Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:34 pm  

Nothing more than a gut instinct but I think Eseh could be the breakout player too Jonh. Looks really settled here as well. Had a few words at the night under the lights event and him and Chan stood out as having really integrated into the squad. They both seemed like they'd 'come home' if you get what I mean. Leeming too from the socials although he wasn't at the event as he was ill. Looks to be a really good intake of signings this year with everyone contributing and buying into the club and it's approach.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:59 pm  

Team for Cas Rd 1
Field
Miski
Keighran
Wardle
Marshall
French
Smith
Cooper
O'Neil
Byrne
Farrell
Walters
Ellis

Dupree
Mago
Thompson
Leeming

A bit early but bored because this is the absolute worst part of the off season, six weeks to go and it seems forever away

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Jan 06, 2024 1:15 pm  

apollosghost wrote:

Team for Cas Rd 1
Field
Miski
Keighran
Wardle
Marshall
French
Smith
Cooper
O'Neil
Byrne
Farrell
Walters
Ellis

Dupree
Mago
Thompson
Leeming

A bit early but bored because this is the absolute worst part of the off season, six weeks to go and it seems forever away

With playing Penrith just after we do need to go full strength. Would like to see junior get a game in the first 4

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Jan 06, 2024 1:16 pm  

WWste wrote:

With playing Penrith just after we do need to go full strength. Would like to see junior get a game in the first 4

He’s out isn’t he first few weeks of season?

In my opinion we absolutely must go full strength and all out in the first have to get some competitive miles on the clock.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Jan 06, 2024 1:48 pm  

Phuzzy wrote:

Nothing more than a gut instinct but I think Eseh could be the breakout player too Jonh. Looks really settled here as well. Had a few words at the night under the lights event and him and Chan stood out as having really integrated into the squad. They both seemed like they'd 'come home' if you get what I mean. Leeming too from the socials although he wasn't at the event as he was ill. Looks to be a really good intake of signings this year with everyone contributing and buying into the club and it's approach.

Can see Eseh and Chan becoming fan favourites.

Chan seems a right character from what I’ve seen on socials.

I think Esehs will be targeting 12/15 Wigan games with his big breakout being in 2025. Still a baby for a prop and will take a year to learn the Wigan way.


Roll on the preseaon games!

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Jan 06, 2024 1:55 pm  

apollosghost wrote:

Team for Cas Rd 1
Field
Miski
Keighran
Wardle
Marshall
French
Smith
Cooper
O'Neil
Byrne
Farrell
Walters
Ellis

Dupree
Mago
Thompson
Leeming

A bit early but bored because this is the absolute worst part of the off season, six weeks to go and it seems forever away

I’m the same mate, so ready for the season to get going now.

Isa a good chance of a bench spot in the team IMO, bit of versatility if an outside back or second rower gets a knock.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Jan 06, 2024 4:51 pm  

jonh wrote:

He’s out isn’t he first few weeks of season?

In my opinion we absolutely must go full strength and all out in the first have to get some competitive miles on the clock.

Yes, Junior is only due back at the wend of April. No need to rush him, it is a long season.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Jan 06, 2024 7:18 pm  

Noticed a picture of Havard from today and he looks to have filled out a bit too.

Looks like our performance and strength and conditioning departments have been very busy pulling this pre season together.

Nice article on Chan today too, living with Dupree and sounds like there is a real good core of lads that are around the same age that have all become very close away from the pitch.

He mentions he sees himself as a middle predominantly and that is where he wants to play, however also says he has been training as an edge forward too.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Jan 06, 2024 8:32 pm  

We have a fantastic pack this year,so looking forward to see what they can achieve

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Jan 06, 2024 11:51 pm  

jonh wrote:

Noticed a picture of Havard from today and he looks to have filled out a bit too.

Looks like our performance and strength and conditioning departments have been very busy pulling this pre season together.

Nice article on Chan today too, living with Dupree and sounds like there is a real good core of lads that are around the same age that have all become very close away from the pitch.

He mentions he sees himself as a middle predominantly and that is where he wants to play, however also says he has been training as an edge forward too.

I’m glad he’s training as an edge. Last year we had Smithies who was a middle but could comfortably play on the edge. Shorrocks too.

With Nsemba injured we are down to 3 with Isa Farrell and Walters.

Can’t really see Eseh, Byrne, Cooper, Ellis, Dupree, Mago or Thompson playing on an edge. Maybe Havard at a push.

If Chan could slot in there at an emergency that would be helpful.