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Finch hoping to extend Wigan stay
Thu March 22, 2012
Wigan Warriors stand-off Brett Finch is hoping his return to form will earn him a new contract.

The 30-year-old Australian is in his final season of a two-year contract at the DW Stadium and has yet to open talks over a new deal, but today made clear his desire to extend his stay in Stobart Super League.

"I haven't heard from the club yet," said Finch. "My main focus is just playing well and hopefully that will take care of itself as the season goes on.

"I'd definitely like to extend my stay here, but I understand Wigan have got plenty of young fellas coming through - local players as well - and they might want to head in a different direction.

"I'll just play it by ear. I'm enjoying my time here and I'd certainly give Wigan the opportunity if they want to keep me."

Finch, who was signed by then head coach Michael Maguire 18 months ago at the same time as his former Melbourne Storm team-mates Ryan Hoffman and Jeff Lima, was shocked by the departure of Maguire at the end of last season, but says he is relishing the style of play adopted by his successor Shaun Wane.

And, after making a slow start to his Wigan career after missing the start of the 2011 season with a neck injury, the former Parramatta, Sydney Roosters and Melbourne half-back will go into Friday's showdown with Warrington Wolves in a rich vein of form.

"When I signed, I expected Madge to be here a lot longer than the 12 months, but I came with an open mind and, the longer I've stayed, the more I've enjoyed it," Finch added.

"You get familiar with the surroundings. Even though it's a long way from home, it's never something that's bothered me too much. It's always going to be there.

"Even though we had the change of the coach, I knew what Waney wanted and what he expected and it's been really good playing under him. I get on great with him.

"Shaun is a very passionate Wigan man. He's obviously played for the club and been involved in coaching a lot of these guys.

"I don't know if boring is the word, but with Madge we were probably a bit more controlled, whereas Waney certainly encourages us to take our opportunities if they present themselves.

"They are both defence-minded coaches, though, which is why Shaun was so disappointed with the way we've defended in the last fortnight."

Wane has been delighted with Finch's contribution so far, both on and off the field.

"It's absolutely massive," he said. "He's playing outstandingly well but in training and video he's very vocal.

"He's a real good all-round bloke who's loving his rugby at the minute and long may it continue."

Storm duo to make Wigan debuts
Sat January 15, 2011
Source: www.wiganwarriors.com

Wigan Warriors have today announced a strong 20 man squad for Sunday's pre-season run out at Salford, 3pm kick off.

Included in the squad and set to make their Wigan debuts are new additions Ryan Hoffman and Jeff Lima but fellow signing Brett Finch will miss the game with a neck injury.

Speaking about Finch, Head Coach Michael Maguire said,

"Unfortunately Brett has picked up a neck injury which will require surgery this week. The news is a blow to the Club and the player and as yet we are unsure of how long he will be on the sidelines but he will miss the start of the 2011 season. Brett is a great character and we know he will be looking to bounce back as soon as possible."

On other injuries, Maguire added,

"We will also be missing Martin Gleeson and Sam Tomkins for Sunday's game at the Willows. Martin has a slight calf strain while Sam has a minor groin problem. We are also obviously without Pat Richards but Paddy is making good progress with his Achilles problem."

On the game at Salford, he added,

"The boys are really looking forward to their first competitive action of 2011 and Salford will provide a great test for us. Pre-season games are vitally important we have chosen a strong squad of 20 players for the clash."

Wigan Squad to face Salford (Away) - Sunday 16th January 2011

Amos Roberts, Darrell Goulding, Stefan Marsh, George Carmont, Josh Charnley, Paul Deacon, Thomas Leuluai, Andy Coley, Michael McIlorum, Paul Prescott, Ryan Hoffman, Joel Tomkins, Sean O'Loughlin, Stuart Fielden, Jeff Lima, Harrison Hansen, Liam Farrell, Lee Mossop, Chris Tuson, Karl Pryce.

