Saints are better when Cunningham is on the field without doubt. However I dont think its as big a deal as certain Wiganer are trying to make out. We've done well upto now with Cunningham leaving the field twice a game. Once more I'm sure we can deal with.



Meli will more than likely play in the centre, where he has been impressive this season. All wingers including Goulding will get peppered at Old Trafford. To be honest our short kicking game doesnt concern me as were pretty strong at it anyway. Our experience at Old Trafford tells us that the long kicking game wins the Grand Final. If we kick well through Smith and play for territory, with our pack then its ours to lose IMO.



If it rains Saints are big favourites. Saints pack is strong, easily our strongest part of the field and our recent game plan suits wet weather. If its dry then Wigan and their gameplan are obviously better suited. I dont see either side having an edge to be honest. We've played twice this season and on both occasions it could have gone either way.

To be honest though, Old Trafford tends to be won by territorial play. You do the basics well and capitalise on mistakes. As I have said, with our pack, if we can kick well and force Wigan to play from your 20 all night, then I can see Saints grinding Wigan down in all honesty.

He's been fit for weeks but just hasn't been selected, so it would be a strange one for me.

It can't be Pryce so that leaves us with his mate's text being bull!

you can have your neck replaced?

im liking this sensible debate as opposed to other threads.

my thoughts are that we have to cut our penalties out we cant give you field position as earlier posts have said saints are dangerous from close. another big thing we need is a good kicking game which we havent had for the last few weeks.

i really think this game is that close it will come down to who converts preasure into points and who keeps their disipline.

im looking forward to good banter, a good game and then hopefully the right result however with my mrs being a saints fan earache could follow

good luck saints from HULLFC fan. FC fan for life saint for the day Saturday.

Your lack of kicking game is a massive bonus for the opposition - it allows them to get field position that little bit easier. You won through because HKR and Leeds on saturday couldn't match your defence once they got there. Hopefully we can fair better.