First time in years I am really looking forward to watch the final.

Me too.
It's boring seeing the same teams there every year.
Good luck to both.
Hoping HKR do it to put a bit of a shine on a dreadful season for Yorkshire clubs.

Yep looking forwards to the game. It’s lovely to see two new teams and not the usual suspects

It’s an absolute disgrace what’s happened to the club. Problem is, it’s terminal.

Remember when Wigan were a disinter circa 2006? It wasn’t until Uncle Mo left and IL came they sorted themselves out.

The club, from a competing for trophies point of view, is all but dead.

Wow, with so many flaws I wonder why wigan signed him? No doubt they’ll win trophies “in spite” of him whilst he’s there.

Most players have flaws. Leeming was a good player, one of many who don’t seem to like it at the club these days.

Spot on post

The ineffective mods and the Hetherington bully boys (or is it just him and Kath pretending to be RL fans) do slam down on anyone who says anything negative about Hetherington or Smith or their cronies

If that is true about board and Gawwy then the club is on a downward spiral to mediocrity. I and my family are probably not going to renew our membership of last 18 years and return to watching Amateur RL.

That's just not true about negative comments not being allowed or shot down, is it? I for one have had a go at GH for quite some time, as have others. He is 100% responsible for the mess since the Golden Generation retired. I have more sympathy for Smith than some, as he's been brought in to revamp the team, meaning replacing many of our big earners. I am very disappointed in this season. However, unlike people who live in cloud cuckoo land, I just don't see how this could have been done much more quickly than it has (due to salary cap limits) or without causing significant unrest in the squad, including some players leaving who we may have wanted to keep.

What none of us know (yet) is who is coming in to replace the serial underperformers we're currently getting rid of. I will be just as hard on GH if we sign some of the no-names that have been bandied about. Now is the time for the club to make a statement about the way forward. If we do bring in some star quality, we can all then judge Smith fairly - if we keep being rubbish he will be gone.

Why should getting rid of underperformers cause Sam Walters to leave?

Absolfeckinglutely. Brilliant observation.
Walters has got more potential than the majority of current 1st players

Jeez how much of a snowflake you are? Some people disagree with you and it's "boo hoo, bully boys"?

OK, see ya then. I trust you wouldn't magically change your mind if Leeds started winning again.

Give the poor guy a break. He's only seen 7 winning GFs (2 losing ones) 3 CC wins and 3 WCC wins. It's been a rough trot.

Without knowing the ins and outs, what annoys me about the Walters situation is people are being so black and white with it.

I think ultimately had the kid had a bit more patience, if he’d have wanted to stay, he’d have got the offer he wanted, because he’s earnt it.

As it was he clearly wanted to get his contract sorted very early doors (which he’s entitled to) and things fell the way they did. It’s a shame, but I don’t think it’s the stick to poke the club with that some people seem intent on using it as.

Auden Sezer confirmed as joining West Tigers. That’s officially going into next season with no starting halfbacks. If we don’t sign one (preferably 2) established halves who have a kicking game, athleticism, and leadership then we will serve up much of the same next year. Replacing 2 halves in any off season is a big enough ask in itself. I wouldn’t be surprised if Myler has suddenly become our starting half for next season now. The club’s ambition will be clear to see based on these signings.

It’s possible that Lachlan Miller has been signed to play there. So that would mean one more.

Miller
?
Sinfield
Myler

With the latter two as back ups to those positions would be ok depending on who the question mark ends up being. Personally I’d try for Schneider from KR.

Surprised at Sezer going to wests, they must see something in him which I don’t. I sincerely hope we don’t go with Myler at half back, lack of pace and age being my reasons. I am not even comfortable with him at full back, as I have posted previously he is adequate at fullback nothing more. Anyway we need 2 half backs not certain any available at the moment. Thought we might be interested in Salfords Croft, looks like Salford have given him a long term contract. So signing him could be expensive. Surely Smith must have some input from Australia regarding regarding availability of half backs.