I can't believe any Wigan fan would want SOL to retire. Beyond his obvious work rate, he makes your attacking structure much more efficient. Without SOL playing, Smith goes to first receiver. With SOL, he's first, then your halves, then your fullback if you have the room for a 4th second man play. For a start, that's one more decision the defence has to make. SOL is also a running threat which keeps the defence more honest than if Smith was first receiver because he will rarely run the ball. Furthermore, because of his size, generally the defending team have to commit two men to him in an attempt to stop a quick PTB, which gives you a 2 man overlap if you get your numbers right (the 2nd man committed to SOL and the defending fullback not being in the line).

Oh dear.....

It makes sense, doesn't it?

Our Friend Mr Giraffe hasn't been on these boards that much lately either.

Nah he is the son of Mugwump