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If they's ever a time to be playing Wigan away, then surely this is the best time?
I think their biggest loss without doubt will be Liam Farrell. The guy always seems to be there or there abouts.
Just not looking forward to the M62 on Friday Night.
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| Quote ="Father Ted"The Wigan pack didn't have a good game v Hudds with one or two exceptions. Joel Tomkins was very good as was Romain Navarrette.
Suggestions around Gildart may return.
Wigan's injuries as far as I know - S Tomkins, Manfredi, Gildart, Burgess, McIlorum, Farrell, Bateman, O'Loughlin. That's 8 of Wane's starting 13 out.
Add to that Tierney, Wells,
If Gildart returns I'd expect Wigan to line up something like -
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Davies, Gelling, Gildart, Marshall,
Williams, Leuluai,
Flower, Powell, Nuuasala,
J Tomkins, Gregson,
Isa. Bench - Tautai, Clubb, Navarrette, Bretherton.'"
With the exception of the wingers that is still an experienced side, even the bench looks good.
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No one should under estimate any Wigan side.
Apart from their implosion away at Trinity last year, they always put in a performance, because thats what they are ALL drilled to do.
Like Scotty Taylor says"you know they’re going to be top quality, even if it’s a young kid in place of an experienced player.
They’ve got a really good youth system, they slot in and look as though they’ve played there for years."
He's right of course, and Radford won't underestimate the task ahead, we'll prepare like were going out against the best Wigan can offer.
This game is no gimme.
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| Quote ="Dave K."With the exception of the wingers that is still an experienced side, even the bench looks good.
Shows the strength of the Wigan squad.'"
If Gildart is fit we'll be in a much better position, if he's still missing it'll probably be Forsyth again in the centres who's looking a bit out of his depth at the minute, he improved as the match against Hudds went on but was a bit rabbits in the headlights at times.
Only to be expected at this stage of his career though.
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Has Wane started the mind games yet saying we'll be favourites with all the injuries they have.
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| Quote ="Fields of Fire"Has Wane started the mind games yet saying we'll be favourites with all the injuries they have.'"
No why would he lie? Last time you were the bookies favourites, this time strangely we are. |
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| Quote ="Wigg'n"No why would he lie? Last time you were the bookies favourites, this time strangely we are.'"
But it won't stop him from saying though it's what he does, but hey let's hope for good fair game. |
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I don't get why people think what an opposing coach states with respect to who is favourite or how many players are out or referees etc is 'mind games'? You'd have to be a pretty feeble minded person to be in the slightest affected by that and simply not focus on what you need to do, what you're drilled to do.
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| Quote ="knockersbumpMKII"I don't get why people think what an opposing coach states with respect to who is favourite or how many players are out or referees etc is 'mind games'? You'd have to be a pretty feeble minded person to be in the slightest affected by that and simply not focus on what you need to do, what you're drilled to do.'"
Are you suggesting that no sports coach ever used the underdog tag in his or her favour.? |
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| Quote ="Jake the Peg"Are you suggesting that no sports coach ever used the underdog tag in his or her favour.?'"
Wane has plenty of past form but im not affected at all by what he may or may not say |
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SKY Sports are saying tonight that Gildart is in contention to play on Friday.
My guesswork Wigan team selection earlier may not be too far away.
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| Quote ="Fields of Fire"Wane has plenty of past form but im not affected at all by what he may or may not say'"
I can't understand what he says half the time. |
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| Quote ="Jake the Peg"I can't understand what he says half the time.'"
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Quote ="knockersbumpMKII"I don't get why people think what an opposing coach states with respect to who is favourite or how many players are out or referees etc is 'mind games'? You'd have to be a pretty feeble minded person to be in the slightest affected by that and simply not focus on what you need to do, what you're drilled to do.'"
I agree.
The truth is - Phil Wilkinson asks for an update on injuries every Tuesday and Wane answers the question honestly, then it goes to press. It's very rare that a player turns out unexpectedly. He usually tells the truth.
