Re: In 2021 | Zane Tetevano - Expires: 2023 : Mon Jan 25, 2021 7:01 pm  

ploinerrhino wrote:

Wait and see the guy is class !

When I've seen Field play I will admit that he is rapid and if he gets into open field then he's going to score more often than not
The question is where will Wigan play him?

He has played at full back, winger and also in the halves and Wigan seem to be very well stocked already for players in those positions

FB: French, Hardaker
Wing: Marshall, Manfredi, Bibby
Halves: Leuluai, Hastings, Smith

Field has some job on his hands just getting into the starting side and especially when everyone is fit and the big games come around.

Re: In 2021 | Zane Tetevano - Expires: 2023 : Tue Jan 26, 2021 10:14 am  

Think he will play half back with Hastings , Leuluai will probably share hooking roles , but Wigan have no doubt got a great Team and are far and away in a better situation than us at the moment .I think they may well be stronger than Saints this time around .

Re: In 2021 | Zane Tetevano - Expires: 2023 : Tue Jan 26, 2021 2:13 pm  

ploinerrhino wrote:

Think he will play half back with Hastings , Leuluai will probably share hooking roles , but Wigan have no doubt got a great Team and are far and away in a better situation than us at the moment .I think they may well be stronger than Saints this time around .

Agree, think he will play half back with Hastings.

On Wigan generally I think they look good but I wouldn’t get carried away, on squad numbers and general feeling the starting 17 if all fit is below, compared to our starting 17 if all fit.

1 French 1. Walker
2. Manfredi. 2. T Briscoe
3. Hardaker 3. Koni
4. Gildart 4. Newman
5. Marshall 5. Handley
6. Field 6. Lui
7. Hastings 7. Gale
8. G Burgess (if fit). 8. Mik
9. Powell. 9. Leeming
10. Bullock. 10. Tetevano
11. Isa 11. Mellor
12. Farrell 12. Martin
13. Bateman 13. Prior

14. Leuluai 14. Dwyer
15. Smithies 15. C Smith
16. Singleton 16. Holroyd
17. Harvard 17. Thompson/king


On the above I would pick the best 17 as

1. French.
2. Manfredi
3. Koni
4. Newman
5. Handley
6. Hastings
7. Gale
8. Mik
9. Powell
10. Tetevano
11. Martin
12. Farrell
13 Bateman

14. Leuluai/ leeming
15. Prior/Smithies
16. G Burgess if fit
17. Holroyd/bullock/Harvard

I honestly think the bench spots aren’t clear cut.

The area they have a big advantage in is the depth, in particular in the forwards. Key is they bring the youth in and play them and if they are good enough then they fill the squad out well. Our team isn’t miles away, sure others may think I am being generous to Leeds in the above team but I honestly think we have some top quality players. Like every year depends who stays fit and can put the best team out week after week, in particular in key positions.

Re: In 2021 | Zane Tetevano - Expires: 2023 : Tue Jan 26, 2021 4:14 pm  

Comparing the two squads demonstrates how far behind the Rhinos are. That Wigan squad will wipe the floor with Leeds.

Re: In 2021 | Zane Tetevano - Expires: 2023 : Tue Jan 26, 2021 4:45 pm  

Disagree with that. Wigan & Saints are rightful favourites but I expect us to compete hard with them, and at least target home wins in the league. The challenge cup semi was not a fluke, it was a pretty complete performance against a good Wigan side. They are not a million miles ahead.

Re: In 2021 | Zane Tetevano - Expires: 2023 : Tue Jan 26, 2021 8:44 pm  

ArthurClues wrote:

Disagree with that. Wigan & Saints are rightful favourites but I expect us to compete hard with them, and at least target home wins in the league. The challenge cup semi was not a fluke, it was a pretty complete performance against a good Wigan side. They are not a million miles ahead.

If you expect us to be up near Wigan and Saints you will be dissapointed , we are miles off . The conditions suited us in the Semi and you will not get those week in week out . We are a fair bit off Wire as well yet . We could finish anywhere from 4th to 10th as the rest of the comp is very competative .

