Super League Grand Final: Stefan Ratchford plays down Warrington's record against Leeds
Wednesday 3 October 2012 16:44, UK
Image:Stefan Ratchford: Does not think Challenge Cup final win will have any relevance
Warrington utility man Stefan Ratchford insists the Wolves' Challenge Cup record against Leeds will be "irrelevant" in the Super League Grand Final on Saturday.
Deputising
The versatile Ratchford has proved to be a superb acquisition for the Wolves, having deputised expertly for both full-back Brett Hodgson and stand-off Lee Briers in his first season at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
He is expected to line up in arguably his least effective position of centre against the Rhinos but with a licence to go seeking the ball if necessary.
"(Coach) Tony (Smith) said there would probably be a bit of changing of positions through the year," he added.
"With the strength in depth we've got in our squad, you can never be certain of a place in the 17.
"I've just got to be happy being anywhere in the team. I've played full-back, centre, stand-off and scrum-half so far.
"I played centre before at Salford so it's not a strange position for me. You've just got to do the best you can.
"If you're not getting much ball, Tony doesn't mind you going out of position and looking for it. He gives us a bit of a licence to do that.
"Briersy is quite dominant with his calls so he gets the ball when he wants it and, having him just inside me, it helps with getting the ball."
