Who is he. last 10mins for rads.

Crosby had an op on his hip (IIRC) a few weeks back so hes gonna be out for a while. Tom Spencer for me completely outplayed Dudson last night and IMO should be higher in the pecking order and possibly on the bench for the Huddersfield opener. Even Greg Burke looked stronger than Dudson, he needs to work on his game for me.

Dudson was flogged midway through his second stint.

Didn't look like he'd had much of a pre-season.
Sure the staff will sort that.

Both Wigan centres had ginger hair last night.
Hughes No4 is genuine, Gelling was 3 and his appeared to be dyed. Not too sure whther Gelling wanted it blonde and it hadn't worked out though.
Hughes is a local lad and come through the academy. Gelling is a Kiwi.

It appeared Brown had more to think about after last night's game than Wane.
Brown's one asset is Danny Brough. If the Hudds pack can get on the front foot then Danny boy will win many a game for the Giants.
Not too sure about the Giants pack for this season though.

it was gelling then...was more blonde! he will be a good one this year for wigan

Gelling impressed me on Thursday. Looks quite raw but given a run in the team, he could be the man to take over from Carmont next year.

I think this year will be a building year, but the amount of young players we have coming through who can be nurtured alongside the seasoned pros could make us a real force in 2013. That's not to say we won't compete this season, I just don't think we'll do as well as we have done the past two years. I'll be happy with a top 3 finish and a final this year (although I said that at the start of 2010 as well!)