In the absence of Coley he is being handed his chance over the next 2 games to prove his is worth a contract for next season. I'm not too sure that he has it in him, but i do hope he shows that he has.

Rumoured to be on his way to HKR in 2011.

There's a rumour that he's 18th man this weekend

I really wish he would have an absolutely cracking game and show his bosses what he's capable of.

Yet, I fear that, if it's true the thing they're not happy with is his slow defence, all the barnstorming runs in the world won't change their opinion.

no, I'm 18th man this weekend..................

There's obviously something in Feka's game that Madge doesn't like. McGuire's given everyone a fair chance at the club this year but for some reason Feka's not been able to capitalize on his, I'd love to know just exactly what Madge and Wane aren't happy with.

I think they like players who can if needed play 50-60 minutes without break and not become a defensive liability. He was dragged off in the Saints game after being caught napping on the wing for the Meli try.

That does seem to be the preferred type of player. Madge doesn't sub by the clock and if things are going well doesn't seem to take people off for the the sake of it or for a rest. So if you can't do the minutes I don't think he is keen on such players.



So why wasn't the winger taken off who's job it was to cover the wing? Roberts made a mess of the situation as well so I don' think it's fair to drag a player off when others were equally at fault.

Dave

Because Roberts didn't just stand there and watch Meli. All Feka had to do is what Paul Wellens did against Leeds on Friday when Hall kicked past him.
Feka almost waved Meli past him, when, had Feka taken a step to his right it would have been enough to stop the try.

Feca will play in the reserves game on Sat.

Even if Feka makes the match squad against Salford, this season he's rarely played more than 15 minutes before warming the bench for the rest of the game so what point he can prove in a short space of time remains to be seen. Madge wants 13-man rugby for 80 minutes out of his team. With Feka on the field that isn't possible

TBH I think MM has made up his mind regarding Feka. Unfortunately he probably will move on, IMO it's best all round. I don't think he is the type of forward MM want's in the squad.

IMHO this season I have to rate Fielden above Feka (before someone says it I KNOW that Feka hasn't featured much). Just from what I've seen from them both I think Fielden is a more rounded player and one I would certainly offer a 2/3yr deal to.

I agree that the decision on Feka has been made and he'll be gone at the end of the season. I think he had clearly put alot of effort into pre-season but it hasn't been enough for Madge. Some of the decisions Madge has taken this season where Feka is concerned couldn't have made his thoughts any clearer if he'd put a bilboard up in the town centre saying: "I don't rate Feka much".

we've got to trust the coaches on this one

I have been very critical of feka in the past, yes it was good to see a barnstorming run (maybe 2) a game, but there is a lot more team work involved in a game of rugby

defensively he is weak and is targeted by smart teams i.e. Warrington CC Semi last year, Saints and Leeds in games this year

with Fielden, Coley, Prescott and O' Carroll we have 4 props who can do their fair share of work. With Mossop and poss Hock (rumours depending), we will have plenty of cover in the front row, along with Ben Davies coming through

Will wish him all the best if he does move on, but better have gone in the past and we have coped

Good post.

If Feka goes it will be a shame, but Fielden has had a fantastic season so far, lets hope it continues. I am new to RL fans site but have followed Wigan for many years. Keep up the good work you Cherry & Whites