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Re: Most enjoyable player to watch : Wed Apr 15, 2020 11:01 am  
Martin Offiah.
One of the greatest wingmen ever to play the game. Like all truly fast men his feet hardly seemed to touch the ground.
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Re: Most enjoyable player to watch : Wed Apr 15, 2020 11:18 am  
good grief, how long have you got!!!!!!!!!

Rads
Connolly
Inga
Barrett
Kenny
Iro

Slightly less glamorous but for me but the two below on their day made me think they could do anything
Hock
Houghton

Also special mention for me to George Carmont. Bargain of the last 15 years. 100% every game, great man and total class

We could actually do this thread and ask for our favourites minus the obvious or we will all say Offiah, Robinson, Bell, Edwards, Farrell, Boston etc etc
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Re: Most enjoyable player to watch : Wed Apr 15, 2020 12:09 pm  
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Sam Tomkins 2009-2013 would be right up there. He was unplayable at points. The try at the Etihad against Saints where he dummied to himself was just outstanding and his try and celebration at Langtree park will live long in the memory. They were both in 2012 in that black and gold kit and they summed up how freakishly good he was at that point and he was feared (and hated because of the fear) across the league.

I’d say before Sam I’d be going with Robinson and Inga. They were dynamite and great to watch. They were the sort of players who made you sit up each time they got the ball.

I’d way those 3 have been the most enjoyable to watch but Terry Newton is my favourite. Watching these old derbies back has just reiterated how special he was for Wigan and how much playing for the club meant to him.


I agree 100% re Tomkins. I remember saying to a mate probably in the 2012 season that Tomkins was the most natural player that I had ever seen. He was quite shocked as I've watched the game for quite a few years and he expected me to say Hanley or Gregory etc but for me at that period in time he was fantastic to watch. When a player is hated so much by opposition fans then you know that you have someone special.

Terry Newton was a superb player for us particularly as you say against Saints. He could be pretty "nasty" but that was what I wanted from a forward. I never had a problem with a forward who got sent off once or twice in a season. He'd by in my best 13 without even thinking about it.

The player best at his "craft" was for me Gene Miles. Never seen a better a centre and probably never will. Offiah must thought it was his birthday everyday when he partnered Miles.

The player that gave me the most pleasure was Gareth Hock. I'd seen Gareth play from when he was at St Cuthberts junior school and even at the age of 10 you could see the class that the lad had. A great pity about his off the field activities (and some on the field) but when put on some skill such as steeping around Wellens (I think at the Etihad?) I used to just smile inwardly and savour the moment.

Favourite memory was watching Boston live at Central for the first time. We got mullered by Halifax and Boston was well past his best but just actually seeing him in the flesh so to speak had me walking on air for weeks afterwards.

I've been very lucky seeing some great players over the years.

My favourite opposition player was Peacock. Probably not the best in terms of skill but loved his attitude particularly when he put the Aussie on his arris.
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Re: Most enjoyable player to watch : Wed Apr 15, 2020 3:07 pm  
Agree with all of those Itchy, good post.

Aside from the ones mentioned:
Steve Renouf, had everything you could want from a centre, a real shame the club didn't want to keep him for longer
Brian Carney in 03-05, did it against the Aussies too
George Carmont, probably our best centre in SL era due to longevity but lethal partnership with Richards and always gave 100%
Blake Green, inconsistent at times but incredible in 2003 GF and could dummy and go through a line as good as anyone. He went back to the NRL and was still great
Gelling (for the right and wrong reasons)

Most recently Manfredi and Marshall who can make something out of nothing. Marshy's try vs. Hudds is one of the best I've seen for a few years from a Wigan player.

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Lesley Vainikolo
Stacey Jones
Jamie Lyon
Paul Newlove
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Re: Most enjoyable player to watch : Wed Apr 15, 2020 5:36 pm  
oh and Hanley I forgot him as did most :)
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Re: Most enjoyable player to watch : Wed Apr 15, 2020 7:24 pm  
Itchy Arsenal wrote:
My favourite opposition player was Peacock. Probably not the best in terms of skill but loved his attitude particularly when he put the Aussie on his arris.


Lost every little bit of respect (and there was a lot) that I had for him after the 2015 Grand Final.
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Re: Most enjoyable player to watch : Wed Apr 15, 2020 8:47 pm  
I have been watching Wigan for the best part of 25 years, entertainment wise I would say Inga and Jason Robinson are 2 that come to mind from the early days, Tomkins in his first spell was great but I think Amos Roberts at the start of 2010 was the most entertaining and probably the best I have seen someone play in a Wigan jersey.
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Re: Most enjoyable player to watch : Wed Apr 15, 2020 9:01 pm  
Bevan French already a candidate for me!
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Re: Most enjoyable player to watch : Thu Apr 16, 2020 6:04 am  
Sam Tomkins 2011-2012. Absolute freak.
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Re: Most enjoyable player to watch : Thu Apr 16, 2020 7:22 am  
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