aye. really gutted but feel lucky for the season weve had

I was sat in the Warrington end of the North Stand and the feeling I got with the fans around me was that Warrington just had to turn up to get the win...

How wrong could they be?

Don't be too down-heartened by the defeat! It won't be the last time we see Warrington in a Grand Final and its great to see another team join the Big "4".

We played our best on the day and I couldn't ask more from the boys. Its been a rough few years but we're finally getting there.

I know some questions are always asked. And I for one will never be a massive fan of the playoff system in that i can't justify how a team can have a quiet season then win the league. However saying that I still respect the play off system and how it is the trophy that a team needs to win.

Wire have played their hearts out and whether we won or loose I think I speak for all true wire fans when I say Warrington is truly proud of our team, I know I am.

2013... Year of the wolf

Not trolling homnest but...

Wire lost because they thought they won it when they walked on the pitch, which further fuelled that after Myler scored within the first couple of minutes.

Did Westerwood touch the ball or make a tackle? I cant remember him doing anything and must be the quietest game he has had this season.

When Wire went four up in the second half Leeds were giving you the game by forcing the play, if you scored or at least took control of the ball you would have won.

Forgetting the last four years or so how long can this team last for? Wiggy last night must have said around 60 times that Morley played in the very first GF. Briers, Hodgson, Westwood, Higham, Monoghans, Wood, CArvell also. I know that as a counter arguement you can say that there is Atkins, Myler, Ratchford, Hill, Cooper (I think he's fairly young), Riley. The same can also be said of the Leeds team however the new players such as Hardacker, BJB, Watkins, Ward have all won the GF.

Totally agree! The stuff I heard from Warrington fans around me sat in the North Stand was baffling and they genuinely believed they only had to turn up to win. Leeds were there for the taking and considering it was 14-14 at half time despite Warrington only being in the Leeds half 2/3 times I thought they would see out the game in the 2nd half. However for me, the stand out players of the season for Warrington let you down. Briers kicking and last tackle options weren't good enough and Westwood was non-existant when the going got tough, add to the fact Leeds best spell was when Westwood was off the field?

I thought Warringtons best players were Myler and surprisingly Grix, two players whos position in the team has been heavily questioned throughout the season.

Seriously though do not be too down-heartened by the defeat Leeds clearly are a champion side and Warrington will be in many more finals over the years I have no doubt!

On previous posts I've stated that I've been optimistic but never confidant.

I knew we'd have to do something special to win. we may not have been our best but we were our best on the day. as in we could do far better I know. but I know that we worked extremely hard. Albeit a few dodgey ref calls (IMO) we played not top notch but well. I think We were getting frustrated with ourselves and that's where most the errors stemed from. We were nervous on the inside. Though we didn't show it, some of our plays did

So close, but no cigar. Was Briers there?

There really are some Feckwits on these boards! Warrington played a decent game last night, Leeds played a better one. Both teams turned up, both put the effort in and the best team won. Leeds have a real Grand Final mentality. That doesn't detect from the effort Wire put in getting there.

"quiet season" !!!!!

We had to prepared and peak early to win the World Club Championship then to get to the CC final at Wembley (well done to Warrington) and finally peak for the playoffs.

The whole idea of a playoff system is that all have a chance of winning with the top 4 having a handicap advantage. Because Leeds have now twice become champions from 5th place shows the competion works well. Had it been a top 5 competiton these last 2 years Leeds would still have won it. So whats the difference?

The truth is the best team won it again.

Boasting Wire just think they can turn up.Always our year for the Grand Final.

This. Its funny how all the trolls that have suddenly come out from under their stones didn't come on here when we won the CC 3 out of the last 4 years, or topped the league last year. Success breads jealousy I'm affraid.

Wire have had a great season winning a trophy, getting to the 2 major finals, finishing 2nd in the league and winning the U20's league. I think winning the U20's league is probably the most pleasing and has me very excited for the future, as we obviously have great times ahead when you look at our youth squads development and its set up.

Unfortunately we weren't good enough last night but I'd rather be in our position of improving season-on-season rather than moving backwards and having to live in the past.