Morley out to end drought

Morley: Targeting silverware

I've been at Warrington three years and we all know we have under-achieved. But now we're at Wembley and hopefully this will be the start of a new dawn.

Adrian Morley
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Warrington Wolves captain Adrian Morley has spoken of his determination to end the club's 19-year wait for silverware with victory over Huddersfield Giants on Saturday.

The two sides meet in the Carnegie Challenge Cup final at Wembley with the Wolves hoping to end a trophy drought which dates back to their Regal Cup triumph against Bradford Northern in 1991.

The north west club have not lifted the Challenge Cup since 1974, however Morley believes Saturday's showdown will end a long period of underachievement.

"It's been a long time between drinks for the supporters," Morley told the Official Carnegie Challenge Cup Final match day magazine.

"I've been at Warrington three years and we all know we have under-achieved. But now we're at Wembley and hopefully this will be the start of a new dawn."

The 32-year old prop forward is no stranger to success being the only player to have won the NRL Grand Final, Super League Grand Final and the Challenge Cup Final.

Wonderful memories

And while the experienced England international has once again enjoyed a consistent season for the Wolves, he has been quick to pay tribute to coach Tony Smith's role in Warrington's run to the final.

"He's concentrated on making us very difficult to beat," he said. "Tony's attitude is that as long as everyone performs and plays to their potential, then the result will take care of itself.

"He's always keen to improve you, regardless of reputation. Tony's been really good for me - he's been quite critical of my game and it's great that we're all striving to be as good as we possibly can."

Despite lifting all the major Rugby League trophies, Morley's desire to reach Wembley remains the same as it did on his last visit with Leeds 10 years ago.

"It's the spiritual home of the Challenge Cup final and I've got wonderful memories of it. Some people who have played in Finals there say they don't remember too much about it. I'm the opposite; I remember everything about it, the build up, the atmosphere, the game and the occasion.

"My mum and brothers came to watch and it was just an incredible time in my life.

"We had a 10-year reunion recently at Headingley and it was great to catch up with the boys. When you do something like that with a bunch of guys, there's a bond for life.

"Hopefully, in 10 years time, there'll be another reunion at Warrington reminiscing about our win over Huddersfield at Wembley back in 2009."