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Magic is what it's all about
5:13pm Wednesday 30th April 2008
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Derby days come second nature to Wayne Godwin but it's not stopping him getting excited by Millennium Magic.
The Bulls hooker is a rare breed in that he has featured in every big local face-off in Super League.
Godwin starred with Wigan against arch-rivals St Helens, Hull versus city enemy Hull KR - including in Cardiff last year - and has quickly tasted the flavour of Bradford and Leeds since moving to Odsal.
Throw in Castleford v Wakefield from the wily rake's early days at The Jungle and you've got the lot.
"I have been lucky in that sense," says the player, who is still only 25.
"It's been mentioned that I've played in them all and it's great to have experienced so many big games like that.
"People ask me which the best derby of all is, expecting me to say Bradford because I'm a Bulls player now, but if I'm honest, they are all on a par.
"I played in my first Leeds derby earlier this year and, despite the scoreline, it was immense. I can't wait for them to come to Odsal but I reckon this will be like a cup final on Saturday night."
After losing 44-2 at Headingley in March, the Bulls and Rhinos collide again at the Millennium Stadium with Godwin knowing his side must redeem themselves following that record loss.
He said: "We all know we didn't play anything like our best at Leeds. It was a really disappointing defeat, not just for ourselves but as a club and for our fans.
"The lads are playing well now though with confidence and we're looking at taking that onto the big stage at Cardiff. This is what it's all about."
Godwin is fit again after shaking off a shoulder injury which saw him miss his first game of the season against former club Wigan last weekend.
He was on the losing side in Cardiff against Hull KR 12 months ago but it didn't change his belief that the Super League bonanza is a real positive for the sport.
Godwin said: "It was a bit weird last year. I'd just signed from Wigan and as I ran out for Hull, all the Wigan fans were there on the sideline!
"It was a great occasion though. People thought Millennium Magic wouldn't take off straight away and it would spoil all the derbies.
"But for us, as players, it was great to play at a venue like that and the atmosphere was excellent. It all brings the best out of us and the speccies' loved it too.
"My parents went down and made a weekend of it and that's what a lot of fans did. They had a great time.
"It's good for rugby league in general, seeing all the different clubs' supporters mingling together. I don't want to bad-mouth football but I don't know if you'd see that with that sport.
"It made it all feel like a cup final and there was some great games last year. I'm sure it'll be great entertainment again this time around and hopefully we'll get the result we're after."
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LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
9:57pm Fri 2 May 08
Brian wrote:What is this you speak of Bri?
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote: Nice essay Spacky. Your comments might be taken on board seriously if I actually gave a f**k about what you thought. I do have have a bit to add to your assignment though. Is Micksey a mouthy coward, who's backed down from my challenge? YesLike you did on redamberandblack when that guy offered you out? And you filled your pants. Prior to you being BANNED that is.
LJ has never backed down from a challenge.!
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
9:57pm Fri 2 May 08
Brian wrote:What is this you speak of Bri?
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote: Nice essay Spacky. Your comments might be taken on board seriously if I actually gave a f**k about what you thought. I do have have a bit to add to your assignment though. Is Micksey a mouthy coward, who's backed down from my challenge? YesLike you did on redamberandblack when that guy offered you out? And you filled your pants. Prior to you being BANNED that is.
LJ has never backed down from a challenge.!
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
9:57pm Fri 2 May 08
Brian wrote:What is this you speak of Bri?
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote: Nice essay Spacky. Your comments might be taken on board seriously if I actually gave a f**k about what you thought. I do have have a bit to add to your assignment though. Is Micksey a mouthy coward, who's backed down from my challenge? YesLike you did on redamberandblack when that guy offered you out? And you filled your pants. Prior to you being BANNED that is.
LJ has never backed down from a challenge.!
micksey, wibsey says...
9:50pm Fri 2 May 08
micksey, wibsey says...
9:50pm Fri 2 May 08
micksey, wibsey says...
9:50pm Fri 2 May 08
micksey, wibsey says...
