How do Warrington and Wakefield compare for Grand Final experience?

WARRINGTON WOLVES haven’t competed in the Grand Final since 2018 and Wakefield Trinity are playing in their very first this Saturday.

Both, of course, are bidding to win the Super League title for the first time.

But while Warrington do at least have five previous Grand Final winners in their ranks, there isn’t a single Wakefield player who has tasted victory at Old Trafford.

Here is how the two squads compare for Grand Final experience:

Warrington Wolves – Super League Grand Final appearances

James Bentley
2022 Lost (v St Helens, 24-12) *
2020 Won (v Wigan, 8-4) **
* for Leeds
** for St Helens

Liam Byrne
2025 Lost (v Hull KR, 24-6) *
2024 Won (v Hull KR, 9-2) *
* for Wigan

Toby King
2023 Won (v Catalans, 10-2) *
2018 Lost (v Wigan, 12-4)
2016 Lost (v Wigan, 12-6)
* for Wigan

Joe Philbin
2018 Lost (v Wigan, 12-4)

Sam Powell
2023 Won (v Catalans, 10-2) *
2020 Lost (v St Helens, 8-4) *
2018 Won (v Warrington, 12-4) *
2016 Won (v Warrington, 12-6) *
2015 Lost (v Leeds, 22-20) *
2014 Lost (v St Helens, 14-6) *
* for Wigan

Kelepi Tanginoa
2024 Lost (v Wigan, 9-2) *
* for Hull KR

George Williams
2018 Won (v Warrington, 12-4) *
2016 Won (v Warrington, 12-6) *
2015 Lost (v Leeds, 22-20) *
2014 Lost (v St Helens, 14-6) *
* for Wigan

Wakefield Trinity – Super League Grand Final appearances

Tom Johnstone
2023 Lost (v Wigan, 10-2) *
* for Catalans

Mike McMeeken
2023 Lost (v Wigan, 10-2) *
2021 Lost (v St Helens, 12-10) *
2017 Lost (v Leeds, 24-6) **
* for Catalans
** for Castleford

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