I think the point is that Wigan have debuted lots of youth who can only get better and still finished top. Wire haven't brought any through (ok maybe one) and have some real key players to retire or move on in the next couple of years... or so we'd expect. Wire and Leeds are at the top of their game when it comes to big games because they've got big-game experienced players. I still think we're building to be at that stage. But you're right, they're not finished yet!
Well done to Leeds though, I really thought wire would win that one. Thought they were worthy of a title this year... but not to be.

For gods sake, in 2012 we where the league leaders which is no small achievement. We lost 2 semi-finals, both to the SL 'champions' with both of those being close games that we played poorly in

Some people need to stop thinking that just because we won the SL title 2 years ago that we are the dominant force of the 80/90's. Those days are long gone and will never return. We are one of the top 3 sides in the competition and I for one am more than happy with the current state of our club

Remember 2006 anyone............

Some people really need to get a grip

that's silly and you really don't know that. players get injured in training, it happens, it's a contact sport

Christ, that's the most sensible thing you've said on here.

I don't think we'll be seeing 40-50+ point scorelines next year as the losses of Tommy, Carmont, Finch and Lima are going to be huge. Next year may well be the dreaded "transition year" while new players bed in and younger players get more experience. Who knows, we might finish 5th and win the league!

Nah, Leeds well and truly have their eye on that spot. Again.

I agree with this, Wigan's "transition year" with losing these class players is going to come a year before ours so next year might be our best chance of winning SL in the foreseeable future. 2013 Year of the Wolfs, bring it on.