Quote MadDogg="MadDogg"What a complete headcase 'Dan the man' is. Portraying himself as the inside man for attention on an internet forum. 'Thompson is open to a Wigan move' - how did you tell you that Dan - by phone or email?

In the real world, I'm sure most SL clubs would be interested but it depends on timing - both in relation to cap space and how many front rowers are contracted. We couldn't go after him unless someone leaves and Warrington have already made their signings in that area. Sadly I would imagine St Helens would be favourites which would be a disaster for the SL competition.'"

MadDoggFather 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.