Re: Sqaud for Warrington : Sun Jun 18, 2023 5:19 pm  

CobraCraig wrote:

How bad was the Ellis incident, only catching it on the screen it looked more like a football style pushing of the head more than a headbutt, the red must have been warranted as I haven’t seen much defence, was silly after a good start but maybe shows how fired up we were.

There’s one angle that shows from behind that he lunges a bit with his head but then the other angles don’t quite show the same thing.

Re: Sqaud for Warrington : Sun Jun 18, 2023 5:30 pm  

CobraCraig wrote:

How bad was the Ellis incident, only catching it on the screen it looked more like a football style pushing of the head more than a headbutt, the red must have been warranted as I haven’t seen much defence, was silly after a good start but maybe shows how fired up we were.

Such a needless sending off. The game nowadays just isn’t refereed the same and while there was next to nothing in any of head movements, it’s just pointless and you’ll get pinged for it. The upside of it being that soft a head movement that I’m struggling to call it a head butt will hopefully lessen the games suspended he’s looking at.

Re: Sqaud for Warrington : Sun Jun 18, 2023 5:51 pm  

Not sure i have seen this announced anywhere, but just been said on Wigan tv that Havard has signed a new 4 year contract. Strange aswell becuase the interviewer talked like it was public knowledge.

Very happy with that! What a performance and impact he had today, straight back from injury. Heroic performance!

Re: Sqaud for Warrington : Sun Jun 18, 2023 5:55 pm  

CobraCraig wrote:

How bad was the Ellis incident, only catching it on the screen it looked more like a football style pushing of the head more than a headbutt, the red must have been warranted as I haven’t seen much defence, was silly after a good start but maybe shows how fired up we were.

Just shouldn’t be putting himself in that position, gave the ref no option.

It was a nothing action but to the letter of the law it was the right call.

On the positives, Havard outstanding and Smith just guided us round the field like an absolute champion. The kick from the touchline never looked like missing.

French I felt was outstanding in defence something he obviously really isn’t recognised for.

Honourable mentions to King, Wardle, Marshall and Miski too.

Potential season changing win after our recent loss of momentum. Forwards taken a lot of flack lately and rightfully so but they were outstanding today.

Re: Sqaud for Warrington : Sun Jun 18, 2023 5:57 pm  

BoredWiganer wrote:

Not sure i have seen this announced anywhere, but just been said on Wigan tv that Havard has signed a new 4 year contract. Strange aswell becuase the interviewer talked like it was public knowledge.

Very happy with that! What a performance and impact he had today, straight back from injury. Heroic performance!

That is fantastic news if true (which I’ve no reason to doubt!)

Odd the club have not made more of it, as that’s a real coup to keep someone who must be drawing NRL glances.

Re: Sqaud for Warrington : Sun Jun 18, 2023 6:11 pm  

jonh wrote:

That is fantastic news if true (which I’ve no reason to doubt!)

Odd the club have not made more of it, as that’s a real coup to keep someone who must be drawing NRL glances.

I guess all i can think it's because Wigan tv is a paid service, so it's almost like exclusive content in a way.

But they didn't even make a big thing of it on there, was just a generic, run of the mill question in his post-match interview

Maybe our content person has messed up a little and wasn't supposed to talk about it yet and forgot?

Re: Sqaud for Warrington : Sun Jun 18, 2023 6:24 pm  

Fantastic news. To put all the work in to these young forwards and show patience but then lose them at 22/23 is tough to take. He’s always signed shorter contracts from memory as well, so 4 years is very pleasing. No guarantees he sees it out I know but we’re a better chance that he does now.

Re: Sqaud for Warrington : Sun Jun 18, 2023 6:27 pm  

Feel like Havard was announced as signing a new deal ages ago

Re: Sqaud for Warrington : Sun Jun 18, 2023 6:36 pm  

Egg Chasing wrote:

Feel like Havard was announced as signing a new deal ages ago

I googled it after i had played it back a few times to make sure i heard right

He signed last year until end of 2024, but he must have signed a new contract for 4 years. Unless the interviewer got it completely wrong and he just didn't want to correct her. Hadn't thought of that haha

Did just go back and listen though, her exact words are "and finally, it has just been announced that you have signed a new 4 year contract".

Edit: he signed his initial one in june last year, this surely must be a new one.

Re: Sqaud for Warrington : Sun Jun 18, 2023 6:40 pm  

On the Warriors website now https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2023/06/ ... year-deal/

On the Warriors website now https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2023/06/ ... year-deal/