| FORUMS > Wigan Warriors > Graeme West Autobiography out now |
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'From Hawera To Wigan' the autobiography of Wigan and New Zealand star Graeme West is out now, available from Waterstones in Wigan, and rlRLFANS.com Shoprl
The book will officially be launched on 23rd November at 6.30pm at Wigan St Judes club, all welcome. Guest speakers to be confirmed.
Graeme will also be doing a book signing on the 26th November at Waterstones in Wigan.
Cheers
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Games as big as Grand Finals define individuals and clubs. Remember, we only rent these journeys. In my time I had Pat Richard's shirt. Ellery Hanley had Sean O'Loughlin's jersey. Sam Tomkins is wearing Radders' number one jersey. Andy Coley is wearing Shaun Wayne's jersey. You have to make a mark in these shirts before you hand it down to someone else. Hand it back. So be aware for 80 minutes that you are not only playing, but you are also writing history and creating legacy. How many people actually write history - not many? A big stage demands big players…..INSPIRE YOUR TEAM MATES.
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Oooh, i wonder what he has to say about the infamous 1993 Regal Trophy final, concerning the coach then, John Dorahay, and the major incidents that happened that day.
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The Communist Cap - dragging down success and aspiration to the levels of those who cba.: |
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I will be buying. GW is perhaps the most underrated influence on the rise of Wigan RL in the 80's. A fantastic leader on and off the pitch, and if there were any balance between salary and sporting pleasure, this guy would be a millionaire.
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| Quote: XBrettKennyX "I will be buying. GW is perhaps the most underrated influence on the rise of Wigan RL in the 80's. A fantastic leader on and off the pitch, and if there were any balance between salary and sporting pleasure, this guy would be a millionaire.'"
Hear hear , and a bloody nice bloke as well  , this book is definitely on my Xmas list  |
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[b:2boqkfe7][color=#800000:2boqkfe7]WIGAN RLFC - SL ERA
WORLD CLUB CHAMPIONS 2017 & 2024
SUPER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS 1998, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2018, 2023 & 2024
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: Andrew "The book will officially be launched on 23rd November at 6.30pm at Wigan St Judes club, all welcome. Guest speakers to be confirmed.
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Two questions for Graeme.
"Bin busy"?
"What time are you on till"?
Seriously though, I will be at Judes to get my Xmas present from the kids signed. |
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Last league derby at Central Park 5/9/1999: Wigan 28 St. Helens 20
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I shall be after this one. My late father met him before he became coach but after West had retired from playing and was working as part of the back room staff.
My Dad had lost some match tickets behind the back of the fireplace (:rollicon_smile.gif and went along to see if he could get replacements. West could not have been more helpful and was a true gent.
I have always thought it a great pity he was lost to club after losing the coaches job because he was a great asset to the place before he ever took up the coaching role.
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| Quote: DaveO "I shall be after this one. My late father met him before he became coach but after West had retired from playing and was working as part of the back room staff.
My Dad had lost some match tickets behind the back of the fireplace (
If i remember right, he also did a good job of the coaching when he did it, and as you say a true gent.
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[b:2boqkfe7][color=#800000:2boqkfe7]WIGAN RLFC - SL ERA
WORLD CLUB CHAMPIONS 2017 & 2024
SUPER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS 1998, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2018, 2023 & 2024
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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Was heavily involved in the 'Knights of Central Park' scheme back in the mid/late 80's IIRC. (My dad was a member of this scheme). Does anyone know what this involved?
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Ers tha' geet bitter on?:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_47997.jpg |
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| Quote: MattyB "Was heavily involved in the 'Knights of Central Park' scheme back in the mid/late 80's IIRC. (My dad was a member of this scheme). Does anyone know what this involved?'"
My dad was in it too. Was basically the supporter's club. Vaguely remember going to a couple of the Christmas parties when I was a kid |
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[b:2boqkfe7][color=#800000:2boqkfe7]WIGAN RLFC - SL ERA
WORLD CLUB CHAMPIONS 2017 & 2024
SUPER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS 1998, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2018, 2023 & 2024
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: dirtbag83 "My dad was in it too. Was basically the supporter's club. Vaguely remember going to a couple of the Christmas parties when I was a kid'"
A glorified pi$$ up then?   |
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The Communist Cap - dragging down success and aspiration to the levels of those who cba.: |
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| Quote: MattyB "Was heavily involved in the 'Knights of Central Park' scheme back in the mid/late 80's IIRC. (My dad was a member of this scheme). Does anyone know what this involved?'"
Yes.
Basically you paid a monthly amount to Wigan. For this you got a few benefits such as:
1. Monthly prize draw
2. Preferential ticket purchases
3. Social odds and sods etc
Oh and not forgetting the very exclusive car stickers 
Was a good way of raising money and Graeme West championed it. |
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