I thought Logan Tomkins was one of the better players for Salford yesterday. Is he able to play against us next Thursday or does the terms of his loan deal forbid it?

Sure I read he can somewhere.

It's been a great move for him and I wouldn't be surprised if it became a permanent arrangement.

yeah it`s a season long loan , he can play for us

I can't see him ever coming back to Wigan. He doesn't offer anything that Williams and Powell doesn't offer and won't budge McIlorum.

I like logan but he doesnt offer enough variety in his play to take up a place on the bench for us and he hasnt progressed enough to put any pressure on MM

On the other hand if the rumours about Joel are correct , he is more likely to come to Wigan if his kid brother is still a Wigan player.

Indeed and more likely to go to Salford if he's there.

Might be worth holding on to him till it's done

Does anyone think Wane is going to drop Williams from the bench 9 spot for Logan?
Williams at 9 and Mic Mac at 13 worked v Leeds, that combo is going to take some shifting until Lockers returns.

He may shift Williams to 6 and give Powell the bench spot but I still don't see a way in for Logan Tomkins really. He's a good player but Williams is potentially international class in the future and I think Wanes realised he's too good not to be playing.

I think the whole brother element can be overstated, it's not like any of the Tomkins brothers stayed at Wigan when they had their brother(s) at the club in the first place. I'd hope that the pull of playing for the most famous club in rugby league and a good chance to win trophies would be a big enough pull if we can put together enough money to go with it (which surely we should be able to given the cap rules for home grown players which Salford shouldn't be able to match). I can see him using us as a springboard to get into the NRL but I'd still go for him, 2/3 years with him playing for us is better than 2/3 years of him playing for Salford or whoever

According to the WEP, Wane is considering recalling him from his loan spell...

According to the League Express Lockers says he will play against Salford on Thursday.

I know we're short of fit players right now, but I'd still rather hold him back for the bigger games; the youingsters have shown themselves more than capable recently.

It all depends on how we fare with the disciplinary this week.
We played Leeds and they lost.

No players from banned by the disciplinary panel, some how.

Yep, Crosby got a warning for a dangerous throw, fair enough, but no charges.

It as been suggested on here that Wigan may recall Logan Tomkins from his loan deal from Salford for Thursdays match, could they also recall Hopkins from is loan period from Leigh to cover in the forwards.

Leigh supporters I have spoken to say that he took 2/3 matches when he went back to Leigh to get match fitness and since then he as only got better and is now playing as good as ever.
Or is there some other agenda with him and Wigan.

thats the first ive read on here about something ive suspected, not heard any rumours, but i know hes out of favour at Sarries, and ive long thought a move back could be on the cards. I have watched him play live, and he looks like a little boy lost. He's managed to get his England honours, but it was short lived, so i assume our chairman keeps an eye on things and as hes nearing the end of his contract, i suspect Joel would relish the chance to return to Wigan

I would go with that...give Lockers another week to recover, start with Micky at 13, Logan at 9 (hes better at starting than coming off the bench), Powell or Williams starting Half back with Smith, and other one on the bench

I don't know if people just make stuff up or if you don't watch often. But Joel is not out of favour, he is injured, when he's fit he plays.

I don't see the point in recalling Logan Tomkins, he's still not good enough to make the team even with the injuries we have IMO

He may or may not be good enough, but I would have thought that with us playing Salford next game that is reason enough. We are already going to have Harris, Hock and Hansen who will be desperate to turn us over without adding another one.

He can go back to Salford, if SW doesn't need him, next week. I'd include him in the 19 and if MMc and Williams are fit then leave him out. But according to SW he was good enough to play most of last season and who knows we may yet need him again this.

He had a very good game for salford v leeds the other week, I thought he was one of the best players on the field that night

I do follow Joel with interest. He does get injured a lot, but it isnt permanent. He is lucky to get a start these days. Sarries had at least 2 decent centres when they bought him, plus Farrell can play centre. They have also signed 2 more international centres since. Making at least 6 centres. He is hardy a nailed on for a place, and we're honest he only got his England caps due to injuries. He would be a nailed on starter at any team in Superleague. So i guess its up to him, Sarries, and whoever wants to sign him

I tend to agree, he is no better than several players that could have a run at hooker imo.