I think the thing with our set of forwards is that nobodies stats at the end of the season will probably stand out like a Graham or a Peacock because they're all much of a muchness and the work gets shared amougst them.

It was a solid enough opening from the pack but as you say Crusaders pack isn't the best and theres going to be much tougher tests around the corner.

Lee Mossop defensive stats are very impressive considering the amount of time he was on the pitch.

I remember watching Joel about three years back in the reserves/academy. His performances were very much like Fridays, superb. He then got injured and never quite looked the same again. Here's hoping he carries on where he left off on Friday, if he does he will be deservedly in the England squad

For me Joel was a revelation last week. Effort, fitness, impact all top notch. My only reservation was that he seemed to be used as a battering ram a little too much. I really want him to start running more of those exquisite lines he sometimes comes up with to score some of his best tries. Now we have Deacon who looks like becoming an organiser/distributer I'm looking forward to Joel getting on the end of some of Deacon's plays. It should be devastating.

Well give it time it was the first competitive game of the season after all. At least the signs are there that Joel will have a good season, and with a little work between him and the ball players in the team that link should spark up.

It was only a couple of years ago that Joel was the top try scoring forward in the comp, if he continues on like he started off on Friday I wouldn't bet against him being the top scoring forward again this year.

Said it last season Joel is a unsung hero in the Wigan team.He seems to have bulked up a bit over the off season,after last Fridays performance hopefully he going to get even better as the season goes on.

totally agree. he and HH tae a lot of flak at times but think they both more than pull their weight compared to some.

pryce at full baclk!!! lmao!! pryce will be lucky to ever play for us again.

Apart from the fact he's talking about leon playing for England at fb rather than karl for us.

Personally I think both Pyrces are a waste of space... Leon needs dropping, great talent, but e attitude, and cannot see anything at all in Karl, he's embarring to watch, as one wigan fan said at weekend theres more aggression in a tub of lard. Should be giving lads the chance who want to actually play for there team and give 100%