FORUMS FORUMS






RLFANS.COM
Celebrating
25 years service to
the Rugby League
Community!

   WWW.RLFANS.COM • View topic - 21 man squad to face York Friday
User avatar
RankPostsTeam
Player Coach1526No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Jan 25 200618 years287th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
27th Mar 24 12:1712th Feb 24 16:17LINK
Milestone Posts
1000
2500
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Around the three Sisters

21 man squad to face York Friday : Wed Apr 07, 2021 11:36 am  
Adrian Lam names the Wigan Warriors 21-man squad to face York City Knights
No changes in the 21 from the side that beat Wakefield last week
York City Knights v Wigan Warriors, Fri 9th April, LNER Community Stadium, K.O. 7:45pm
Adrian Lam has named the Wigan Warriors 21-man squad to face York City Knights this Friday at the LNER Community Stadium (K.O. 7:45pm).
The two sides will do battle in a bid to reach the Betfred Challenge Cup quarter finals, with the bout being broadcast for free via The Sportsman on their website, Youtube and Facebook page.

Team news
Adrian Lam has named an unchanged 21 from last week’s Betfred Super League encounter with Wakefield Trinity.

Earlier this week in his pre-match press conference, the Papua New Guinean provided an update on full back Bevan French, who has begun training with the squad after completing his isolation following his return flight from Australia.

“He’s back in training. It’s day one back on the field with us today. There’s no chance of him being involved at the weekend.

“He’s ok but he needs a couple more weeks to get up to speed with the rest of the squad and we need to be patient with him.”


York’s LNER Community Stadium will play host on Friday evening.
Injury news
Jai Field will be sidelined for five months following a hamstring tear sustained against Leigh Centurions in Round 1.

Dom Manfredi is unavailable as he recovers from a fractured thumb. Oliver Gildart misses out with a groin strain.

Liam Marshall continues his recovery from a knee injury sustained in September 2020 vs Castleford. The winger is expected to be in contention from May.

21-man squad to face York City Knights

3. Zak Hardaker
7. Thomas Leuluai
8. Brad Singleton
9. Sam Powell
10. Joe Bullock
11. Willie Isa
12. Liam Farrell
13. John Bateman
14. Oliver Partington
15. Morgan Smithies
17. Tony Clubb
19. Liam Byrne
20. Harry Smith
21. Ethan Havard
22. Jake Bibby
23. Mitch Clark
25. Joe Shorrocks
28. Sam Halsall
29. James McDonnell
30. Umyla Hanley
31. Jackson Hastings
User avatar
RankPostsTeam
International Board Member29166
JoinedServiceReputation
Nov 08 200419 years16th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
28th Mar 24 11:0827th Mar 24 12:49LINK
Milestone Posts
25000
30000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
WIGAN

Re: 21 man squad to face York Friday : Wed Apr 07, 2021 12:08 pm  
Same again for me other than maybe rolling a couple of props around.
Grimmy 
RankPostsTeam
Club Coach15436
JoinedServiceReputation
Jul 16 200519 years197th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
28th Mar 24 11:3014th Dec 23 10:22LINK
Milestone Posts
15000
20000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Signature
Frank Zappa wrote:
Some scientists claim that hydrogen, because it is so plentiful, is the basic building block of the universe. I dispute that. I say there is more stupidity than hydrogen, and that is the basic building block of the universe.

The_Enforcer wrote:
Most idiotic post ever goes to Grimmy..... The way to restart should be an arm wrestle between a designated player from each side.

Re: 21 man squad to face York Friday : Wed Apr 07, 2021 12:17 pm  
For me:

FB 3 Hardaker
RW 28 Halsall
RC 11 Isa
LC 22 Bibby
LW 20 Hanley
SO 20 Smith
SH 31 Hastings
P 19 Byrne
H 9 Powell
P 21 Havard
SR 13 Bateman
SR 12 Farrell
LF 15 Smithies

