i would argue that our kicking game tonight although not perfect was one of the the best i've seen since Michael Dobsons 1st game for us V Saints

our kicking game has been poor for years, consistently finding the full back, winger or anyone in an opposition shirt. we sarcasticly cheer if it doesnt

tonight both Smith and Green found touch with good kicks, and rarely kicked directly to the Wire player on the full, so at least gave us time to get a defensive line set

i think this will over the course of the season add a different attacking option to our game as well as you commented re Briers tonight, and also Sinfield in the play offs last season

I think i am right in saying Wigan had 15 players aged 26 and under, that is amazing.

That was a great effort from Wigan with so many home grown youngsters in the 17. That approach has to be the future for all SL clubs. The investment in youth is paying off.

You must be running well under the salary cap with that team

No he wasn't. HTH.

I thought it was a very good game and I am a lot more optimistic for the season now. I think the first half we played them off the park after the first few minutes. We came out in the second and tried to get into top gear too quickly for me, but they are a young bunch and will learn and achieve better cohesion in time. The forwards totally outpaced the wire. A few cringes from me when Sam lets those bombs bounce, but given they gained a try when we should have had a penalty, and a bit of luck with their drop at the end, all-in-all I was very pleased. Stand-outs, Smith, Farrell, Super Mac, O’loughlin, Goulding. I think 17-16 to us would have been a fairer result. For them Myler’s try was a very good one.

After that great adrenalin rush, time to put the matchsticks under the eyelids for those RU internationals this weekend!

Add to the fact we have off-loaded Hock out on a season long loan then I'd say you are right. The club have commented that they are looking to strengthen the squad if and when the right calibre of player is found.

Brilliant game, can't wait to watch it back after work.

Really proud of the way the lads stepped up against a pack I thought would dominate us.

incredible game, and its awesome that everyone is so pleased with the game. i guess it says alot about the expectations, which i imagine will have changed going forward.

also, i genuinely dont think we would have done better if we had last years team.

I walk back to my car over the canal surrounded by Wigan fans, and I always find it interesting to overhear their conversations about how the referee was biased towards us. Have a look at the recording and you'll see we have as much to complain about as you have.

The only complaint i would have is regarding the knock on against Charnley that blatantly resulted from being tackled in mid air.

Apart from that i though Bentham had a very good game.

It was intense for the full 80 I've not seen RL like that in a while. Shame that one decision soured an otherwise great spectacle.

A great game and after all the doom ad gloom a reminder of how good RL is and what we have been missing.

Agree with the subject, both teams to hit that level 2 games in takes some doing. We are a young team but they all look proud to wear the shirt and that will do for me, see you all at Hudds.