Pat Richards, Matty Smith and Andy Farrell...Wigan Warriors have boasted some top-class goal-kickers in Super League.
Having already looked at the club’s most successful try-scorers since the launch of the Super League competition in 1996, here’s a countdown of Wigan’s top 10 goal-kickers of the modern era.8
10 - Julian O'Neill, 72 goals
The Australian former playmaker kicks-off the list, having spent two seasons with Wigan in the early 2000s. He also represented Brisbane, Widnes, London Broncos, South Sydney, North Queensland, Widnes, Wakefield, Leigh and Queensland. His son, Ethan, a back-rower, recently signed with Leigh Leopards for 2025
9 - Josh Charnley, 77 goals
Not only an impressive try-scoring tally, the winger also kicked goals during his time with Wigan - predominantly across the 2012 season
8 - Adam Keighran, 79 goals
The current star centre finished the 2024 regular Super League campaign as the third-most successful goal-kicker, with an 84.33% success rate
7 - Sam Tomkins, 125 goals
The legendary full-back and former England captain kicked his first goals for the club in 2010 in a 28-10 win over Huddersfield, and was given the duties in 2018
6 - Zak Hardaker, 195 goals
The 33-year-old made 80 appearances for Wigan before his departure in 2022. He joined Hull FC from Leigh Leopards ahead of the 2025 campaign
5 - Danny Tickle, 201 goals
Born in Golborne, the former forward kicked goals for Wigan from 2002 to 2006
4 - Harry Smith - 255
The England international did not miss a single shot during the 2023 play-offs, with a semi-final win over Hull KR and the Grand Final triumph over Catalans Dragons at Old Trafford
3 - Matty Smith, 279 goals
The former England international won two Super League Grand Finals and a Challenge Cup during his time with Wigan Warriors, and has returned to the club as academy head coach for 2025 on a four-year deal
2 - Pat Richards, 759 goals
The fan favourite was crowned Man of Steel in 2010, and won two Grand Finals in cherry and white. Previously speaking to Love Rugby League in 2022, the former Ireland international said playing for Wigan was "the best eight years of my life"
1 - Andy Farrell, 1,026 goals
An outrageous tally from the club legend, who won six League Championships, four Challenge Cups, one World Club Challenge and four Premiership Trophies
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Wigan Warriors all-time Super League goal-kickers as club legend leads way with outrageous tally
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But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
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Re: Wigan Warriors all-time Super League goal-kickers as club legend leads way with outrageous tally
It’s not 2,317 though is it? (Technically it should be 2,320)
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Re: Wigan Warriors all-time Super League goal-kickers as club legend leads way with outrageous tally
Don’t understand your point?ancientnloyal wrote: ↑Fri Dec 06, 2024 9:01 pm It’s not 2,317 though is it? (Technically it should be 2,320)
I understand you’re speaking of Jim Sullivan but he didn’t play in the Super League era which is what this thread is about
Anyone can support a team when it is winning, that takes no courage.
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
Re: Wigan Warriors all-time Super League goal-kickers as club legend leads way with outrageous tally
I’m guessing this is just the Super League era?
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This is the title of the thread
Wigan Warriors all-time Super League goal-kickers
Anyone can support a team when it is winning, that takes no courage.
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
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Re: Wigan Warriors all-time Super League goal-kickers as club legend leads way with outrageous tally
Still think Frano was the best I've seen (and I know the stats above were just SL).
Interesting how many of those listed were turned into goalkickers when we were casting around for one.
Interesting how many of those listed were turned into goalkickers when we were casting around for one.
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Re: Wigan Warriors all-time Super League goal-kickers as club legend leads way with outrageous tally
Bound to bring up pre-Super League kickers - Farrell kicked goals pre-Super League IIRC?Southern Softy wrote: ↑Mon Dec 09, 2024 12:40 pm Still think Frano was the best I've seen (and I know the stats above were just SL).
Interesting how many of those listed were turned into goalkickers when we were casting around for one.
Frano was metronomic.