By Chris Lord
October 27 2005

The road to the Grand Final starts at The Halliwell Jones Stadium, as Warrington take on Hull FC.

 

engage Super League Play-offs Eliminator

Warrington Wolves v Hull FC Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington Saturday 24th September 2005, Kick Off: 18.05

Over 13,206 fans will be in attendance on saturday to witness another classic act as, Warrington Wolves look to move a step closer towards that Grand Final apperance. Warrington will be looking to repeat last weeks 16-30 victory against Hull FC at the KC Stadium, in a match that saw the Wolves finish in 4th place in the table and gaurantee a home tie in the play-offs.

Once again, Andrew Johns will be at the centre of attention, as he looks to inspire the ever improving Wolves to another famous victory.

For the losers of this match, it is end of the road, but for the winners it is a step closer to every clubs aim at the start of the season, and not many would have placed bets on Warrington being in this position after the start to the season the club had.

in 2005, Warrington have won 2 of the 3 league clashes which includes a thrilling 36-34 victory in round 10 at The Halliwell Jones Stadium, a match in which former wolf Graham Appo crossed for the winning try in injury time to send the Wolves fans in to raptures.

Warrington report no injurys from last weekends 16-30 victory at Hull, and coach Paul Cullen is expected to name an unchaged side to face the Challange Cup winners.

Hull are boosted by news that Danny Brough did not break his leg during the loss last weekend, and will be named in the starting line up for saturdays clash, along side Warrington bound Richie Barnett Jr.

Warrington Wolves 20 man squad:

• Brent Grose,
• Henry Fa’afili,
• Martin Gleeson,
• Toa Kohe-Love,
• Lee Briers,
• Nathan Wood,
• Chris Leikvoll,
• John Clarke,
• Mark Hilton,
• Logan Swann,
• Mike Wainwright,
• Paul Noone,
• Mark Gleeson,
• Ben Westwood,
• Paul Wood,
• Danny Lima,
• Andy Bracek,
• Chris Bridge,
• Chris Riley,
• Andrew Johns.

Hull FC 20 man squad:

• Nathan Blacklock
• Kirk Yeaman
• Gareth Raynor
• Richard Horne
• Ewan Dowes
• Richard Swain
• Paul King
• Shayne Macmenemy
• Stephen Kearney
• Paul Cooke
• Motu Tony
• Jamie Thackray
• Tom Saxton
• Chris Chester
• Sione Faumuina
• Garreth Carvell
• Danny Brough
• Graeme Horne
• Richie Barnett Jr
• Richard Whitting

Match Referee: Ashley Klein (Aus)