what about the like of Brett Dallas then?

What about the likes of Andrew Farrar? We could both pick examples of either point all day. Like I said, I'd sooner back Wigan talent.

Renouf was at the end of his career when he came to us. Proves my point. You can get top talent from the UK in their prime, just not top talent in their prime from Aus.

I would take players like george carmont and paaaaaat richards every day orf the week.

Anyway, back on topic, GIVE WANE THE GIG

Nowt to do with imports per se. It was poor management of the club right across the board that was the problem.

I don't care if they come from Wigan, Wollongong, Widnes or Wellington.

I just want the best that we can afford under the systems that are in place.
If they are Wigan lads, so much the better, but if they are not then so be it.

True but IL also has another close friend who he looks to for advice in Australia - Tony Rae, ex-Harlequins coach.

It was Rae who advised IL about approaching Maguire.

Fair enough and having both can't hurt.

We've got a young squad with some experienced heads in it and a couple of them will need replacing soon and we could do with some sound advice when looking to replace them from down under.

Dallas, Richards, Lyon, Monaghan x 2, King, Perry, Hoffman, Ryles, Greenshields, ...None are/were passed their prime when signed.

Well that's up to you. Just compare them tothe likes of Edwards Andy Faz Gaz Hock Phil Clarke Jason Robinson (came into our system from Leeds) Martin Dermott Sam Tomkins Lockers to name a few. All outstanding in their positions all know what it means to play for Wigan.

And that's just at Wigan you're now looking for examples from other teams

daniel anderson..................................................

no, id take tim sheens though, although i doubt he would come to the UK , he doesnt rate our league at all