Squad numbers announced : Fri Dec 11, 2020 3:06 pm  

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Re: Squad numbers announced : Fri Dec 11, 2020 3:15 pm  

Wigan Warriors have announced their squad numbers for the 2021 season.
Following Sean O’Loughlin’s retirement at the end of the 2020 campaign, the returning John Bateman will wear the famous No.13 jersey, as he prepares for a second spell with the Warriors following a two-year stint with Canberra Raiders in the NRL.

Other new recruit, Jai Field, has been handed the No.6 shirt, while Bevan French will wear the No.1 jersey after a stellar 2020 season at full back.

Zak Hardaker has been given the No.3 shirt for his consistent and impressive role at centre in 2020. Other notable changes see Dom Manfredi as No.2, Liam Marshall in the No.5 shirt, Brad Singleton being handed the No.8 jersey and Joe Bullock as No.10.

Oliver Gildart (4), Thomas Leuluai (7), Sam Powell (9), Willie Isa (11), Liam Farrell (12) and Jackson Hastings (31) are the six players who retain their respective numbers from last season.

Oliver Partington (14), Morgan Smithies (15), George Burgess (16), Tony Clubb (17), Liam Byrne (19), Harry Smith (20), Ethan Havard (21), Jake Bibby (22), Mitch Clark (23), Chris Hankinson (24), Joe Shorrocks (25), Jake Shorrocks (26), Kai Pearce-Paul (27), Sam Halsall (28), James McDonnell (29), Umyla Hanley (30), Ben Kilner (32) and Amir Bourouh (33) have all been given new squad numbers.

Since 2008, the No.18 shirt has been awarded to the Wigan Warriors fans as a way to recognise their valued and loyal support and that is no different for 2021, after some amazing displays of loyalty once again from such a large section of our fanbase throughout the testing times of 2020.

Fans who went the extra mile this year and offered to donate their season ticket credit back to the Club can look forward to seeing their name on display in the new year, with plans to install the Fan Wall within the indoor track area at Robin Park Arena when the players return for pre-season training, while the Fan Appreciation Shirt is now in production and is set to be distributed in line with the start of the new Super League season in March.


Wigan Warriors 2021 squad numbers:

Bevan French
Dom Manfredi
Zak Hardaker
Oliver Gildart
Liam Marshall
Jai Field
Thomas Leuluai
Brad Singleton
Sam Powell
Joe Bullock
Willie Isa
Liam Farrell
John Bateman
Oliver Partington
Morgan Smithies
George Burgess
Tony Clubb
Warriors fans
Liam Byrne
Harry Smith
Ethan Havard
Jake Bibby
Mitch Clark
Chris Hankinson
Joe Shorrocks
Jake Shorrocks
Kai Pearce-Paul
Sam Halsall
James McDonnell
Umyla Hanley
Jackson Hastings
Ben Kilner
Amir Bourouh

Re: Squad numbers announced : Fri Dec 11, 2020 4:09 pm  

Surprised Jake Shorrocks has got a new deal. Nothing unexpected other than that.

Re: Squad numbers announced : Fri Dec 11, 2020 4:24 pm  

Grimmy wrote:

Surprised Jake Shorrocks has got a new deal. Nothing unexpected other than that.

And so much for burgess going

Re: Squad numbers announced : Fri Dec 11, 2020 4:29 pm  

I wouldn’t rule out players going because they have a squad number tbh. If they stay that will be their number, if they go then that number will be freed up. With talk around that Burgess, Hankinson and Clark may go, I’d personally hold off getting their names on the back of any kids shirts (not that I think they’ll be flying off the shelves anyway).

Jake Shorrocks staying baffles me. The fact he’s still clinging on here is a major part of why I’m convinced he’ll never cut a top level career anywhere. He just seems too comfy at the club and unwilling to chance his arm elsewhere. He has at least 4 players in front of him for 2 spots and is still here. At one point it was a positive that he wanted to fight for a spot but it’s gone well beyond that now.

[Pemps]

Re: Squad numbers announced : Fri Dec 11, 2020 4:33 pm  

Grimmy wrote:

Surprised Jake Shorrocks has got a new deal. Nothing unexpected other than that.

He's not off contract

Re: Squad numbers announced : Fri Dec 11, 2020 4:38 pm  

Pemps wrote: He's not off contract Did he get a new deal since this one? https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.skysports.com/amp/rugby-league/news/12040/10697530/jake-shorrocks-signs-wigan-contract-extension-until-2020

Pemps wrote: He's not off contract Did he get a new deal since this one? https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.skysports.com/amp/rugby-league/news/12040/10697530/jake-shorrocks-signs-wigan-contract-extension-until-2020

Re: Squad numbers announced : Fri Dec 11, 2020 4:39 pm  

[Gareth] wrote:

And so much for burgess going

I would say that but I'm inclined to trust that Rogues wouldn't say something unless he knows something.

Re: Squad numbers announced : Fri Dec 11, 2020 4:50 pm  

Wouldn’t get too worked up about squad numbers, they’ve just been rushed out so kids can get their favourite player on the back of their shirt for Xmas.

This doesn’t mean Clark, Hankinson, Burgess etc are still hear next year. Also doesn’t mean we aren’t signing anyone else.

[Pemps]

Re: Squad numbers announced : Fri Dec 11, 2020 4:53 pm  

Grimmy wrote: Did he get a new deal since this one? https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.skysports.com/amp/rugby-league/news/12040/10697530/jake-shorrocks-signs-wigan-contract-extension-until-2020 I don't know but I don't think he's off contract.

Grimmy wrote: Did he get a new deal since this one? https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.skysports.com/amp/rugby-league/news/12040/10697530/jake-shorrocks-signs-wigan-contract-extension-until-2020 I don't know but I don't think he's off contract.