9:50pm Fri 2 May 08
Brian, Wibsey says...
2:44pm Fri 2 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:Like you did on redamberandblack when that guy offered you out? And you filled your pants.
Nice essay Spacky. Your comments might be taken on board seriously if I actually gave a f**k about what you thought. I do have have a bit to add to your assignment though. Is Micksey a mouthy coward, who's backed down from my challenge? Yes
Prior to you being BANNED that is.
Brian, Wibsey says...
2:44pm Fri 2 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:Like you did on redamberandblack when that guy offered you out? And you filled your pants.
Nice essay Spacky. Your comments might be taken on board seriously if I actually gave a f**k about what you thought. I do have have a bit to add to your assignment though. Is Micksey a mouthy coward, who's backed down from my challenge? Yes
Prior to you being BANNED that is.
Brian, Wibsey says...
2:44pm Fri 2 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:Like you did on redamberandblack when that guy offered you out? And you filled your pants.
Nice essay Spacky. Your comments might be taken on board seriously if I actually gave a f**k about what you thought. I do have have a bit to add to your assignment though. Is Micksey a mouthy coward, who's backed down from my challenge? Yes
Prior to you being BANNED that is.
Brian, Wibsey says...
2:44pm Fri 2 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:Like you did on redamberandblack when that guy offered you out? And you filled your pants.
Nice essay Spacky. Your comments might be taken on board seriously if I actually gave a f**k about what you thought. I do have have a bit to add to your assignment though. Is Micksey a mouthy coward, who's backed down from my challenge? Yes
Prior to you being BANNED that is.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
10:27am Fri 2 May 08
micksey wrote:miulleniuk
Ignore him spooky, his life is empty. I sdhall be at miulleniuk cheering on the mighty BULLSS!!!
Is that some kind of a chinese take away up Wibsey?
sdhall
Is that cantonese for something?
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
10:27am Fri 2 May 08
micksey wrote:miulleniuk
Ignore him spooky, his life is empty. I sdhall be at miulleniuk cheering on the mighty BULLSS!!!
Is that some kind of a chinese take away up Wibsey?
sdhall
Is that cantonese for something?
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
10:27am Fri 2 May 08
micksey wrote:miulleniuk
Ignore him spooky, his life is empty. I sdhall be at miulleniuk cheering on the mighty BULLSS!!!
Is that some kind of a chinese take away up Wibsey?
sdhall
Is that cantonese for something?
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
10:27am Fri 2 May 08
micksey wrote:miulleniuk
Ignore him spooky, his life is empty. I sdhall be at miulleniuk cheering on the mighty BULLSS!!!
Is that some kind of a chinese take away up Wibsey?
sdhall
Is that cantonese for something?
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
10:25am Fri 2 May 08
Your comments might be taken on board seriously if I actually gave a f**k about what you thought.
I do have have a bit to add to your assignment though.
Is Micksey a mouthy coward, who's backed down from my challenge?
Yes
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
10:25am Fri 2 May 08
Your comments might be taken on board seriously if I actually gave a f**k about what you thought.
I do have have a bit to add to your assignment though.
Is Micksey a mouthy coward, who's backed down from my challenge?
Yes
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
10:25am Fri 2 May 08
Your comments might be taken on board seriously if I actually gave a f**k about what you thought.
I do have have a bit to add to your assignment though.
Is Micksey a mouthy coward, who's backed down from my challenge?
Yes
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
10:25am Fri 2 May 08
Your comments might be taken on board seriously if I actually gave a f**k about what you thought.
I do have have a bit to add to your assignment though.
Is Micksey a mouthy coward, who's backed down from my challenge?
Yes
micksey, wibsey says...
7:25am Fri 2 May 08
micksey, wibsey says...
7:25am Fri 2 May 08
micksey, wibsey says...
7:25am Fri 2 May 08
micksey, wibsey says...
7:25am Fri 2 May 08
Sp00ky, BFD says...
