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I still think the most sensible option is to keep Tomkins at fullback given that he's been simply outstanding in that position, most of the attacking moves seem designed to get the most out of Tomkins at fullback and having him in that position creates opportunities for other players to take advantage of, mainly Finch.

I certainly don't see why people would choose to move the whole team around, call people out of retirement or various other suggestions rather than play O'Loughlin in the halves. He's filled in there before when necessary and he's done well.

I've said it many times but last year Deacon played in the halves and basically had the most basic role possible, pass the ball to Finch when needed and occasionally put in an attacking kick. At the very least O'Loughlin should be capable of doing that which should be enough for the coming weeks.

The most important part of replacing Leuluai is replacing what he gives in defence and O'Loughlin should be best placed to do just that. We might lose something in attack, we might not but hopefully defence will not become an issue.

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Quote: Cherry.Pie "I still think the most sensible option is to keep Tomkins at fullback given that he's been simply outstanding in that position, most of the attacking moves seem designed to get the most out of Tomkins at fullback and having him in that position creates opportunities for other players to take advantage of, mainly Finch.

I certainly don't see why people would choose to move the whole team around, call people out of retirement or various other suggestions rather than play O'Loughlin in the halves. He's filled in there before when necessary and he's done well.

I've said it many times but last year Deacon played in the halves and basically had the most basic role possible, pass the ball to Finch when needed and occasionally put in an attacking kick. At the very least O'Loughlin should be capable of doing that which should be enough for the coming weeks.

The most important part of replacing Leuluai is replacing what he gives in defence and O'Loughlin should be best placed to do just that. We might lose something in attack, we might not but hopefully defence will not become an issue.'"


But we arent talking a few a weeks, we are talking up to 10 potentially the rest of the rest of the season depending how Tommy reacts on his return. We need a partnership that can potentially gel for the rest of the season and will be a blessing in disguise for next season in discovering who has the potential to step up. We cant afford to waste.risk that with SOL at 6

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Quote: lothlorian "What gives you the impression Gelling can play full back. Hes never been exposed like he would be at full back. Positionally it has taken Sam time to adapt let alone a young lad who has only just come to grips with playing out of position on the wing. Terrible shout. Be far better bringing a ready made half in such as mellor or powell( when fit) or moving a tried and tested Tomkins back to 6 with a natural full back Russell coming back from Hull to fill the full back berth'"


I agree that moving Gelling to fb isnt a good idea. But the fact Hull fans are hardly raving about Russell suggests to me he isn't ready to play in the Wigan 1st team regularly, and certainly hasn't warranted moving Sam from his best position. Lockers at 6 should be fine for Widnes, Bradford and Wakefield but I'm not sure it is a permanent solution with the Leeds cup semi in mind. It doesn't look like either Mellor or Russell are going to be recalled anyway and I'm not sure how far off full fitness Sam Powell is. I guess Wane will see how Lockers goes against Widnes then reassess the situation next week.

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Quote: lothlorian "But we arent talking a few a weeks, we are talking up to 10 potentially the rest of the rest of the season depending how Tommy reacts on his return. We need a partnership that can potentially gel for the rest of the season and will be a blessing in disguise for next season in discovering who has the potential to step up. We cant afford to waste.risk that with SOL at 6'"


What we need is the best available replacement for Leuluai that allows the team to remain strong and capable of continuing what has been put in place this year and be as competitive as possible. I see no reason why that wouldn't be SOL. There's just as much chance of SOL gelling with the players around him.

When it comes to looking for a future partnership I can only use guesswork, but I would deduce that the fact that Mellor hasn't been recalled suggests it's already been decided that he won't be here next season so recalling him doesn't fit in with what you've suggested.

Powell is the obvious choice and would be my preferred choice but because he's injured that isn't possible. That only leaves Williams and Hampshire and it's just too much to ask of them to expect them to go from playing under 16's to Super League rugby in a year.

Now if Mellor still has a chance of being a Wigan player next year then I think the sensible thing to do is recall him and give him a chance but I'm assuming that Wane wouldn't be willing to pass up that opportunity.

So really, if Mellor could still be at Wigan next year then he should be recalled, if he's leaving then O'Loughlin is currently the only sensible alternative and the best possible option.

I know you haven't suggested this and it's been others but anything involving moving Tomkins from fullback just isn't a sensible option at all and obviously wouldn't do anything in terms of finding potential replacements for next year and would just be disruptive.

