Must be serious issues with Clark if he can't get in the squad.

Reading some comments from his agent, it looks like he's right down in the pecking order and Lam's selections to date haven't done anything to dispell that.

rlhttps://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/mitch-clark-wigan-warriors-future-19945881rl



Maybe they are trying to force his hand to see if he does move on? It's obvious Lam doesn't want him & if this approach moves him on and frees up more space for a 'proper prop', I'm happy. I just don't want to see a situation where he's still at the club, but Lam is won't pick him no matter what the situation/form of the lads in front.

Clark is surely a better option for Thursday than Tony Clubb.

Adrian Lam names Wigan’s 21-man squad to face Leeds Rhinos.
One changes from last week as Bevan French replaces the suspended Liam Byrne.
Leeds Rhinos v Wigan Warriors, Thurs 15th April, Emerald Headingley Stadium, K.O. 745pm.
Adrian Lam has named the Wigan Warriors 21-man squad to face Leeds Rhinos on Thursday evening at Emerald Headingley Stadium (K.O. 7. He won’t be far away.”


Dom Manfredi and Liam Marshall in recovery.
Oliver Gildart again misses out as he recovers from a groin strain.

Liam Marshall continues his long-term recovery for a ACL knee injury sustained against Castleford in September 2020.

Wigan Warriors 21-man squad to face Leeds Rhinos

1. Bevan French
3. Zak Hardaker
7. Thomas Leuluai
8. Brad Singleton
9. Sam Powell
10. Joe Bullock
11. Willie Isa
12. Liam Farrell
13. John Bateman
14. Oliver Partington
15. Morgan Smithies
17. Tony Clubb
20. Harry Smith
21. Ethan Havard
22. Jake Bibby
23. Mitch Clark
25. Joe Shorrocks
28. Sam Halsall
29. James McDonnell
30. Umyla Hanley
31. Jackson Hastings

My guess is that they tried to move him on in the off season and couldn't come to an agreement that all parties were happy with. He'll probably just sit the year out in the stands unless we get an injury crises in the forwards or manage to loan him out.

Pretty much. The article says that a loan move fell through & that's backed up by the rumours on here in the summer about him leaving.

I have no issues with the club trying to move him on. He showed up well in our one preseason game and did ok Vs Saints last year. Other than that he's been a flop.

As I said tho, if we don't/can't move him on then I'd like to see him be used. Not only is there more value in a player that's actually playing, but it's healthy competition for the whole squad.

I'd rather see the players who are going to be here next season get the benefit of the gametime where possible to be honest. Clubb and possibly Clark are just blocking the development of Kilner IMO for minimal short term benefit.

Oh definitely, but I think Clark is on a 3 year deal so will be here (unless he moves on) next year.

For me it should go Kilner > Clark > Clubb, but obviously Lam doesn't see it that way. He seems to favour Kilner even less than Clarke tbh.

Clark the most devastating bench warmer in SL

Bloody hell, never realised he's here next year as well. We should be trying to get use out of him then

On signing Mitch Clark, Wigan Executive Director Kris Radlinski, said: “We are delighted to have signed Mitch for next season. I believe he is one of Super League’s most destructive forwards and in a very good Castleford side, he has built the reputation as one the league’s fiercest middles."

Well that's what the club's website says, but it has been known to be wrong.

I do wonder if its just an age thing that? Our front row is very young and inexperienced already. I have no doubts Kilner will get some game time soon. This is where having no reserve rugby creates an issue.

Quote possibly, but on Friday he had an opportunity to run with Kilner in a relatively experienced pack - Bateman, Singleton & Powell, but didn't.

Like you said, not having a reserve grade creates issues so Lam needs to make the most of opportunities. Playing Clubb taught us absolutely nothing.