I posted the other day that Wane clearly knows what he's doing and you're 100% correct that he simply can't win in some peoples eyes regardless of what he does but I'm firmly in the camp that says these comments are just laughable. They may have been made in the middle of rafts of praise for the kid but ultimately they override anything postive he's said for me because they kill the lads biggest attribute stone dead and they go against everything people have wanted to see in a prop forward for as long as the games been played.

On the point you make about Marshall, what a position to be in. I peronally would have the kid as first pick after today and Davies and Burgess would fight for the other spot. I've been impressed with Burgess since he came back in and I still think theres more to come but that was sensational from Marshall today. He's scored four and set one up and whilst he wasn't really tested at the other end, he did everything asked of him and made some real ground for us. I'd put Davies in the riskier position for next week and that's amazing to say. The lad does so much graft for us but he's bombing some big chances at points this season with poor handling and it's something he really needs to work on (and I'm sure he will). There's no doubt that Burgess and Marshall are far more naturally skilled rugby players then Davies but its tough to look past his wokrate. As I say it's a really great problem to have.

Jonny I agree with the majority of your post particularly about the Saints squad. I would have liked Woods to have got more of the ball and take the line on a bit more but Im sure that will come with more experience and growing confidence.
I must admit I played the Radio Manchester interview a couple of times and SW seemed to be saying that he didn't want Hamlin to be playing like he did yesterday which if correct is particularly disappointing. I wish Clubb & TT could play like Hamlin. Hopefully you are right and SW was just trying to play down Hamlin's debut to keep his feet on the floor.
A reasonable start to the season and the next 4 games I think will tell us more about our potential to be in the hunt for trophies.

Watched the game again on Wigan TV. All four prop forwards showed great 'leg drive' at times during the match.

I also noticed some other comments from Wane saying he was pleased that all the forwards 'ran hard'.

Really find it a head scratcher. Must be a terminology thing. If you dont run with good leg drive the odds are you'll get pushed back rather than hit the floor. If you do then not only do you make more metres but surely you have a better chance of hitting the floor on the front foot.

Feel like Im typing a book of rugby league for dummies but obviously Shaun Wane has far more RL knowledge than me. Just difficult to get your head round.

On a side note I thought Ganson played very well for us - looks a talented and smart hooker.

In the Post tonight Wane's praising him again, his only complaint is about him going down winded with no-one near him.

Agree on Ganson, need to get him a lot of game time this year. Can establish starting 17 spot for next year IMO.

For me the bottom 5 sides are really struggling to compete with the top 4.

Salford, Catalans, KR, Widnes and Huddersfield are games we should be blooding, Ganson, Woods, Field etc

Ganson for me is a superb player and ought to be playing in most of, if not every game.