2015 Wakefield Trinity Wildcats season

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In 2015, Wakefield Trinity Wildcats competed in the Super League and subsequently the Qualifiers and the Million Pound Game of the newly introduced play-off system. The also competed in the 2015 Challenge Cup.

Super League rank12th
Play-off resultWinners (Million Pound Game)
Challenge Cup6th Round
2015 recordWins: 8; draws: 0; losses: 25
Quick facts Super League rank, Play-off result ...
2015 Wakefield Trinity Wildcats season
Super League rank12th
Play-off resultWinners (Million Pound Game)
Challenge Cup6th Round
2015 recordWins: 8; draws: 0; losses: 25
Points scoredFor: 653; against: 1167
Team information
ChairmanMichael Carter
Head Coach
Captain
StadiumBelle Vue
Top scorers
TriesJacob Miller - 15
GoalsCraig Hall - 41
PointsCraig Hall - 98
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Wakefield won their opening two Super League fixtures, but by the time their next league win came in July they were bottom of the table and it had already been confirmed that they would be competing in the Qualifiers at the end of the regular season.[3] Wakefield finished the Qualifiers in fourth place[4] and defeated Bradford Bulls in the Million Pound Game to retain their place in the Super League the following season.[5]

Results

Super League

Main article: 2015 Super League season

Table

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Pos Team
 Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts Qualification
1 Leeds Rhinos 23 16 1 6 758 477 +281 33 Super League Super 8s
2 St Helens 23 16 0 7 598 436 +162 32
3 Wigan Warriors 23 15 1 7 589 413 +176 31
4 Huddersfield Giants 23 13 2 8 538 394 +144 28
5 Castleford Tigers 23 13 0 10 547 505 +42 26
6 Warrington Wolves 23 12 0 11 552 456 +96 24
7 Hull F.C. 23 11 0 12 452 484 −32 22
8 Catalans Dragons 23 9 2 12 561 574 −13 20
9 Widnes Vikings 23 9 1 13 518 565 −47 19 The Qualifiers
10 Hull Kingston Rovers 23 9 0 14 534 646 −112 18
11 Salford Red Devils 23 8 1 14 447 617 −170 17
12 Wakefield Trinity Wildcats 23 3 0 20 402 929 −527 6
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Source: Rugby League Project
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Points difference; 3) Number of points scored;

