Rocko
August 15, 2010, 6:06pm
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Wigan host Huddersfield later on Sky Sports Something.
If Wigan win they win the Shield (i.e. they’ll have finished top of the table) but the main prize is the Wembley Grand Final obviously. Still it’s not something Wigan have won recently and they’ll be anxious to get it.
The teams have met twice this season. Wigan won by 18 at a neutral venue (Murrayfield) and by 8 at Huddersfield. They had a recent defeat to 3rd place Warrington but other than that they’ve had very impressive wins against Leeds, Hull, Salford, Catalans, Harlequins - all by more than 10 points, some by 40 odd.
Wigan had early season losses to Bradford and Harlequins but since then their only losses were to St Helens and Warrington. They’re top of the table for a reason and they’ve been clinical in beating mid-table sides all season.
Huddersfield are better than average in Superleague, their playoff spot is guaranteed and they’re in a bit of form having had two good wins on the bounce. That was against mediocre opposition though and their last win over a top Superleague team was back in March when they beat a Leeds side who were way off form back then.
The spread on offer is 10 points at 4/5 or 12 at evens. I’d take the former just to be sure but I expect plenty of scores in this and Wigan to win by more than 12.
This is a belter of a game. Wigan 4 up, should be more. Huddersfield now have 2 in the sin bin and Wigan have one in the bin. Big brawl there after Mason stood on an ankle slyly at a tackle. Fielden threw some deadly digs in response.
Rocko
August 15, 2010, 7:36pm
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Crazy game of rugby. Wigan were absolutely coasting without geting the scores but it looked only a matter of time. Then threw away a 10 point lead and went behind. Still had time to get back in front and throw it away again. Awful result for the Warriors.
The Grand Final is always on in Old Trafford. Rocko, please stop spoofing about rugby football league.