We've got bigger fish to fry haven't we.

A prop for 09, a halfback for 09 and then another prop for 2010 before we look at the fullback position.

Maybe we'll find a longer term solution from within. How highly rated is Josh Vievers?

Roberts and Richards are on long term deals Phelps is not. Ainscough looks like facing another year on the sideline if Phelps resigns and on top of that if it is anything more than a 1 year deal will seriously hamper our quota situation for 2011.

Personally i think it would be a huge error to hold Ainscough back for another year, and a very dangerous tactic too regards retaining his services for the future, there are many clubs in both codes queuing up for him.

Although not at Wigan Roberts has shown himself to be a far superior fullback than Phelps, we need to bite the bullet give him a run at 1 next season as that is where his future at Wigan is. A run of games and i am certain Roberts will come good as a 1.

Was dreadful under the high ball tonight.

Umm. He missed one?

More than one from my seat.

Was good in everything else he did.

Which seat? The one at home?

That was my thought but at least he got off the ground and challenged.

Otherwise, I thought he had a decent game.

Oh my sides, they split.

Roberts messed up more than once under the high ball tonight.

I don't see what your problem is.

Give him time to settle, he has proven he has more quality than Phelps, just allow him a run to prove it.

I don't disagree he is quality. Has started to improve and take the line on more, even went for the outside a couple of times tonight. Excellent speed for Locky's kick through as well.

I think you may be right fwiw, long term Roberts has to be seen as #1, with Richards having 2 more years and Ainscough's development.

Phelps will be retained imo, and could also offer competition for Carmont at centre next year.

But at the moment, Phelps has nothing to do with Ainscough not playing - which was the original point - he is fullback on merit.

Roberts is improving without doubt and he's coming up with some great tackles at crucial points so thats nice but he needs to stop hesitating as much when he gets the ball.

I can't help but cry out at mtaches for him to just pin his ears back and go for it instead of dancing about on the spot.

Not a clue how he managed not to get the try in the right corner in the 2nd half! It was harder not to score.

He scored. Was a poor call from the TJ.