Super League results

W Win D Draw L Loss

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DateRoundVersusH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttendanceLive on TVReport
Super League results
8 February 1 Castleford Tigers A The Jungle W 24–22 McShane, Godinet, Lauitiiti, Washbrook Hall 4/4 10,728 - [6][7]
15 February 2 Hull Kingston Rovers H Belle Vue W 44–24 Ashurst, Miller (3), Kirmond, Riley (3) Hall 6/8 5,320 - [8][9]
1 March 3 Widnes Vikings A Halton Stadium L 16–58 Owen, Ryan, Riley Hall 2/3 5,810 - [10][11]
6 March 4 St. Helens H Belle Vue L 16–20 Ashurst, Lyne, Owen Hall 2/3 9,676 Sky Sports [12][13]
15 March 5 Salford Red Devils A AJ Bell Stadium L 18–24 Miller, McShane, Hall Hall 3/3 2,712 - [14][15]
22 March 6 Huddersfield Giants H Belle Vue L 14–44 Collis, Kirmond, Crowther Hall 1/3 4,354 - [16][17]
27 March 7 Wigan Warriors A DW Stadium L 10–52 Riley, McShane Hall 1/2 10,787 - [18][19]
2 April 8 Catalans Dragons H Belle Vue L 4–40 Riley Hall 0/1 3,015 - [20]
6 April 9 Leeds Rhinos A Headingley Stadium L 22–48 T.Smith, Hall, Sammut, D.Smith Hall 3/4 17,608 - [21]
11 April 10 Warrington Wolves A Halliwell Jones Stadium L 0–80 - - 8,036 - [22][23]
23 April 12 Wigan Warriors H Belle Vue L 22–40 Hall, Kirmond, Godinet, Riley Hall 3/4 3,107 Sky Sports [24]
1 May 13 St. Helens A Langtree Park L 4–44 Johnstone Miller 0/1 10,001 - [25]
7 May 14 Hull Kingston Rovers A Craven Park L 6–54 Arundel Hall 1/1 7,378 Sky Sports [26]
24 May 15 Widnes Vikings H Belle Vue L 18–30 Johnstone, Ryan, Collis Miller 3/3 3,132 - [27][28]
31 May 16 Castleford Tigers N[a] St James' Park L 16–56 Johnstone (2), D.Smith Miller 2/3 26,970 Sky Sports [29][30]
7 June 17 Leeds Rhinos H Belle Vue L 26–58 Johnstone (2), Godinet, Kirmond, Scruton Hall 1/3, Godinet 2/2 4,000 - [31][32]
14 June 18 Salford Red Devils H Belle Vue L 16–24 D.Smith, Kirke, Kirmond Arundel 2/3 3,240 - [33]
20 June 19 Catalans Dragons A Stade Gilbert Brutus L 12–32 Riley, Godinet Miller 2/2 7,843 Sky Sports [34]
1 July 11 Hull F.C. H Belle Vue W 26–16 Miller, Owen, Arundel, Ryan Miller 5/5 3,543 - [35][3]
5 July 20 Hull F.C. A KC Stadium L 24–31 Ashurst, Tansey, Lyne, Johnstone Miller 4/4 9,558 - [36][37]
12 July 21 Warrington Wolves H Belle Vue L 20–40 Miller (4) Miller 1/3, Hall 1/1 3,354 - [38][39]
19 July 22 Castleford Tigers H Belle Vue L 20–58 Lyne, Walker, Johnstone (2) Arundel 2/4 4,000 - [40][41]
26 July 23 Huddersfield Giants A Galpharm Stadium L 24–34 Miller, Anderson, Ashurst, L.Smith, Lyne Hall 2/5 4,839 - [42]
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Qualifiers

Table

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Pos Team
 Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts Qualification
1 Hull Kingston Rovers 7 7 0 0 234 118 +116 14 2016 Super League
2 Widnes Vikings 7 5 0 2 232 70 +162 10
3 Salford Red Devils 7 5 0 2 239 203 +36 10
4 Wakefield Trinity Wildcats (W) 7 3 0 4 153 170 −17 6 Million Pound Game
5 Bradford Bulls 7 3 0 4 167 240 −73 6
6 Halifax 7 2 0 5 162 186 −24 4 2016 Championship
7 Sheffield Eagles 7 2 0 5 152 267 −115 4
8 Leigh Centurions 7 1 0 6 146 231 −85 2
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Source: Rugby League Project
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Points difference; 3) Number of points scored;
(W) Million Pound Game Winner

Qualifiers results

W Win D Draw L Loss

More information Date, Round ...
DateRoundVersusH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttendanceLive on TVReport
Qualifiers results
9 August Q1 Salford Red Devils A AJ Bell Stadium L 26–34 Miller (2), Washbrook, Lyne L.Smith 5/5 3,400 - [43]
15 August Q2 Bradford Bulls H Belle Vue W 48–18 Molloy, Sio, Simon, Scruton, L.Smith, Lyne, Ashurst, Miller L.Smith 7/8, Arundel 1/1 3,985 Sky Sports [44][45]
22 August Q3 Leigh Centurions A Leigh Sports Village W 17–16 L.Smith, Miller (2) L.Smith 2/3, L.Smith 1 DG 4,376 Sky Sports [46]
6 September Q4 Hull Kingston Rovers A Craven Park L 18–20 Locke (2), L.Smith (2) L.Smith 1/4 7,495 Sky Sports [47]
12 September Q5 Widnes Vikings H Belle Vue L 4–46 L.Smith L.Smith 0/1 3,365 Sky Sports [48][49]
19 September Q6 Halifax H Belle Vue W 30–12 Sio (2), Simon, Mullally, Jowitt Arundel 5/5 3,086 Sky Sports [50][51]
27 September Q7 Sheffield Eagles A Bramall Lane L 10–24 Kirmond, Kavanagh Arundel 1/2 1,712 Sky Sports [52][4]
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Million Pound Game