Tue July 20, 2010

Wigan confirm signings of Storm trio

Mon July 19, 2010

Hoffman, Lima, Finch set to depart Melbourne

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2012 Stobart Super League

Wigan Warriors 
14 games; 4 tries, 16 points. 
		 [View] Round 1 [05 Feb 12] L 16-20 v Huddersfield (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 2 [11 Feb 12] W 20-6 v Leeds (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 3 [19 Feb 12] W 54-16 v Bradford (A). [F8] 
[View] Round 4 [26 Feb 12] W 46-4 v Castleford (A). [F8] 
[View] Round 5 [04 Mar 12] W 36-12 v Catalans (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 6 [11 Mar 12] L 36-37 v Widnes (A). [F8] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 7 [18 Mar 12] W 42-30 v London (H). [F8] 8 Pts; 2t
[View] Round 8 [23 Mar 12] L 20-22 v Warrington (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 9 [30 Mar 12] W 40-20 v Salford City (A). [F8] 
[View] Round 10 [06 Apr 12] W 28-10 v St Helens (A). [F8] 
[View] Round 11 [09 Apr 12] W 36-6 v Wakefield (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 12 [22 Apr 12] W 56-12 v Hull FC (A). [F8] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 13 [04 May 12] W 36-22 v Hull KR (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 14 [18 May 12] W 32-12 v Huddersfield (A). [F8] 
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2011 engage English Super League

Wigan Warriors 
22 games; 7 tries, 28 points. 
		 [View] Round 3 [06 Jul 11] W 26-16 v Castleford (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 7 [25 Mar 11] L 6-24 v Warrington (H). [F8] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 8 [01 Apr 11] D 22-22 v Leeds (A). [BE] 
[View] Round 9 [08 Apr 11] L 28-47 v Catalans (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 10 [15 Apr 11] W 28-16 v Hull KR (A). [BE] 
[View] Round 11 [22 Apr 11] W 28-24 v St Helens (H). [BE] 
[View] Round 12 [25 Apr 11] W 26-0 v Wakefield (A). [F8] 
[View] Round 13 [01 May 11] W 48-16 v Crusaders (A). [F8] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 14 [13 May 11] W 54-6 v Harlequins (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 15 [30 May 11] W 40-6 v Hull KR (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 16 [04 Jun 11] L 12-20 v Catalans (A). [F8] 
[View] Round 17 [12 Jun 11] D 22-22 v Castleford (A). [F8] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 18 [17 Jun 11] W 32-10 v St Helens (A). [F8] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 19 [25 Jun 11] W 46-12 v Huddersfield (H). [HB] 
[View] Round 20 [01 Jul 11] W 26-24 v Leeds (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 21 [09 Jul 11] W 38-6 v Harlequins (A). [F8] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 22 [15 Jul 11] W 48-6 v Wakefield (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 23 [29 Jul 11] W 30-16 v Hull FC (A). [F8] 
[View] Round 24 [14 Aug 11] W 52-18 v Salford City (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 26 [04 Sep 11] L 12-39 v Warrington (A). [HB] 
[View] Round 27 [09 Sep 11] W 42-10 v Crusaders (H). [HB] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Finals Week 3 [01 Oct 11] L 18-26 v St Helens. [F8] 
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2010 World Club Challenge

Melbourne Storm 
1 games; [View] WCC [28 Feb 10] W 18-10 v Leeds (A). [F8] 
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2010 NRL Telstra Premiership

Melbourne Storm 
21 games; 3 tries, 1/1 goals, 2 field goals, 16 points. 
		 [View] Round 1 [13 Mar 10] W 14-10 v Sharks (A). [F8] 
[View] Round 2 [20 Mar 10] W 20-14 v Knights (A). [F8] 
[View] Round 3 [27 Mar 10] W 16-10 v Panthers (A). [F8] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 4 [02 Apr 10] W 17-4 v Dragons (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 5 [09 Apr 10] L 16-20 v Titans (A). [F8] 
[View] Round 6 [19 Apr 10] L 16-18 v Sea Eagles (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 7 [25 Apr 10] W 40-6 v Warriors (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 8 [01 May 10] W 34-6 v Cowboys (A). [F8] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 9 [09 May 10] L 14-36 v Broncos (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 10 [15 May 10] W 17-6 v Raiders (A). [F8] 1 Pts; 1fg
[View] Round 12 [30 May 10] W 23-12 v Bulldogs (H). [F8] 1 Pts; 1fg
[View] Round 13 [04 Jun 10] L 10-24 v Eels (A). [F8] 
[View] Round 14 [14 Jun 10] L 6-38 v Roosters (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 15 [19 Jun 10] W 58-12 v Cowboys (H). [F8] 2 Pts; 1/1g
[View] Round 16 [26 Jun 10] L 14-16 v Rabbitohs (A). [F8] 
[View] Round 18 [10 Jul 10] L 18-20 v Bulldogs (A). [F8] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 19 [17 Jul 10] L 6-13 v Warriors (A). [F8] 
[View] Round 20 [24 Jul 10] W 18-10 v Panthers (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 21 [01 Aug 10] W 36-12 v Raiders (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 22 [07 Aug 10] L 6-26 v Sea Eagles (A). [F8] 
[View] Round 23 [15 Aug 10] W 18-16 v Rabbitohs (H). [F8] 
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2009 NRL Telstra Premiership

