A positive side effect I agree but I still stand by what I said.

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Dont think we need to worry about that with George Burgess. Pretty sure he will be skittling a good few next season.

What's so terrible about playing French on the wing?

He’d done more then fine there but I think the issue is that the club has told him they’re signing him to play closer to the action. He spoke himself about wanting to play fullback for Parra and not being happy on the wing and when you consider the noise from Lam about how his role will be different next season then you would doubt we’ll see him wide.

I think 'side effect' is a little off mate. It's more of a compliment on how versatile French is meaning he can adapt and play in numerous positions across the back line. Having such adaptability and skill surely highlights a great signing.

Personally I want French on the ball, as a 6 (in the right system) or as a 1. But if he ends up dislodging a winger cos he's playing better, then so be it. It's upto them to step up; that's exactly the position you want to be in with your squad.

side effect... not so sure bud.

For me there is absolutely no chance French is a 6.

Given our squad next year he needs to be on the wing.

He won’t play on the wing, the whole reason he left Parra was because he didn’t want to play winger, why would he travel to the other side of the world just to do the exact same in a weaker comp

He’s playing full back or stand off without any doubt. The club will just have to decide which one and how the puzzle fits together.

I believe the plan is for him to play 6 but don’t be surprised to see him at 1, it all depends on wether Zak feels comfortable enough at right centre

bibby is a strange signing for Wigan. He’s not a top class centre.

Poor terminology but I think you get the jist of it.

I too want French on the ball, as I’ve said give him the ball in space and there’s not many who would catch him. I’m just unsure which position is best, I think we could come up with reasonable arguments advocating him for most, if not all, back line slots.

From what ive seen hes been great scored a few for salford in big games and has a great combination with Hastings ... looking forward to.seeimg these two in the Cherry & White next season!

So what's your point now?

Ive got a point ..... isnt this a Jake Bibby thread?

Do Wigan need a top class centre? It’s clear we needed to add quality to the forwards and at half back and we have done just that.

Bibby looks strong to me and seems to link with Hastings well, he looks like a player who will improve at Wigan and has the right attitude to fit in well.