Ellis: Strength and motivation
- Kaide Ellis has spoken on the Warriors’ motivation ahead of Thursday night’s clash against Salford Red Devils.
- Ellis: “We’ve not always been perfect but we’ve kept our heads and managed to find wins in tough ways – I feel like we’re peaking at the right time.”
- Watch previews with Matt Peet and Kaide Ellis on Wigan TV HERE.
Kaide Ellis has spoken on the motivation wigan warriors hold ahead of thursday night’s clash against salford red devils.
The Warriors beat Leeds Rhinos at The Brick Community Stadium last time out to ensure a victory over Salford would see Wigan lift the League Leaders’ Shield.
Ellis crossed for his first try since 2022 in the win, and on the moment, he said: “It’s been a long time coming as I didn’t get one last season. I was getting a bit nervous as we’re in the back end of the year but it was nice to get over for one – I’m happy.”
Speaking on the Warriors training schedule ahead of the clash, Ellis said: “The short turnaround’s meant we’ve not been able to do as many sessions but we’ve still been able to sharpen up. The mood’s remained positive as everyone gets a bit excited at this time in the year. There’s no better place to be than where we are at the minute.”
On the Red Devils, Ellis said: “Even though they’ve made the changes we still expect them to be Salford and to throw the ball around in attack whilst trying to put you under pressure in defence. Regardless of who plays our mindset will be preparing the same as if they were full strength. It won’t be too much about them, instead more about us.”
Reflecting on the Warriors’ position in the table, Ellis added: “We’ve not always been perfect but we’ve kept our heads and managed to find wins in tough ways. That has given us strength and I feel like we’re peaking at the right time.”
On the prospect of winning successive League Leaders’ Shields, Ellis said: “Just to win the trophy would be nice, but to do so back-to-back and to retain one of our trophies is pretty cool. That’s definitely a motivation for us heading into Thursday night.”
With live music, fireworks and the League Leaders’ Shield on the line, don’t miss out on purchasing your tickets for our Retro Round clash against the Red Devils online HERE.
