https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2022/05/ ... rsfield-2/ Plenty of changes

https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2022/05/ ... rsfield-2/ Plenty of changes

Really looking forward to seeing how Matty Nicholson goes, he's an outstanding young player. Astley is another interesting one, good feet, very quick but a bit "kick happy" imo.

Interesting decision and an interesting squad. I’m happy with it, I think we do need to just freshen one or two up.

Looking something like-

French
Halsall Thornley Bibby Miski
Cust Smith
Havard O’Neill Ellis
Isa Farrell Partington

Subs
Singleton Mago Shorrocks McDonnell

Potentially one or two debuts if we rest anyone else. I’d love to have a look at Matty Nicholson.

Reckon the regulars who've been rested this week play next week and visa versa next week

Personally I'd rest Farrell and replace him with McDonnell and put young Nicholson on the bench.
I'd stick Shorrocks at LF and put Havard on the bench as per usual leaving Partington to start at prop.
This could be quite risky if Huddersfield play a decent pack but would give us the opportunity to give two young guns a run in the second row.

I'm sure that Peet and Co will get the balance right taking knocks and resting into account not just for this game but also for further on in the season.

Five rested is a little more than I would have liked, we need to keep the pressure on at the top.

Interested to see what Huddersfields squad will be like.

Would be nice to go top of the league Thursday night.

Off the top of my head glancing at their squad they’ve rested McGillvary, McQueen and Hill and Josh Jones is suspended.

Will be interesting to see how Saints react this week against Hull too.

Got to imagine Hudds will be in the same position as us bumps and bruises wise, reckon there'll be plenty of fringe players on both sides hoping to catch the coaches eyes even if it's just to make the 21 for the final

Ikahihifo?

We will have twelve available who played Saturday they will have eleven.

Yeah he’s rested as well by the looks of it.

Both sides have good squads, so it sets up a good game. I actually think the rests might just sharpen the game up a bit. Lots of fringe players trying to fight for a final spot.

Think he’s got it spot on.

Been busy every since the short turnaround between Wakefield challenge cup into Good Friday.

Freshen up some bodies and give the opportunity for the players on the outside Miski, Oli P, Isa.

Great for squad morale.

I would keep the 3 above mentioned in for the Hull game and rest a couple who play on Thursday (Farrell, Havard, French/Bibby maybe)

Still capable of getting the win.

I’m interested to know if Isa has been getting left out or if he’s just not been fit. I’ve not seen confirmation of that anywhere.

Very interesting, senior player and one of the leaders but not played since Good Friday.

Won’t get above Farrell or Bateman in the second row or Ellis, Singleton, Byrne, Harvard, Mago or Smithies in the middle.

I'm hoping left out NK. He's dropped below a few in the pecking order and not favouring someone on name or reputation is exactly the sort of decision we need to see.

He was really poor at loose forward and then as a second rower, he’s not going to get in. It feels like another player we might have given a contract to that’s a year too long but you can’t quantify just what he’s bringing across the board, as a leader and a good example to the young players.

It’s going to be some battle to get in to the 17 when Powell, Leuluai and Pearce-Paul are back. Picking a best 17 at the minute feels tough work and it’s extremely pleasing that’s the case.

For me only centre isn't a done deal as it stands. Smith should keep his place unless he loses it himself. You can't put consecutive MOM displays in 2 of the biggest games of the season so far and then lose your place. I don't care how well Tommy was playing before his injury either. He now needs to win his place back. That's how you drive excellence. Isa and Partington would need to do what Smith has done if they play on Thursday in order to even be in consideration. Our back row is the best in the comp for my money. Both Halsall and KPP should be in the mix at centre as neither of the incumbents have yet cemented their places.

Isa is injured. I did say that last week so people must be ignoring my posts

Did somebody say something?







I should’ve added ‘nothing official’ had been said. I do recall you posting that. If he’s injured it makes me wonder if he gets back in a first choice 17. It’s tough to see who for at the minute mind. Maybe for Shorrocks but Isa at hooker for a spell isn’t worth thinking about.

Huddersfield have the foundations of a title winning squad - some of their young forwards are outstanding. Nervous about them for the cup final which I think is a genuine 50/50.

Will be good to see a few new faces on Thursday - I'm hopeful we can win the game but wouldn't be the end of the world if we lose it. Smart changes by Peet.

Isn't it so nice to be able to say that?

McQueen picked up a knock in the semi, doubt for the cup final.

Sounds like Hudds are even resting a few who are name in their 21 (Yates/Cudjoe).

If we do the same their could be some debuts. If we go with NKs team we could win comfortable.

No Farrell according to somebody on the other board.

It should be a good game either way. We both look to be resting a similar amount of players.

Could be few of the young guns playing.
Farrell more than anyone "deserves" a rest and it wouldn't surprise me if he is rested.
Cust is another who has played I think every minute of every game this season. so I wouldn't be surprised to see Astley at 6

Wouldn't be surprised to see the team looking like this

French
Halsall Thornley Bibby Miski
Astley Smith
Partington O'Neil Ellis
Isa McDonnell
Shorrocks

Bibby Mago Havard Nicholson