Fri 12th June : SL : Wakefield Trinity v Wigan Warriors KO 20:00 (Sky Sp+)

[Old Frightful]

Fri 12th June : SL : Wakefield Trinity v Wigan Warriors KO 20:00 (Sky Sp+)

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[Forever Trinity]

Wakey home advantage win by a score

[WN83]

We need it more and need to want it more because it's just about as tough a place to visit as possible at the minute. Wigan are in great form. The talk of not being able to play without Bevan French seems to be a thing of the past due to the rise of Jack Farrimond and also because the whole side is playing well and look laser focused. Win and we're back in the race for the top 2 but lose and that looks a tough ask.

I think we'll do enough and get the win by about 8 points. 

Edited June 10 by WN83

[north yorks trinity]

Very hard one to call. We're making Belle Vue tough for visiting sides at the moment but Wigan are looking like the real deal at the moment. 

If Wakey put in a high level 80 minute performance we'll be in with a shout. A win would be an amazing bonus.

Is French likely to play?

[WN83]

6 minutes ago, north yorks trinity said:

Very hard one to call. We're making Belle Vue tough for visiting sides at the moment but Wigan are looking like the real deal at the moment. 

If Wakey put in a high level 80 minute performance we'll be in with a shout. A win would be an amazing bonus.

Is French likely to play?

He's been named in the squad but not sure. If he does, I could see it being like the cup final again and him playing from the bench, to ease him back in. This is Wigans toughest game on paper by a distance in the next 3, with York and Hull to come after this, so they could be tempted to get him in the 17 for it. 

[north yorks trinity]

23 minutes ago, WN83 said:

He's been named in the squad but not sure. If he does, I could see it being like the cup final again and him playing from the bench, to ease him back in. This is Wigans toughest game on paper by a distance in the next 3, with York and Hull to come after this, so they could be tempted to get him in the 17 for it. 

I think he shouldn't rush his recovery. Another week's rest should do it. 

[Forever Trinity]

Wakey missing Hall and Lino through injury and Tavaga through suspension, Wigan looking strong with French named in squad showing their first 17 bar Miski

[rleaguer]

Wakey is a tough place to go and I feel Wigan may come in a bit fresher and with a healthier squad, Wigan by 8

[Thunder Road]

Wakey.

[WN83]

2 hours ago, Forever Trinity said:

Wakey missing Hall and Lino through injury and Tavaga through suspension, Wigan looking strong with French named in squad showing their first 17 bar Miski

It's Marshall we're missing on the wings. Miski likely only back up (which we can't afford anyway under the cap). The other first choice player missing is Sam Walters but overall, we've no major issues on the injury front. 

[Agbrigg]

Last weeks team that bet HKR already without Jazz and Lino, Massive doubts over Rourke and Pratt too. Wigan are a beter side than HKR right now so I suspect Wakey to find this one tough going. 

[Vambo]

Looking forward to this one. My head says Trinity In a very close game but my heart hopes I'm wrong.

[Wollo Wollo Wayoo]

With the same starting line up we had v HKR maybe, but The Wall just got ten feet taller.

[Chronicler of Chiswick]

Wakey by 6.

[Blind side johnny]

Whoever wins I predict that Powell will moan about it. (I'd love to be a fly on the wall when his wife serves up his tea.)

[dboy]

Just now, Blind side johnny said:

Whoever wins I predict that Powell will moan about it. (I'd love to be a fly on the wall when his wife serves up his tea.)

Thanks for your invaluable contribution.

Shall we do a "moan-watch" on all the coaches this weekend? They all do it. 

Do you expect them all to sit in a presser saying "well, that was perfect!"

Or are you suggesting he doesn't like his wife's cooking?

[WN83]

I don't know why the fans of whoever Powell is coaching at the time, get so upset by comments from opposition fans that he is the biggest moaner in the league and always has been. He's a damn good coach, so the fact he's equally as good at moaning isn't an issue but it doesn't make it any less true. He's the sort of guy you could give a bar of gold and he'd complain it was too heavy!!

 

 

[dboy]

By calling him a moaner, you are implying he's wrong.

What has he "moaned" about that you disagree with?

[Wakey Til I Die]

Wakey by 4.

[WN83]

10 minutes ago, dboy said:

By calling him a moaner, you are implying he's wrong.

 

You can moan about things that are true as well. Powell doesn't discriminate, he'll moan about things that are true, false and anything in between, as long as he can get a good grumble in, he's happy...well he's not but you get the point. 

I'll say it again though, he's a very good coach and it would be boring if everyone was the same. 

[AgbriggAmbler]

12 minutes ago, WN83 said:

You can moan about things that are true as well. Powell doesn't discriminate, he'll moan about things that are true, false and anything in between, as long as he can get a good grumble in, he's happy...well he's not but you get the point. 

I'll say it again though, he's a very good coach and it would be boring if everyone was the same. 

You seem to do a fair bit of moaning yourself.

[WN83]

Just now, AgbriggAmbler said:

You seem to do a fair bit of moaning yourself.

Now firstly, I don't think you actually know if that's true but I won't lie, I love a good moan here and there, especially about some things that go on in Rugby League. I'd say Daryl Powell is Champions League level in terms of moaning, whereas I'd put myself in the Vanarama National League but I strive to be better. 

If Powell doesn't moan about anything tomorrow (which he will, he always does), I'll moan that he didn't moan!

 

[Josef K]

Wigan 2. 

[OMEGA]

Wakefield are decimated in the backline with Rourke, Pratt, Walmsley, Hall & Lino all set to miss out. In addition we have Jowitt and Sinfield who are returning from lengthy absences.

This will be a hard game for Trinity to win!

[Agbrigg]

1 hour ago, OMEGA said:

Wakefield are decimated in the backline with Rourke, Pratt, Walmsley, Hall & Lino all set to miss out. In addition we have Jowitt and Sinfield who are returning from lengthy absences.

This will be a hard game for Trinity to win!

Yes thats an issue for this game and against Wigan who are in top form ,I cant see a win. 

Last time I looked Trin got 4 start on the handicap, they would have to double that at least to tempt me this week