Sat 28th May: Challenge Cup Final: Huddersfield Giants v Wigan Warriors KO 15:00 (BBC One)

[Spidey]

Just now, Mattrhino said:

He should have been off two swinging arms pathetic ref.

Bit of a grub ain’t he

[OMEGA]

Wigan have speed on their right while Huddersfield have power, same result

Giants might live to regret all these missed 2 pointers

[Desert Skipper]

I think McGillvray deserves that try. He hasn’t really been in many finals and certainly not scored in any.

Something nice to highlight a good career where he’s managed to shine despite not playing for a big club.

[JohnM]

2 minutes ago, Live after death said:

2 bad ones now from Smithies and still on the field

 

1 minute ago, Mattrhino said:

He should have been off two swinging arms pathetic ref.

It's NOT FAIR!!!!!

[soulboy]

Maturing into a “ fully fledged ###### “.

[berniewinters]

bit of justice there....smithies should be in the bin

Edited May 28, 2022 by berniewinters
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[OMEGA]

Smithies swinging his arm at blokes he wouldn’t look in the eye where they anywhere other than a Rugby pitch

[Mattrhino]

Just now, JohnM said:

 

It's NOT FAIR!!!!!

 

Huh !?

[Futtocks]

Looking at the replays, I know the torch-brandishing mob want Smithies hanged drawn and quartered, but it looks to me like Bevan French should shoulder more of the blame.

[Davo5]

Thornley & Bibby really are bang average centre’s

[berniewinters]

Just now, Davo5 said:

Thornley & Bibby really are bang average centre’s

generous

[Futtocks]

3 minutes ago, Davo5 said:

Thornley & Bibby really are bang average centre’s

Thornley's never going to be an eye-catching player, but he has rarely let any side down that he's played for.

Bibby: 14 tries from 28 appearances for Wigan. That's not superstar material, but is a useful points return. Plus he's assisted plenty of other players' tries.

Edited May 28, 2022 by Futtocks

[JonNgog]

anyone else hearing those really shrill annoying Wigan fans on the mic?

[JohnM]

5 minutes ago, Mattrhino said:

 

Huh !?

It's not fair that it's the ref that makes these decisions rather than the forum's neutral expert keyboard warriors.

[DavidM]

Just now, JonNgog said:

anyone else hearing those really shrill annoying Wigan fans on the mic?

It’s Baz Tez Clarke and Brian in the next door Sky box 

[Futtocks]

Harry Smith was very lucky there...

[Live after death]

Looking like next try winner here, not sure Huddersfield have another try in them though.

Edited May 28, 2022 by Live after death

[Davo5]

2 minutes ago, Futtocks said:

Thornley's never going to be an eye-catching player, but he has rarely let any side down that he's played for.

Bibby: 14 tries from 28 appearances for Wigan. That's not superstar material, but is a useful points return. Plus he's assisted plenty of other players' tries.

Won’t win trophies with bang average centre’s who can’t defend & don’t break tackles despite their size.

[Desert Skipper]

What a great close game this has been. Deserves the surroundings and atmosphere of the old Wembley finals.

I can’t help feeling if this had been a match involving two of the current big four, we’d be hearing the commentary team talking of an ‘epic’ to go down in the history books.

[Desert Skipper]

I think Lolohea might sneak the Lance Todd? 

[Davo5]

That’s silly from Field,just come inside & take the tackle.

[Live after death]

Why stopped play there, its in back play and not a head injury

[Futtocks]

Use of the phrase "bang average" is a bit of an indicator.

[DavidM]

Shame , Cust has been really good for Wigan this year 

[Futtocks]

Cust doesn't look like he knows where he is right now.