Let’s not get too carried away. It was bad, but throwing the toys out is a bit daft. There were chances in the game to change the momentum and we just didn’t take them. We struggled to create any ruck speed, which in part was down to us being soft carrying the ball away from our line. Wrench, Lindrop and particularly Thewlis were driven back on a number of occasions. Missed King and Ashton in that area.


We do need to get better at kick collection though. Really bad, really really bad at kick catch. Need some intense practice in that area, it’s been a trend all year. 


We’ll have plenty of chances to get ourselves in the 6, and have a cup final to play for, without our 2,4,5,6,9 and 12. No excuses, it’s a squad sport, but the amount of salary cap in the stand is insane. We just didn’t have it in us today to deliver a fight like last week, but that fight is still there when we need it. 



To the guy who said Vaughan is rubbish, take your meds and get some bed rest. 

I think if Wigan had a tough semi in the heat a week before heading to Wakefield (no mugs) and went there without Field, French, O'Neill, Nsemba, Smith and Marshall - they'd probably get a caning as well. I just don't believe yesterday is worth getting hot and bothered about - especially as a few of those lining up yesterday are playing with injuries as we've got no choice at the minute (admittedly woeful recruitment has added to the problems)

So you're saying we'll beat Hull KR next week? Duckie, please tell me, what drugs are you on this week?

Fair point. Taken in isolation you could make that case, but we have the 2 losses again Wakefield, the Hull home game all following that car crash in Vegas. I think it's reasonable to be questioning the intent and ability. 

Of all of those losses it is the Wakefield game at home that will stick in my craw for a long time especially if that result and abject performance affect us getting into a play off position shocking...

Vegas was maybe ill advised or ill managed and the loss at Wakefield away I'm minded to agree with ratticusfinch, tricky opponents week off versus sapping semi final. 

Yep and the Hull game?  We started terribly if you remember.