Utter rubbish so far from both teams, they are excusing unforced errors by saying the intensity of the play offs is causing it. Perry has had an awful start to the game as has the entire Warrington team. They are so willing to throw it around but when it doesn't come off their gameplan descends into farce. It does show how having a quality fullback can be the difference, Hodgson's interjection into the line was unstoppable. Wello's contribution as usual was a bit comedic, jogging past like he's starting an evening run. On the other hand we're so conservative that I don't think anyone on the left edge has touched the ball other than receiving kicks. Stevo is picking out our great tactics of not offloading. It's not a great tactic, it's fear and an inability to threaten.

Some very funny refereeing going on as well. 3 on 1 strips are fine now apparently.

Warrington will need to learn to respect possession and territory a bit more if they are going to win it this year. They've been awful so far, throwing Hollywood balls around on the half way line it just not what you expect from a team at the top.

Quality last tackle play to finish the first half from Warrington

Somebody should introduce you to Twitter...

I've thoroughly enjoyed the game so far, absolutely gutted I couldn't get it off work. First time I've missed wire away for a long time

It improved as the half went on, but it's not the highest quality. Warrington have been shambolic, showing absolutely no discipline and making some woeful decisions and we've been ultra-conservative. I think they were there for the taking the way they are playing, they are definitely panicking. If we just had someone who could unlock them close to the line and we'd be filling our boots here. As it is, one try and it'll be their game again.

I've thought about that, but I CBA building the audience. I'm sure I'd catch Bieber within a month, but it seems like hard work.

J-Lo = WOW

That was bloody beautiful.

Roby = WOW!

Turning into a pretty outstanding performance this. I was wrong with the tactics dig in the first post, it's worked. If it weren't for Perry and Meli we'd be out of sight here. Some absolutely amazing defense so far.

Do you explode if you are too optimistic??

got to say i didnt expect that. we were superb and we still have room for improvement so fingers crossed for OT.
well played saints.brilliant.

Where has that defense been in the big games all season? Where was it in the derby thrashings?

The numpties and kneejerkers often deride me for saying so when we're plodding away at Wakefield or getting overrun by one of the W's in a nothing mid-season game, but I still always say it: when our pack is motivated and turns up they're the best in the league. They turned up tonight. Perry was the only black mark, and even he made life difficult for them as often as he did for us. I think it'll be difficult to repeat in 2 weeks' time but not beyond the bounds of possibility if the forwards can do that again. I think I would have preferred a narrow defeat tonight actually as I think we'd have more chance of winning back at the Flatpack in the semi with the crowd riding their backs etc. but never mind.

None of them mattered except the CC QF - who cares where the defence was then? It turned up in spades when it actually did matter (even if only a little bit).

Tonight wasn't the GF though. I'd give my right arm for us to play like that in a Grand Final.

I've almost given up on ever seeing it happen again in my lifetime...

You need to be more positive. Things can turn around pretty quick in sport.

Indeed - especially in our barmy league where an entire season's work gets wiped out in 80 minutes. Wouldn't it be the greatest irony ever if this dreary Saints team with no functioning backline and no coach managed to [ifinally[/i do it this season...

Pot, kettle calling. Much blackness.

Warrington implode in playoff rugby again. Our defence was AWESOME, and from start to finish. Perry needs to stop trying to wind up and intimidating the opposition or he will cost us dear!!