Melbourne Storm 
20 games; 3 tries, 12 points. 
		 [View] Round 7 [25 Apr 09] D 14-14 v Warriors (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 8 [01 May 09] W 22-8 v Sea Eagles (A). [F8] 
[View] Round 9 [11 May 09] W 28-12 v Roosters (A). [F8] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 10 [18 May 09] W 46-6 v Raiders (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 11 [23 May 09] L 10-26 v Bulldogs (A). [F8] 
[View] Round 13 [05 Jun 09] W 48-4 v Broncos (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 14 [13 Jun 09] W 28-22 v Rabbitohs (A). [F8] 
[View] Round 15 [21 Jun 09] W 14-12 v Tigers (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 16 [28 Jun 09] L 16-26 v Raiders (A). [F8] 
[View] Round 17 [04 Jul 09] W 18-14 v Knights (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 20 [25 Jul 09] W 30-10 v Sharks (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 21 [31 Jul 09] L 12-26 v Dragons (A). [F8] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 22 [07 Aug 09] W 20-8 v Cowboys (H). [F8] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 23 [17 Aug 09] L 14-26 v Knights (A). [F8] 
[View] Round 24 [23 Aug 09] L 16-20 v Sea Eagles (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 25 [29 Aug 09] W 38-4 v Roosters (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 26 [05 Sep 09] W 30-0 v Warriors (A). [F8] 
[View] Finals Week 1 [11 Sep 09] W 40-12 v Sea Eagles. [F8] 
[View] Finals Week 3 [26 Sep 09] W 40-10 v Broncos. [F8] 
[View] Grand Final [04 Oct 09] W 23-16 v Eels. [F8] 
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2009 NRL Telstra Premiership

Parramatta Eels 
4 games; [View] Round 1 [14 Mar 09] L 18-26 v Warriors (A). [HB] 
[View] Round 2 [20 Mar 09] W 14-8 v Rabbitohs (A). [HB] 
[View] Round 3 [28 Mar 09] W 18-16 v Raiders (H). [HB] 
[View] Round 4 [03 Apr 09] L 6-24 v Roosters (A). [HB] 
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2008 NRL Telstra Premiership

Parramatta Eels 
22 games; 5 tries, 1 field goals, 21 points. 
		 [View] Round 1 [15 Mar 08] W 28-20 v Bulldogs (H). [HB] 
[View] Round 2 [23 Mar 08] L 16-30 v Warriors (A). [HB] 
[View] Round 3 [28 Mar 08] W 24-23 v Knights (H). [F8] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 4 [05 Apr 08] L 14-38 v Cowboys (A). [F8] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 5 [11 Apr 08] L 20-28 v Gold Coast (H). [F8] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 6 [18 Apr 08] L 16-20 v Sea Eagles (H). [HB] 
[View] Round 8 [03 May 08] W 26-18 v Panthers (A). [HB] 
[View] Round 9 [11 May 08] W 19-18 v Dragons (H). [HB] 1 Pts; 1fg
[View] Round 10 [16 May 08] L 12-32 v Roosters (H). [HB] 
[View] Round 12 [30 May 08] L 26-30 v Broncos (A). [HB] 
[View] Round 13 [07 Jun 08] W 30-12 v Raiders (H). [HB] 8 Pts; 2t
[View] Round 14 [15 Jun 08] W 44-6 v Tigers (A). [HB] 
[View] Round 15 [22 Jun 08] L 14-16 v Sharks (A). [HB] 
[View] Round 16 [29 Jun 08] W 24-22 v Storm (H). [HB] 
[View] Round 17 [06 Jul 08] L 16-22 v Panthers (H). [HB] 
[View] Round 18 [12 Jul 08] L 20-32 v Rabbitohs (A). [HB] 
[View] Round 19 [18 Jul 08] L 10-28 v Sea Eagles (A). [HB] 
[View] Round 20 [25 Jul 08] W 16-4 v Cowboys (H). [HB] 
[View] Round 21 [04 Aug 08] L 12-32 v Knights (A). [HB] 
[View] Round 22 [10 Aug 08] W 28-24 v Roosters (A). [HB] 
[View] Round 23 [18 Aug 08] W 40-12 v Tigers (H). [HB] 
[View] Round 24 [23 Aug 08] W 26-12 v Bulldogs (A). [HB] 
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2008 City vs Country

