I think coaches in rugby league dont really have the main say in transfers anymore, yeh they have preferences and suggestions but I think the length of contracts in place with majority of the players theses days show that there is always a long or short term view of that player which as been decided from higher up whether or not the head coach at the time would still be there.

For example when George Williams signed his contract last year the player thought and probably most of fans did that Shane Wane would be charge throughout it but things change and whether Shane was in charge or not the club would have done everything to keep the player. Escare was brought in on a 1 year deal but after impressing the club moved quick to sign him to a 4 year deal but we have seen this year that he is in and out the team so not 100% sure if Wane really fancies him.

I dont see much change to the playing roster for 2019 with players that are leaving already being replaced but 2020 we may see some changes throughout.

I will say now that I think next year will be a struggle for Wigan, we will make the 8's but cant see much more maybe a bit of a cup run but think its a consolidation type season with the main eye on 2020 with Edwards. I know that wont sit well with many fans who buy season tickets / merchandise etc but its common sense that success does come in cycles and I think since 2016 GF victory we have been coming to end of ours.

Watching the two individual interviews drives home how different they are from each other. Lam is such a laid back character while Edwards is and always has been very intense. Didnt think twice about putting the interviewer in his place a few times after characteristically lazy questioning.

The players will be in for a few culture shocks!

Don’t know why there’s all this talk of next year being “transition” we’ll still have a good squad with Hardaker Williams and Lam an upgrade on this years 1,6 and 7 imo. Only players we’ll struggle to replace are Bateman and Sutton imo, Bullock I’ve got high hopes for so that may be Sutton replaced, Bateman is a big loss but with the quality of super league atm I doubt as a team we’ll struggle to much

I've just watched the Edwards and Lam interviews on Wigan t.v. Shaun certainly doesn't dodge any questions. If the players think Wane is fierce then they're in for a big shock, he's a pussycat compared to Edwards!!

First home game 2020 season , not Wollongong but Cardiff ? After Wales RU have done well in the World Cup