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he actually reminds me in his build of a paul anderson who was part of the all concurring bulls pack.

What about Rhodri (plonker) Lloyd. He will be a star. Sadly to keep him we will probably have to lose either Hughes, Tuson or Farrell.

Can't he also play centre?

I think it won't be long before we will be subsidising other teams with players.

Dudson and Flower both look class and will only get better over the next few years, People already knocking the signing of Matty Smith would do well to remember the groans when we signed these two, Maybe our coaching staff know a little bit more than we do let's trust their opinion and get behind everyone in that Wigan shirt.

I was thinking about Logan last night... I can't see him displacing McIlorum who is still only 24, and being anything more than either a bench player or back up.

What about Crosby as well? He doesn't look out of place either. The future's bright the futures cherry and white!

I thought Crosby looked a little lightweight. I thought the same about Hughes at the beginning of the season but he seems to have gained some size and had probably his strongest game for us last night.

Aye me too.

He runs like him and if he can become as good as him we'll have one heck of a player.

If Noble was still in charge none of these young lads would get a look in how times have changed!!!!!!

Tuson in the odd man out there.

He's got the potential to be better than Tuson and Hughes in my opinion. I mean he's not been playing rugby league for that long but he hasn't looked out of place and has been showing real intelligent running in the under 20's.




I don't think he's ever played centre in league; he's always been at second row or loose forward but he was a centre in rugby union so there's a chance that he could play at centre and do well if need be. He's potentially a top quality forward though.

Can see now why Wane let O'Carroll go to Hull FC. From what i have seen this season he is not exactly pulling up any trees. Seems very injury prone.

We offered O'Carroll a one year deal but he rejected it for a longer deal at Hull FC.

Gil Dudson had his best game in a Wigan RL shirt tonight. Very strong and powerful. Made some great yards, works very hard and is very well disciplined (like many of our forwards).

Staggering to think he is only 21 - that is frightening. I mean everyone is raving about Chris Hill over at Warrington (who admittedly has been very impressive) but he is 23 in comparison. Certainly Prescott, Mossop and Dudson could be the cornerstone of our pack for the next decade.

Stick a fork in him because Peacock's done.

I like Dudson, I think he will be a real star.

Sam Tomkins compliments the forwards rentless hard work with amazing wizardary. Its a simple equation if Sams playing amazing then its off the back of the bullish forwards. It must be a pain to get in the first team now, we have an embarasment of riches in the forwards. On top of that they are playing with the spirit of the Mike Gregory side. If I was playing Wigan I'd be scared.
Im sure I saw a Gary Connelly look a like playing last night? This team just keeps getting better and better

just re-watched the game and had we lost last night alot of people would of been saying hes not up to it yet.
hes hit a stick wasn't there and got controlled very easy whilst being tackled.

for me if we are looking at another prop to sign it would be kopzack from bradford.

i did say before the preseason that dudson will be the best signing of the lot this season and become a real first team prop for wigan.

I think it's probably a season too early to judge Crosby. He wouldn't have been a regular in the 1st team but needs must due to a long injury/suspension list. He's got a big frame it just looks like he needs to bulk up a bit so he doesn't get dominated in the tackle.

i agree. hes got a few years till he develops fully. tom spencer to me looks a more developed young lad.

So did I. He has the size and frame to be a cracking prop but it was obvious that he was carrying a bit of timber and needed to get much fitter. This has happened, and is still happening because I think he still has some way to go and the potential is enormous.

Watched the game again last night and was very impressed with Dudson. His body shape is similar to Mossop and he wins the collision quite a lot resulting in a quick play the ball. He also hits pretty hard in defence. He's getting "Wigan fit" all the time and I expect next season he'll be a monster in the Mossop mould.

I just had to check Gil age I knew he was a young but at 21 he's playing very well for a prop he may develop in to an awesome player if he keeps progressing. For those in the know how good do they feel Rhodri Lloyd is and will be for us?

Without wanting to give it the RLFANS "billy big un" that is prevalent on these boards.

I mentioned when Dudson was on loan from Cru at Halifax a few years back, stating that he looked to have real potential.

I have since been unable to find my post, so i doubt anyone will believe me.

Nevertheless i am now sitting in the house feeling very, very proud of my undoubted scouting ability.





On a serious note.

What a signing he looks to have be. kudos IL, Wane and IH for getting him on board.

In its short history it would appear that we could reap the rewards of our Welsh Connection