Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Sat Aug 31, 2024 1:40 pm  

If Bennison is thought of as back up, I think he's going to get a better deal from Saints fans. The fact Saints have needed starting wingers haven't helped him. If he is first reserve to Murphy and Feldt next season that should suit his talent more and help ease the pressure put on him.

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Sat Aug 31, 2024 4:27 pm  

I've got no contacts whatsoever but rumours that we've signed Karapani from Brisbane from next year as well, a centre. Really will be a new look back line

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Sat Aug 31, 2024 4:58 pm  

The Reaper wrote:

I've got no contacts whatsoever but rumours that we've signed Karapani from Brisbane from next year as well, a centre. Really will be a new look back line

I’m not being funny mate but who is he?

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Sun Sep 01, 2024 12:15 pm  

Zig wrote:

I’m not being funny mate but who is he?

Not seen him play myself but he’s a young lad (22) and looks big and athletic with good hands. Coming on the recommendation of Briers apparently

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Sun Sep 01, 2024 12:32 pm  

Comfortable win for Saints today

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Sun Sep 01, 2024 2:54 pm  

Red card though. My word. The game is completely finished.

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Sun Sep 01, 2024 2:57 pm  

Cherry_Warrior wrote:

Red card though. My word. The game is completely finished.

It's just becoming a chore to watch now. I'd love to know what percentage of games in SL this year have seen at least 1 card. Will be way over 50% in my estimation. They're whats deciding half of these games, completely change momentum etc. Its ruining the integrity of the comp at this point

Fwiw whilst I thought Vaughans last night was probably correct by the letter of the current rules (even though I don't like it), this one I'm not even sure you can say that. The ref says its a direct shoulder to the head but it doesn't look like that to me, looks like he's got him with the arm

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Sun Sep 01, 2024 3:03 pm  

The Reaper wrote:

Not seen him play myself but he’s a young lad (22) and looks big and athletic with good hands. Coming on the recommendation of Briers apparently

Fair enough.

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Sun Sep 01, 2024 7:26 pm  

So looks like Saints will get in the playoffs as its hard to see them losing to Cas at home twice.

Wigan still have to win a couple of games to guarantee finishing in the top 2 but what stands out at this time of year is the lack of advantage for the top 2 clubs whoever they end up being. No second chance like in the previous top 6 system (which was my preference) and also no guarantee that finishing 1st over finishing 2nd will lead to an easier fixture. but Frankly if it was a choice between Wigan finishing 2nd and playing Warrington or Wigan finishing 1st and playing Leigh or St Helens, I'd probably prefer the Warrington fixture.

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Sun Sep 01, 2024 8:05 pm  

Literally no club has anything to fear with us.

If indeed we do make the top 6 we go out week 1. Just want this season to be over with already.

I’m going to Warrington next week fearing a hiding similar to the HKR game.