I fail to see how that is 'mind games'. Love him or loath him (I know many do) but Wane isn't interested in this sort of nonsense - he's pretty straightforward. He backs his team to do well against anyone. No need for 'mind games'.
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I would have Hull as favourites, as I think the effort of the Cronulla game finally caught up with us on Sunday against the Giants, who played well despite their own injury problems. We lost Bateman after the Cronulla game for three months and he is our best player after O'Loughlin, who is also missing. It will be a struggle, but you should have too much for us. |
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I agree.
The truth is - Phil Wilkinson asks for an update on injuries every Tuesday and Wane answers the question honestly, then it goes to press. It's very rare that a player turns out unexpectedly. He usually tells the truth.
I fail to see how that is 'mind games'. Love him or loath him (I know many do) but Wane isn't interested in this sort of nonsense - he's pretty straightforward. He backs his team to do well against anyone. No need for 'mind games'.
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I would have Hull as favourites, as I think the effort of the Cronulla game finally caught up with us on Sunday against the Giants, who played well despite their own injury problems. We lost Bateman after the Cronulla game for three months and he is our best player after O'Loughlin, who is also missing. It will be a struggle, but you should have too much for us. | |
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Hull squad. No Carlos Tuimavave or Fetuli Talanoa. Surely Connor in at centre Micheals on the wing.
1. Jamie Shaul 2. Mahe Fonua 4. Josh Griffin 6. Albert Kelly 7. Marc Sneyd 8. Scott Taylor 9. Danny Houghton 12. Mark Minichiello 13. Gareth Ellis 14. Jake Connor 15. Chris Green 16. Jordan Thompson 17. Danny Washbrook 19. Steve Michaels 21. Sika Manu 22. Josh Bowden 27. Jack Downs 28. Brad Fash 29. Masi Matongo -
[urlhttp://www.hullfc.com/news/2017-03-22-duo-ruled-out-for-wigan-trip[/url
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| Quote ="Father Ted"SKY Sports are saying tonight that Gildart is in contention to play on Friday.
My guesswork Wigan team selection earlier may not be too far away.'"
I have not seen a Wigan team with as few senior players in a long time. Only 11 of the 19 can be considered anywhere near the usual starting line up. |
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Gildart not named but don't be surprised to see him line up
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| Quote ="Levrier"I have not seen a Wigan team with as few senior players in a long time. Only 11 of the 19 can be considered anywhere near the usual starting line up.'"
Squad numbers total 381 plays Squad numbers 270
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| Quote ="Levrier"I have not seen a Wigan team with as few senior players in a long time. Only 11 of the 19 can be considered anywhere near the usual starting line up.'"
Seven of the team who played v Cronulla are missing, then add Sam Tomkins, Manfredi and McIlorum, BUT this is a Wane coached Wigan team who will give it everything they have, and as a Wigan fan is all I ask. I expect Hull to win, but Wigan will give it a real go. I fancy your outside backs maybe too powerful. |
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On paper we should be winning at a canter.
But, Wigan managed to win a GF with half a side out injured most of the season. Their youngsters will be up for it and well-drilled, and if our lads roll up expecting it to be easy, we might end up getting embarrassed.
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| Quote ="Soul Boy"Hull squad. No Carlos Tuimavave or Fetuli Talanoa. Surely Connor in at centre Micheals on the wing.
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[urlhttp://www.hullfc.com/news/2017-03-22-duo-ruled-out-for-wigan-trip[/url'"
Lets see what Connor can do with a full game at centre
Gaz coming off the bench again for me with Chris Green,Washbrook and either Fash or Masi.
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So we have the bin man, carlos, watts, hadley, turgut, abdul, naughton and logan unavailable for selection from our squad. I make wigan big favuorites
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| Quote ="Jake the Peg"So we have the bin man, carlos, watts, hadley, turgut, abdul, naughton and logan unavailable for selection from our squad. I make wigan big favuorites'"
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