After the Super 8 Qualifiers, Wakefield Trinity Wildcats finished 4th in the table and Championship side Bradford Bulls finished 5th meaning that the two teams would meet in a play-off match, known as the Million Pound Game, to determine who would join Hull Kingston Rovers, Widnes Vikings and Salford Red Devils in next seasons Super League.

W Win L Loss

More information Date, Round ...
DateRoundVersusH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttendanceLive on TVReport
Million Pound Game
3 October MPG Bradford Bulls H Bell Vue W 24–16 Kirmond, Mullally, Washbrook, Moore Arundel 1/2, Tansey 3/3 7,236 Sky Sports [53][5]
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More information Bradford Bulls, positions ...
2015 Million Pound Game
Bradford Bulls positions Wakefield Trinity Wildcats
1. Jake Mullaney Fullback 34. Jordan Tansey
4. Matty Blythe Winger 4. Reece Lyne
37. Dane Nielsen Centre 39. Bill Tupou
3. Adrian Purtell Centre 28. Joe Arundel
5. Danny Williams Winger 24. Tom Johnstone
6. Lee Gaskell Stand Off 6. Jacob Miller
7. Harry Seijka Scrum half 14. Pita Godinet
8. Paul Clough Prop 8. Nick Scruton
9. Adam O'Brien Hooker 35. Michael Sio
10. Adam Sidlow Prop 16. Michael Simon
11. Tom Olbison 2nd Row 12. Danny Kirmond
12. Dale Ferguson 2nd Row 13. Danny Washbrook
13. Danny Addy Loose forward 26. Chris Annakin
14. Jay Pitts Interchange 11. Ali Lauitiiti
17. Jean-Philippe Baile Interchange 37. Anthony Mullally
31. Epalahame Lauaki Interchange 40. Scott Moore
32. Steve Crossley Interchange 41. Andy Yates
James Lowes Coach Brian Smith
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Challenge Cup

Main article: 2015 Challenge Cup

W Win L Loss

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DateRoundVersusH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttendanceLive on TVReport
Challenge Cup results
17 April 5 Halifax H Belle Vue W 44–16 Owen (2), D.Smith, Riley, Hall, Washbrook, Kirke (2) Hall 6/9 2,062 - [54]
17 May 6 Leigh Centurions H Belle Vue L 30–36 Riley, Arundel (2), Scruton, Molloy Hall 5/6 - BBC Sport [55][56]
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Players

