vbfg wrote:
That's true about Wakey but Wigan could be in the mix if they're not careful. They can barely score. They know how to win, but it's all based on defence. Another result even slightly close to the one at the weekend and that's all thrown away. If the league stays as tight as it is that's them in 8th or 9th, teetering.
To me, Wigan's problems are all based around their halves. Matty Smith, as has been said, is fine when everything's going right. But when it's not, he never steps up and helps the team get out of the rut. George Williams looks a good prospect, but is still young and learning, and has been injured anyway.
They're badly missing McIlorum. While he's a bit of a grubby player, a lot of the best hookers are. And when he's not there, it's more pressure on the likes of Smith.
That's not even mentioning that Wigan have been used to having a top quality attacking fullback for years now, and until Mr Tomkins is fit again, they're missing that too.
I would expect with Tomkins & McIlorum fit, Wigan would be a different side completely. But I still think if they want to truly dominate, they need better quality than Matty Smith.
