Where've you heard that

He signed a contract at the start of this year. Its like us letting Roberts/Riddell going already.

I would have loved him to come to Wigan before Ainscough got in the first team.

I very much doubt that considering he has only just signed for Manly.

What will the starting half back partnership most likely be next season?

Ideally Lockyer would be perfect to partner Sam

Can't see this happening though



How likely is it we'll sign Orford?

Just hope it isn't another Tim Smith

Leuluai and Tomkins

Which would be a disaster in my opinion.

It depends, they could turn out to be a great partnership.

We could do with a quality experienced player who can control a game and take the pressure off Sam

Tommy should be played at hooker I don't think there is any doubt about that

We made an inquiry by all accounts but had no chance of getting a working visa, this is prior to his move to Manly.

I followed the Knights last year in the NRL an Chris Bailey is the stand off equivalent of their Phil, hard grafter, good at tackling but runs in harder. I personaly wouldn't want us to sign him as I dont think he would improve usas he doesnt organise well or break the line much like their Phil, we need someone like Lockyer who can handle the pressure and expectation to go with this fine club, is a proven winner with a champion mentality and would boost the crowds, boost the capabilities of the players around him in the same way Barrett did. If we have a team of Wigan lads with one or two superstars that would do me. Get Lockyer signed Mr Leneghan.

If only it were that easy



Lockyer would be perfect though I agree, would be that truly world class player that to be honest we don't have at the moment. He would give us class, leadership, organisation and a lot more. Would be fantastic experience for Sam as well

That scenario would be perfect. However we have Richards, Roberts and many others on 3/4 year contracts. This wont happen for a LONG time.

He has pace vision and agility, not sure he is an out and out 6, much better as a centre or 1. I personally think he would walk into any SL backline.

Would not be worth anything other than a contract for this season though so basically not a good signing long term for Wigan's needs.

Defensively is he better than Smith? I presume he is.

But if we were to sign McGoldrick, wouldn't that just be another block in Sam Tomkins route to the first team? He's a good player, I'm just not sure he is the right signing for Wigan, positional wise.

If we were to sign him i reckon it would be to play as an attacking fullback or centre so it wouldn't block Sam Tomkins.

Doubt us actually being in for him though.

I think if we have wanted him for as long as it has been rumoured we would have him by now

Can't say I'm dissapointed that he isn't wearing cherry and white though

I hear all of this, but I hoped we were moving into an era - or at least towards one - in which the only overseas players we got in were really, really good ones. It would be a backwards step IMO.

Totally agree see every post above on this topic from me. He is still a very good player but not a signing Wigan should ever be looking at.

On teletext today IL is not ruling out signing another player during the course of the season.

He says that there are no targets as of yet though.

imo mcgoldrick is a much better fullback than mathers will ever be

problem is he takes up a quota spot

Quote ="Bolton_Warrior"On teletext today IL is not ruling out signing another player during the course of the season. He says that there are no targets as of yet though.'" www.wigantoday.net/warriors/Lena ... 5041114.jp There's a link which basically says the same thing The bit where he says there are no targets makes it seem to me like it is highly unlikely If we got anyone I could only see it being a 6 and unless Smith is released(which probably ain't gona happen) I think it would hinder Sam's development

Quote ="Bolton_Warrior"On teletext today IL is not ruling out signing another player during the course of the season. He says that there are no targets as of yet though.'" www.wigantoday.net/warriors/Lena ... 5041114.jp There's a link which basically says the same thing The bit where he says there are no targets makes it seem to me like it is highly unlikely If we got anyone I could only see it being a 6 and unless Smith is released(which probably ain't gona happen) I think it would hinder Sam's development

We should even be discussing McGouldrick like it might happen.

We need a prop and a centre if IL can get hold of them. Smith, Mathers, Coley & Phelps must be on shaky ground if the right people became available.

of which mcgoldrick could replace 3

1 bird in the hand ''team'' is worth more than 2 in the bush