We need some creativity in there though.

He said he isn't big enough for the rigours of SL week in, week out. But he played well in the friendlies (I know, not near the intensity of SL) and one game to see how he plays wouldn't be too much of a risk.

We don't know Herbert is back next week. God I hope so though.

From what I hear, he could have played today but he didn't want to be risked, and rightly so. He should be in next week.

If herbert aint fit next week would be good to see Addy get a chance.

I think he should be in at 13 whether herbert is back or not.

He has huge potential, and (long term) is seen as a loose. Perfect opportunity to give him some gametime with Langley out imo.

I'm trying to think of a positive but I am really struggling. Very strange player selection which baffled me.

Hopefully this performance will shut up the idiots on here that still think we can 'make do' with a makeshift 6 and 7 like today.

Per Potter on radio leeds on't way home, Herberts rated at 80% fit. Hopefully, he can get back to full fitness through the week or at least fit enough to play next week - Sykes/Kearney simply cannot be the half backs next week!

You also got to the GF with make shift halfbacks.



I'd take no fightbacks and baffling selections along with a GF appearance tbh.

That was a fine wigan team I have just watched, Fast, skillfull, with quality individuals all over the park and crucially, coached to champions last season. For our part we were a little rough round the edges but the committment by all the bulls players was 100%. We will improve greatly as the team responds to Potters coaching methods.
Today Kearney was outstanding well supported by Hargreaves, Scruton and Sykes. Yes Sykes! His defensive game was top drawer and didn't disgrace himself as makeshift stand off.
On that performance, one of the finest I have seen at Odsal and on a par with any St Helens drubbings we have seen at Odsal, I expect Wigan to win this years competition.
With regards to the pessimists on this board, I would suggest you get yourselves over to the T and A forum where you can talk bollox like for like!

When we are playing like we did first half and the last 15mins of the second half I don't think any team can match us. We didn't let Bradford into the game. Do not be ashamed of that performance, Wakey or Salford would get 80 points on them with us playing like that.

Kearney was quality for you guys and you will go alot better this year.

True.

Sometimes It looks like Tomkins must have covered himself in vaseline before the game! Just can't be tackled.