It is probably more than that

Not if you are blind



How much would it have cost the club to get relegated in 2006? In 2006 he was what we expected and was IMO instrumental in getting us out of the relegation slot. Since then, like Noble, he hasn't done as well but while his wages are a problem and his form not good enough I reckon he has already paid his way in simple monetary terms. One or two season lack of Sky TV money never mind lost gate money is easily more than we have paid for him and to him I bet.

Dave

I think it is too easy to forget what he and Dobson did 2/3 years ago. He had a presence and Dobson the ability to lead us out of trouble.

Relegation was there for us all to see, no method although Noble had started to sort out the defence with players who were "struggling big time" and we had no go forward.

The introduction of Fielden gave us a momentum and confidence and we went on. But for salary cap issues we were the team on the roll that nobody wanted to play. We also had the attitude that Wigan is best again. So don't have too much of a go at Fielden as he always gives 100% and appreciates the crowd.

I used to hate him at Bradford obviously a sign of the players you would like to have, but my most vivid memory is at the City of Manchester Stadium i.e City's ground now where we lst to The Aussies in the last minute and the team were so disappointed which is understandable but SF came round to salute the fans. This was a big gesture and he was absolutely crestfallen but still was the only one to be brave enough to remember the fans.

I don't think he is the player he wasat Bradford and somebody has intimated too good too young but don't wrire him off, my view a 2 year contract with 3rd year option on a competitive salary i.e. one to match what he would get in other places. My logic is that he never coasts and will relax and get confident again. Iwould also make him my "Club Captain" for attitude and resiliance.

I agree, but based on his comments he made when signing for us, I think he would be off for the first decent offer that came his way, I hope not, but I think he will.

As said by a few, yes I'd offer him a new deal but on a much lower wage. Lose Coley, and use the cash saved by lower wages and Coley being released to find a decent prop.

Cut his (alleged) salary by 2/3 and yes.


I also think he has repaid his current salary by helping keep us up. I know Dobson was instrumental in this too, but imo the impetus that Fielden gave us cannot be underestimated.


I actually think he is a fine prop forward atm. Not an outstanding one as he was at Bradford, but he does a job week in week out.

It's just that under the CC he probably takes up too big a slice

Have a look on the Engage superleague stats all the best props metre wise are from Leeds,Stains, Hull,and Huddersfeild take ya pick.

128 from 16 carries.

And all from a greater amount of carries - 30% more in some cases. Stats like metres made on their own, do not tell the whole story. Fielden's workrate is reflected in other areas, particularly defensively.

Fielden is yet again one of the top props in terms of tackle busts (2nd highest prop behind Feka), tackles (highest prop), marker tackles (highest prop) and compares ok to the top prop metermakers in the league in terms of metres per carry - Graham (7.2m), Peacock (6.6m), Mason (7.8m), Dowes (7.6m), Morley (8.4m), Fielden (7.1m), Palea'aesina (8.8m)

Selected stats never tell the whole story and granted Wigan have played an extra game that skews it a bit, but in the whole Fielden is doing a solid job for Wigan if not the level expected when signed.

A new contract shouldn't be out of the question if the terms of the deal are significantly reduced from his current one.

1) Why not work out tackles/game rather than the total to remove the impact of the extra game on stats, as done in average meters made?
2) Is everyone speculating on what contract Fielden is on or does somebody actually know?

Not a bad return

He's not fit to lace Kylies boots these days. both have taken dramatic steps in different directions.

The last bit of your sig

It's a bad year for tipsters

Hope your right about the bit above it though



That would probably mean us knocking Saints out in the final eliminator and that would be sooooooooo sweet

I'd settle for that every week!

Leuluai is improving and Fieldens form hasn't been the best but i'd still put them both in that middle bracket of prop. They're both not in the league of a Peacock, Graham or Burgess but are still good players.

Not much between them imo and if Fielden finds his form of the back end of last season he'd probably edge it for me.

if Fielden does that then he is in the league of the Peacock's and Graham's IMO

He wasn't far off for a spell of about 6-8 weeks but seems to have gone back inot his shell at the start of this year.

Hopefully Nobbys new found ruthless streak will give certain players a kick up the backside though and it seemed that way with Fielden when he came from the bench.

Amen to that



Fielden with that form and a Luke Bailey or Petero Civonaceva starting alongside him and we have one of the top packs in the league

Going a bit off track I know

A lack of a real tough leader at the side of him has really held him back imo.

If we get one of those a really do feel we'll see a better Fielden.

Did anyone notice Kyle go off after 15 minutes v Saints last Friday.

If that had been Feka there would be uproar from other supporters.

Offer him a reduced deal. With the cash freed up sign an experienced prop who can share the workload with Fielden and you may see the Bradford version.

I agree

When we see the best of Riddell this should help him too

I would like to see Pat and Sam support the ball carrier more (especially when Feka, Hock, Fielden, Prescott and Joel take it up) if they didn't get the offload it would be ok as more metres would be made because defenders would be attracted away from the ball carrier.

Leeds do this very well

He's off after 15 minutes every week