begrudge them that.

If they do would it be possible for the Rhinos to emulate Saints and win the the SPOTY "team of the year" award, or do we reckon the Beeb will be wise to that?

[Futtocks]

If they do would it be possible for the Rhinos to emulate Saints and win the the SPOTY "team of the year" award, or do we reckon the Beeb will be wise to that?

Well, they'd already engraved another English 'Rugby' team's name on that trophy, but might well have buffed that off since Saturday.  

[Exiled Wiganer]

We should give them the same send off we gave Cunningham.

[Kenilworth Tiger]

Simply cannot wait for this game on Saturday - I really really hope it is an absolute classic that we can all refer to when our work colleagues ask if we "watched the rugby at the weekend"

 

I'm wanting a Rhinos win specifically for Sinfield and Peacock and the Yorkshire bias

 

Wouldn't begrudge a Wigan win however but as already stated let's have an absolute cracker!!

[RLDave]

Christ, it's all about Wigan on't sky sports app.

[Exiled Wiganer]

It's all about Leeds on the sporting life r l section...

[CrushersForever]

Both teams are an absolute credit to rugby league and I love to watch both teams

Well said.

We saw some majestic games last week, and this one is shaping up to be a cracker as well. Cannot wait!