So Folks, Gaz ban ends next week and he can resume his playing career.

Therefore, how long will it be before he is ready for 1st team.

Will he play next week from the bench or will he play in the reserves before the big one.

Thoughts

Can't wait see him play again , I think he'll be on bench my self

Anyone reckon for his first try, he should go the Robbie Fowler route for his try celebration.

He'll be on the bench next Saturday IMO.

He's served his time(too long for me but that's gone now) and this is his 2nd chance that everybody deserves. He was a super player before his ban but could be even better in time if he's grown up.

Looking forward to watching him in action.

I don't think he'd play against Hudds if there was a U20s fixture that weekend but seeing as there isn't I reckon he'll be on the bench. I can't wait!

Who's dropped to make way for Hock though? Hansen, Hoffman or Faz?

I reckon he'll be thrown straight in at the deep end and could well start. Shame we haven't got Fielden back the same weekend

Depends who's fit. He could play prop as well too though don't forget. Don't think Prescott has missed a game yet so he could do with a rest

I think he will b on the bench,depends on fitness as to how long he plays for.

A rest for Big One 3? If you were him and you'd played every game, rather well, then you were dropped suddenly for a player who hasn't played for 2 years - would you be slightly p*ssed off? IMO Faz is most likely to be 18th man.

As much as i am looking forward to him returning better than ever , it will be wrong if he walks straight into the team ahead of others who have waited for their chance , however if there are injuries to 2nd rowers or front rowers then let him have a run out, but i would be bitterly disappointed if he is picked ahead of someone like Faz or Hansen

he shouldn't get a game till he has earned it, why should somebody who has been given their place through hard work and determination be dropped just so Hock can make a comeback, the guy should be nowhere near a Wigan shirt imo

I can see where your coming from but IMO we need someone like Hock against a pack as big and as aggressive as Huddersfields.

Chances are a few bumps will be picked up against Saints and we may need to rest players.

Hock will provide a valuable lift in a tough game coming off the bench so I think we'd be silly not to find him a place somewhere.

I think he'll play, although only off the bench. And he'll IMO either sink or swim. There's never been a middle ground when it comes to Hock and his performances.

I'd drop Tuson for Hock in a flash. Tuson's been so below par recently it's untrue.

I cant believe how fast his ban has gone.

No doubt if he s earned his place in training he ll be on bench for huds

Hasn't it been said some tickets have been sold for next week with people thinking Hock will be playing...think he'll come off the bench to be fair can't wait to see him in a Wigan shirt again.

I would be very surprised to see him play vs Huddersfield.

Think he will get a few games in the u20s and an appearance in the 9s tournament then come in and play at the home game vs Salford on the 12th Aug.

He's coming back as a prop we need some size upfront i dont see the problem playing him next week

What shirt number will he wear?
How many weetabix does he have for breakfast?
What's his bodyfat percentage?

HES ON THE BENCH,, TAKE IT FROM ME

After 2 years out, despite all the training in the world players need a competitive fl contact run out before featuring in a mid season high intensity SL game.
We are all dying to see him feature, but let's be sensible and quantify how much more impact Hock will have once fully ready.
Madge throw Finch into the deep end v wire after less time away, I feel this proved to be a mistake.

really?

When I saw him, he looked no bigger than before.

I think his first game back will be in the nines at Whitehaven on 28th June.