No Stu, I didn't go, I was hoping it would be shown live on Wigan t.v.
I've just seen the trys and Saints looked a bit bigger, their fullback looked very good, I'll watch the full game at some point. Didn't Saints sign four players from Wigan St, Judes?

It's always difficult with the scholars as they are U15 and U16 age groups and that can make a bid difference at this level.
I'm looking forward to the Wigan v Saints academy game on the 8th April at Robin Park and particularly the Farrimond v Robertson duel, both really exciting prospects.

Judes did put a Facebook post on recently, stating Saints signed four youngsters.

my friend who was at the game said that the Saints pack was a lot bigger than Wigan, and stand outs were scrum half and full back.
For Wigan tried hard and forwards played above their size and loose forward had a good game for Wigan

Found out earlier that the FB for Saints U16s (one of the four signed from St Jude's) is a Wigan ST holder- him and all his family so I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up at Wigan in the next few years.

Stu, what's your thoughts on Lewis Baxter? Ive seen that he's on the verge of breaking through maybe? I watched him grow up playing for Judes. Nice kid.

To be honest I've not seen anything in him as yet that makes me think he will go well. I don't think his physique is up to much either, always looks to be carrying too much weight.

George Delaney in the Academy/Reserves is a much better prospect. He runs really hard, he's in our 21 man squad this week and the rumours are that he will be in the 17 (he has played a couple of first team games before)

Seems like there are high hopes for Delaney and Harvie Hill going off their Knights call ups last year. I think we’re getting to the point where Hill needs to be given a chance. It’s not like our props are killing it and we certainly don’t want another Matty Nicholson on our hands.

Paasi and Sironen missing on Friday to add to Knowles, Matautia, Batchelor and Walmsley. Its effectively our first choice complete pack.

HKR still better than evens to win the game.

Fill your boots gents

I went in on HKR yesterday even without knowing about Paasi and Sironen. If Saints get a win at HKR minus those guys you’ll deserve all the praise you get.

Not surprised to see Paasi missing, trainer was with him after every carry during the first half on GF

Noticed Hull KR are missing a few forwards due to bans. So evens it up slightly, I’m sure the Saints kids are up there with the best in country.

Stu are you “writing off the saints” this week?

I am yes. Its not specifically the number of injuries as I'm aware that all teams are carrying injuries. It's more to do with the quality and the fact they are all forwards. If it was a 50/50 split between backs and forwards or if it was more squad players rather than first team starters then I'd give us more of a chance.

HKR away is a difficult game even with a full team so I think we will fall short on Friday.

From nunmbers 9- 20, HKR are only missing one.

I wouldn't write us off, there will still be a lot of very good players in the red vee on Friday and we could absolutely win the game.

Up against it of course, but certainly in with a chance.