Country Origin 
1 games; [View] Country v City [02 May 08] D 22-22 v City Origin (H). [HB] 
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2007 NRL Telstra Premiership

Parramatta Eels 
24 games; 2 tries, 1 field goals, 9 points. 
		 [View] Round 1 [17 Mar 07] L 18-34 v Warriors (A). [F8] 
[View] Round 2 [25 Mar 07] L 6-31 v Rabbitohs (A). [F8] 
[View] Round 3 [30 Mar 07] W 22-20 v Tigers (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 5 [13 Apr 07] W 27-14 v Panthers (A). [F8] 
[View] Round 6 [22 Apr 07] L 18-21 v Bulldogs (H). [F8] 4 Pts; 1t (16th)
[View] Round 7 [29 Apr 07] L 12-38 v Gold Coast (A). [F8] 
[View] Round 8 [05 May 07] W 28-10 v Roosters (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 9 [11 May 07] L 12-22 v Sea Eagles (A). [F8] 
[View] Round 10 [19 May 07] W 44-14 v Cowboys (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 11 [28 May 07] W 30-6 v Warriors (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 12 [04 Jun 07] W 38-8 v Tigers (A). [F8] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 14 [17 Jun 07] W 20-12 v Dragons (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 15 [23 Jun 07] W 36-16 v Roosters (A). [F8] 
[View] Round 17 [09 Jul 07] L 10-34 v Knights (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 18 [15 Jul 07] W 18-12 v Rabbitohs (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 19 [23 Jul 07] W 20-16 v Broncos (A). [F8] 
[View] Round 20 [29 Jul 07] L 24-32 v Sea Eagles (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 21 [03 Aug 07] W 34-22 v Bulldogs (A). [F8] 
[View] Round 22 [11 Aug 07] L 24-25 v Cronulla (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 23 [17 Aug 07] L 10-14 v Storm (A). [F8] 
[View] Round 24 [27 Aug 07] L 6-14 v Dragons (A). [F8] 
[View] Round 25 [02 Sep 07] W 68-22 v Broncos (H). [F8] 
[View] Finals Week 2 [15 Sep 07] W 25-6 v Bulldogs. [F8] 1 Pts; 1fg
[View] Finals Week 3 [23 Sep 07] L 10-26 v Storm (A). [F8] 
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2006 State of Origin

New South Wales Origin 
2 games; 1 tries, 1 field goals, 5 points. 
		 [View] Origin [24 May 06] W 17-16 v QLD Origin (H). [HB] 5 Pts; 1t (10th), 1fg
[View] Origin [14 Jun 06] L 6-30 v QLD Origin (A). [HB]
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2006 NRL Telstra Premiership

