Just posted about this over on the saints board.

Yes, the stats say we're about even, but they were by far the superior side, and the feeling I have had in SL was one of well if we win it's a bonus. Not saying that we couldn't nor didn't, just the fact that we were underdogs.
(I am old enough to remember pre SL but everyone knows that RL before SL doesn't count apparently)

We are now the better side, even if we had lost yesterday. With Graham gone, stop Roby and they are very ordinary at present.

Agreed, and if things continue as they are, it won't be long before we're back at the top of that table, too!

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Saints are very good at plan A...forwards dominate, roby scoots, backs link in...... but when plan A is stopped they revert to....................................................................................................................................plan A........

Yes, the loss of Graham has made a big difference to Saints. It shows how important a marquee signing is. I hpe we sign one great half-back to replace Tommy and Roberts next season. Someone who will take the game by the scruff of the neck like Graham.

My innate sense of superiority about being a Wiganer and a supporter of the greatest RL team meant that never applied to me.

Indeed.

Normal service has been resumed. Things have been out of balance for a brief period, but now the natural order has been restored and all is well with the world again. I expect no change in conditions for the foreseeable future. The outlook is sunny and bright.

i agree with the OP, i always felt the same until the recent 2 years or so... iirc it was my 7th Saints game that i finally saw us beat them live (last game of 2007) the Vaeliki try match..