That was the Charnley of 2010/11 last night. Over the moon - looks to have regained both the strength and pace that made him so dangerous.

Agree about the rest of the backline as well - lots of positives. Sarginson's enthusiasm and workrate, Gildart's footwork, Manfredi's aggressive running (although I did feel that he seems to have lost a yard or two of pace since a year or so ago) and I was also pleased to see Gelling using far more common sense than usual. I remember a couple of occasions where he seemed tempted to throw a risky offload but opted to keep it safe - the sensible option in light of the scoreline at the time.

According to the BBC Charnley is talking with Sale about a move to RU. Very disappointed if that happens. I don't think he's strong enough in the tackle for internationals but he's a fine club winger.

Sarginson can't pass so any threat he has disappears when has to offload. Some of his passes last week were atrocious for a full time pro. His pass into touch in the second half was unbelievable in its execution. What he did well was to give us a sense of urgency and go forward. I haven't clue where his best position is.
Can Gelling actually complete a two handed pass? Better at 4 than 3.
Gildart looks an exciting prospect with great footwork.
I like Manfredi but think he lacks a bit of pace to be a top class winger.
Charnley I think has declined from a top notch winger to average Joe with very little threat however, I thought there was a big improvement last week so hopefully he can get back to something like his old self.

Josh had by far his best game for Wigan for several years last Friday. He seems to have rediscovered his pace and made a couple of fantastic runs - reminded me of the CC Q/F win against Warrington in 2011 when he ran 90 metres and scored a crucial try.
He certainly looked hungrier - the key to all this is consistency and he needs to be performing at this level every week.
I read somewhere he had made over 220 metres against Leeds - a phenomenal amount. If he and Manfredi continue their rich vein of form, we are in for a very good season - the return of Sam will hopefully be the catalyst behind all the backs finally gelling as a unit this season.

See what you did there

I did so deliberately - thought it most appropriate as Gelling will hopefully be playing a big part in the gelling.....!