Couldn't put it better myself.

Bring on the playoffs.

We played gash but that was to be expected given the physical and mental exhaustion of winning the cup.

This said, our forward pack looked rather poor. Need this sorted before we face Wire or Catalan again. Also, S. Tomkins looks to have allowed the haters to get to him somewhat. Played poorly in both his last two games. Maybe someone needs to have a word and remind him that he is by far the most talented player in the Super Duper League and he should ignore the b/s and just play his natural game.

Wigan's win over Wire in the cup was over-egged (key injuries before and, perhaps more importantly, during the match for Wire) and Wire's win over a cup final week Wigan team is being similarly overplayed.

Both sides are very, very well matched and it would be anyone's game on the day.

That said, I do think Wire have the size to negate Wigan's biggest asset - looking to dominate the PTB - and would back them to win at OT.

Agree with this, apart from the last bit obviously.

One of the things that has been overlooked is that under Maguire, Wigan have only lost one domestic game they HAD TO win (i.e. going out of the comp) and that was to a last minute try at Leeds last season in the CC. When it comes down to the crunch I believe Wigan are mentally tougher than any other team and that will be vital in the play-offs.

Wigan v Leeds final, Wire to bottle it........Again.

ok

Not too sure we can bounce back this season. We've already peaked twice - World Club and challenge cup. A slump - although not a disastorous one followed the St George match and to get back up so soon after the cup will take some doing. I'm not writing the lads off but I won't be too upset if we don't do the double.

What are you on about? Madge will earn his money this week. If you have watched us over the years we perform better when the pressure is on us.

As I said I'm not writing the lads off and hope that you are right. This week will prove nothing though.