Out of line imo
Say what you want about his tatics off tackling and playing.
But is there any need to fetch personal details in?

I had two old Wakefield fans next to me for most of the game, everytime Hock took the ball up you would hear 'he shouldnt even be on the bloody pitch'

agreed. Sam is going to be targeted because of his talent but slighter frame by nobs like leo latu, bailey, westwood etc, etc as he improves it might get worse, and he needs a couple of lads who are gonna back him up, Hock did that today, and i was well chuffed to see it. Our pack esp O'Loughlin, Hock and Joel, i think will look after him.

I love the protection they all give Sam when he gets into trouble, it shows they all care about each other and play for each other on the field, also means they more than likely have good friendships which can only be good for the team.

Gayest post ever.

Was a disgraceful call by Bentham to even pass it on to the VR.

It was the touchjudges, both of them were calling it for the VR.

Who was the VR by the way?

Then the video ref slowing it down, playing it over and over again didn't help



Who was the video ref today?

Was it Ian Smith?

Ian Smith.

No, as Davies said, it needed to be watched at full speed or not at all.

Seemed Smith was trying to disallow it, as it did the Tomkins try (another shocking referal).

it's good to see though, Hock showed today that if people think they can just start trying to bully Sam then they are going to back him up to the hilt, proper team work the wigan lads looking out for each other

i can relate being a fullback, and i got some frightful abuse against opposition forwards at times and my forwards we're always there to look after me.

i think it's a role Hock could take on more, we've had Faz, Saints had Scully and Leeds have Peacock, all players that protect younger players, the responsibility might get Hock to focus on cutting out the silly errors and concentrate on the good things about his game

What about the no try decision for obstruction, where Coley was the dummy runner, went through the line, no one laid a hand on him but no try



Touchjudges are a waste of space, we were lucky as we threw a few forward passes and Peterson was in touch when he was tackled, but all of these went unseen by the TJ.

Brilliant effort today from Hocky, on his day he is world class, just need his day to be a bit more often





Well done to him for sticking up for Sam too, great to see

neither did i

booooooooooooooooooooO , forward, get um on side , get off him .

Just look at my Sig that says it all mate

Great display from Hock.

IMO since he got sent off for pulling on the ref's shirt his discipline has been 100% spot on, both with ball retention and with keeping a handle on his aggression.

The stereotype of him having discipline issues has completely out of date.

Puletua or Hock?

now which would you rather have?

Hock.

Hock without question.

Would have always chosen Hock for me.

Puletua is Sam's b1tch remember

Hock by miles, he has more ball skills, better running lines, more pace, and can run at the line just as hard. Stupid question if you ask me

If Puleta played for Warrington and Hock still played for Wigan and you were asked that question you would choose Hock every time.

is'nt that the same innocent sam who was having a good laugh at blanche when he got a season fininshing injury at our last meeting

and the same hock who ran away from mr moore acouple of seasons ago when he ran 50mtrs to score,yes every team as its idiots feka v bus driver

if hock worked on is running technique then he would have more plaudits including this one, bit like marmite you either love it or hate it

We haven't had many quality players since the 90's but Hock is turning into one !

Until he gets sent off again.......