Please don't put shorrocks at 9 again, where awfully flat and slow with him at the ruck

60 try’s now in superleague between Marshall, Field and French. What a difference a season (and a couple of freak players) makes.

Scoreline was probably flattering and Warrington bombed some try’s but as soon as Cust went to 9 and we reshuffled we looked great, so threatening and fast.
I said earlier in the season that maybe the French money would be better spent on our weaker positions and not a back up full back/winger, I take that back, he’s magic and a game changer and somebody we need to keep hold of if possible,

Awesome stuff from KPP, changed the game.

One of the best off loaders I have seen.

A shoe in for England.

Also noted how unselfish he is, could easily get more try’s for himself but always looking to set up others.

I think Peet looked so pleased because that was pre planned.

It’s no coincidence Mago didn’t come on after 30 mins like he usually does, Mago came on when Cust moved to 9 and French to 1. At the same time there was a visible lift in intensity that Warrington. Couldn’t cope with.

Having said all that if they had taken their chances it could of been a very different story.

Best game for us from KPP I thought. I’m still not convinced he’s ready for England but keep that up and I could rapidly change my mind before the World Cup.

Yep, should've been 0-12 possibly 0-18 at HT and it's a different ball game, Cust to 9 completely changed the nature of the game

One second half error aside, you can see what competition brings to a side in Singjetons performance. I’ve been pretty happy with him anyway but he went up a gear or two tonight and that should be his base level now.

Thought all our props went well tonight, seems like an age since we could say that, chuck Havard into the mix as well and things are looking pretty good

I think the rest probably did Singo a lot of good, he looked full of energy tonight.

Hopefully the players that sat out tonight will feel the same benefit too, especially Faz.

You’d think we’re picking 5 in a full strength side. It’s pretty certain that Partington sits outside that (although he was good tonight) but you still need to leave one more out. What a task that is picking who that will be! I’ve never bought in to some of the talk that it’s automatically Singleton and I think he showed he’s up for the fight tonight. Mago is playing his best rugby so far, Cooper has started like a house on fire, Byrne has been consistent all season and Havard and Ellis look like it’s pretty effortless to knock out good numbers.

Stumped really, don’t want to suggest any of them. I actually think it might end up being Ellis but I thought it would be Mago until recently.

Enjoyable win in a good atmosphere. Very flat in the first half and Warrington deserved their lead. Cust moving to 9 helped massively (something we should pursue in the future?). Harry Smith's bombs were spot on in the 2nd half and the way we genuinely challenged for the ball was great (how rare is that in SL?). Mago made a great impact even if he was only on briefly.

Im no fan of Daryl Powell but I think he was right in saying the game could easily have gone in a different direction. Wigan were a little fortunate that Warrington didnt take chances but they did well to commit to the tough stuff and then pull away in the 2nd half.

The way the Warrington fans treated Mike Cooper was appalling.

Superb tonight as long as sam powell and Bateman get back into the team they will win the GF

I'll just say, it's a game I'll enjoy watching back.

I was stunned by this.

Played for them for 14 years, falls out with the coach who they all want sacked, is told his is no longer wanted so signs with another team, then Warrington ring Wigan asking to take him early.

Only a few years ago they used to put 4000/5000 fans in that stand. Looked about 800 today.

The track back by Field and the tackle by Halsall to put him into touch and the way the lads congratulated Halsall was a pleasure to watch,not a bad player Halsall is turning out to be.

Got to take your chances though. Warringtons first try was the first one i have ever seen with downward pressure with your hand underneath the ball.

Shorrocks at 9. My god never again.

Some superb stuff in the second half after an incredibly flat 1st.

Never a try that Wire one. Yet another example of the joke that is sending it up with a decision attached.

I haven't watched the game back yet, did the sky team mention Thornley, Leuluai, Havard, Powell, Farrell, and Bateman all out injured and O'Neill suspended?
Or is it only other teams who are missing players?

Was Faz injured, or rested? I've not watched the game back too and haven't heard anything on why he didn't play.

Sure Peet said he was injured but there was a possibility he could have been ready to play

Usually wait until I've had chance to watch it back before commenting but a few thoughts from the match.

Cooper has great go forward. How Wire thought it a good idea to let him go at all, let alone early, I don't know. I'd have sacked Powell first! Glad they did though.

Halsall is ready. Play him.

Conversely Shorrocks is not a hooker and that experiment needs to stop. Even with 3 better hookers sidelined we still had a better one available in Cust. It was chalk and cheese when he went to 9.

Good god, we're an attractive side to watch when we play on the front foot! With 7 players out we still looked a threat from anywhere on the field. The turnaround from last year is incredible.

When other teams make a break from their own half you just know Field is going to get them. Has he missed one of those one on ones yet? I can't remember any.

French is a special talent. I'll be sad to see him go if that is Indeed the case. Absolute joy to watch again this season as he was in 2020. Let's send him out with a GF win!

Marshall is an unsung hero. Never less than 100% attitude and, if 101% was possible he'd find the extra 1% from somewhere.

Great night in hospitality. First time I've done it and I can thoroughly recommend it!

As they introduced the team just before the players ran out Carney said ‘Wigan have named a really strong team’ although they do have a couple of absences. All the talk was that we shouldn’t have a problem winning the game and were huge favourites but hardly any mention of half a team being out.

I can understand it, we don’t make excuses like some other clubs, so if you don’t moan about it, they’re not going to make a massive issue of it. The lads coming in are doing a fine job. I thought Isa had his best game in a while last night for one.

No they didn't mention it. Not going to though are they, they didnt mention when we played with practically a youth tam for a couple of seasons either. Only Saints have injuries. I feel better for reading Redvee this morning though, one poster has re-iterated that after last night the only way Saints can't win the GF is if 'They lose it' clever bunch over there. The only reason we didn't win it 2 years ago is 'because we lost it' but iv'e known about sport having a winner and a loser since i was about 3 years old. It's a shame on them really, they are still trying to grasp how the wheel works.

I visited that site this morn someone of no note stated even if Dodds was missing and if they got Percival and Makinson back they would have no problems beating us, CC semi sprang to mind.

So much delusion and so many excuses come from the Stains collection.