As someone totally unbiased, I thought Russell had a very good game. A fullback who makes a mistake is noticed as he is usually out on his own, but the lad played with a lot of maturity, and it is wrong to knock him.

It was a cracking game of Rugby, and the atmosphere was good. Thanks to all the Wigan supporters who came.

Pretty impressive stats from Russell and Mellor. It's just a pity about Mellors three missed tackles, but that was probably partly down to fatigue and the fact that we were two subs light for much of the game. www.superleague.co.uk/statistics ... eason=2012

Pretty impressive stats from Russell and Mellor. It's just a pity about Mellors three missed tackles, but that was probably partly down to fatigue and the fact that we were two subs light for much of the game. www.superleague.co.uk/statistics ... eason=2012

Weren't Widnes given offside at that time? If so that error wouldn't be counted.

Yes think they might have been actually.

Widnes were offside for one kick but he looked shaky diving forward to catch 2 kicks in the first half. If he plays against London then Gower would give him plenty of practise to get it right.

Yeah Widnes were offside for the one he dropped (which from the other end looked to go backwards and he regathered) and he lost the direction of another but in the main I thought he got to grips with the high kicks as the game wore on.

He does look quite awkward catching them with each one looking like it'll knock him off his feet but that's just his style. He crouches to take the ball in and takes them close to the ground.

Again these were minor issues that he'll work on. His natural talent is so exciting.

Signed for Hull FC ?