He is. He's also very good under the high ball, in both attack and defence.

josh has improved his game massive amounts in the last couple of years. Hope he goes well and gets the experience and the chance he deserves. well done to the lad

got to agree with you there brian. i'v mentioned it at the under 20's games that i rate charnley very highly. i'd have him over ainscough anyday of the week!! there's another young winger who i think will go quite well.. matty russell.

young ryan king is faster than both, deffo one to watch and superb under the high ball.

We seem to be blessed with talented backs coming through the academy and reserves at the moment.The likes of Marsh, Thornley, Charnley, King and Russell are really looking the part and are terrific talents. The first three have received a lot of praise on here before, but I think King and Russell have a great chance of making the breakthrough to the 1st team in the future if they continue progressing at their current rate.

Assuming he's still there for them. He will not be allowed to play against Wigan in the forthcoming SL match?

Dual erg doesn't allow it that I'm aware of?

It isn't dual-reg. You can't go dual-reg to a Super League side. It'll be down to agreement between the sides for a loan deal and its not likely. Although Kev Brown played against us in 2006 whilst technically on loan to Huddersfield and rlscored a tryrl that for a long while looked to be relegating us!

Rogues Gallery is the guy who claimed McIllorum would be the GB hooker for years to come after making his debut for Wigan.

take what he says with a pinch of salt.

I'd still take his opinion on any SL player over that of any Saints fan.

It’s been proven time and time again that Saints fans know nothing about RL hence the statue to KFC lol

When did I say that?

What I actually said was that I thought McIlorum would play senior International Rugby League which he has (for Ireland) but I accept that I was talking about England / GB, add as he is only 22 that could very well still happen, if he stays clear of injuries which have blighted him for the last two or three years.

Although I still have doubts about Mcilorum’s ability to effectively replace piggy at hooker next season I’m more than confident he’s our long term #9.

Looking around at the other English hookers it’s not crazy to think he’ll get some sort of look in if he stays at Wigan. We’ve currently got a LF playing hooker for England and although imo he’s doing a good job it’s crying out for a new #9 to step up. Roby is heading that list but after that it’s an open field.

Can we keep him? Please?!

Chuck us a £million and he is yours for the rest of the season

Good lad isn't he. You can keep him - till the end of the season.