The biggest positive from the game was our defence. We always used to tackle with intensity, but tonight we also tackled intelligently. It looked like players were using their heads, knowing when to move out and make a tackle and when to hold back, as well as wrestling well in the tackle.
Amos Roberts looked more like the player he was in the NRL. He reads the game very well, and his try showed good footwork and also great strength.
I'm pretty certain the starting 13 from tonight will be the same against the Crusaders with the exception of O'Carroll, who tried as hard as ever but just didn't get anywhere. Prescott may have started with an error but he was quite impressive. He's a very good attacking weapon when he passes the ball and he offloads well, so I'd expect him to make the team.
Deacon and Tomkins looks like it has the potential to be a very good partnership, and there is clear improvement from Riddell too.
In the back row, O'Loughlin picked up from where he left off last year with a very good display, Joel Tomkins was also very good, especially in defence where he looked solid. Mossop was solid too, although Hansen still seems to struggle going forward, but he was strong in defence.
It's a shame about Pryce getting injured though, but at least we have cover for him. It makes you wonder whether he's ever going to get over this long string of injuries.

Sounds like a great performance and a great game to get us ready for the season. Gutted I couldn't make it.

All the signs are encouraging. I can see us getting better and better.

deacon was impressive when he came on. very calm seemed to have time to spare when handling the ball. I think he will make a big impact to our team this season

He just takes so much pressure off sam and allows sam to play as a 6 instead of playing 1st receiver.

Positives; Amos looked a new man, fitter Feka and Piggy, Pretty solid defence, some players will have to miss out because of the squad so competition should keep player on their toes.

Negatives; Karl Pryce again looked slow when Bridge got on the outside of him for try and he got injured again. Size of our pack and lack of a big mobile powerhouse Paletua Lauititti etc. I still dont think our pack scares anyone.

Yeah agreed. It was a shame really because it was a big chance for him tonight after a good showing at Wakefield. He ran his heart out as per usual but was dealt with very easily by the bigger Wire front rowers. I think every one of our front rowers made a handling error bar Coley but outside of errors our starting 4 has to be Coley, Fielden, Prescott and Feka.

O'Carroll will be an important squad player this year though and should allow us to rest people or cover injury.

I thought our pack performed very well against a big powerful warrington pack. thought mossop was realy hard work. once prescott warmed up he was making good yards. fekka was a handful and was on the pitch for much longer than were used to. coley didnt seem to do much and i didnt notice fielden much in attack.

We played really well in defence, but in attack... At times it didn't feel like we were getting anywhere or making many yards.

Spot on NK! I would just add that anyone who doubted the signing of Deacon (and I know there weren't many) don't! It could be the best bit of business from any team in the off season. It's not just about what he does, including some very crisp and quick passes and an actual kickng game! but the difference in the team when he comes on! He was constantly organising the team....it was almost like having a coach on the pitch. If he can stay fit and play a good number of games, he might just be the difference between us winning something and being also rans. For those not at the game, just think back to when Dobbo came in the 06 season, how much more efficient we seemed. It's a very similar thing.

Deacons little jink and pass to Sam Tomkins for the Hansen try was a touch of class. He also put a couple of cracking kicks in and was busy in defence.

Good start.

I know its only Deacons first half match... but its actually good to see a new player come in and just fit seemlessly into the side and play well. I think Barratt is the last player to join Wigan and make an impact from the beginning.. Long may it continue. well done paul.

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Deluded much?