Re: Squad for Good Friday : Wed Apr 13, 2022 1:30 pm  

Stu M wrote:

My hope is that the result doesn't influence everyone's thoughts.

From a Saints point of view if we win and win well there will be lots of Saints fans that will say "see they aren't as good as they think they are, we've shown them who's boss etc"
From a Wigan point of view if they win there will be lots of Wigan fans that will say "see Saints aren't as good as they think they are" etc

In actual fact both teams irrespective of Friday's result will be up there all season and bar Catalans, the Grand Final Winners and CC winners is unlikely to come outside of those 3 teams.

One result won't define the season despite one team having the bragging rights.

It wont influence my thoughts if saints so be it,if wigan win so be it .Move on and upwards to the next game.
Love these games

Re: Squad for Good Friday : Wed Apr 13, 2022 2:13 pm  

apollosghost wrote:

Sod it, give Halsall and Miski a run, let's see what they can do under pressure, I just don't see the point of putting a 2nd rower in the centres unless you've absolutely no other option

Bateman has played more games at centre that Halsall has had hot dinners.....Bateman at centre 100%

Re: Squad for Good Friday : Wed Apr 13, 2022 2:16 pm  

I quite like Bateman as a centre, he’s got his mojo and offload back and offers a threat there whist being able to help out the forwards. Also defensively strong.

Re: Squad for Good Friday : Wed Apr 13, 2022 3:01 pm  

Hardaker dropped for disciplinary reasons according to Peet in his press conference. Not ideal.

Re: Squad for Good Friday : Wed Apr 13, 2022 3:03 pm  

Can’t wait to wave Hardaker bye bye at the end of the year.

Re: Squad for Good Friday : Wed Apr 13, 2022 3:24 pm  

Batty will do a great job at centre

Re: Squad for Good Friday : Wed Apr 13, 2022 3:32 pm  

1872_WiganRLFC wrote:

Hardaker dropped for disciplinary reasons according to Peet in his press conference. Not ideal.

Honestly, this pi$$e$ me off on two fronts.

1. What is it about Zak that does this kinda stuff when things seem to be going well. This week of all weeks, is a slap in the face to everyone that's stuck by him.

2. I agree with tough discipline, but who ultimately loses out by him missing Saints on GF? Zak is leaving anyway and the fans are craving for a win. Fine the guy, make it uncomfortable for him but don't self punish everyone (other players and fans) than needs be. Especially when there's injuries across the backline.

Re: Squad for Good Friday : Wed Apr 13, 2022 3:37 pm  

sergeant pepper wrote:

Honestly, this pi$$e$ me off on two fronts.

1. What is it about Zak that does this kinda stuff when things seem to be going well. This week of all weeks, is a slap in the face to everyone that's stuck by him.

2. I agree with tough discipline, but who ultimately loses out by him missing Saints on GF? Zak is leaving anyway and the fans are craving for a win. Fine the guy, make it uncomfortable for him but don't self punish everyone (other players and fans) than needs be. Especially when there's injuries across the backline.

I had a feeling that Hardaker not being in the squad would be disciplinary related but that's a big call from Peet. Fair play to him when he's down on backs anyway and playing the best team in the comp. That's leadership right there. Its about setting standards and if he is big on culture like he says he is then he's given everyone a shot across the bows.

Re: Squad for Good Friday : Wed Apr 13, 2022 3:41 pm  

This was always coming when he moved back to Yorkshire. It doesn’t sound too serious but they’ve done the right thing in stamping down on whatever it is. It doesn’t help us in this game but it will have its benefits down the track, whether that be from Hardaker getting the issues sorted or just as a note to other players.

Re: Squad for Good Friday : Wed Apr 13, 2022 3:45 pm  

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