12:37am Fri 2 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:erm, wasnt last years a financial success?
Brian wrote: You're normally so positive.Its not that Brian, its a money making scheme that doesn't take into account that people might not be able to make the trip for whatever reasons, therefore is taking away an oppurtunity for a fan to attend one of the derbies. I'm all for expansion, Bri, but I dont want it to be at the expense of the faithful fan.
YES!!
Doesnt that money also fund the RL to ensure out sport grows and prospures
YES!!
Is the MM weekend not an ADDITIONAL derby to those that would normally be played...
I BELEIVE SO!
Are you just trying to justify to everyone why you cant actually attend a match so that should future arguments come about, you have some form of defence against them?
YES !!
Do your negative comments generally FAR out weigh your positive comments
HE11 YES!!
Are you sure your not a Rhino's fan LJ and are actually (sorry to everyone else) a FOOTBALL FAN!!!
SWEET BABY JESUS! i do hope that that's been sensored by the site. Sorry for swearing and mentioning the "F" word guys!
Sp00ky, BFD says...
12:37am Fri 2 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:erm, wasnt last years a financial success?
Brian wrote: You're normally so positive.Its not that Brian, its a money making scheme that doesn't take into account that people might not be able to make the trip for whatever reasons, therefore is taking away an oppurtunity for a fan to attend one of the derbies. I'm all for expansion, Bri, but I dont want it to be at the expense of the faithful fan.
YES!!
Doesnt that money also fund the RL to ensure out sport grows and prospures
YES!!
Is the MM weekend not an ADDITIONAL derby to those that would normally be played...
I BELEIVE SO!
Are you just trying to justify to everyone why you cant actually attend a match so that should future arguments come about, you have some form of defence against them?
YES !!
Do your negative comments generally FAR out weigh your positive comments
HE11 YES!!
Are you sure your not a Rhino's fan LJ and are actually (sorry to everyone else) a FOOTBALL FAN!!!
SWEET BABY JESUS! i do hope that that's been sensored by the site. Sorry for swearing and mentioning the "F" word guys!
Sp00ky, BFD says...
12:37am Fri 2 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:erm, wasnt last years a financial success?
Brian wrote: You're normally so positive.Its not that Brian, its a money making scheme that doesn't take into account that people might not be able to make the trip for whatever reasons, therefore is taking away an oppurtunity for a fan to attend one of the derbies. I'm all for expansion, Bri, but I dont want it to be at the expense of the faithful fan.
YES!!
Doesnt that money also fund the RL to ensure out sport grows and prospures
YES!!
Is the MM weekend not an ADDITIONAL derby to those that would normally be played...
I BELEIVE SO!
Are you just trying to justify to everyone why you cant actually attend a match so that should future arguments come about, you have some form of defence against them?
YES !!
Do your negative comments generally FAR out weigh your positive comments
HE11 YES!!
Are you sure your not a Rhino's fan LJ and are actually (sorry to everyone else) a FOOTBALL FAN!!!
SWEET BABY JESUS! i do hope that that's been sensored by the site. Sorry for swearing and mentioning the "F" word guys!
Sp00ky, BFD says...
12:37am Fri 2 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:erm, wasnt last years a financial success?
Brian wrote: You're normally so positive.Its not that Brian, its a money making scheme that doesn't take into account that people might not be able to make the trip for whatever reasons, therefore is taking away an oppurtunity for a fan to attend one of the derbies. I'm all for expansion, Bri, but I dont want it to be at the expense of the faithful fan.
YES!!
Doesnt that money also fund the RL to ensure out sport grows and prospures
YES!!
Is the MM weekend not an ADDITIONAL derby to those that would normally be played...
I BELEIVE SO!
Are you just trying to justify to everyone why you cant actually attend a match so that should future arguments come about, you have some form of defence against them?
YES !!
Do your negative comments generally FAR out weigh your positive comments
HE11 YES!!
Are you sure your not a Rhino's fan LJ and are actually (sorry to everyone else) a FOOTBALL FAN!!!
