OVER the Christmas period, it’s easy for the brain to switch off and be swamped by food and TV specials.
However, for all you Warrington Wolves fans out there, we’ve put something together that will keep the mind active.
So, put down the remote, close the lid on the Quality Street and have a go at our 2018 Wire quiz…
1) Who scored The Wire’s first try of the 2018 campaign?
2) The Wire got their first win of the season against Widnes on February 16. What was the final score?
3) The return fixture against the Vikings on Good Friday will be remembered for Josh Charnley marking his Wire debut with two tries. Which other Wolves player crossed twice that day?
Who else – apart from this man – crossed twice against Widnes on Good Friday? Picture by Mike Boden
4) The Wire won both their games over the Easter weekend. Who did they beat on Easter Monday?
5) April ended with three consecutive home games, and three Wire victories. Can you name all three of their opponents? (One point for each)
6) Who shot to prominence with a hat-trick in the win at Leeds on May 4?
7) Toronto Wolfpack had Andrew Dixon sent off as they were beaten 66-10 by Warrington in the Challenge Cup, but which three Wolfpack players were sin-binned? (One point for each)
8) The Challenge Cup quarter-final win over Wigan Warriors will live long in the memory. What was the final score?
9) Tyrone Roberts announced he would be leaving The Wire at the end of the 2018 season in June. Which NRL club has he now signed for?
10) June 29 was Armed Forces Day at The Halliwell Jones Stadium as players and fans alike were startled by the fire of an artillery cannon. Who were the opponents that day?
The Red Devils flew into town on Armed Forces Day. Perhaps a clue to Question 10? Picture by Mike Boden
11) Which Wigan player kicked a last-minute drop-goal to secure a 13-12 win over The Wire at the DW Stadium on July 6?
12) Wolves lost two and drew one of their four games in July. Who did they beat in the other match?
13) Who was the only Warrington starting back not to score points during the 48-12 Challenge Cup semi-final win over Leeds Rhinos?
14) There were two Super 8s games in between the Challenge Cup semi-final and the final at Wembley. Who were The Wire’s opponents in those games? (One point for each)
15) The Challenge Cup Final ended in heartbreak and a 20-12 defeat to Catalans Dragons. Who scored Warrington’s tries at Wembley? (One point for each)
Heartbreak at Wembley –but who scored The Wire's tries? Picture by Mike Boden
16) The Wire bounced back from their Wembley disappointment with an 80-10 crushing of Hull FC. How many tries did Warrington score in total?
17) Who did The Wire face in their last ever Super 8s fixture?
18) How many goals did Tyrone Roberts kick during the Super League semi-final win at St Helens?
19) Who finished the season as The Wire’s top Super League tryscorer?
20) How many new signings for 2019 have Wolves confirmed?
This man is one of The Wire's new signings for 2019, but how many are there in total? Picture by Mike Boden
The answers will be in the December 27 edition of the Warrington Guardian. Good luck!
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