Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Wed Apr 12, 2023 3:41 pm  

NSW wrote:

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.

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Wed Apr 12, 2023 6:48 pm  

Stu M wrote:

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.

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Wed Apr 12, 2023 6:55 pm  

FearTheVee wrote:

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.

Feels like you’ll need to go away from the grind and open up a bit to get the win. The backline is pretty much at full strength by the looks of it, so it’s no way a write off but if Saints try and play the usual Saints way, you could get burned. The HKR pack is playing very well.

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Wed Apr 12, 2023 8:44 pm  

FearTheVee wrote:

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.

Agree the bookies aren’t usual far off they see it as an even game. I’d put KR 4 point faves.

Would have been an interesting TV watch that game.

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Wed Apr 12, 2023 11:51 pm  

Saints to win by two scores at least. Remember this is a Humberside team, play well for a game or two then have a few stinkers. It's been this way since the 80's.

*If Hull KR win, I do apologise and will be extremely happy for you!!

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Fri Apr 14, 2023 9:38 pm  

Mind the gap

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Fri Apr 14, 2023 10:42 pm  

MattyB wrote:

Saints to win by two scores at least. Remember this is a Humberside team, play well for a game or two then have a few stinkers. It's been this way since the 80's.

*If Hull KR win, I do apologise and will be extremely happy for you!!

Well what do I know?

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Fri Apr 14, 2023 11:12 pm  

Just had a browse of Red Vee and jeez, talk about OTT reactions. You’d think their season was over! Wellens getting pelters and just the odd one very correctly pointing out that their pack was decimated tonight and HKR are flying. There really are some special breeds on there. You would think 4 titles on the trot, a WCC win down under and a bad injury list might just cut their players and coach some slack but they’re having none of it (90% of them anyway).

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Fri Apr 14, 2023 11:35 pm  

Thursdays game:

Saints v Wire

Who do you go for?

Wire currently 21 points difference better off, a Saints win (and we have Wakey at home) could potentially send us top of the League.

A Wire win would put Saints down in 8th-9th (depending on how Leigh do on Sunday at Wakey), putting tremendous pressure on Wellens.

It's tough wanting Saints to win, but either result gives us something to smile about.

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Fri Apr 14, 2023 11:40 pm  

We can’t really lose, let’s just hope they bash each other up. If we have a shot to go top, then great but if not, it’ll mean another defeat for Saints and it’ll be another fixture tagged on to the catch up wins they’ll need as the season wears on.