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| Quote: post "Best/favourite I've seen.
1 - Radlinski
2 - Robinson
3 - Connolly
4 - Renouf
5 - Offiah
6 - Edwards
7 - Lam
8 - Skerrett
9 - Newton
10 - O'Connor
11 - Betts
12 - Farrell
13 - O'Loughlin
Really tough to miss out Bell, Barrett, Carmont, Carney, Dallas, Dermott, Sam Tomkins, Clarke.
I was too young to remember Hanley and Gregory.'"
Then you missed a rare treat my friend. I was very young when I saw an ageing Boston play but Hanley is first on the list every time IMO |
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| Quote: Bullseye "Tomkins
Robinson
Bell
Miles
Offiah
Kenny
Gregory
Skerrett
Dermott
Platt
Farrell
Betts
Hanley'"
That's pretty much my team. I would probably squeeze Ferguson in for Robinson and Edwards for Kenny based on my favouritism. I would also have Ashurst in for Betts and Colin Clarke for Dermott to represent the older crowd. |
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HAMPSON
IRO
IRO
BELL
LYDON
EDWARDS
GREGORY
LUCAS
KISS
SHELFORD
PLATT
POTTER
HANLEY
SUBS
BETTS
GOODWAY
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RLFans finest:
[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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| I only started going in 2005, so can I just say this years team?  |
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| Where's Dennis Moran?
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| 1. Sam Tomkins/Kris Radlinski. Simply cant pick (I never thought anyone would take over Rads )
2. Jason Robinson
3. Steve Renouf
4. Dean Bell
5. Martin Offiah
6. Shaun Edwards
7. Adrian Lam
8. Terry O'Connor
9. Terry Newton
10. Super Kel
11. Dennis Betts
12. Andrew Farrell
13. Ellery Hanley
So many more aswell. Always feel privileged to be a fan of this great club. |
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[quote="Badwanger":3hoggrzp]IMO, Sculthorpe at his peak was better than Hanley was at his.[/quote:3hoggrzp]
[quote="nickmanator":3hoggrzp]billy boston in todays game might pinch a spot bringin the cone on and that bein kind[/quote:3hoggrzp]
[quote="robbierotten":3hoggrzp]Imo Sam Tomkins is a very poor mans Danny Brough he is just a average player getting bigged up by the idiots who comentate on sky.[/quote:3hoggrzp]
[quote="Deano G":3hoggrzp]Jonathan Davies, who is his equal in [Super League] today?[/quote:3hoggrzp]
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| Quote: Bearpit "Could easily name two that would give any team a run for their money just from 80's onwards
Here's a third side, not as good as the other two (halves and bench a bit weak), but would be a very, very strong team in SL. Quality wingmen, a proper front row, a RL legend in the centres (and Gene Miles  ) and a second row/LF combo that would really have taken some stopping:
Third Team
Hampson
T Iro
Miles
Mather
Myers
Wright
Smith
Lucas
McCormack
Cowie
Gilmour
Haughton
O'Loughlin
Bench
Preston
Hall
Mestrov
P Johnson
Anyone fancy doing a 4th from the modern era? We haven't used many current players....
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[b][color=#0000BF]SUPPORT • SPONSOR • PLAY • JOIN A MIDLANDS RUGBY LEAGUE SUCCESS STORY
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I only started watching Wigan in the 1996 season so my team would be...
1. Radlinksi
2. Robinson
3. Renouf
4. Carmont
5. Richards
6. Barrett
7. Lam
8. O'Connor
9. Newton
10. Smith
11. Furner
12. Fletcher
13. Farrell
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[quote="Badwanger":3hoggrzp]IMO, Sculthorpe at his peak was better than Hanley was at his.[/quote:3hoggrzp]
[quote="nickmanator":3hoggrzp]billy boston in todays game might pinch a spot bringin the cone on and that bein kind[/quote:3hoggrzp]
[quote="robbierotten":3hoggrzp]Imo Sam Tomkins is a very poor mans Danny Brough he is just a average player getting bigged up by the idiots who comentate on sky.[/quote:3hoggrzp]
[quote="Deano G":3hoggrzp]Jonathan Davies, who is his equal in [Super League] today?[/quote:3hoggrzp]
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| Quote: Cupid Stunt "Always feel privileged to be a fan of this great club.'"
