I agree. and I also would like to see Davies to be on the pitch long enough to get stuck in at SL level.

In terms of signing players I would like to see another half or FB to sign. I personally thought Roberts' best position was as a 1 but if thats not going to work then Sam is the man for the job. If that's going to happen then a new partner for the arriving Finch surely is needed.

My team for next year (without any more signings)

Roberts
Goulding Gleeson, Carmont Richards
Tomkins Finch
Fielden Tommy Lima
Hoffman Tomkins
Lockers
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Hansen (as a prop)
Coley/Hock (as a prop)
McM
Mossop

Mossop's more of a prop that H is.

He hasn't really had the minutes yet which has been a strange one for me. He looks to be doing a good job whilst he's on the field but I suppose the coaching staff don't want to put too much on his shoulders just yet.

A good spell against Bradford would be a nice reward for him before we hopefully let him go back into the reserves or Widnes for the rest of the year. I mean that with all due respect to him because i'm hoping we'll have 5 fit props to choose from.

That's a matter of opinion really. I think Hansen has more bulk on his frame and could be a solid work horse prop at this time. Later in his career Mossop will be more suited to prop after he slowly bulks up.
Nevertheless if both players are on the bench you could use them accordingly.

Everything's a matter of opinion really, that's why in my opinion Prescott and O Carroll would be on thin ice. I would like to see Hock and Hansen step up to the front row, I'd like to retain Fielden for 2 seasons and Coley for 1. Add Lima and Davies to the mix and you have...

Fielden, Coley, Lima, Hock, Hansen and Davis to choose from.

Then...

Lockers, Tomkins, Tucson, Farrell, Mossop, Hoffman- all chasing the back row spots.

I really hope we can get Fielden tied to a new deal for next year because if we do then we really do look in a very strong position. The squad will have depth in every position and the competition will be fierce.

I agree. Stu would aid the pack if he continues to put in the same level of performance as he has recently.

The backs are more of an issue with an aging Carmont, Sam at either 1 or 6 Phelps and possibly Roberts not cutting it in the team anymore.

I personally would prefer a hooker to be brought in and for Tomkins to remain at fullback with Leuluai and Finch as the halves.

This in my opinion would give Wigan as complete a squad as possible under salary cap restrictions if our current front row forwards are all retained.

Not going for the obvious, to fill in for the time being if we could make some signings I'd like to see...

Lawrence (West tigers- centre)
Soward (St G-Halfback/stand off)
Malone (Cowboys-centre)
Williams (Manly-wing/centre)
Dugan (Canberra-FB)

All would be excellent adding to our team.

I'm not really worried about the long term future of our backs tbh. I think it looks in pretty good shape with Sam leading a cracking young bunch of players. We've got Goulding in there who's still pretty young and guys like Marsh and Charnley look real talents. We then recently had pretty much the full backline for the England u18's side so there must be some cracking talent amoungst that lot.

Theres obviously always going to be some imports in and around the squad aswell and hopefully one in Pat Richards will be here for a good spell yet. The only real area of concern in the backs I can see coming up anytime soon will be who replaces Gleeson when he's ready to hang the boots up(presuming somebody like Charnley will have already replaced Carmont).

Agreed.

Hooker for me is a priority over Prop even if Fielden does leave.

We can dream

Indeed we can, sad thing is I didn't even go for the obvious names such as Lockyer, Slater, Inglis, Smith etc...