Re: Souths Game : Tue Feb 13, 2018 8:33 pm  

I'd be more than happy if we could name 17 of the fans that travelled over to play this friendly match. The two points are in the bag, and the rest of the first team squad that will be facing Warrington need to be flown back home at the earliest opportunity.

Re: Souths Game : Tue Feb 13, 2018 8:47 pm  

muttywhitedog wrote:

I'd be more than happy if we could name 17 of the fans that travelled over to play this friendly match. The two points are in the bag, and the rest of the first team squad that will be facing Warrington need to be flown back home at the earliest opportunity.

Who would our reserve grade play in a trial then??? Huh?...

Re: Souths Game : Wed Feb 14, 2018 11:44 am  

The squad has been announced. We are starting with squad numbers 1-13 and have 14 subs! Burgess and Bateman return. I'm surprised Lockers is being risked, guessing he will be subbed early. Would have liked to have seen Forsyth or Higginson given a run as I feel we lack experienced depth at centre.

Re: Souths Game : Wed Feb 14, 2018 11:54 am  

Not keen on resting players at this stage in the season. Players need match fitness and to build combinations, sooner they can all gel the better. Combinations allow for 'slicker' play, less drop ball and better communication. I'd at least put our our strongest 13 for the majority of the first half before introducing other players.

Re: Souths Game : Wed Feb 14, 2018 12:49 pm  

Wigan Warriors Squad
Starting XIII: 1. Sam Tomkins, 2. Tom Davies, 3. Dan Sarginson, 4. Oliver Gildart, 5. Joe Burgess, 6. George Williams, 7. Sam Powell, 8. Tony Clubb, 9. Tommy Leuluai, 10. Ben Flower, 11. Joel Tomkins, 12. Liam Farrell, 13. Sean O’Loughlin.

Interchange: 14. John Bateman, 15. Ryan Sutton, 16. Frank-Paul Nuuausala, 17. Taulima Tautai, 19. Willie Isa, 20. Morgan Escaré, 22. Liam Marshall, 23. Josh Ganson, 24. Jake Shorrocks, 25. Romain Navarrete, 27. Callum Field, 30. Gabe Hamlin, 38. Craig Mullen, 39. Liam Paisley.

Re: Souths Game : Wed Feb 14, 2018 8:19 pm  

Should be a interesting game, excited to watch it. But id take getting beat 40-0 if it meant beating wire the week after.

Re: Souths Game : Thu Feb 15, 2018 12:55 am  

Strange to see Lockers in the squad when SW has already told us he’s definitely not playing?

Re: Souths Game : Thu Feb 15, 2018 10:31 am  

Bigredwarrior wrote:

Strange to see Lockers in the squad when SW has already told us he’s definitely not playing?

Unless he is going to play a few minutes as club captain then come off and stay off - token appearance.

Re: Souths Game : Thu Feb 15, 2018 12:33 pm  

exiled Warrior wrote:

Unless he is going to play a few minutes as club captain then come off and stay off - token appearance.

Wane has been quoted saying Lockers has been at him to play. I imagine it'll be a short spell then put back in cottonwool.

Re: Souths Game : Thu Feb 15, 2018 1:28 pm  

Last Son of Wigan wrote:

Wane has been quoted saying Lockers has been at him to play. I imagine it'll be a short spell then put back in cottonwool.

He seemed to be a bit ginger on his leg during his second spell in the Hull game. Hopefully this is an indication it's nothing to worry about.