Re: Catelans game. : Sat Sep 07, 2019 6:19 pm  

One thing I noted was Hardaker‘ body language and how he was always the first over to celebrate when someone had scored, he’s probably the most passionate Wigan player atm and seems to be really be enjoying his time with us, I genuinely believe next year he’ll be MOS next year playing off the back of Hastings as his attack will only get better

Re: Catelans game. : Sat Sep 07, 2019 6:33 pm  

KingRoss11 wrote:

One thing I noted was Hardaker‘ body language and how he was always the first over to celebrate when someone had scored, he’s probably the most passionate Wigan player atm and seems to be really be enjoying his time with us, I genuinely believe next year he’ll be MOS next year playing off the back of Hastings as his attack will only get better

I noticed that too, practically the first man in on the scorer every time...

Re: Catelans game. : Sat Sep 07, 2019 7:21 pm  

Don’t want to jinx it but Zak has been outstanding for us, better than expected even. Safe as houses under the high ball and returns the ball hard every time. If he can just add a bit more attacking threat he is literally the complete fullback, never mind his excellent goal kicking!

Re: Catelans game. : Sat Sep 07, 2019 7:43 pm  

Wigan Peer wrote:

I noticed that too, practically the first man in on the scorer every time...

And the first over to young Harry Smith when he threw that bad ball. Seems to be a great team player.

Re: Catelans game. : Sat Sep 07, 2019 7:59 pm  

Very impressed with Smith's speed of pass but he has to learn that just because he can get the ball away does not mean that he should.

Re: Catelans game. : Sun Sep 08, 2019 2:06 am  

I just watched the extended highlights back, and thought, just as I did when I left the stadium, that much as I enjoyed The French Show, we will need to improve a lot on that to reach and win the GF.

Re: Catelans game. : Sun Sep 08, 2019 9:21 am  

moto748 wrote:

I just watched the extended highlights back, and thought, just as I did when I left the stadium, that much as I enjoyed The French Show, we will need to improve a lot on that to reach and win the GF.

If we put our selves in the position where we are forced to defend for twenty minutes we will struggle. I cannot see Warrington or Saints heads going down and letting us back in.

Re: Catelans game. : Sun Sep 08, 2019 9:46 am  

Levrier wrote:

If we put our selves in the position where we are forced to defend for twenty minutes we will struggle. I cannot see Warrington or Saints heads going down and letting us back in.

You sure about that They have both got themselves a bit of a reputation

Re: Catelans game. : Sun Sep 08, 2019 9:52 am  

On the subject of Sarginson. I will admit i am not a fan, i got bored of 'the step' after about 6 games and he never passes, however i wholly agree about his work rate and endeavour, there aren't many in the team with that sort of work ethic it's just a pity he can't combine the 4. Bibby is a very underrated player. He scores every week, Salford are 3rd so he must have something about him. He is younger and has a lot more scope for improvement than Sarge. We needed Sarge out to help with the signings of French, Hastings and Burgess and if sacrificing Sarge for Bibby is part of that process then i will take it.

Re: Catelans game. : Sun Sep 08, 2019 2:16 pm  

OK, we defended well, but the other thing that concerns me is, and I don't want to sound churlish saying this, most of the tries we have scored in recent weeks have largely been the results either of gifts from the opposition, or, more commonly, some something-out-of-nothing piece of individual play. Which is great to watch, but there was little sign of building pressure, getting repeat sets. etc, which is the surest recipe against top opponents.