I want to see our best 17, it is important that we keep our winning run going.

Has anyone heard the rumour linking us with Mikey Lewis?

I think I saw it tweeted by Mathew Shaw but assumed it was a wind up.

If we are in for him one of French, Field or Smith is off (Smith I assume) but I just don’t see it in the next year.

Thanks Jon.This rumour has come from someone associated with the club.

The only place I've seen that rumour is on Twitter and looks to be a Hull FC fan on the wind up. Aside from someone to possibly provide more depth in the backrow, I don't think Wigan need to recruit at all for 2025.

With the wraps Peet continually gives to Farrimond I can't imagine us blocking his pathway with Mikey Lewis. French is tied down long term also. Non starter for me

As cover for Hampshire?

Welcome back pemps!!

I agree unless there is proposed player movement within the club at the end of the season.

Admittedly I’m not one of Bateman’s biggest fans however, with minimal thought I can think of several players who for me are/were far better than Bateman namely Andy Farrell, Liam Farrell, Hock, Fletcher, Betts, Tomkins, Hansen and Isa.
His first season in the nrl he was impressive but for me a fit athletic player but with very limited attacking abilities.

That would be my preferred route particularly if/when Nsemba and Walters are the second row pair.

I don't think I could include Isa and Tomkins (assume you mean Joel?) in your list, Itchy. I wouldn't dispute the others, though.

Joel's first spell puts him right in the mix. Phenomenal player pre union

I presume Itchy means Sam. If that is the case then I agree. I have not seen a better fullback at Wigan than Sam and I have watched this team for a long time.

Meeither mate but hes on about back rowers compared to Bateman so surely he means Joel