No truer words will ever be written on this board. It's only when you read a thread like this that you realise how lucky we are, what a special club Wigan is. ![]() |
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It's just WIGAN, nothing else. Get rid of that stupid nickname.:12150.jpg |
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Can't decide between some great players in some positions, but definitely in the 13 from players I have watched are:
1, Tomkins
2. Boston
3. Ashton
4. Can't decide
5. Offiah
6. Edwards
7. Gregory
8. Can't decide
9. Can't decide
10. McTigue
11. Can't decide
12. Farrell
13. Hanley
Amazed that none of the older posters picked Mac, the greatest prop I ever saw, by far.
Also in the running for my team would be Fairbairn, Hampson, Radlinski, Kevin Iro, Bell, J. Robinson, Lydon, Skerrett, Ashurst, Platt, Betts, Bolton, Dermott, Botica....and others
I didn't consider the short-stay players, good as they were, like Kenny, Ferguson, Miles, Barrett...
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| Quote: Deano G "No truer words will ever be written on this board. It's only when you read a thread like this that you realise how lucky we are, what a special club Wigan is. ![]()
Cheers I think you should go for it when you're bored in the off season |
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[b:1wlcmlhe][color=#800000:1wlcmlhe]WIGAN RLFC - SL ERA
WORLD CLUB CHAMPIONS 2017 & 2024
SUPER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS 1998, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2018 & 2023
CHALLENGE CUP FINAL WINNERS 2002, 2011, 2013, 2022 & 2024
LEAGUE LEADERS CHAMPIONS 2010, 2012, 2020, 2023 & 2024
ACADEMY GRAND FINAL WINNERS 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2024
WOMEN’S GRAND FINAL WINNERS 2018
BEST SUPPORTED CLUB OF THE YEAR 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2024
CLUB OF THE YEAR 2010 & 2012
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| Quote: Deano G "No truer words will ever be written on this board. It's only when you read a thread like this that you realise how lucky we are, what a special club Wigan is. ![]()
You're not kidding, look at these teams since 1982 when I started watching WiganTeam One
Radlinski
Robinson
Bell
Miles
Offiah
Edwards
Gregory
Platt
Kiss
Dowling
Betts
Goodway
Hanley
Team Two
Tomkins
Ferguson
Lydon
Tuigamala
Gill
Barrett
Lam
Skerrett
Dermott
Cowie
Furner
Quinell
Farrell
Team Three
Hampson
Dallas
Renouf
Connolly
Botica
Kenny
Leuluai
O'Connor
Newton
Smith
Hoffman
West
Clarke
Then look at the players I missed out, such as Iro brothers, Henry Paul, Sam Panapa, Steve Ella, Mick Cassidy, Shaun Wane, Brian Case, Nick Du Toit, Ray Mordt, Ged Byrne, Brian Carney and more recently with Richards, Carmont, Fielden, Hock, Joel, Coley and Riddell.
We have been truly blessed.
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Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery.......
I will look to the moment, and miraculously, the future will take care of itself.
Radio 5 Live, Sat, April 14th, 2007,...Dave Whelan, "In Wigan, rugby will always be king"
'I was certain, positive, convinced, and yet..........unsure'
'It's only rock 'n' roll, but I like it'
Worry will not prevent destiny from unfolding.:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_3632.jpg |
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| Quote: jackdog "Can't decide between some great players in some positions, but definitely in the 13 from players I have watched areAmazed that none of the older posters picked Mac, the greatest prop I ever saw, by far.
Also in the running for my team would be Fairbairn, Hampson, Radlinski, Kevin Iro, Bell, J. Robinson, Lydon, Skerrett, Ashurst, Platt, Betts, Bolton, Dermott, Botica....and others
I didn't consider the short-stay players, good as they were, like Kenny, Ferguson, Miles, Barrett...'"
I picked McTigue. |
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1 rads
2 boston
3 ashton
4 bell
5 offiah
6 bolton
7 edwards
8 platt
9 cormack
10 mctigue
11 ashurst
12 farrell
13 hanley
14 newton/dermott
15 west
16 skerrett
19 o connor
coach ..monie
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| Quote: jackdog "
Amazed that none of the older posters picked Mac, the greatest prop I ever saw, by far.
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I've watched Wigan since the late 1950s and my Dad has followed Wigan since the late 1920s. We both rate Brian McTigue as the best Wigan forward ever.
He could do the lot. Make yards. His ball handling was sublime. Could score tries. He scored one at Wembley in the early 60s and he fair flew through the defence to score.
He was as hard as nails, but IIRC never got sent off.
And lastly and most important.........he scared the hell out of the Ozzies and in those days we won most of the games against Australia.
Alex Murphy in his autobiography said he thanked the Lord that 'Mac' was close by, when he wound the Ozzies pack up at the Sydney Cricket Ground. |
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