S 7 Leuluai
S 17 Clubb
S 23 Clark
S 25 Shorrocks

Rotate the props, give an opportunity to Halsall to compete with Hanley for that wing spot. Start to have a look at whether Smith is going to be ready to step up to being a starter next year. Spell Powell with Leuluai to give them both an easier week. Powell has been playing 80 mins making a ton of tackles, Leuluai is getting older and it worries me how many head knocks he has had.
User avatar
RankPostsTeam
Club Coach15700
JoinedServiceReputation
Jun 20 200519 years92nd
OnlineLast PostLast Page
28th Mar 24 07:5227th Mar 24 21:07LINK
Milestone Posts
15000
20000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Listening to the reggae band, Jihad
Signature
"BOHICA"

Re: 21 man squad to face York Friday : Wed Apr 07, 2021 2:26 pm  
Is this being shown online anywhere?
Wigg'n 
RankPostsTeam
International Star7524
JoinedServiceReputation
May 11 201113 years191st
OnlineLast PostLast Page
24th Mar 24 17:5018th Feb 24 17:20LINK
Milestone Posts
5000
10000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530

Re: 21 man squad to face York Friday : Wed Apr 07, 2021 2:34 pm  
[Gareth] wrote:
Is this being shown online anywhere?


19:45 KO – York City Knights v Wigan Warriors – Live on The Sportsman website, YouTube & Facebook

(free)
RankPostsTeam
Player Coach7438No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Feb 14 200519 years169th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
25th Feb 24 13:2825th Feb 24 13:26LINK
Milestone Posts
5000
10000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530

Re: 21 man squad to face York Friday : Wed Apr 07, 2021 2:47 pm  
Makes sense to roll full strength IMO given we only had 1 pre season game. York are no mugs and though we should still win with a weaker team this all but ensures safe passage into the next round
Wigg'n 
RankPostsTeam
International Star7524
JoinedServiceReputation
May 11 201113 years191st
OnlineLast PostLast Page
24th Mar 24 17:5018th Feb 24 17:20LINK
Milestone Posts
5000
10000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530

Re: 21 man squad to face York Friday : Wed Apr 07, 2021 3:26 pm  
Quite a few ex-SL players in their squad - some I hadn't even realised were at York!

Ryan Atkins
Kieran Dixon
Adam Cuthbertson
Ben Jones-Bishop
Danny Washbrook

They'll be looking to do a number on us.
Grimmy 
RankPostsTeam
Club Coach15436
JoinedServiceReputation
Jul 16 200519 years197th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
28th Mar 24 11:3014th Dec 23 10:22LINK
Milestone Posts
15000
20000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Signature
Frank Zappa wrote:
Some scientists claim that hydrogen, because it is so plentiful, is the basic building block of the universe. I dispute that. I say there is more stupidity than hydrogen, and that is the basic building block of the universe.

The_Enforcer wrote:
Most idiotic post ever goes to Grimmy..... The way to restart should be an arm wrestle between a designated player from each side.

Re: 21 man squad to face York Friday : Wed Apr 07, 2021 3:36 pm  
Wigg'n wrote:
Quite a few ex-SL players in their squad - some I hadn't even realised were at York!

Ryan Atkins
Kieran Dixon
Adam Cuthbertson
Ben Jones-Bishop
Danny Washbrook

They'll be looking to do a number on us.

Anyone else see BJB getting into the clear and being chased down by a second rower v Sheffield in the cup? I bet he got some stick over that afterwards :lol: They just got pumped at home v Toulouse as well. If they can keep us under 40 they will be happy. Not sure what approach Lam will take, but personally I think it's less risky to give some of these fringe players a game now, rather than throw them straight into the deep end against a good team when injuries/COVID force our hand.
RankPostsTeam
Club Captain571No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Jan 11 20186 years296th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
13th Mar 24 06:328th Nov 21 17:53LINK
Milestone Posts
500
1000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530

Re: 21 man squad to face York Friday : Wed Apr 07, 2021 3:54 pm  
Wigg'n wrote:
Quite a few ex-SL players in their squad - some I hadn't even realised were at York!

Ryan Atkins
Kieran Dixon
Adam Cuthbertson
Ben Jones-Bishop
Danny Washbrook

They'll be looking to do a number on us.


