https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2024/06/ ... p-final-2/ Thought I'd start a fresh page Field Miski Eckersley Wardle Marshall French Smith Thompson O'Neil Cooper Farrell Nsemba Ellis Leeming Walters Havard Mago I reckon MP will go with Byrne instead of Cooper/Hill but I still worry he'll do one of those bolt upright tackles and leave us in deep trouble

https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2024/06/ ... p-final-2/ Thought I'd start a fresh page Field Miski Eckersley Wardle Marshall French Smith Thompson O'Neil Cooper Farrell Nsemba Ellis Leeming Walters Havard Mago I reckon MP will go with Byrne instead of Cooper/Hill but I still worry he'll do one of those bolt upright tackles and leave us in deep trouble

Think you’ll be spot on with that line up. Yea I’d leave Byrne out for this one and bring him in the next few games hopefully to redeem himself. Last thing we need in a final is someone getting sent off and any head high will buy meters for both sides. Cooper and Thompson to set the platform and discipline

I think Byrne plays personally. Seems to be highly rated by Peet and when fit and not banned seems to make the 17 every game

Right this is probably me reading too much into it. But Wigan have put up a nice speech from Chris Brooks to the squad about burrow/DDay.

The non-playing members were wearing a different kit (Keighran, Eseh, Farrimond) and the playing squad were wearing the black training top.

Interestingly Walters and Hill were in the different kit and Byrne and Cooper were in the black training top.


I feel it would be a mistake not to play Walters given his versatility (not many of our props could jump into the back row).


My view on the Cooper/Hill/Byrne debate is that Matty Peet has very often not selected Hill, and also Cooper (weird he didn’t play last week instead of Dupree).

I don’t think Peet has ever dropped Byrne so I feel he will be picked and probably start.

I’d give him the first 20 mins then bring Havard on to play the majority of the game.

Quote: NSW "Right this is probably me reading too much into it. But Wigan have put up a nice speech from Chris Brooks to the squad about burrow/DDay. The non-playing members were wearing a different kit (Keighran, Eseh, Farrimond) and the playing squad were wearing the black training top. Interestingly Walters and Hill were in the different kit and Byrne and Cooper were in the black training top. I feel it would be a mistake not to play Walters given his versatility (not many of our props could jump into the back row). My view on the Cooper/Hill/Byrne debate is that Matty Peet has very often not selected Hill, and also Cooper (weird he didn’t play last week instead of Dupree). I don’t think Peet has ever dropped Byrne so I feel he will be picked and probably start. I’d give him the first 20 mins then bring Havard on to play the majority of the game.'" https://x.com/WiganWarriorsRL/status/17 ... 5323450734

Quote: NSW "Right this is probably me reading too much into it. But Wigan have put up a nice speech from Chris Brooks to the squad about burrow/DDay. The non-playing members were wearing a different kit (Keighran, Eseh, Farrimond) and the playing squad were wearing the black training top. Interestingly Walters and Hill were in the different kit and Byrne and Cooper were in the black training top. I feel it would be a mistake not to play Walters given his versatility (not many of our props could jump into the back row). My view on the Cooper/Hill/Byrne debate is that Matty Peet has very often not selected Hill, and also Cooper (weird he didn’t play last week instead of Dupree). I don’t think Peet has ever dropped Byrne so I feel he will be picked and probably start. I’d give him the first 20 mins then bring Havard on to play the majority of the game.'" https://x.com/WiganWarriorsRL/status/17 ... 5323450734

Work done. Starting to get the itch now

I am jetting off to Tenerife today and miss all of the game. I’ll be the only person on the flight who’s nervous about a rugby match rather than being on a plane

Bloody outstanding. Played like trojans despite the best efforts of the ref and video ref to keep it competitive. Fully deserved and the best team on the planet

Not a great advert for the game apparently....

Need more 'Entertainers' in the finals

Wire fans have a more balanced view atm....

Well that's the lot.
League Leaders
Grand Final
World Club Challenge
Challenge Cup

All in Wigan. An incredible achievement.

Finals are all about winning. We never looked like losing that. I think Peet was spot on again to name 3 props on the bench. Our big edge over teams at the minute is our pack. Non stop for 80 minutes. There's no drop off when there's a substitution and it eventually tells and then Field/French/Smith and co find a way to open a tired defense. Props win pots and ours are the best in the League and we have the best depth in the league.

As fans we can easily get carried away and I'm possibly in that moment when I say this but Matty Peet could very well go down as our most successful coach in our history if we carry on at this rate. There's little to suggest we won't be seeing us in more finals picking up more trophies over the next few years.

Don't forget the MOS too

Dominant performance that I wasn’t expecting. Wire were flattered by the final score I thought. I missed my first final since 1990 today because I’m on holiday in Turkey. Enjoying it but not in the same way you do when you’re there.

Enjoy everyone, I know I am!

Totally professional performance, probably not one for the neutrals but can't say I'm all that concerned about that.