For me it's a real shame that Powell is still out injured. I rate him quite highly and this would have been the perfect opportunity for him but I think his injury may well prevent him from getting any first team experience this year.

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With Richie Myler now fit again Warrington have Briers, Myler, Ratchford and O'Brien vying for two spots. It might be worth Wigan approaching Warrington to see if any are available for loan in the short term if Wigan have no suitable options to replace Lelulai. I guess a problem would be that Warrington are unlikely to allow them to become cup-tied in the Challenge Cup but at least it would give you two Super League level half-backs for league games.

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Myler looked far from fit on Tuesday in the nines at Wigan. Haven't the others already played in Cup ties this season (maybe not Ratchford)

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Lockers in halfs and one of our many talented kids in lockers place .

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I'd forgotten Mellor is suspended for the next game, but in any case Wane has ruled out bringing any loan players back for now.

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Quote: "SHAUN Wane has “no immediate plans” to recall any on-loan players to plug the gap caused by Thomas Leuluai’s untimely lay-off.

“It’s something we might look at down the line,” Wane admitted.

“But I’ve no immediate plans to bring them back.

“I think at the moment they’re better placed staying where they are.”

With full-back Russell staying on Humberside, Wane has clearly decided against switching Sam Tomkins back to the halves .

That means Sean O’Loughlin remains most likely candidate to partner Brett Finch at No.7.

And switching the skipper from loose forward will allow Liam Farrell and Chris Tuson more game-time in the back row.'"


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Quote: Rogues Gallery "Myler looked far from fit on Tuesday in the nines at Wigan. '"


Good job you didn't see Solomona the week before then!

First run out for sometime for Myler so no great suprise. I'd guess it would be a win/win as with the u20s season break it would allow Myler to get his match fitness back before returning to Warrington whilst helping Wigan in the short term.


Seriously though, the comments from Wane pretty much puts the nails into the coffin of Mellor's Wigan career. His injury was a killer for him.

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Quote: Paul Youane "Good job you didn't see Solomona the week before then!

First run out for sometime for Myler so no great suprise. I'd guess it would be a win/win as with the u20s season break it would allow Myler to get his match fitness back before returning to Warrington whilst helping Wigan in the short term.


Seriously though, the comments from Wane pretty much puts the nails into the coffin of Mellor's Wigan career. His injury was a killer for him.'"


It's a shame. He's just lost that half yard of pace that made him so dangerous. I think he'll sign a permanent deal with Widnes next season.

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I thought Mellor had already served his suspension? It was only a 1 match ban as far as I'm aware.

For me the benefit of moving O'Loughlin to the halves isn't more game time for Farrell and Tuson but more game time for Jack Hughes.


Edit: Mellor definitely isn't suspended for this game. He was banned for one match on the June 3rd and Widnes played London on the 9th so he's free to play.

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Still think Waney has ear-marked the no.7 spot for Sam Powell as he has played there last 3 seasons in academy and U-18's over 60+ games, so has been playing the wigan way for a while.

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Sam Powell would have been put in I think if he wasn't coming back from a serious injury himself. This sort of opportunity would have been ideal to try him there (like Sam and Tim Smith) but he's only back available for under 20s in 2-3 weeks. He'd then need a good few games in that level to be anywhere near ready for first team IMO. He may be ready for the last 3 or 4 weeks that Tommy's out but by then we may have found the right solution for the problem

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Quote: Cherry.Pie "I thought Mellor had already served his suspension? It was only a 1 match ban as far as I'm aware.

For me the benefit of moving O'Loughlin to the halves isn't more game time for Farrell and Tuson but more game time for Jack Hughes.


Edit

Yeah, I really should know better than to go off anything the WEP says. icon_biggrin.gifOH:

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Id quite like to see us go

1. Sam Tomkins 2. Josh Charnley 3. Darrell Goulding 4. George Carmont 5. Anthony Gelling 6. Sean O'Loughlin 7. Brett Finch 8. Lee Mossop 9. Logan Tomkins 10. Ephalame Lauaki 11. Jack Hughes 12. Gareth Hock 13. Mike McIlorum SUBS 14. Jeff Lima 15. Paul Prescott 16. Chris Tuson 17. Ben Flower

against Widnes.

I'd go with that side because you aren't losing out a pivot by moving McIlorum to 13 when Lockers moves to 6.

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