Or Manfredi has been brought back in to get a feel for first team rugby on game day. 18th man, out on the pitch for warm up, back in the dressing room, back onto the bench to watch etc.

Really? That’s funny. The rest of the rugby league world had major concerns 3 years ago when he was having about 4 operations a year on it.

I believe that manfredi plays on Sunday

So?
As Wigan fan I assume that you are concerned?

Lam seemed distinctly unimpressed with Joe Burgess in the Toronto post match interview. I thought then we could be seeing Marshall and Manfredi on the wings the following week but we'll see.

I got that impression as well, he’s been allowed to get away with some very poor performances for this season and last season because we had no alternatives but thankfully that’s changed now, let’s hope Manfredi can stay fit for a while now though

If the proof is in the pudding that Lam won’t drop underperforming players it’s Tony Clubb.

It seems that Joe Burgess is again being made out by to be far worse that what he is by some supporters now that Manfredi is available for selection.

And no Coach should give any opinion about the form of any player in post match interviews.

Marshall and Burgess both made errors against Toronto that led to tries. Burgess did later score a fantastic try. For some Burgess will never do enough

One of the problems that Burgess faces is our massive expectation. He is an extremely talented player who is going through a rough patch, he seems to lack confidence in himself and errors creep into his game. He really needed that try against Toronto to show what he can do. I do not know what the club do to deal with the mental side of the game but investing in someone to work on the players heads, if it is not already done, would not be wasted money.

I agree. Marshall has improved out of sight over the last year or so and deserves his place. However, him up against Mahe Fonua again fills me with dread. Perhaps Burgess and Manfredi should play today and give Marshy a week off? Budgie and Manfredi don’t worry me as much when the likes of Fonua are on the charge! Just a thought.

Fonua will be ag centre today, it will either be Farimo or Swift he is against.

Manfredi doesn't look really ready to me, could do with another reserves game. I agree that Burgess has been OK, certainly better, in his last couple of games. I've watched a few archive games this week on Wigan TV, though, and it's still fair to say he looks a shadow of the player he was.

What on earth does Tony Clubb have to do to be dropped? Utterly farcical.

Sounds like we are playing a bit better today.

Listened to the game on Radio Manchester and sounds like we played well. I thought we had a chance of winning but I wasn’t expecting a win by that margin I must admit. Hats off to the lads today, hopefully we can continue and improve again next week.

Always a decent chance as long as they have Radford as coach.

Always strong on paper are Hull but thought they were disappointing today.

A lot better today. Far more involved - 8 to 9 carries in his first stint.

Good win that. Very spirited and moved the ball fast. First try was sublime between Hastings, Faz & French. Clubb was far better, and our pack looks better with Bullock and Clarke amongst them. Lots to be positive about after that. Now to thaw out, I’m as cold as a month we in law’s kiss!

Great win, seemed to play a lot more expansive. Hats of to marshy he took some tough carries up the middle and didn’t look dominated. I think all of ull’s try’s we’re of the back of Wigan mistakes.

Still to many silly penalties gave away for high tackles and holding down but overall happy with that performance. Onwards and upwards.

Fair enough. I’d still expect him to miss out once G Burgess and Ben Flower are back though

Without a doubt - still looks like he's running through quicksand!

And some fair old smashes in defence too!

Happy with that. We looked hungry and the likes of French, Hastings and Farrell are really building a good understanding now. Much better from Clubb, Partington went well and the forwards off the bench went well. Add in Manfredi coming back and it was a really good day for us.

I would have given MOM to Marshall.