Warrington Wolves season preview

 

Warrington have been Super League’s ‘nearly men’ in recent seasons losing three Grand Finals in the last five years.

The Wolves won the League Leaders’ Shield in 2016 but fell at the final hurdle in both the Grand Final and Challenge Cup Final.

 

Chris Sandow’s departure is a huge loss with Kevin Brown brought in from local rivals Widnes to replace the Australian playmaker.

Warrington have strengthened their forward pack with Dom Crosby and Andre Savelio being brought in from Wigan and St Helens respectively as well as England international Mike Cooper returning to his hometown club after a stint in the NRL.

 

Will 2017 finally be their year?

TRANSFERS

In: Mike Cooper (St. George Illawarra Dragons), Dom Crosby (Wigan Warriors), Andre Savelio (St Helens), Kevin Brown (Widnes Vikings), Matty Blythe (Bradford Bulls).

Out: James Laithwaite (Toronto Wolfpack), Gary Wheeler (Toronto Wolfpack), Ben Evans (London Broncos), Mitchell Dodds (Brisbane Broncos), Dave Thompson (Leigh Centurions), Ryan Bailey (Released), Jordan Cox (Released), Daniel Murray (Salford Red Devils), Chris Sandow.

 

Having played a number of positions throughout his career, Stefan Ratchford excelled at full-back last season and has been handed the number one jersey for 2017.

Ex Salford star Ratchford will miss the start of the campaign through injury but will boost the side when he returns with his creativity and skill on the ball and his excellent reading of the game in defence.

Ex players

 

Daniel Murray

Warrington 27 Brisbane Broncos 18

when The World club challenge took place and Warrington recorded super leagues 1st victory of the weekend.

Warrington lead 20 - 0 at half time as tries from Marty Russell, Ryan Atkins and Tom Lineham gave them the lead with some inspirational play from Kevin Brown the Wolves were in control.

Corey Oates, James Roberts and David Mead replied for Brisbane in the 2nd half but Warrington held on to record this famous win

Despite  a slow start to the season Warrington are hoping to put in a few more peformances like this one to get their super league season underway.

Your listening to this weeks Devil in the Detail Podcast, Ryan Wilkinson joins the boys to talk all things Salford, including Gaz Obrien signing a new 3 year contract, Ian Watson talks about the defeat against Leeds and we preview the game on Saturday. Enjoy