I hope that Hull FC win this game and finally win a final at Wembley

IMO if their big game players fire and don't freeze on the big day then they are the better side



Warrington have some "Flat track bullies" like Atkins & Ratchford, in their side that can absolutely destroy you if you let them,But those self same players are anonymous if the going gets tough and often turn into turnstiles in defence



I hope it's a cracker of a game and not like the top of the table SL encounter in round 18 which was a "Knock-On-Athon" for 80 minutes

I'm not sure how you class Atkins and Ratchford as flat track bullies. Surely you'd pick Sims and Westwood.



I hope it's as good a game as some are expecting, unfortunately these big games often flatter to deceive.

Flat track bully means someone who dominates inferior opponents but go hiding against the good ones

Atkins either rips you to bits when he runs at you if you let him on the other hand if he's hit hard and often early,he then starts passing to his winger in row F of the stand

Ratchford is one of the most talented footballers in SL but when he's rattled he's like a rabbit in the headlights

Hey either player could as easily win the Lance Todd trophy award if they're allowed the freedom of Wembley



I guess this is why both players have not made that many test caps against either Australia or NZ as they would get punished big time both offensively and especially defensively



Will either player be in Wayne Bennett's England 17?

Our big backs ie Talanoa and Fonua, should have no problem with the heat after all they played down under. Our bench rotation has been pretty spot on all season so giving the likes of Minichiello, Manu, Taylor, Watts and Pritchard a breather shouldn't be an issue without losing an attacking threat.

A lot of the recent finals have been poor from a neutral perspective imo. Leeds v Wigan in 2011 was the last quality close game but before that i reckon you have to go back to the Hull last gasp win over Leeds in 2005 to find a game worthy of a cup final. Contrast that with a lot of the GFs of the last decade which in the most have been tight tense affairs.

I was thinking about the heat thing. We have our Polynesian boys who will be key to a success performance and they are used to playing week in week out in temperatures like we are having in the NRL. We at least have a few lads that will be perhaps a little more comfortable with the weather.

Don't the NRL play in the winter? I'm pretty sure some parts of Australia have fairly wet and cold winters, it's not blazing hot and sunny all year round, don't think the weather would have that much of a say in things.

Given the (alleged)hot weather on Saturday Hull will feel like its a blessing compared to their last visit.



I think the game will come down to Eddie Hemming's pet...Marc Sneyd. He was possibly the worst in a Cas shirt two years ago. If he doesn't freeze & plays like he has done most of the season behind that big pack I think Hull can put their Wembley hoodoo to bed by 8 pts.



I will guess the attendance will be around 82k.

Raining Saturday now apparently.

Warrington slight favourites, giving Hull 2 points start on the handicap but, even the bookies are finding it difficult to separate the two teams.

Nerves and preparation will decide the game rather than the heat (assuming that it is hot.



Hope it keeps dry and that we can see a quality game.

Not according to BBC weather