Player appearances: League

  • Super League Only
More information FB=Fullback, C=Centre ...
FB=FullbackC=CentreW=WingerSO=Stand-offSH=Scrum halfPR=PropH=HookerSR=Second RowL=Loose forwardB=Bench
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1Craig HallFBFBFBFBFBFBSHFBCCFBFBCSOSO
2Chris RileyWWWWWWWWWWWFBWWWWWWWWWW
3Dean CollisCCCCCCCCCC
4Reece LyneCCCCCCWCCCCCCCCWWWWCCW
5Richard OwenWWWWWWFBWWWWFBFBFBBWWW
6Jacob MillerSOSOSOSOSOSOSOSOSOLSOSOSOFBFBSHSHSHSHSHSOSOSOSOSOSOSO
7Tim SmithSHSHSHSHSHSHSHSHSHSHSHSHSHSHSHSHSHSHSHSHSHSH
8Nick ScrutonPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPBBPP
9Paul McShaneHHHBHBBHHHHHHHHBBHHBHB
10Scott AndersonBBBBBPBPPPPPPPP
11Ali LauitiitiBBBBBSRSRBBBBBBSRBSRSRB
12Danny KirmondPSRSRSRSRSRSRSRSRSRSRSRSRSRB
13Danny WashbrookSRLLHLHHSRSRSRSRSRSRLLLSRLBSRBBBBBHBSRSR
14Pita GodinetBBBBBBSOSOBBBSOSOSOSOBBBBSHSH
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16Michael SimonxxxBBBBLPBBBBBBPPLLLLLLLSRSR
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18Daniel SmithSRPPPPBLBLLBBLBSRLBSO
19Jon MolloyxxxxxxxxxxxSRBPSRBLSRSRSRSRSR
20Jarrod SammutxxxxxxSOxFBFBxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
21Max JowittxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxFBxxxxxxFBFB
22Jordan CrowtherxxxxBBBxxxLBxBBB
23Lopini PaeaLBBB
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27Kyle TroutxxxxxxxBxBxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
28Joe ArundelxxxxxCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCBCC
29George GriffinxxxxxPPPPPxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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31Ben KavanaghxxxxxxxxxxPPPPBBBPPB
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33Kevin LockexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxFBFBFBFBFB
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35Michael SioxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxBLBHBHHHHH
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39Bill TupouxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxCCCCCCCC
40Scott MoorexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxBH
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42Simon Grixxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Player appearances: Cup

  • Challenge Cup Games only
More information FB=Fullback, C=Centre ...
FB=FullbackC=CentreW=WingerSO=Stand OffSH=Scrum halfP=PropH=HookerSR=Second RowL=Loose forwardB=Bench
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NoPlayer56
1Craig HallFBFB
2Chris RileyWW
3Dean CollisC
4Reece Lyne
5Richard OwenWW
6Jacob MillerSOSO
7Tim SmithSHSH
8Nick ScrutonPP
9Paul McShaneHH
10Scott AndersonSR
11Ali LauitiitiSRB
12Danny KirmondSRSR
13Danny WashbrookLL
14Pita Godinet
15Matt RyanC
16Michael SimonPB
17Matty Ashurstxx
18Daniel SmithB
19Jon MolloyBB
20Jarrod Sammutxx
21Max Jowittxx
22Jordan Crowtherxx
23Lopini PaeaB
24Tom Johnstonxx
25Ian KirkeBx
26Chris Annakinxx
27Kyle TroutBx
28Joe ArundelCC
29George Griffinxx
30Jordan Handxx
31Ben KavanaghxP
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2015 squad statistics

