Danny 1975.. Wigan have had an annoying habit of switching off mentally for 10 minutes or so during some
games, there were games last year that we really ought to have won, the bradford comeback
being a prime example. There needs to be concentration for the full 80 and not 78 or 79
because i think we will be punished if we don't. Also our kicking sometimes lets us down.
Easy to sit at home and criticize of course, but those are my thoughts.

Definitely discipline. I also think we need to improve our kicking but the main one for me is discipline. The first player that comes to mind is Joel, he can be an excellent player and a big part of the team sometimes but he needs to calm down and stop giving away so many penalties!
Another player that springs to mind is Daz, another good player and not so bad in the discipline area but I think he needs to keep his mind on his wing and not keep it clear for the opposition to sneak in, otherwise I think our defence is close to perfect.

And at least we're not playing the game against Wilkin, he'll find something to complain about...

And large parts of last season. (basically every game we lost)

The consensus would appear to be that our discipline has to improve...I'd agree with that, although I'm not sure we need to improve significantly in any other department. Our defence is amazing (particularly goal line) and our attack (at Bradford) is starting to show signs of last years early season form - some of our tries on sunday were fantastic.

In addition I really cant make my mind up in regard to St George's state of readiness for this game - the interviews with Bennett & Gasnier has them saying all the usual pre game hype..its gonna be tough...we're gonna concentrate on our normal game - which is similar to wigans...we're here to win it etc etc. However I read that the St George team spent two days finding their legs after the long flight, have been round most the sights in London, and spent a 'day off' over in Paris.

They're travelling up to manchester today (Thursday) giving them 2 days prep for the game. Doesnt sound like a team that's really focussed on the task in hand - does it?

I have serious doubts as to whether St. George actually give a toss about this game. I know the Aussie press like to say its a friendly and is meaningless and the clubs try to play down that rumour but this time around I have my reservations as to whether this team will turn up on Sunday night.

Let's hope they don't. The last thing we need is another 'extra' hard game after having to face Saints in Cardiff.