SWEET BABY JESUS! i do hope that that's been sensored by the site. Sorry for swearing and mentioning the "F" word guys!
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
6:16pm Thu 1 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
6:16pm Thu 1 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
6:16pm Thu 1 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
6:16pm Thu 1 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
6:15pm Thu 1 May 08
Brian wrote:I'd tell anybody what I think of them Brian.
Like you'd say the things you post on here to Chris Feather's face. You're so tough that you still haven't got over Basil Richards saying you were cack.
Why do you continue with that crap about Basil Richards?
My name isn't even Liam Johnson, so the whole story is a lie.
You lier.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
6:15pm Thu 1 May 08
Brian wrote:I'd tell anybody what I think of them Brian.
Like you'd say the things you post on here to Chris Feather's face. You're so tough that you still haven't got over Basil Richards saying you were cack.
Why do you continue with that crap about Basil Richards?
My name isn't even Liam Johnson, so the whole story is a lie.
You lier.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
6:15pm Thu 1 May 08
Brian wrote:I'd tell anybody what I think of them Brian.
Like you'd say the things you post on here to Chris Feather's face. You're so tough that you still haven't got over Basil Richards saying you were cack.
Why do you continue with that crap about Basil Richards?
My name isn't even Liam Johnson, so the whole story is a lie.
You lier.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
6:15pm Thu 1 May 08
Brian wrote:I'd tell anybody what I think of them Brian.
Like you'd say the things you post on here to Chris Feather's face. You're so tough that you still haven't got over Basil Richards saying you were cack.
Why do you continue with that crap about Basil Richards?
My name isn't even Liam Johnson, so the whole story is a lie.
You lier.
Brian, Wibsey says...
6:10pm Thu 1 May 08
You're so tough that you still haven't got over Basil Richards saying you were cack.
Brian, Wibsey says...
6:10pm Thu 1 May 08
You're so tough that you still haven't got over Basil Richards saying you were cack.
Brian, Wibsey says...
6:10pm Thu 1 May 08
You're so tough that you still haven't got over Basil Richards saying you were cack.
Brian, Wibsey says...
6:10pm Thu 1 May 08
You're so tough that you still haven't got over Basil Richards saying you were cack.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
6:04pm Thu 1 May 08
micksey wrote:You've been challenged by me, Micksey.
I seriously think you're a bit mental.
Are you going to call me those things face to face?
Either yes or no, will suffice.
Yes - You have got the fortitude to back my almighty mouth
No - You're a coward as I have previously thought
So Micksey, yes or No?
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
6:04pm Thu 1 May 08
micksey wrote:You've been challenged by me, Micksey.
I seriously think you're a bit mental.
Are you going to call me those things face to face?
Either yes or no, will suffice.
Yes - You have got the fortitude to back my almighty mouth
No - You're a coward as I have previously thought
So Micksey, yes or No?
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
6:04pm Thu 1 May 08
micksey wrote:You've been challenged by me, Micksey.
I seriously think you're a bit mental.
Are you going to call me those things face to face?
Either yes or no, will suffice.
Yes - You have got the fortitude to back my almighty mouth
No - You're a coward as I have previously thought
So Micksey, yes or No?
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
6:04pm Thu 1 May 08
micksey wrote:You've been challenged by me, Micksey.
I seriously think you're a bit mental.
Are you going to call me those things face to face?
Either yes or no, will suffice.
Yes - You have got the fortitude to back my almighty mouth
No - You're a coward as I have previously thought
So Micksey, yes or No?
micksey, wibsey says...
5:57pm Thu 1 May 08
micksey, wibsey says...
5:57pm Thu 1 May 08
micksey, wibsey says...
5:57pm Thu 1 May 08
micksey, wibsey says...
5:57pm Thu 1 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
4:59pm Thu 1 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
4:59pm Thu 1 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
4:59pm Thu 1 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
4:59pm Thu 1 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
4:49pm Thu 1 May 08
micksey wrote:Does anybody think the mouth almighty Micksey would have the substance to turn up to the next home game and call me that personally?
