With the Miller deal apparently dead in the water what options do you think Wigan have ? I think Tommy doing another year is nailed on but it looks like the next announcement aside from the new coaching set up will be a half. Is anyone available ? Would IFL pay a fee?

Good. I’m relieved it is to be honest.

Depends where and what we’re looking for. There is also a few knocking about in the NRL but I think we’d do a lot worst than Abdul. He’s only 25 and will improve over the years, he’d be a great acquisition and he must want a shot at trophies knowing realistically he’s not going to win any with HKR

Unfortunately he has signed a 3 year deal with KR this year.

If Cas have an interest in Hardaker and the club are going to let him go anyway, I’d push for Trueman. He has one year on his deal, won’t be signing a new one by all accounts and he’d be a real long term option. It’s probably unlikely because it sounds like he’s already had his head turned by Leeds to sign there in 2023 and replace one or both of Austin and Gale.

The club must be wondering how they are going to sell season tickets next year.

Wigan need a name that will tempt people to part with their money.

It’s all feeling a bit Sammut at the moment.

Was said at the fans forum that it was Lams decision to bring in Sammut.
I also got the impression that Field was too.

I know but we could always splash the cash (as long as HKR don’t want silly money).

Never mind. I’ve just realised what I’ve just said and I’m bordering delusion.

Lachlan Lam, anyone?

Miller was being shown around robin park two weeks ago I was told by Mick turner!!

He's more chance of winning a trophy at HKR at the moment

I’d go for Mikey Lewis before Abdul. Looks a genuine talent but not sure he’d get in front of Smith if the current coaching regime is to continue with Peet. Would be a decent appointment if we could attract Tony Smith too!

From what people are saying Miller will happen, id rather we waited to see what became available next year and looked to give someone a 1 year deal for next year, whether that be Tommy L or maybe someone like Dec Patton?

Well i know the fb forums have to be taken with a pinch of salt but a couple of days ago I was having a conversation about rumours and a paticular poster was adament that we looking for a fed trained player rather thn using a quota spot on a half back and he name he said that would be announced (according to his source..yeah that old chestnut) was Gale with Tommy stepping up as attacking coach. The other thing mentioned was it wouldnt be Peet as head coach but Winder with Briers as his assistant. Its personally think its all guess work, we will go with Peet and Briers and if we dont sign Miller we'll go with waht weve got in Smith and Field

If all that was true, it would be curtains for me. If the club is deliberately trying to implode than i'd rather not watch it happen.

Injuries aside Gale is a better player than Miller.