Trent Barrett insists he has not carried Wigan into the play-offs alone.
It's a squad game, says Australian Test star
Trent Barrett insists Wigan are not a one-man team as he prepares to lead the Warriors in their Super League play-off push.
The Australian Test stand-off, a strong contender for this season's Man of Steel, will be an influential figure as Wigan visit Bradford in their elimination play-off.
Barrett finished the regular season as the club's leading try-scorer, but he has dismissed suggestions that he has carried the Warriors through a difficult season.
He said: "I don't agree with that. We showed last Friday night against St Helens what we're capable of.
"I thought the last five weeks have been good team efforts and we're going to need that. Two or three guys can't get teams over the line in big games; you need 17 guys playing well."
Fear
Despite his modesty, Barrett is the man Bradford fear most as they look to repeat their heroics of 2005 when they came from third place in the table to win a third Grand Final in five years.
"He's integral to what they do," acknowledged Bulls coach Steve McNamara. "He's been an outstanding acquisition for them."
So outstanding that Barrett is being viewed, alongside James Roby, Wakefield captain Jason Demetriou and incumbent Paul Wellens, among the favourites for the prestigious Man of Steel award.
"That would be great, certainly a huge honour," admitted Barrett. "But it's not something I can worry about. I've just got to go out and play well and see how things go.
"I've been pretty happy with the way things have gone so far and I've really enjoyed my footie this year. I've only missed the one game too and that helps to get some momentum with your own form.
"I didn't really know what to expect but it's worked out well and we've made the semi-finals. We've got a good chance to do something."
