I actually thought he was just getting back into the swing of things in his second spell then Wane took him off again! He put a great forward run in bouncing off a few players and was then removed. He has certainly bulked up in the two years hes been out. He looked huge but all muscle. His work rate and technique in defence was very good turning players onto their back and controlling the floor for just the right amount of time.

He has to be in the 17 now every game in the play offs. Not only will his experience help but we also need to take a proper look at him to see if his future is still with Wigan next year which i dont see why not.

Agreed, play hiom each week and sign him up on a 12 month deal with a 12 month option. His leadership next year could be crucial given the exp[erience we are losing.

Wane has to keep him hungry to play. It was great substitution tactics for once.

I dont care what anybody says, he did more than enough to get another year at least. I wish some of the other forwards had a fire in their bellies like Fielden. Great forward and gotta be in the 17 this week.

I'd despair if either Flower or Dudson get in the side ahead of Fielden next week and that's assuming Lauaki comes back in as well.

Fielden's stats were hardly impressive. 19 tackles and 6 carries for 45 metres.

Out of interest, why would you not play Dudson ahead of Fielden?

I thought Fielden did well after such a long time out, much better than I expected tbh.

very mediocre, i see the tinted glasses are out in force

I also see people posting as if they feel some insight into matters that the professional, experienced staff at Wigan Warriors don't.

Because Fielden is a champion, a leader and vastly experienced in big games.

Don't read to much into it, he only played so others could have a rest, he may have put a few tackles in but he failed at going forward, see you at Wakey next year Stu

We all bow to your all knowing knowledge....

Not rose tinted from me at all. I dont think Fielden should be retained after this season but he did do well after 2 years out particularly, playing in a team with only 12 men for 65 mins and another not match fit player in Leuluai. More worrying for me is that the rest of the pack have provided absolutely no go forward for some time now and have looked like a beaten pack in the bigger games of late.

Works both ways that.

He did pretty well for a bloke who's been out for nearly 2 years. He can and will do better as he builds up his fitness but it was a good first effort.

Will he get chance to do that? I'm not too sure. I certainly wouldn't play him and Dudson in such important games. We need to pick one and stick with them IMO.

so is Rads, lets play him in the next game too