Quote: garyhulsefan "Particular exciting is the age of the key positions 1, 6 and 7. I know we've got two oldies at 9 but hopefully we should be able to replace them with Dwyer developing pretty well and the constant Daryl Clark rumours.
He never ever plays him for one thing. I've also heard it directly from someone who you'd regard as a bit of an iconic figure for us.
Russell is a prime candidate for who he'd be in front of. I know he's looked very promising for Scotland but he's been up against teams that would struggle in Super League and I'm being cautiously optimistic having learned from other 'hot prospects' who've failed to live up to the overhyping (see our no. 24). The thing that would swing it in GOB's favour for me though is I feel Ratch works a lot better at fullback than he does at 6.
I'm wondering if GOB's chance will ever come. As I mentioned before there will be no vacancies at 1, 6 or 7 for the foreseeable considering the ages of Russell, Ratch and Myler. As much as I like him I can't see him being at the club long term.
I believe in Tony as much as anyone though and more than trust him despite my dissent.'"
Tonga, Italy or the US would NOT struggle in SL. The sides are packed with NRL talent.
Russell will excel next season but he is a very different player to Hodgson or Ratchford.
The team will be greater than the sum of its parts as were Wigan last season.