Defences very much on top.. bit of luck for opening try but that's how it goes...cooper brilliant along with walker..now 3rd is wrapped up start resting a few keep em fresh for bigger games to come

It was an excellent game, Wigan competed really hard and although they were a long way short of the 1982 Kangaroos, they threw a lot of effort our way. We just about handled the pressure and managed the game, although I nearly fell out with Toby when he went down the blindside in our own ten.

Particularly good performances by Cooper, Walker, Hughes and Thewlis (mostly for withstanding the pressure Wigan tried to put him under).

Thewlis was MOM for me. Absolutely superb

Thewlis MOM. Excellent performance from him, a class act.

Smashes Bateman and hurt him early on as well

Thankfully we took Sita off because they kept running at him, or the gaps that are available because Sita can’t move laterally.

To the point that Bateman required painkillers.

Thewlis ran the ball hard yesterday too, which was the obvious downside to his game previously. But his meters coming away from his line were a real asset.

I also think that we are a better team for Longstaff being involved. He’s a tough kid who is a genuine back rower. To the point, I’d consider moving Hughes to 13 full time and start him on the right side. Looking forward to seeing him develop.

... and they are both only 19.

It was a very odd game. Wigan are truly horrific and their fans must be depressed watching that. They don't have any forwards at all and don't make any yardage. Jackson Hastings is their team at the moment, but he's very easy to shut down as he's on his own and no one else offers any threat at all. Their outside backs are just puddings as well, Bibby in particular is a stain on their glorious history. He's a Leigh/Salford player, how he's playing every week for Wigan is beyond me.

I don't know whether to be impressed that Warrington didn't panic and just ground out the win, or whether Warrington should be slightly worried they didn't have more penetration against such a weak Wigan team?

With Holmes coming in, I assumed that's where Hughes would find himself. But it's good to see Longstaffs progression, wouldn't have any worries putting him in should one of Currie / Holmes pick up an injury / suspension. Same with Walker, wasn't concerned when I saw Clark wasn't playing (was pleased that he didn't to be honest - he clearly isn't right) We don't lose much when Walker replaces him, in fact I think he's been better than Clark for the last few weeks.

Not sure if J Clark is injured, but he's not getting many minutes. Just 12 minutes I think he played?

I've noticed we seem to raise our game whenever longstaff comes off the bench. I don't want to get giddy, but I'm really, really impressed with this kid.