Further information: Wakefield Trinity
  • Appearances and points include (Super League, Challenge Cup and Play-offs) as of 3 October 2015.
More information No, Player ...
No Player Position Age Previous club Apps Tries Goals DG Points
1 Craig Hall Fullback N/A Hull Kingston Rovers 17 4 41 0 98
2 Chris Riley Wing N/A Warrington Wolves 24 10 0 0 40
3 Dean Collis Centre N/A Cronulla Sharks 11 2 0 0 8
4 Reece Lyne Centre N/A Hull F.C. 23 6 0 0 24
5 Richard Owen Wing N/A Sydney Roosters 20 5 0 0 20
6 Jacob Miller Stand-off N/A Hull F.C. 30 15 17 0 94
7 Tim Smith Scrum-half N/A Salford Red Devils 24 1 0 0 4
8 Nick Scruton Prop N/A Bradford Bulls 31 3 0 0 12
9 Paul McShane Hooker N/A Leeds Rhinos 24 3 0 0 12
10 Scott Anderson Prop N/A Brisbane Broncos 16 1 0 0 4
11 Ali Lauitiiti Second-row N/A Leeds Rhinos 21 1 0 0 4
12 Danny Kirmond Second-row N/A Huddersfield Giants 19 7 0 0 28
13 Danny Washbrook Loose forward N/A Hull F.C. 32 4 0 0 16
14 Pita Godinet Scrum-half N/A New Zealand Warriors 22 4 2 0 20
15 Matt Ryan Second-row N/A Parramatta Eels 20 2 0 0 8
16 Mickaël Simon Prop N/A Catalans Dragons 26 2 0 0 8
17 Matty Ashurst Second-row N/A Salford Red Devils 11 5 0 0 20
18 Daniel Smith Loose forward N/A Wakefield Trinity Wildcats Academy 18 4 0 0 16
19 Jon Molloy Second-row N/A Wakefield Trinity Wildcats Academy 13 2 0 0 8
20 Jarrod Sammut Scrum-half N/A Bradford Bulls 3 1 0 0 4
21 Max Jowitt Fullback N/A Wakefield Trinity Wildcats Academy 3 1 0 0 4
22 Jordan Crowther Prop N/A Wakefield Trinity Wildcats Academy 8 1 0 0 4
23 Lopini Paea Prop N/A Catalans Dragons 5 0 0 0 0
24 Tom Johnstone Wing N/A Wakefield Trinity Wildcats Academy 13 9 0 0 36
25 Ian Kirke Prop N/A Leeds Rhinos 5 3 0 0 12
26 Chris Annakin Second-row N/A Wakefield Trinity Wildcats Academy 11 0 0 0 0
27 Kyle Trout Prop N/A Wakefield Trinity Wildcats Academy 3 0 0 0 0
28 Joe Arundel Centre N/A Hull F.C. (On Loan) 24 4 12 0 40
29 George Griffin Prop N/A Salford Red Devils (On Loan) 5 0 0 0 0
30 Jordan Hand Prop N/A Salford Red Devils (On Loan) 2 0 0 0 0
31 Ben Kavanagh Prop N/A Widnes Vikings (On Loan) 11 1 0 0 4
32 Stuart Howarth Hooker N/A Salford Red Devils 4 0 0 0 0
33 Kevin Locke Fullback N/A Salford Red Devils 5 2 0 0 8
34 Jordan Tansey Fullback N/A Salford Red Devils 8 1 3 0 10
35 Michael Sio Prop N/A Salford Red Devils 11 3 0 0 12
36 Anthony Walker Prop N/A St Helens R.F.C. 8 1 0 0 4
37 Anthony Mullally Prop N/A Huddersfield Giants 10 2 0 0 8
38 Lee Smith Fullback N/A Newcastle Falcons 6 6 15 1 55
39 Bill Tupou Centre N/A Canberra Raiders 9 0 0 0 0
40 Scott Moore Hooker N/A Castleford Tigers 3 1 0 0 4
41 Andy Yeates Prop N/A Leeds Rhinos 3 0 0 0 0
42 Simon Grix Second-row N/A Warrington Wolves 0 0 0 0 0
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2015 transfers in/out

In

More information Nat, Name ...
Nat Name Moved From Length Date
England Craig Hall Hull Kingston Rovers 2 Years July 2014
France Michael Simon Catalans Dragons 2 Years July 2014
England Matty Ashurst Salford Red Devils 2 Years August 2014
Tonga Lopini Paea Catalans Dragons 1 Year August 2014
England Chris Riley Warrington Wolves 1 Year September 2014
Australia Tim Smith Salford Red Devils 1 Year October 2014
England Richard Owen Castleford Tigers 3 Years October 2014
England Ian Kirke Leeds Rhinos 1 Year November 2014
Australia Jacob Miller Hull F.C. 1 Year November 2014
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Out

More information Nat, Name ...
Nat Name Moved From Length Date
Samoa Taulima Tautai Wigan Warriors 3 Years May 2014
England Andy Raleigh Retired N/A July 2014
England Richard Mathers London Broncos 2 Years August 2014
England Matty Wildie Dewsbury Rams 1 Year August 2014
England Lucas Walshaw Bradford Bulls 2 Years September 2014
Australia Harry Siejka Bradford Bulls 2 Years September 2014
England Paul Sykes Featherstone Rovers 2 Years October 2014
England Richard Moore Halifax 2 Years October 2014
England Peter Fox
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