Apparently there's been a late rush of ticket sales all across the country after decent happy RL fans got word that one loud whinging miserable sack of pure undiluted s**t has finally thought of his fellow rugby supporters and is staying at home!
I know he doesn't.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
4:49pm Thu 1 May 08
micksey wrote:Does anybody think the mouth almighty Micksey would have the substance to turn up to the next home game and call me that personally?
Apparently there's been a late rush of ticket sales all across the country after decent happy RL fans got word that one loud whinging miserable sack of pure undiluted s**t has finally thought of his fellow rugby supporters and is staying at home!
I know he doesn't.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
4:49pm Thu 1 May 08
micksey wrote:Does anybody think the mouth almighty Micksey would have the substance to turn up to the next home game and call me that personally?
Apparently there's been a late rush of ticket sales all across the country after decent happy RL fans got word that one loud whinging miserable sack of pure undiluted s**t has finally thought of his fellow rugby supporters and is staying at home!
I know he doesn't.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
4:49pm Thu 1 May 08
micksey wrote:Does anybody think the mouth almighty Micksey would have the substance to turn up to the next home game and call me that personally?
Apparently there's been a late rush of ticket sales all across the country after decent happy RL fans got word that one loud whinging miserable sack of pure undiluted s**t has finally thought of his fellow rugby supporters and is staying at home!
I know he doesn't.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
4:41pm Thu 1 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
4:41pm Thu 1 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
4:41pm Thu 1 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
4:41pm Thu 1 May 08
micksey, wibsey says...
4:25pm Thu 1 May 08
micksey, wibsey says...
4:25pm Thu 1 May 08
micksey, wibsey says...
4:25pm Thu 1 May 08
micksey, wibsey says...
4:25pm Thu 1 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
3:26pm Thu 1 May 08
Brian wrote:Agter lying about attending Deacon's testa and the first game of the season, do you really think he's telling the truth about this week?
How are you getting there micksey?
Or maybe he is?
That could explain why he hasn't attended a game et this season, because he's been saving up for the MM Weekend.
A Novelty fan, maybe?
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
3:26pm Thu 1 May 08
Brian wrote:Agter lying about attending Deacon's testa and the first game of the season, do you really think he's telling the truth about this week?
How are you getting there micksey?
Or maybe he is?
That could explain why he hasn't attended a game et this season, because he's been saving up for the MM Weekend.
A Novelty fan, maybe?
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
3:26pm Thu 1 May 08
Brian wrote:Agter lying about attending Deacon's testa and the first game of the season, do you really think he's telling the truth about this week?
How are you getting there micksey?
Or maybe he is?
That could explain why he hasn't attended a game et this season, because he's been saving up for the MM Weekend.
A Novelty fan, maybe?
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
3:26pm Thu 1 May 08
Brian wrote:Agter lying about attending Deacon's testa and the first game of the season, do you really think he's telling the truth about this week?
How are you getting there micksey?
Or maybe he is?
That could explain why he hasn't attended a game et this season, because he's been saving up for the MM Weekend.
A Novelty fan, maybe?
micksey, wibsey says...
2:15pm Thu 1 May 08
COME ON YOU BUUULLLLSSSS!!!!!!!!
!!!
micksey, wibsey says...
2:15pm Thu 1 May 08
COME ON YOU BUUULLLLSSSS!!!!!!!!
!!!
micksey, wibsey says...
2:15pm Thu 1 May 08
COME ON YOU BUUULLLLSSSS!!!!!!!!
!!!
micksey, wibsey says...
2:15pm Thu 1 May 08
COME ON YOU BUUULLLLSSSS!!!!!!!!
!!!
BigBullyBooaza, Bradford says...
2:03pm Thu 1 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:Even if that's the case I bet you enjoy beating the dirty Rhino bastards!!!!
I dont buy into the MM concept.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
9:57pm Fri 2 May 08
LJ has never backed down from a challenge.!