Quote WARRIOR5="WARRIOR5"You say it wouldn’t work for us but Wigan are in the process of changing the structure. The club clearly wants a more free flowing attack (currently not working) so Hardaker makes a lot of sense. He was never meant to be a like for like replacement for Sam.

Hardaker needs service, it’s as simple as that. Hopefully he is here next year along with Hastings and I’m sure we’ll see an even better player.

Personally I think he’s been good this year. Not spectacular but consistently one of the best of a bad bunch.'"

WARRIOR5Father Ted:

We probably don't have any cap space. So many players have had their contracts renewed it's bound to affect the salary cap.


Trouble is our two highest paid players and them being two of our three marquee players haven't played for months. French has been out for a couple of months and Thompson since the Catalans game when we also lost Walters.  Although Walters has returned he was out for around 10-11 weeks Thompson still hasn't played.  That is just too much talent missing from the squad  not to have an adverse effect on performance..


If there was a shake up needed then Forber to be bench 9 instead of Leeming.  Walters right 2nd row and Junior off the bench. Maybe also Eckersley to replace Wardle for a couple of weeks so get Jake rested and fit again.


IMO our first 17-20 is the best in SL and by some distance. For that to be reflected in performance they all have to play especially our best players which they plainly have not.