Sydney Roosters 
23 games; 5 tries, 20 points. 
		 [View] Round 1 [12 Mar 06] W 40-22 v Rabbitohs (A). [BE] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 2 [19 Mar 06] L 18-22 v Storm (H). [DH]
[View] Round 3 [26 Mar 06] W 56-20 v Raiders (H). [DH] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 4 [01 Apr 06] L 22-30 v Sea Eagles (A). [DH]
[View] Round 5 [08 Apr 06] W 28-24 v Sharks (A). [HB] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 6 [14 Apr 06] L 6-24 v Broncos (H). [HB]
[View] Round 7 [25 Apr 06] L 12-22 v Dragons (A). [HB]
[View] Round 8 [29 Apr 06] W 22-18 v Cowboys (A). [HB]
[View] Round 9 [07 May 06] L 14-30 v Bulldogs (H). [HB]
[View] Round 11 [21 May 06] W 28-26 v Rabbitohs (H). [HB]
[View] Round 12 [28 May 06] L 20-22 v Eels (A). [HB]
[View] Round 13 [03 Jun 06] L 16-20 v Storm (A). [HB]
[View] Round 15 [17 Jun 06] L 14-26 v Tigers (A). [HB]
[View] Round 16 [25 Jun 06] L 10-42 v Raiders (A). [DH] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 18 [08 Jul 06] L 16-33 v Sea Eagles (H). [DH]
[View] Round 19 [16 Jul 06] W 38-32 v Sharks (H). [BE]
[View] Round 20 [22 Jul 06] L 0-25 v Bulldogs (A). [BE]
[View] Round 21 [30 Jul 06] W 40-20 v Cowboys (H). [F8] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 22 [06 Aug 06] L 18-32 v Knights (H). [F8]
[View] Round 23 [12 Aug 06] W 40-20 v Panthers (A). [F8]
[View] Round 24 [20 Aug 06] L 26-40 v Eels (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 25 [27 Aug 06] L 16-42 v Warriors (A). [F8] 
[View] Round 26 [02 Sep 06] L 16-36 v Dragons (H). [F8]
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2006 City vs Country

Country Origin 
1 games; [View] City v Country [12 May 06] W 12-10 v City Origin (H). [HB]
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2005 NRL Telstra Premiership

Sydney Roosters 
20 games; 3 tries, 2 field goals, 14 points. 
		 [View] Round 3 [25 Mar 05] L 22-40 v Broncos (H). [BE]
[View] Round 4 [03 Apr 05] L 26-32 v Tigers (H). [HB]
[View] Round 5 [10 Apr 05] L 16-24 v Raiders (A). [HB]
[View] Round 6 [15 Apr 05] W 29-16 v Bulldogs (A). [HB] 1 Pts; 1fg
[View] Round 7 [25 Apr 05] L 24-26 v Dragons (H). [HB]
  Judiciary: Contrary Conduct, Grade 1 Guilty, 2 matches
[View] Round 10 [15 May 05] W 10-6 v Warriors (A). [HB]
[View] Round 12 [28 May 05] W 30-16 v Raiders (H). [HB]
[View] Round 13 [03 Jun 05] L 18-22 v Sea Eagles (H). [HB]
[View] Round 15 [17 Jun 05] L 10-16 v Sharks (A). [HB]
[View] Round 16 [24 Jun 05] W 12-8 v Eels (H). [HB]
[View] Round 17 [02 Jul 05] W 28-14 v Knights (A). [HB] 4 Pts; 1t (19th)
[View] Round 18 [10 Jul 05] L 16-26 v Tigers (A). [HB] 4 Pts; 1t (7th)
[View] Round 19 [16 Jul 05] L 22-24 v Warriors (H). [HB] 4 Pts; 1t (51st)
[View] Round 20 [24 Jul 05] L 10-24 v Storm (A). [HB]
[View] Round 21 [29 Jul 05] L 6-44 v Dragons (A). [F8]
[View] Round 22 [07 Aug 05] L 28-30 v Panthers (H). [HB]
[View] Round 23 [13 Aug 05] W 14-8 v Sharks (H). [HB]
[View] Round 24 [20 Aug 05] L 16-17 v Souths (A). [HB]
[View] Round 25 [26 Aug 05] W 17-10 v Broncos (A). [BE] 1 Pts; 1fg
[View] Round 26 [04 Sep 05] W 32-12 v Bulldogs (H). [HB]
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2004 NRL Telstra Premiership

Sydney Roosters 
2 games; [View] Round 1 [14 Mar 04] W 26-16 v Rabbitohs (H). [HB]
[View] Round 2 [20 Mar 04] W 42-20 v Sea Eagles (A). [HB]
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Finch, Brett

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