If we are worried about any of the above players then were in serious trouble. If we play with some intensity for 20/25 minutes game will be as good as over.
User avatar
RankPostsTeam
International Board Member29166
JoinedServiceReputation
Nov 08 200419 years16th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
28th Mar 24 11:0827th Mar 24 12:49LINK
Milestone Posts
25000
30000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
WIGAN

Re: 21 man squad to face York Friday : Wed Apr 07, 2021 6:48 pm  
They’re missing quite a few players York as well (Danny Kirmond, Chris Clarkson, Jordan Baldwinson and Kris Brinning are four with superleague experience), so anything less than a comfortable win will be poor really. I’m not expecting 60 or 70 points like you got in the cup games against championship clubs a few years ago but a good, solid 20-30 win shouldn’t be beyond us.
Next

REPLY

Subject: 
Message:
   
Please note using apple style emoji's can result in posting failures.
Use the FULL EDITOR to better format content or upload images, be notified of replies etc...

Return to Wigan Warriors


RLFANS Recent Posts
FORUM
LAST
POST
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
0m
BORED The Band Name Game
Wanderer
55985
1m
Squad for Catalan
49er
9
5m
Stats article
Exeter Rhino
4
9m
The official Leon Hayes Thread
Uncle Rico
16
10m
Saints a
Warrior Wing
21
11m
2024 Southstandercom Prediction Competition Week 6
The Biffs Ba
29
13m
New Super League shirts in time for Christmas
The Curtism
114
26m
The Good Friday Derby Massacre
Chris71
125
26m
Game - Song Titles
Boss Hog
34270
40m
ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD
tad rhino
1386
FORUM
LAST
VIEW
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
33s
Rd 6 I Cas A
Rockinhorse
21
35s
Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE
Zig
1933
37s
Shopping list for 2025
Tarquin Fueg
405
57s
Saints a
Warrior Wing
21
1m
Halifax H
Maccbull_Big
32
1m
Challenge Cup
stpatricks
37
1m
Smith - should he stay or should he go
Rocknrolla69
347
1m
Championship TV deal
Trojan Horse
18
1m
Spare Tickets Friday
post
4
1m
TV Games - Not Hull
Armavinit
1379
FORUM
NEW
TOPICS
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
TODAY
Stats article
Exeter Rhino
4
TODAY
21 man Squads - Devils v Leopards
Septimius Se
2
TODAY
Squad for Catalan
49er
9
TODAY
The Wigan Way - New Podcast - Chairman Special
Jukesays
1
TODAY
Dons v Swinton Lions 30 June 2024
Wanderer
1
TODAY
Squad for Sheffield
AdamH
1
TODAY
London Away
Fartown58
1
TODAY
The Bulls away
Hudd-Shay
8
TODAY
The official Leon Hayes Thread
Uncle Rico
16
TODAY
Saints a
Warrior Wing
21
TODAY
Leon Ruan signs on loan
Jemmo
2
TODAY
Wardle
Jo Jumbuck
3
TODAY
Huddersfield - Home
Fartown58
6
TODAY
Max Wood on loan to Bradford 2 weeks
rubber ducki
7
TODAY
Jake Wardle 5 Year deal
Zig
22
TODAY
No grade A for 2025 for Trinity
Khlav Kalash
22
TODAY
Cup Quarter Final TV Arrangements
RLFANS News
1
TODAY
Rd 6 I Cas A
Rockinhorse
21
TODAY
WIRE YED Prediction Competition Catalans Home
karetaker
14
TODAY
Spare Tickets Friday
post
4
TODAY
RL Podcast
AgbriggAmble
1
NEWS ITEMS
VIEWS
Cup Quarter Final TV Arrangeme..
492
2024 Challenge Cup Quarter Fin..
619
Easy Does It For The Dragons A..
544
Warrington Demolish London For..
651
Leigh Leopards Beat Plucky Fea..
705
Saints Triumph Over Disappoint..
678
Easy Win for the Wolves Over L..
926
Dragons Condemn Castleford To ..
903
Leigh Leopards Secure First Po..
1047
St Helens Tame The Rhinos To W..
1020
Wigan Warriors Come From Behin..
1076
Betfred Championship and Leagu..
1067
2024 Challenge Cup Sixth Round..
3837
Featherstone Win Extra Time Cu..
1187
Dragons Triumph Over Hull FC t..
1065
RLFANS Match Centre
Matches on TV
Table 'boards.stats_fixtures' doesn't exist