Rumours and signings 2010 v5

Quote: LovesToSpooge "Hock returning as a prop would be ideal really. He's be the instant replacement for Coley, leaving us with plenty of options upfront. Particularly when we have to think about Davies and Crosby getting game time next year. Plus with our abundance of backrowers, hopefully not adding Hock to that category means we'll be able to keep the Hoff.

2012 Frontrowers:

Fielden
Lima
Prescott
Mossop
Hock
Davies
Crosby

2012 Backrowers:

Lockers
Joel
Hoffman
That imo shows the pack is sorted. We've taken the loss of Coley and even potentially Hoffman without any major fuss or drama. The performances of Mossop and Prescott mean we can do that. Guys like Hock coming back again means we can replace high earners with quality players on lower wages. The talent of guys like Crosby and Davies means we've still got a very strong strength in depth also. It’s a beast of a pack imo.

In terms of the backs Deacon, Gleeson and Carmont are big name, big game players who are going to be big losses. You only have to look at the GF last year to see what a difference Gleeson and Deacon make on the big stage and Carmont has been one of the best SL centres during his time in Wigan providing a bag full of tries for who ever has played outside im whether it be Ainscough, Richards, Pryce or Charnley.

The good news however is that in Charnley we seem to have a ready made replacement for one of the centres. He’s proving his SL worth at the moment and he’s got bags of potential but best of all he’s tied down for FIVE years meaning we don’t have to argue about losing him or renewing his contract.

That leaves one centre spot and the 7 role to fill and seeing that we’ve only promoted from within we should have the kind of dosh to spend which allows you to sign a top class player and that’s what we should do.

Hodges for Wigan 2011.