Re: In 2021 | Zane Tetevano - Expires: 2023 : Tue Jan 26, 2021 8:47 pm  

ant1 wrote:

Comparing the two squads demonstrates how far behind the Rhinos are. That Wigan squad will wipe the floor with Leeds.

Correct . The poster who says people may think he is being generous to Leeds is being far more than that

Re: In 2021 | Zane Tetevano - Expires: 2023 : Tue Jan 26, 2021 8:56 pm  

Have a look outside the window. This is England, it rains about half the time. Neither Wigan nor Saints are the all conquering crack squads some make them out to be. Better than the rest yes, but I think this is the year where we start to close the gap, and that means pushing them hard in league fixtures for the first time in a while. As for Warrington, not quite sure why some think they will be great. Their Marquee half back, Widdop, doesn't want to be here and will almost certainly head home at some point during the season. It won't be easy for them. I think we are building towards something and expect us to improve again this year.

Re: In 2021 | Zane Tetevano - Expires: 2023 : Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:17 pm  

ArthurClues wrote:

Have a look outside the window. This is England, it rains about half the time. Neither Wigan nor Saints are the all conquering crack squads some make them out to be. Better than the rest yes, but I think this is the year where we start to close the gap, and that means pushing them hard in league fixtures for the first time in a while. As for Warrington, not quite sure why some think they will be great. Their Marquee half back, Widdop, doesn't want to be here and will almost certainly head home at some point during the season. It won't be easy for them. I think we are building towards something and expect us to improve again this year.

How many games last season did we play in those conditions ?

I agree we are building towards something but we are no where near the level we need to be yet to chalenge the top 2 or Warrington

Re: In 2021 | Zane Tetevano - Expires: 2023 : Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:21 pm  

Lprhino wrote:

Agree, think he will play half back with Hastings.

On Wigan generally I think they look good but I wouldn’t get carried away, on squad numbers and general feeling the starting 17 if all fit is below, compared to our starting 17 if all fit.

1 French 1. Walker
2. Manfredi. 2. T Briscoe
3. Hardaker 3. Koni
4. Gildart 4. Newman
5. Marshall 5. Handley
6. Field 6. Lui
7. Hastings 7. Gale
8. G Burgess (if fit). 8. Mik
9. Powell. 9. Leeming
10. Bullock. 10. Tetevano
11. Isa 11. Mellor
12. Farrell 12. Martin
13. Bateman 13. Prior

14. Leuluai 14. Dwyer
15. Smithies 15. C Smith
16. Singleton 16. Holroyd
17. Harvard 17. Thompson/king


On the above I would pick the best 17 as

1. French.
2. Manfredi
3. Koni
4. Newman
5. Handley
6. Hastings
7. Gale
8. Mik
9. Powell
10. Tetevano
11. Martin
12. Farrell
13 Bateman

14. Leuluai/ leeming
15. Prior/Smithies
16. G Burgess if fit
17. Holroyd/bullock/Harvard

I honestly think the bench spots aren’t clear cut.

The area they have a big advantage in is the depth, in particular in the forwards. Key is they bring the youth in and play them and if they are good enough then they fill the squad out well. Our team isn’t miles away, sure others may think I am being generous to Leeds in the above team but I honestly think we have some top quality players. Like every year depends who stays fit and can put the best team out week after week, in particular in key positions.

Think you are not far off with this bud. People seem to have built Wigan and Saints up to be world beaters. I sincerely hope the coaches and players are more of our mindset than some on here!

Regarding the team match up, Manfredi doesn't get in over Briscoe. Wigan fans are saying that sadly the injuries have robbed him. No way Newman gets in over Gildart though.....
Also Bateman will play SR and not loose. Having G. Burgess on the bench could be phantasy land as he in real bother with the hip. I hope he goes get though it, but from whar Wigan fans are saying the club is really worried....