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[color=#000000:1qsyq8gi]Wigan Warriors 2010:[/color:1qsyq8gi]
[color=red:1qsyq8gi]Super League Champions
League Leaders
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Club of The Year
Floodlit 9's Winners
Pat Richards: Man Of Steel
Sam Tomkins: Young Player of the Year
Michael Maguire: Coach of the Year[/color:1qsyq8gi]
[quote="Wire_91":1qsyq8gi]its your first final in about 8 years and now you ravin and rantin about it F**k off, and ill be going old trafford tomoz cheering on the saints and ill be writing on this forum givin you loads of shi* when your drying you eyes and the wire fan will be here handing out the tissues in the thousands, thats if you do take that many fans cause now it looks like its your fans who have jumped on the band wagon now your in a final, this time last year there was only 1000 people in the jjb and now its fillin up cause youve won the league hahaha proper true supporters you are[/quote:1qsyq8gi]:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_26076.jpg |
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| Quote: Mini Rogue "We have nobody better though sadly. If only for a Dave Morton, would definitely add some size to the pack anyway ![]()
I'd agree with that. The uncannily accurate distribution below head height and lightning pace would be an ideal asset in this pivitol role.
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| Quote: CAM. "Chris Bridge and Peter Fox. ![]()
On the wire Board I posted that Fox was my main worry in That combo...
Bridge is definitely physcally Strong enough to defend against the NZ centres (as is Fox to be Fair) but I just think one could easily get pulled out of position and leave the other flapping....
But whatever your (wigan Fans) views on Warrington players in the England squad which is mainly negative, Bridge adds an attacking option out wide that no other player in the squad has....His footwork could, and given the right ball, should leave the big kiwis grasping at air.....
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Christ, the Wiganers make a good point in some cases when they say we're the worst fans in SL.[/quote:2v8joq5s]:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_6274.jpg |
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| Quote: JTB "I'd agree with that. The uncannily accurate distribution below head height and lightning pace would be an ideal asset in this pivitol role.'"
Do you know anyone who can do this though???  |
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| Quote: Mother Feka "
By picking 2 standout young halfbacks and a s[ihi[/ithouse pack? I don't.
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[color=#000000:1qsyq8gi]Wigan Warriors 2010:[/color:1qsyq8gi]
[color=red:1qsyq8gi]Super League Champions
League Leaders
Under 20's Champions
Club of The Year
Floodlit 9's Winners
Pat Richards: Man Of Steel
Sam Tomkins: Young Player of the Year
Michael Maguire: Coach of the Year[/color:1qsyq8gi]
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| Quote: JTB "By picking 2 standout young halfbacks and a s[ihi[/ithouse pack? I don't.'"
Stevie Wonder could pick our s[ihi[/ithouse pack.
Its took him till more than likely our last game to pick the standout young halfbacks together.
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scotty 10 says: how du spell eal? is it eel?:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_3968.jpg |
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| Quote: the flying biscuit "On the wire Board I posted that Fox was my main worry in That combo...
Bridge is definitely physcally Strong enough to defend against the NZ centres (as is Fox to be Fair) but I just think one could easily get pulled out of position and leave the other flapping....
But whatever your (wigan Fans) views on Warrington players in the England squad which is mainly negative, Bridge adds an attacking option out wide that no other player in the squad has....His footwork could, and given the right ball, should leave the big kiwis grasping at air.....'"
Don't lump everyone together, I'm happy with Bridge's inclusion. He's been picked in his best position and is young enough to develop as an England regular. On top of this he's done plenty of game time at 6 so adds some organisation to the skillful but inexperienced halfbacks. He can also kick goals when Sinfields off. Much better option than Lee Smith. |
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scotty 10 says: how du spell eal? is it eel?:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_3968.jpg |
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| Quote: Mother Feka "Stevie Wonder could pick our s[ihi[/ithouse pack.
Its took him till more than likely our last game to pick the standout young halfbacks together.
And as for the backs.... ![]()
Funnily enough though every expert on the boards was naming McGuire at 6 at the start of the tournament as he was one of the few players who didn't disgrace himself at the WC. And with regard to the backs, he can only pick whose available. The 3/4 line is representative of the English players in SL, you could pick other players but would pretty much be swapping like for like.
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| Quote: Rogues Gallery "I'm really surprised he's kept Peacock in the second row.'"
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| Quote: Grimmy "A reasonably good squad, not sure about carrying on with Roby though, he doesn't look the same player he was a couple of seasons ago, hopefully we'll get quicker ptbs for him in this game, that's when he's dangerous.'"
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| Quote: the flying biscuit "On the wire Board I posted that Fox was my main worry in That combo...
Bridge is definitely physcally Strong enough to defend against the NZ centres (as is Fox to be Fair) but I just think one could easily get pulled out of position and leave the other flapping....
But whatever your (wigan Fans) views on Warrington players in the England squad which is mainly negative, Bridge adds an attacking option out wide that no other player in the squad has....His footwork could, and given the right ball, should leave the big kiwis grasping at air.....'"
Likewise i've got no problem at all with selecting Bridge as right centre, infact i'd chosen him for my team choice for this week. He's an actual centre, and he's a decent sized lad, he'll go ok.
I'd originally been toying with the Ellis as right centre idea, but tbh our left hand line worked really well against Aus so i'd be reluctant to change it at all by altering the left second rower, not sure if we should line Sam or Kyle up in the 7 position defensively or not. Worked well with sam, but the right might need him more since we're playing Peacock at right 2nd row again (and his mobility does bother me).
As for Peter Fox, hmmmmm the Peter Fox from earlier in the season? Yes, the Peter Fox from the end of the season? Not a chance. |
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For sale full Saints kit (circa 1989). Shirts in pristine condition, but shorts badly soiled.
For 27 - 0 you get a trophy
For 75 - 0 you get sod all.
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| Quote: Salty "Only for 20 minutes.'"
And look what happened in those 20 minutes at Wigan. |
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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: Rogues Gallery "Don't get me started. ![]()
Pass me those jump leads !!!!!
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| Quote: Rogues Gallery "And look what happened in those 20 minutes at Wigan.'"
Don't worry. We're only playing New Zealand. |
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Well we've all got what we wanted in Sam starting at 6. It's now essential he starts better than last time out - and I believe he will. However, there's no escaping the fact that he was trapped in the headlights in the first half against the Aussies.
Credit to Smith for making the changes - many of his predecessors wouldn't have done it.
I'm not totally happy with things (Roby?) but it's time to offer unconditional support now!!
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