Without a doubt Bailey, O'Loughlin i still think is a good captain in terms of setting the example, and possibly the way he is in the dressing room/training ground etc. But all i ever see on the pitch is Bailey doing the talking.

In terms of resigning Bailey, i think that if we can get 2 recruits of the right quality from aus [i.e a prop and a hb then bailey would go. If not, if the right quality of quota player was not available then i'd be perfectly happy for him to resign for 1 year, with the option of a 2nd in our favour.

same goes for Phelps as well tbh, he's a decent player, but not worthy of a quota spot. But if there were no-one better available, then quite happy to keep him in the squad. [Phelps is looking more assured with every game at FB imo btw

I agree Fielden, it's got to be worth a shot see if it will make him lead from the front and buck his ideas up.

Shaun Ainscough.

Just joking, Bailey for me - and he would also get another year for me.

Id be very tempted to give Fielden the responsibility and see how he goes.

Very good call.

Sam is a real leader, but it will be too much for him at this time.

Fielden or Bailey for me.

I would say tommy he has repersented the kiwis on the international stage and won the WC last year and we mite have to play him at hooker over the coming matches.

I've always wondered whether those who have watched Sam come through the age groups, believe he could go onto become Wigan captain.

In one word YES.

Of course usually

Captain - Lockers
VC - Bailey

but now i'd expect

Cap - Bailey
VC - Riddell, watch the comments roll

Are we allowing the ref to pick our team as well now?

Give it to Fielden it might be just the lift he needs

The captain needs to be in the starting line up though really.

As I have said before, Bailey has been the de facto captain for the last 2 games.


Shame to lose Lockers though, he plays much better when he isn't the captain.

more like watch riddell roll





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Phil Bailey. I'd have Fielden captaining the reserves when O'Carroll returns. Is there any news on him? He seems to have been out forever.

Had to have another operation. Out for a few more weeks I think.

Leuluai

Bailey and Fielden aren't usually first grade anyway, and shouldn't be in the team half the time, most of us would like it if they left at the end of the year, why should they be captain for any reason other than age?

end of august according to treatment room page on website

Because Bailey is a good communicator and the experience to lead the team.

I dont think Fielden is up to doing anything these days tbh.

Bailey won't count as non-federation trained anyway I think so I'd re-sign him for next season.

No he won't but he will count as a quota player.

Having said that I'm still undecided on whether to retain him - a lot would depend on where we are with our recruitment and his form over the next few weeks.

Bailey..

Fielden? Nah