I got that impression as well, he’s been allowed to get away with some very poor performances for this season and last season because we had no alternatives but thankfully that’s changed now, let’s hope Manfredi can stay fit for a while now though

If the proof is in the pudding that Lam won’t drop underperforming players it’s Tony Clubb.

It seems that Joe Burgess is again being made out by to be far worse that what he is by some supporters now that Manfredi is available for selection.

And no Coach should give any opinion about the form of any player in post match interviews.

Marshall and Burgess both made errors against Toronto that led to tries. Burgess did later score a fantastic try. For some Burgess will never do enough

One of the problems that Burgess faces is our massive expectation. He is an extremely talented player who is going through a rough patch, he seems to lack confidence in himself and errors creep into his game. He really needed that try against Toronto to show what he can do. I do not know what the club do to deal with the mental side of the game but investing in someone to work on the players heads, if it is not already done, would not be wasted money.

I agree. Marshall has improved out of sight over the last year or so and deserves his place. However, him up against Mahe Fonua again fills me with dread. Perhaps Burgess and Manfredi should play today and give Marshy a week off? Budgie and Manfredi don’t worry me as much when the likes of Fonua are on the charge! Just a thought.

Fonua will be ag centre today, it will either be Farimo or Swift he is against.

Manfredi doesn't look really ready to me, could do with another reserves game. I agree that Burgess has been OK, certainly better, in his last couple of games. I've watched a few archive games this week on Wigan TV, though, and it's still fair to say he looks a shadow of the player he was.

What on earth does Tony Clubb have to do to be dropped? Utterly farcical.

Sounds like we are playing a bit better today.

Listened to the game on Radio Manchester and sounds like we played well. I thought we had a chance of winning but I wasn’t expecting a win by that margin I must admit. Hats off to the lads today, hopefully we can continue and improve again next week.

Always a decent chance as long as they have Radford as coach.

Always strong on paper are Hull but thought they were disappointing today.

A lot better today. Far more involved - 8 to 9 carries in his first stint.

Good win that. Very spirited and moved the ball fast. First try was sublime between Hastings, Faz & French. Clubb was far better, and our pack looks better with Bullock and Clarke amongst them. Lots to be positive about after that. Now to thaw out, I’m as cold as a month we in law’s kiss!

Great win, seemed to play a lot more expansive. Hats of to marshy he took some tough carries up the middle and didn’t look dominated. I think all of ull’s try’s we’re of the back of Wigan mistakes.

Still to many silly penalties gave away for high tackles and holding down but overall happy with that performance. Onwards and upwards.

Fair enough. I’d still expect him to miss out once G Burgess and Ben Flower are back though

Without a doubt - still looks like he's running through quicksand!

And some fair old smashes in defence too!

Happy with that. We looked hungry and the likes of French, Hastings and Farrell are really building a good understanding now. Much better from Clubb, Partington went well and the forwards off the bench went well. Add in Manfredi coming back and it was a really good day for us.

I would have given MOM to Marshall.

Me too, his work rate is superb.

Clubb did a lot better and gets extra points for winding Jake Conner up. He still looks like he’s dragging a 3pc suite behind him when he runs the ball in though

Best performance so far, never looked like we were in trouble, not getting carried away yet though, Griffin and Jones apart I thought Hull were pretty awful.
Looks like next week will be a tougher test but onwards and upwards.

Enjoyed today.

Manfredi presence lifted the whole team/ stadium.

Spine looked slick and wanted to move the ball.

Clubb looked like he’s read this forum, played with purpose today.

Thought Bibby had a good game defensively.

Partington best game yet imo

Let’s build from here

I was surprised that Partington got MOM. He played well Clark looked better this week, I thought Byrne was impressive

Agree with most comments so far, we were well in control at 8-0 until the French pass which led to the full length interception on 25 minutes. Despite a series of offloads and penalties conceded gave Hull a good fifteen minute spell they never really threatened after that.

The 2nd half was all Wigan once we tightened up on our indiscipline. Great Manfredi & Hastings tries later and the game was all but wrapped up.

The match felt much easier than I thought it would have been even though we never needed to get out of 2nd gear.