You Laughed, out loud, out loud?

Dont forget richie mathers stint at gold coast

Welcome and good luck to the lad. I'm assuming he's only a youngster?

Thorman, Mason and Sibbitt also

Mathers and Worrincy.

On the basis of this, it must be getting increasingly difficult for loudmouthed Aussie fans to keep laughing because we 'sign too many crap Australians'.

So with only Karl Pryce's contract left to sort out, let's have a look at next seasons OOC players.

Mike McIlorum - Big chance Mike. I really like McIlorum. He's a tremendous talent and could be at Wigan for many years IMO. I just feel he's been so unfortunate to land an injury when he is just hitting some form. I hate to label him as injury prone. If he can stay fit and continue to develop the attacking side of his game then I could see him being given a two-year deal.

Andy Coley - Has a second year option if both the club and player agree (according to cherryandwhite) and will be 33 when his contract comes to renewal. Now I've always been of the belief that age is just a number, but Andy Coley is at the wrong side of 30 and will need replacing. If we can find a suitable replacement, whether that be from within (O'carroll, Prescott, Davies, Mossop, Hock) or from recruiting overseas (with a view to a long-term signing) then I would go for the replacement. However, if a replacement cannot be found then I would, as long as his performances are still up to scratch, take up the option for a second year.

George Carmont - Another player who will be 33 when his contract comes up for renewal. I think it is imperative we look to replace Carmont sooner rather than later, because Gleeson's contract is up the following year. I would definitely look to promote from within. Darrell Goulding would be the first option for me. However, Stefan Marsh and Josh Charnley may have something to say about that. I'm still unsure how we will play this one, because for one of those players to take over from Carmont they need games. Opportunities will occur, but Carmont is still a fantastic centre. I hope the management have something planned. I don't see renewing Carmont's deal as an option next year, because I think we'd fall into the trap of letting too many quality players leave at once.

Ryan Hoffman - Will only be 27 and has an option for a second year if club and player can agree (like Andy Coley). Our competition in the second row is strong. Harrison Hansen, Joel Tomkins, Liam Farrell, Lee Mossop, Chris Tuson and Gareth Hock when he comes back. Hoffman is a quality player, but I don't see him staying with the depth of talent we have at the club. However, things can always change.

Darrell Goulding - Amazing to think he will only be 23 when his contract is up for renewal. I certainly have high hopes for this lad. I think he has established himself as our first choice winger for next season. I'm not sure I see him there long-term, I think his future is as a centre. However I think a lot also depends on how other players develop including Darrell. Goulding is he a centre or a winger, Charnley a centre or a winger, Marsh a centre or a fullback? In the air with this one, but I don't see him leaving us after 2011.

Harrison Hansen - Will be 26 when his contract is up. I don't see HH going anywhere. A solid, reliable pro who is coming into his best years. Although he must continue to improve with some of the forwards coming through at the moment.

Paul Prescott - Will be 25 when his contract is coming up. His performances towards the end of last season were very encouraging. Still has plenty to work on in his game, but if he can find some consistency and can keep on improving he could end up on a long-term contract, because British props are becoming harder to come by.

Joel Tomkins - No brainer. Get him signed long-term. Rumours that NRL clubs are sniffing around and I don't blame them. Four year deal get it signed.

Eamon O'carroll - Make or break year for him. Has never let us down when he has played, but the standards at Wigan are very high at the moment. He's an injury prone lad and that could work against him. Needs a massive year or we could be saying goodbye at the end of 2011. I do believe and hope that he can turn things round.

Pat Richards - Prior to his injury it was a no brainer, but I feel it paramount that we are careful and see how he recovers first before we hand out a contract. Some call it harsh, but I call it being sensible. Sport is sport. There is no room for sentiment. Naturally if he recovers and all is well sign him up - he is the best winger in the league. Contract length depends on injury and the development of Josh Charnley, Ryan King or possibly Goulding as wingers.

Isnt Liam Farrells contract not sorted for next year yet either? Hopefully a 5 year contract is ready and waiting for him.

I'd imagine Lenagan'll be all over it shortly.

He's set a precedent for giving 5 year deals to players who've come through the academy and made an impact on the 1st team, so I'd hope both Farrell and Joel Tomkins get long term deals asap.

The biggest name ooc next season isn't at Wigan but I hope this time next year he's with us.

Kyle Eastmond has to be the biggest potential free agent in recent history. RU will be in there as will the NRL. Let's hope we are in for him also.

The death of Saints with Graham leaving for the NRL

After the crap experiences they had with Pryce and Walker, the RU's interest in our young players might have been rekindled by the apparent success they're having with Ashton.

If we moved for Eastmond, I feel we'd have a very difficult fight on our hands.

Personally, I'd be worried by his injury record, especially given what Offiah will be asking for his services. This might also rule out the NRL.

It also might rule out Union!

I read somewhere that Offiah is no longer Eastmonds agent.

If we did make a move for Eastmond, IL wouldn't go breaking the wage structure to sign him IMO.