Warrington: Phil Clarke tipping Wolves to win the 2013 Grand Final

So who wins the Grand Final?

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The Rhinos have been heading in the opposite direction. They've been making more breaks than they did over the first 20 rounds, more metres than any other team in the league and their coach seems to have a magic wand that improves their defence as autumn begins. However, the team who you might back for an each-way place in the Grand Final has to be St Helens. Despite the lack of recognised play-makers playing together on a weekly basis, they've topped the list in terms of breaks, rank third for metres made and more importantly have the second best defence in Super League. I'm reminded of the old adage - it's not how you start but how you finish. Imagine if they were to beat the Giants at some point in the Play-Offs after what happened in Round 1. (Giants won 40-4 at St Helens for those who didn't see it or who have tried to erase it from their memory!). I really don't think that either team from Hull have a hope in playing in Manchester this year. The Black and Whites can't attack and the Red and Whites can't defend well enough to win three games in the next three weeks. The French flair is great to watch and they gave the Wolves a very tough game last week. They could win a game or two but I don't think that they'll be walking down that tunnel at the Stretford End. I believe that their league position is an accurate reflection of where they'll end up. In an eight-team competition it is foolish to try to pick a winner but I am. The Warrington Wolves. For me the experience that they gained in 2012 will be the reason why they will win it this year. Good luck to every team. I hope that they all play to their potential. May the best team win.