I thought he was obstructed too , didn't realise the penalty was for the ball kick .

Quote Geese="Geese"Not the result I wanted, of course, but objectively I thought that was a fantastic advert for Rugby League. Hats off to everyone who worked to make the opening feel special, bringing in Michael Buffer was absolutely brilliant. I've heard some people moaning about the spectacle in the stands and on social media, I don't understand that negativity towards promoting the game. In my eyes, Leigh were well-deserved winners; their forwards ate up metres post-contact and they moved the ball around far more than Wigan did. Defence from both teams was great, and I think Moore had a decent game overall, a bit too lenient in my opinion but he seemed to want the game to flow; I thought his decision to sin-bin Farrell was harsh, though. The game could've gone either way at any point, I felt like Wigan was on the front foot for most of the first half but the momentum swung in Leigh's favour in the second after Wigan conceded a few penalties. Leeming and Ellis had great games but Wardle was my MotM for Wigan, he shut down the Leigh attack time and time again. The lowest-scoring game in Super League history and Leigh ended their 40-year winless streak against Wigan in regular games, (minus that one pre-season friendly a few years ago), the biggest Super League opener attendance ever. Three records were broken in a single night in the derby, for the sport as a whole, that's an immensely successful night.'" Adnt his one in super league https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7oTjE84d9o the 40 year steak was for away games.

Quote Geese="Geese"Not the result I wanted, of course, but objectively I thought that was a fantastic advert for Rugby League. Hats off to everyone who worked to make the opening feel special, bringing in Michael Buffer was absolutely brilliant. I've heard some people moaning about the spectacle in the stands and on social media, I don't understand that negativity towards promoting the game. In my eyes, Leigh were well-deserved winners; their forwards ate up metres post-contact and they moved the ball around far more than Wigan did. Defence from both teams was great, and I think Moore had a decent game overall, a bit too lenient in my opinion but he seemed to want the game to flow; I thought his decision to sin-bin Farrell was harsh, though. The game could've gone either way at any point, I felt like Wigan was on the front foot for most of the first half but the momentum swung in Leigh's favour in the second after Wigan conceded a few penalties. Leeming and Ellis had great games but Wardle was my MotM for Wigan, he shut down the Leigh attack time and time again. The lowest-scoring game in Super League history and Leigh ended their 40-year winless streak against Wigan in regular games, (minus that one pre-season friendly a few years ago), the biggest Super League opener attendance ever. Three records were broken in a single night in the derby, for the sport as a whole, that's an immensely successful night.'" Adnt his one in super league https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7oTjE84d9o the 40 year steak was for away games.

Quote doc999="doc999"Adnt his one in super league https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7oTjE84d9o the 40 year steak was for away games.'" I stand corrected, thank you.

Quote doc999="doc999"Adnt his one in super league https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7oTjE84d9o the 40 year steak was for away games.'" I stand corrected, thank you.

Enthralling watch. Great defence by both sides and a good pipe opener. Another record set, think the ref got one too for the most obstructions missed in one match. Leigh will go well this season but all the talk about Armstrong beforehand was unjustified. He was a non entity and dealt with very comfortably. Smith had numerous opportunities to win the match but for whatever reason decided to keep playing as if it was the 20th minute. Great watch though and credit to the lobby gobblers on their first and hopefully last win here for over 40 years. Onwards.

Give over

he kicked it twice for good measure to stop the Leigh player picking it up after his first kick at it didn't clear the advertising hoardings.

As for the chase prior to it, not enough there for a penalty for me (don't forget, Hughes doesn't have to get out of his way). I assume Farrell didn't realise it would be a professional foul to delay the restart, he knew exactly what he was doing.

There were a couple more occasions where Farrell didn’t seem to know what basic rules were; asking what happens if the VR can’t see the incident in the captains challenge and if extra time is 5 mins each half.

Think this comment sums up the current state of where we are. Too many games resulting in short pre season which will inevitably lead to unnecessary injuries and reduction in quality. That game had everything from an excellent pre match build up to a physical bruising encounter with nothing given or taken. Lam said after the game that was the first of three games against Wigan this season which brings up the absurdity of loop fixtures. When the game is properly staged and presented like last night there is no need for these extra games which effectively extend the season and reduce the time available in pre
season.

IIRC the loop,games were introduced temporarily to ensure extra revenue for clubs but now need to be stopped. Proper game presentation like yesterday together with a similar type of game will lead to increased gates and make them unnecessary and benefit everyone at the same time.

Thought it was a decent spectacle, great crowd and Wigan really made it an event. 2 great defences but 2 pretty blunt attacks, Wigan had the only real opportunities to score but those were few and far between, it’s the first game of the season so I’m not too concerned our attack didn’t click, if anyone was gonna score a try it was us, just thought we ran out of steam the last 20/30 minutes and the Faz yellow hurt us, from then I thought Leigh looked the stronger and their forwards made more yardage without threatening to ever over run us.
That defensive effort will get us over the line in nearly every game, 5 Superleague games without a try conceded and only 3 points against.

Yeah both captains conned by their own teammates for the challenges. Need a bit of a wink system between them to let each other know "I'm moaning at the ref but he's actually right so don't challenge this"

We seemed to be missing that final pass last night to send someone in. Fields especially was a little clunky not releasing the ball for the 3 on 1. Leigh looked decent that number 4 was a handful and was the best player on the pitch. Dust ourselves off and move on to the next all we can do. Good defence from both teams and the bones of an attack missing that final ball at times, I’ll take that.

What was the issue with the delayed golden point?
Why was the fields try not given? Ball steal or did he drop it cold?

Field had a weird night. Looked our biggest threat but when he got himself in to threatening positions, he pretty much made the wrong decision every time. When he should've passed, he ran the ball and vice versa and then he scores a great try and it gets pulled back. I fancy Field to have a really big season and as poor as some of his decision making was, I can put that down to rustiness and the signs were good overall.

I thought the lad Armstrong (he was the new full back wasn’t he?) looked exciting.
Illusive in attack, strong in defence, safe under the high ball and wasn’t it he who effectively set up the drop goal with his half break? His build & illusive running style reminds me of Field.
I think he’ll go on to be a very good SL player from the snippets I saw last night.