I'm interested to hear how you all thought these two potential England hookers got on today.

I know you all like to talk about McIlorum "owning" Roby, obviously in reference to the alleged 1 v 1 duel that goes on between the two hookers. So on that basis would you all agree that Clark "owned" McIlorum today?

He has a reputation amongst Wigan fans of being the man for the big occasion, so I'm genuinely curious as to why he failed to show up today. Is he fully fit?

McIlorum = thug
Clark = best hooker in the league
hope the thug like losing his England place to young clarky aswell

Fair play to Clark, had a top game.

Just curious, hows Roby gone on today?

Clark was very good today and has been all season. Him and Roby for England in my opinion.

McIlorum, Hodgson and Houghton the next 3 in line.

He's sat at home with he's feet up laughing at Shaun Wane making excuses on telly.

Why is he sat at home?

His mum wasn't in when he popped round so he decided to stay at home instead. He thought about nipping to Iceland but his Mrs said she'll order online.

Are you incapable of sticking to the topic?

same reason McIlorum will be sat at home in the semis

I thought McIlorum had a decent game. You've clearly been waiting for Wigan to lose a game to bring up this desperate point.

Well if Mr Giraffe said it, it must be right his opinion is never wrong,he appears everywhere and who cares anyway we all prefare our own players.

Not at all. People will assume that but I'm genuinely interested in how you all thought he did head to head v an England rival.

If I said what? I've not actually made a statement for it to be right or wrong have I, merely asked a question.

Funny how you purport to be all reasonable on this board and then show your true colours on others. You're fooling noone you clown.

Clarke has signed for warrington for next year. The deal will be announced this week. Confirmed to me today by a very very good source

I'm not attempting to fool anyone. I don't hide my complete and utter hatred of Wigan. I never have and I never will. But that doesn't mean I'm incapable of adult conversation.

I'm attempting to have a proper discussion about 2 England hopefuls going head to head. Everyone else is derailing the thread and making it about me.

Mods please take note.

You've got previous on here though. The VT is probably the better place to debate it.

The only thing I've got previous for is giving honest opinions on things that make me unpopular on a Wigan forum.

I thought a Wigan board to discuss a Wigan player was appropriate.

Shame Cas can't keep hold of him

The Warrington rumour has been around for years though. It's one of those that I'll only believe when I see it.

Indeed. I'd imagine a few teams will be looking at Powell for next season too. Wouldn't be surprise to see him go to Warrington as well if the Smith to St George rumours are true.

Word around Cas is that Daz doesn't want to go now, and why would he,
just got an England call up playing for his home town club, 3rd in the league
semis of the cup.
Talks are still on going but I think he will stay
Same for Powell he is coaching his hometown club, he's admitted its his dream job why would you leave your dream job
Huby will also stay

Money talks unfortuantely and Moran has lots of it.

ask Clark whats it like to win the league and cup...

Haha. Why can't people just be grown up about things instead of turning it into a measuring contest?

A little bitter are we??