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Quote: Zig "I had to laugh when someone posted on Red Vee that Wigan have not strengthened, why would we need to buy players? Our young squad will continue to develop next season which should make us even harder to beat. Plus we will have Isa and O’Neill back in the fold.'"


There are some whoppers on Red Vee but you’ve been extremely selective here.

The vast majority admit that Wigan are the benchmark and praise them for the succession planning in assembling a young squad with key players tied down on long term contracts.

Others like me fear that they are going to dominate for a long time given the money of Danson and the Academy which has always produced quality players.

The rest of SL may be playing for 2nd place which is great if you are a Wigan fan but not good for the sport.

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Quote: Stu M "There are some whoppers on Red Vee but you’ve been extremely selective here.

The vast majority admit that Wigan are the benchmark and praise them for the succession planning in assembling a young squad with key players tied down on long term contracts.

Others like me fear that they are going to dominate for a long time given the money of Danson and the Academy which has always produced quality players.

The rest of SL may be playing for 2nd place which is great if you are a Wigan fan but not good for the sport.'"


We still have to work within the salary cap just like anyone else...

I suppose what this would allow us to do is offer very high salaries to our 3 marquee players?

Other than that, what are you referring to?

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Quote: nathan_rugby "We still have to work within the salary cap just like anyone else...

I suppose what this would allow us to do is offer very high salaries to our 3 marquee players?

Other than that, what are you referring to?'"


Yes you do but the investment Danson is making into the scholarship/Academy- means that an already strong youth set up will get infinitely stronger.

If the likes of Nathan Cleary decides that he does want a couple of years in the UK to be near his girlfriend then really there is only Wigan that can compete. Even Warrington may struggle.

When we had our 4 in a row we only won one CC whereas Wigan have won is it the last 6 trophies available?

The only issues Wigan may have is the younger players wanting to be paid commensurate with their trophies and then you will have SC issues. We had similar with the likes of Knowles and Lees becoming important players and wanting the big wage rises

Danson's wealth means that there will be minimal NRL clubs that can compete with him. It's a whole other level to anyone in SL.

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Just to add by the way I'm not saying that Danson's wealth is the sole reason Wigan are the top dogs at the moment.

Matty Peet has proved a masterstroke and Radlinski has grown into his CEO role and is doing a fantastic job of running the club really well.

When you add the wealth of the owner and his willingness to invest into the above then its going to be really difficult for the rest of SL to catch up.

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Wigan's success may in part be due to Danson but a lot of it is down to Ian Lenagan surely? He laid the foundation for the success we now have. His recruitment of McGuire in 2010 was a masterstroke. He also placed his faith in Kris Radlinski who over time has created a club ethos and culture which all seem to have bought in to.

Although it is 10 years since we were beaten by the Roosters in Sydney when we put our defeat down to the pack being too small compared to theirs. It has taken time but we now have a huge set of forwards. We've gone from Singleton, Isa, Faz & Lockers to Havard, Thompson, Nsemba, Faz, Walters and Ellis. Collectively they are huge.That is some transition. It has taken time but wow!

Where Danson may come in is that we could afford NRL players under the marquee rules. Also offer the best young UK talent terms to join Wigan which few can compete with.

As a Wigan supporter I want the club to go from success to greater success. Other clubs can and will compete and the RFL/SL just never ever do themselves any favours in managing the sport. The IMG gradings just announced are absolutely bewildering to average fans like me. Cas & Wakey grade A when Hudds and HullFC grade B. Are facilities for the paying customer not taken into account? Hull & Giants have excellent facilities for the paying customer. Castleford's and Wakefield's grounds are an insult to those who pay to watch Rugby League. Absurdity it its finest!

The end of term report for Wigan, Wire, Saints Leigh is excellent. The same report for the RFL/SL/IMG should read "Massive Improvement required"

Super League's club scene is improving and will continue to do so. The sport's management needs to improve.

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