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[quote="Saint77777":3t42372l]Maguire was a black mark on RL in this country. Whilst coaches like Daniel Anderson and Brian McLennan won championships on the back of exciting Rugby league, Maguire set out to win at all costs, evident by the way Danny Maguire was seriously injured and laughed at on the floor by the wigan players as he writhed in agony. Then there has been the constant bending back of limbs, trying to seriously maim the opposition. Even Phil Clarke has jumped on the bandwagon with his disgusting comments about the Danny Maguire incident.
I think its fitting that the 2 fairest teams in the comp, who have been on the receiving end of Wigans tactics should contest the Grand Final and make it a proper family day out instead of the knuckle dragging, salivating neanderthals from Wigan, that would pour into manchester on grand final day.
I for one cant wait to mingle with the Leeds fans and have a beer with them, rather than having to watch my arms and legs, should wigan have got there.[/quote:3t42372l]:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_54062.gif |
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With the season fast approaching, I thought I would see who people thought would be the main challenger for the title.
Personally I have a feeling that Wire will push us all the way, but it will be Saints in the final.
Thoughts?
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Yep, I reckon Wire will be dogging our footsteps.
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| Quote: Geoff "Yep, I reckon Wire will be dogging our footsteps.'"
I hope Tony Smith's not reading this, he'll think you're picking on Joel Monaghan  |
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| Quote: Geoff "Yep, I reckon Wire will be dogging our footsteps.'"
I am sure they will be like a dog with a bone but I think you are barking up the wrong tree - Its Leeds for me. |
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Leeds would be a surprise for me with all their recent changes, but they've the experience to pull through.
Saints I think could be semi finalist material this year, ageing/departed players, coach who may not gel etc.
Warrington have also got experienced heads on now, and i see them as our main rivals.
As for the unlikely candidates... Bradford could surprise some, they'll finish quite a lot higher than expected or... quite a lot lower, there's that many new faces it really could go either way.
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I like this thread. This time last year, it would have seemed ludicrous to question who our main rivals were, as we were languishing mid table, this year we've the WCC to look forward to and an old fashioned optimism. Will it last!?
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[quote="Frank Zappa":1sacjrvf]Some scientists claim that hydrogen, because it is so plentiful, is the basic building block of the universe. I dispute that. I say there is more stupidity than hydrogen, and that is the basic building block of the universe.[/quote:1sacjrvf]
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Here's how I see itWigan v Huddersfield
Warrington v St Helens
Leeds v Salford
Hull K.R v Hull F.C
Huddersfield v Leeds
Warrington v Hull F.C
Wigan v Hull F,C
St Helens v Leeds
Wigan v Leeds
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Prediction threads are generally a waste of time but I will put down on record that Saints won't make the top 4 next year! We shall see though.
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[quote="Mark"]Great game of rugby league. Fantastic atmosphere, Wigan were breathtaking and dominant in all areas for the first 25 minutes, coupled with us making alot of dumb mistakes,then fortunately they brought McIlorum on which helped us back into the game. I thought some of the tries we scored to get us within two we're out of this world stuff. Towards the end we had to force it a little and we had a few things go wrong, i.e Monas kick on the first for King and Solomona going off who was causing havoc. Wigan were clinical in their eventual execution of us. Proud of Wire today and gave us a little glimpse to the future. Silverwood was awful as per, but I expect no less. Tomkins is a world class player and by far the best english player in SL. Wigan are a champion side and would be a worthy winner of taking our title as challenge cup. Good luck over the next month and a bit.[/quote]:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_23997.jpg |
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Lockers said the main dangers this season are saints and hudd
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Dropkick Murphy..we actually saw and heard a mass of bouncing and scarf and flag waving to Dale Cavese that drowned out anything we could muster.. It stopped us singing our own celebratory songs, it died out seconds later when we accepted we couldn't be heard over the Wigan lot
Celebrations muted from us, job done from them. Most fans who slag them off are jealous their own club's support is nowhere near that good
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sally cinnamon..Why not discuss Wigan? It's a rugby league message board. Wigan are the most famous brand in rugby league
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Tre Cool..Saints fans are hopeless unless it's a cup final or grand final. Wigan fans are so much more loyal and passionate
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the flying biscuit..Wires havent been massively succesful over the years, but I've spoke to Brian Bevan And he spoke to me and i wouldnt swap that for Wigans History, ever
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Ande..on the TV i could only hear the Wigan fans with about 10 to go
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Saint94..Every team is in your feckin shadow, we all know
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Warrington and Leeds.
Hudds and Saints right behind.
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In no particular order, the top 5 will be Wigan, St Helens, Warrington, Huddersfield and Leeds unless one of those clubs suffers a major injury crisis. I can't see any other team challenging for a trophy.
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| Quote: Bilko "Prediction threads are generally a waste of time but I will put down on record that Saints won't make the top 4 next year! We shall see though.'"
I don't think there's a chance of that happening.
We look stronger than in 2010 IMO (a couple of much needed front line props and a pacey centre in, plus hopefully a fit Soliola), when we finished 2nd (and 7 points clear of 5th) despite a lot of injuries. |
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