Ex-England second-row, 34, leads Matt Peet's side into another season knowing it will be hard to eclipse last year's quadruple - and everyone will be hunting them.
Captain Liam Farrell says it would be “disrespectful” for all-conquering Wigan to think they can win everything again - but it won’t stop them trying.
With the countdown now on until the new campaign kick-off, Warriors are still basking in the glory of last season’s historic quadruple. Having retained the Super League title, they also won the World Club Challenge, Challenge Cup and League Leaders’ Shield.
It was a feat that saw them further rewarded with the BBC Sports Personality Team of the Year award - and a reminder to all their rivals of just how strong they are. Wigan open their title defence against local rivals Leigh on February 13.
Asked how they will go to another level in 2025, veteran second-row Farrell admitted: “It’s a good question.
Winning all four I don’t think you can just put it to bed and move on to the next season. It’s something we’re going to have to embrace this year. It will probably be spoken about a lot in terms of when we come into games.
“But we won’t be going into the season thinking we’re going to do it all again because I never thought it was possible in the first place.
“Other teams are going to be chasing us down now. It’d be disrespectful to think we could do it all over again.
For us, as simple as it sounds, we’re looking at round one and what kind of shape we’re in there, how we’re looking as a team and making improvements as the season goes on.
“Because last year I didn't think we were perfect all the time. We found wins in games we weren’t playing well and that’s sometimes the sign of a good team.
“Hopefully we can keep on learning like we did last year - and be involved in the big games again.”
Farrell, 34, has now won six Grand Finals with his hometown club and isn’t showing any signs of slowing up.
The ex-England forward, who made his Wigan debut in 2010, is out of contract at the end of the season but has every intention of proving he can play on into 2026.
On his future plans, he said: “It’s cropping up a lot now this question!
"I’m enjoying what I’m doing. I feel pretty healthy and I’d like to think I could still be around for a few more years.
“I’m hopefully in shape as well for when it does all come to an end. I’ve done all my qualifications - a degree and masters in sports science.
“I don’t really see myself coaching: I like the game and enjoy watching it so would like to keep that enjoyment factor. I’d maybe like to get involved in the performance side of things.”
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Wigan Warriors' Liam Farrell says Super League champions can't be "disrespectful"
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Wigan Warriors' Liam Farrell says Super League champions can't be "disrespectful"
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