Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Wed Sep 20, 2023 11:28 am  

Stu M wrote:

Walmsley named in the 21 man squad for Friday. Whilst I don't think he will play this week I think he will next week.

I was told he would be back for the play offs and posted the same on Red Vee, not many thought it was true but looks like the rumours were true.

That's a huge boost going into the play offs.

Just seen that, and it'll surely rattle a few sides.

FWIW, I'm more fearful of Paasi; Wigan always seem to struggle to contain him, but do a good job on Walmsley. When's Paasi due back? I'm right in saying he's definitely out of this year as Asiata did a proper job on him? Saints are looking ominous for the rest of the league currently...

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Wed Sep 20, 2023 11:30 am  

LewCharnock wrote:

Just seen that, and it'll surely rattle a few sides.

FWIW, I'm more fearful of Paasi; Wigan always seem to struggle to contain him, but do a good job on Walmsley. When's Paasi due back? I'm right in saying he's definitely out of this year as Asiata did a proper job on him? Saints are looking ominous for the rest of the league currently...

June/July next year for Paasi if indeed he does return. I'm not 100% sure he will personally, I can see him retiring.

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Wed Sep 20, 2023 12:09 pm  

Saints at full strength bar Paasi. The bookies favourite and still the team to beat.

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Wed Sep 20, 2023 2:02 pm  

NSW wrote:

Saints at full strength bar Paasi. The bookies favourite and still the team to beat.

I am being slightly pedantic but Wingfield also missing who normally plays when fit. It's questionable whether Delaney has overtaken him now though.

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Wed Sep 20, 2023 2:38 pm  

The Yellow Giraffe wrote:

I am being slightly pedantic but Wingfield also missing who normally plays when fit. It's questionable whether Delaney has overtaken him now though.

Wait until after Friday and then we can add Hopoate to the list again

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Wed Sep 20, 2023 2:47 pm  

Stu M wrote:

Just signed a professional contract and is with the first team next year so I guess we’ll see.

He’s been training with the first team this season at times so the hard work starts now. He’s certainly got the raw potential and has been very impressive when I’ve seen him.

I know Rogues rates him highly

Fair enough. Perhaps I shouldn’t base my opinion on the few matches I have seen him play. As you say, time will tell.

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Wed Sep 20, 2023 2:53 pm  

Zig wrote:

Fair enough. Perhaps I shouldn’t base my opinion on the few matches I have seen him play. As you say, time will tell.

I know that in the last game Wigan did a number on him but did you watch the return fixture at Robin Park back in April? He was outstanding, Wigan literally couldn't handle him. I remember RG saying afterwards that he was unstoppable. I'm just curious as to which games you've seen him play in that's all.

Seems like Warrington did a decent job on Farrimond too. I believe it was Ratchford that come on and changed the game.

I'm going on Sunday, should be a really good game.

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Wed Sep 20, 2023 3:37 pm  

The Yellow Giraffe wrote:

I am being slightly pedantic but Wingfield also missing who normally plays when fit. It's questionable whether Delaney has overtaken him now though.

Forgot about Wingfield.

Walmsley return combined with Byrne missing for the rest of the year may have swung momentum back to saints.

Can’t remember the last time we beat saints with Walmsley playing.

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Wed Sep 20, 2023 4:01 pm  

NSW wrote:

Can’t remember the last time we beat saints with Walmsley playing.

Good Friday?

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Wed Sep 20, 2023 4:50 pm  

Stu M wrote:

Good Friday?

Was that the game a player actually had a season ending injury?