Of course it is

put a few extra thousand on the viewing figures too.

Thats good. Thanks



was hoping it would be. things are looking up injury wise.

Wigan reserves play Hull reserves at Orrell on Thursday (ko 6:30 p.m) I wouldn't be at all surprised to see Sam get a 20 minute run out in that game.

Hope not, rather see him back, Obviously only if he is ready....

I don't think it would make any difference, a 20 minute run out on for the reserves on Thursday then into the 1st team v Hull Friday week. It would give him 8 days to shake off any niggles.

To be honest I would be surprised if they did, just in case of injury. If the Hull game has been planned then IL will take advantage of this, expect a massive promotion in the week leading up to the game in an effort to ramp up sales.

Yeah suppose your right, Looking forward to seeing him back

Plus I just don't see the club showing off their prized asset for free at Orrell.

Its not for free, Best for everyone that he is ready when he is back, Im sure if its the best thing to have an easy run out to start with thats what will happen....

Well Sam hasn't been named in the squad for tonights reserve game.

They've said in the press conference again today that he's on course for next week.

Manfredi, Crosby and Lockers are back this week.

Thats great news. Anyone suffering post Warrington game? I know Clubb is banned from Dewsbury but did he get an injury as well?

If so, similar happened to Farrell.

Mossop and Tautai both doubtful although on their showings last Thursday they'd be lucky to get a place anyway even if we only have kids left in reserve.

The side should look pretty strong for Sunday apart from in the prop positions. We may well only have Crosby and Sutton fit with Burke and Wells to support.

Would have thought Clubb is out for 1 game max as he put an early plea in, otherwise it would make sense to contest it!

The roar when he finally runs out will make the hairs on my neck stand up and will probably lift all 4 roofs completely off the stadium

No mention of Joel or Faz? Gone quiet on those two.

By the way - Reserves sound like they have gone to sleep 2nd half. winning 34-10 half time, currently losing 34-36.

Joel and Flower were to be assessed this week the paper said earlier and things should be clearer over the next day or two.

As for Faz he's said his rib injury is getting there and he's back lifting weights in his piece in the Wigan evening post. He said he's touch and go for the Hull game.

Cheers. Things looking a bit brighter then! Hopefully by the time we play Leeds at Newcastle we won't be that far off.

It was a strange second half they just went to sleep.

I believe Sam has been playing at half back in training.
ST and Williams at half back will give us a bit of pace at last providing ST has no long impact from his injury.

and it gives us important options at 9, which is an area where we are also suffering

Heard that also, makes sense, after barely playing for 12 months FB is an awfully exposed position to make your comeback.

Sarge said a couple of weeks ago that when Sam is back he'll do a better job than him, when asked if he wanted to carry on playing FB. Has it changed since then?

If Tomkins does play in the halves I would expect Wane to move Williams rather than Smith to 9 anyway.

George is a much better tackler and runner and therefore more suited to playing hooker than Matty.

That's true but your hooker generally gets interchanged, and is less likely to get the ball in space. I'd want Williams on for the full 80 rather than Smith, and I'm sure you would agree that he's more likely to make something happen when he gets the ball in space. Perhaps having Williams switching between the two roles mid game could be the way to go, with Powell coming off the bench for Smith (Williams moving from 9 to 7 to accommodate). It worked pretty well in 2010 when we used to bring Deacon off the bench to push Leuluai to hooker.