Unfortunatley top means nothing , much to my dislike Wigan are the best team at the moment and whilst a full strength Saints could run them close i just dont see them getting within 12 points with no halfbacks and it could be a rout . Next year could be a different kettle of fish though

I'm all for this negative talk.

It's not hurt so far.

Top means we were the most consistent side this year, and that's with an injury ravaged side, a side that turned Wigan over in their own back yard. Apart from half backs, we match them. And we have the best hooker in the game in Roby.

Wigan are favourites because they have half backs, which is something that can be nullified by a brilliant display from our forwards. We still have plenty of speed and threats over the pitch.

Wigan can harp on all week for all I care. This is a local derby, forget injuries, it's gonna be a belter.

Quote: The Chair Maker "Wigan will also take out Roby within the first 20 minutes as he is our one threat. Look out for a cannonball or a twist of the ankle like they did to Chris Bridge last night.'" www.therfl.co.uk/the-rfl/disciplinary/item?5476

Quote: The Chair Maker "Wigan will also take out Roby within the first 20 minutes as he is our one threat. Look out for a cannonball or a twist of the ankle like they did to Chris Bridge last night.'" www.therfl.co.uk/the-rfl/disciplinary/item?5476

Quote: Mash Butty "www.therfl.co.uk/the-rfl/disciplinary/item?5476'" I'm very sure you don't want to play this game. Remember the broken jaw? www.therfl.co.uk/the-rfl/disciplinary/item?5009 Saints aren't favourites, but that doesn't in any way mean we can't win it, we've beaten them this year at their own ground with similar players missing and there's no reason we can't do it again! Bash em in the forwards and nullify their halves. If MM starts kicking off, Sia looks like he's been itching to take someone out for weeks. Fight fire with fire!

Quote: Mash Butty "www.therfl.co.uk/the-rfl/disciplinary/item?5476'" I'm very sure you don't want to play this game. Remember the broken jaw? www.therfl.co.uk/the-rfl/disciplinary/item?5009 Saints aren't favourites, but that doesn't in any way mean we can't win it, we've beaten them this year at their own ground with similar players missing and there's no reason we can't do it again! Bash em in the forwards and nullify their halves. If MM starts kicking off, Sia looks like he's been itching to take someone out for weeks. Fight fire with fire!

I just hope the players are reading this. It should fire them up like nothing else.

Roby made 1054 tackles in the regular season and not one of those would have intent to injure.

Now when we come to Wigan's tactics of 1054 tackles we are probably talking 100+ tackles with intent to cause injury.

Roby is not on the same discipline page compared to Paddy Wack.