I wonder what is going to happen with Smith when Farrimond comes through. This kid is a once in a generation talent and they both (to my knowledge) seem proper 7s as opposed to one of them playing 6.

It will be interesting to see how Wigan manage this.

We have a similar problem in that we have a couple of really good 7s in the system (Whitby and Roberts) but I think Dodd will end up in the NRL. Not saying he is good enough for the NRL but I think a club will take a chance on him, therefore we'll have space for a 7

1. Welsby
6. Williams
7. Smith

Absolute no brainer. Welsby & Williams both superb attacking an edge, be that giving a money ball or taking the line on. Smith in the 1st or 2nd (if playing off a forward) pivot role given his decent long passing game and generally picking the right option, plus his kicking game is by far the best of any of our halves. He's the organiser for the most consistent team in Super League, who don't necessarily have the strongest pack - massively underrated.

I too have wondered about this, albeit I haven't seen much of Farrimond but believe he's outstanding beyond the usual hype around anyone remotely standout-ish at academy level. Is there even a way to accommodate both?

Can't quote again for some reason but the point about Smith and Farrimond is a very apt one and something I've thought about myself. They both look classical game managers to me and in time, Farrimond would be seen as somebody who would control his side and it's not the norm to have a player of that style at both 6 and 7. If those 2 can play together I'm not too sure but I think we'll find out. When I watch Farrimond, I think he has a bit more running threat than Harry Smith and he looks to have a great step, so he would likely be the 6, to Harry Smith's 7. It's very early days though and there is plenty of water to go under the bridge yet before we need to worry about it.

Again I can’t quote but what a lovely problem to have with us having Smith and Farrimond.
The problem maybe keeping Farrimond happy in the short term but I’m sure Peet will be communicating with Farrimond and his parents on a regular basis as to the plans to play him.

You can tell how highly thought of the lad is. He seems to be around the first team a lot now on match days and I presume he may be stepping up to full time training next season, if he's not already. There is no sure thing in terms of kids coming through the academy but he's got a great chance and I sense Wigan are trying to really keep him happy and onside and they'll want to avoid another Matty Nicholson situation. There is no doubt a club like Wire will keep eyes on his situation and his hometown club's owner could decide to throw silly money at him at some point if the opportunity crops up.

Would be good if Farrimond can play at 6, how good would a Wigan born halves partnership be again.

It would be Great
Is Harry Smith leaving and were getting a Wigan born half back to play with Farrimond ?

How dare the 'powers' that be have a 'plan'

Farrimonds a Leyther

The nominees for young player of the year are Brad O'Neill, Nicholson and Josh Thewlis - would have thought George Delaney would be on there.

Buzzing for Brad, hasn’t taken a backwards step since his debut and deservedly got that spot as starting hooker. Good too see his hard work recognised.