All the players already mentioned have the potential to make a big impact in 2012. However, for me I would like to see Joe Mellor have a run in the first team as I think he could really make a big impact and maybe take some pressure and limelight off Sam.

If he gets some game time Carberry could be a bolter. I'd also like too see Matty Russell get a few games this coming season.

I agree, hes been in awesome form and I think reserves is too low a standard for him now. He either needs to be sent on loan to a super league side or feature in the first team at some point. Would like to see Dom Crosby and Tom Spencer feature also.

This is what excites me about Wane taking charge. He has brought through a lot of younger players when academy coach and I can see many younger fringe players getting the chance next year. I think when Dudson gets in shape then he will be a big asset in the pack.

For me I want to see Goulding play more.
When he first played for us I said to my mate that I go to games with that I think theres something there and I have always been one for spotting that. Im not good for spotting when they're gonna go rubbish but I am good with spotting potential and I spotted his. I said Tommy would be a monster after an adequate but not amazing first season and I told him Phelps was out of position and he made that full back shirt his own for a short period before going rubbish... Like I said I can see the potential but I cant see when they're gonna go rubbish again...




The other one is Charnley I think he could become one of the top players in SL next season. I think him and Goulding will properly gel this year with a full pre-season together and do big things this coming season.


I think of the two it would be Goulding as I think he really needs to shine this year and show the potential I feel he has.

Tommy Leuluai as he'll want to out with a bang !!

I doubt we'll even see Gil Dudson for more than a handful of games next year, let alone see him make a big impact.

I think Liam Farrell and Brett Finch may have big years.

Gareth Thomas.

Agree with Rads, one to watch Gareth Hock which really is no surprise given his ability.
Surprise package, Lauaki.

As bad as he can be at times he does have some serious potential so I also agree that he could surprise us all.

seeing Tommys likely to get the 7 spot regurlarly again....im expecting Logan T to get some bench time

be interesting to see how he goes.

or are we going to ass about putting tommy 9, and lockers at half , when MM goes for a rest.

Why?

Do you watch the U20's / U18's?

Watching the 20's grand final this year Logan looks to be getting on in the game on pretty much name alone. Is that harsh? Maybe but when I see a hooker with not much pace, who's not the biggest or strongest and who's passing isn't great I can't help but feel he's fighting a losing battle.

Hopefully he'll prove my eyes aren't all that.

In the hope of adding to this thread on ones to watch I decided to go on a wider scale and give my thoughts on the ones to watch for each Super League side and perhaps add in the category of danger man and point to prove, I've decided to leave explanations but others can explain their reasons.

Wigan Danger Man: Sam Tomkins
Point to Prove: Amos Roberts/Darrell Goulding
One to Watch: Brett Finch

Bradford Danger Man: Brett Kearney
Point to Prove: Luke Gale
One to Watch: Craig Kopczak

Castleford Danger Man: Rangi Chase
Point to Prove: Ian Millward (struggled on this one)
One to Watch: Nick Youngquest

Catalans Danger Man: Scott Dereau
Point to Prove: Leon Pryce
One to Watch: Jean-Philipe Baile

Huddersfield Danger Man: Danny Brough
Point to Prove: Tony Tonks
One to Watch: Aaron Murphy

Hull FC Danger Man: Brett Seymour
Point to Prove: Will Sharp/Eamon O'Carroll
One to Watch: Aaron Heremaia

Hull KR Danger Man: Michael Dobson
Point to Prove: Craig Hall
One to Watch: Kris Welham

Leeds Danger Man: Ryan Hall
Point to Prove: Richard Moore
One to Watch: Paul McShane/Darrell Griffin

London Danger Man: Luke Dorn/Michael Witt
Point to Prove: Craig Gower
One to Watch: Michael Robertson (could be one of the signings of the season)

Salford Danger Man: Luke Patten
Point to Prove: Jordan James
One to Watch: Joel Moon

St Helens Danger Man: James Roby
Point to Prove: Mark Flanagan
One to Watch: Jonny Lomax/Lance Hohaia

Wakefield Danger Man: Peter Fox
Point to Prove: Ali Lauitiiti
One to Watch: Kieran Hyde (struggled again here apologies to Wakey fans if this is way off the mark)

Warrington Danger Man: Michael Monaghan
Point to Prove: Chris Hill
One to Watch: Stefan Ratchford

Widnes Danger Man: Patrick Ah Van
Point to Prove: Scott Moore
One to Watch: Paddy Flynn/Frank Winterstein

there you go if anyone else wants to give their thoughts or even their version/views then go ahead.

If the Widnes dangerman is Ah Van they're in for one hell of a long season which to be fair is probably the case.

Dudson, Mossop and Hock - looking forward to seeing a lot of power from our pack next season. A bit wary of expecting too much, too soon from Dudson, but he's a big unit!

Harrison Hansen will take the next step and establish himself as a real top class second row next season.

Shaun Wane is my "one to watch"....

Fielden.

Think we must have watched different grand final I do think that is a bit harsh, his passing is good, he gets the team around the pitch well and tops the tackle count every week.Not the fastest but still is possible to play at the highest level at 9 without electric pace. Needs to kick on a bit this year but wouldnt be suprised if he did. Rogues comments are interesting ( and yes i watch the u18s and 20s games ) , Carberry is a big strong lad but his distribution and organisational skills are awful, his strength is his scooting.The fact that he gets very little game time when Tomkins plays shows how they compare the two. A lad with a future probably but not convinced it will be at hooker with wigan. I recall rogues being particularly keen on Sam Gee being given a run in the first team a couple of years ago, think he plays for Wigan RU now.

I believe Paul Prescott will kick on to become a top class prop forward this year, closely followed by the ever improving Lee Mossop.

no i dont...but correct me if im wrong.

isnt Logan MMs back up?

if so...hes got to step up to the plate...thats why im thinking he'll get game time.

im not advocating that he'll make it..but its the only way we'll find out......hence thats the player im interested in...as the title suggests?

Hope your right.

To judge anyone off 1 or 2 performances is harsh but he hasn't stood out in the games I've seen.

Hopefully we'll see him kick on and become the next top class Tomkins in our side.

Lauaki- with the right conditioning and coaching he could be a great buy and an asset next year.

Ha I have to agree with u here the man is one sh£te player, thank goodness we told him to do one at bulls