Is it Warrington's year?

[latchford albion]

I'm confident that we'll do better than last year.

[Bedfordshire Bronco]

On a serious note.....

How good would it be if they did win it 

Break the monopoly, make a big successful club even stronger. Maybe encourage other investors like Moran that investing in the sport can work etc 

[Eddie]

9 minutes ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said:

On a serious note.....

How good would it be if they did win it 

Break the monopoly, make a big successful club even stronger. Maybe encourage other investors like Moran that investing in the sport can work etc 

Agreed. Even as a Saints fan, albeit not a hardcore one, I’d rather see someone new win it this year I think, the comp needs livening up. 

[Damien]

50 minutes ago, latchford albion said:

I'm confident that we'll do better than last year.

Mmm not sure if they can get 3 more wins

[The Blues Ox]

I don't get why people seem so surprised. Powell is a brilliant coach and it was funny watching people call for his head last season even though most people could see Wire needed a complete change and that is what he was doing.

[sweaty craiq]

21 minutes ago, The Blues Ox said:

I don't get why people seem so surprised. Powell is a brilliant coach and it was funny watching people call for his head last season even though most people could see Wire needed a complete change and that is what he was doing.

Powells game plans always rely on ruck domination. This season he has the pack to ensure the halves get space

[Click]

7 hours ago, Dunbar said:

Yes, I am 100% confident they will win the competition.

I see what you're doing here ..... 

[bobbruce]

9 hours ago, The Blues Ox said:

I don't get why people seem so surprised. Powell is a brilliant coach and it was funny watching people call for his head last season even though most people could see Wire needed a complete change and that is what he was doing.

The problem for Powell is because he completely wiped out last season he really has to win the title this year. Finishing second or third isn’t good enough as they were doing that before he came in. 

[HawkMan]

Wouldn't surprise me if Wire won every regular season game and then fail to even get to the GF.

Edited March 25 by HawkMan

[Stanley30]

Nope

[Barry Badrinath]

2 hours ago, bobbruce said:

The problem for Powell is because he completely wiped out last season he really has to win the title this year. Finishing second or third isn’t good enough as they were doing that before he came in. 

Hmmm, no

[The Blues Ox]

15 hours ago, bobbruce said:

The problem for Powell is because he completely wiped out last season he really has to win the title this year. Finishing second or third isn’t good enough as they were doing that before he came in. 

I doubt it but give it another season and I would be surprised if they wern't there abouts.

[Ullman]

On 24/03/2023 at 20:49, Old Frightful said:

Seems nobody's laughing any more.

Currently 5 from 5 and 0-24 up at Cas at arf tarm.

Just wait until the wheels fall off this Saturday...

[Old Frightful]

1 hour ago, Ullman said:

Just wait until the wheels fall off this Saturday...

You gotta larf!

[Ullman]

6 hours ago, Old Frightful said:

You gotta larf!

What else can you do, mate? 

[Faithful1865]

7 hours ago, Ullman said:

Just wait until the wheels fall off this Saturday...

What are you drinking??

[DACS]

I wouldn't be upset if Wire win the comp.  A new name would be good.  The big tests are ahead of them although it will certainly be interesting to see how they go against Sts in the league.

[Saint Toppy]

Even if Wire finish top of the league (which is still a big IF) given were barely 1/5th the way through the league games, it still only guarantees then the hubcap. It doesn't even guarantee them a place in the GF let alone the actual trophy. Its nice for the fans to finish top, and for the clubs bean counters getting the £100K cheque, but the coaches and players all know that being the best team in March counts for next to nothing. Under the play-off system you need to do enough to get into the play-off's, build momentum in the month before the play-off's start, and then peak for the 3 week period of the play-off's.

Edited March 27 by Saint Toppy

[Barry Badrinath]

12 hours ago, Saint Toppy said:

Even if Wire finish top of the league (which is still a big IF) given were barely 1/5th the way through the league games, it still only guarantees then the hubcap. It doesn't even guarantee them a place in the GF let alone the actual trophy. Its nice for the fans to finish top, and for the clubs bean counters getting the £100K cheque, but the coaches and players all know that being the best team in March counts for next to nothing. Under the play-off system you need to do enough to get into the play-off's, build momentum in the month before the play-off's start, and then peak for the 3 week period of the play-off's.

Nervous? 

[Leeds Wire]

2 hours ago, Barry Badrinath said:

Nervous? 

He’s a nervous troll with a long, long history of sniping at Warrington. 

[ELBOWSEYE]

Sad Thomas Mikale is returning to Australia after the Hull game, this season he looked to be finding his feet putting in consistent performance. Although we have strength in depth in the pack je will be missed. Looks like Gold Coast Titans are signing him but have to pay a fee. 

[Saint Toppy]

12 hours ago, Barry Badrinath said:

Nervous? 

Of What - Wire  A club with a long, long history of falling short when it comes to league titles, and a coach who's record isn't much better.

Joking aside, being top of the league in March counts for nothing other than it gives you points on the board towards securing a play-off spot come the business end of the year. There's no doubt that Wire are probably the form team right now, but there's over half a year between now & the GF and a lot can change (form, injuries, suspensions etc.).

Even by the end of April there could be a massive change in their position. I doubt they'll have many issues overcoming Hull this week, but then they face Catalans away, Wigan at Home & Saints away in consecutive weeks. They may win all 3 and still be sitting pretty at the top of the league come the end of April, but its just as likely they could lose all 3 and find themselves down in 5 / 6th position in a months time. 

If Wire are to be genuine title contenders then they need to be in the top 2 come September and still be playing well.

[Just Browny]

23 minutes ago, Saint Toppy said:

If Wire are to be genuine title contenders then they need to be in the top 2 come September and still be playing well.

Good to have this insight, cheers.

[Barry Badrinath]

1 hour ago, Saint Toppy said:

Of What - Wire  A club with a long, long history of falling short when it comes to league titles, and a coach who's record isn't much better.

Joking aside, being top of the league in March counts for nothing other than it gives you points on the board towards securing a play-off spot come the business end of the year. There's no doubt that Wire are probably the form team right now, but there's over half a year between now & the GF and a lot can change (form, injuries, suspensions etc.).

Even by the end of April there could be a massive change in their position. I doubt they'll have many issues overcoming Hull this week, but then they face Catalans away, Wigan at Home & Saints away in consecutive weeks. They may win all 3 and still be sitting pretty at the top of the league come the end of April, but its just as likely they could lose all 3 and find themselves down in 5 / 6th position in a months time. 

If Wire are to be genuine title contenders then they need to be in the top 2 come September and still be playing well.

2 really needlessly longwinded posts deconstructing an entire season of sport?

you're nervous.

[Szymala]

On 25/03/2023 at 19:58, HawkMan said:

Wouldn't surprise me if Wire won every regular season game and then fail to even get to the GF.

Saints 2018 like ?

This season has Cas' 2017 vibes and for Powell's sake I hope they go on with the job this time. The game needs a fresh winner so badly.