I think you'll be pleasantly surprised with the number of wiganers who will be quite happy to start early, and don't think a half 8 start will put kids off.

When they opened the SS for the tri nations games a few years back there was plenty of kids and plenty having a drink....don't honestly think an 11am K/o will be much different to 8.30am tbh

i can imagine more people will be enticed to go to a bar or venue to watch a game at noon rather than get a family ready at 7.30-8.00am then trek to the bar or venue. Not saying there won't be a demand just can't imagine it would be as big a demand if it was a latter kick off. But i know its not something Superleague or wigan have control over.

On the bright side it will 12.30 here and not daft o'clock

I'm happy to start at 8.30am. It's not everyday you get to play in a world club challenge in Sydney and due to not being able to go to Australia (the missus won't let me leave her and the baby for 10 days the tight git) I want to go for the next best thing and that's to be down at the stadium with plenty of other Wiganers enjoying the game with a few pints.

I'll probably carry on after the game but can't promise I'll see teatime!

I would be going as well if i still lived in Wigan i will just watch in the Media room with no interruptions (sound proof)