Powell done for season broke his ankle in 3 places.. well that's what he told my mate in cherry tree Saturday night.

www.wigantoday.net/sport/rugby-l ... -1-8531428 Gregson ok, jaw not broken. Powell having a scan today on his ankle. Likely to be Gregson and Lockers in the halves.

www.wigantoday.net/sport/rugby-l ... -1-8531428 Gregson ok, jaw not broken. Powell having a scan today on his ankle. Likely to be Gregson and Lockers in the halves.

Looks like John Bateman is close to returning. Can't come soon enough.

Much as I appreciate Willie Isa, his limitations have been rather exposed over the last few weeks and Bateman has been our best player over 2015 and 2016. We've really missed his desire and will to win.

That would be good news if he is back sooner rather than later, we have definitely missed his go forward and his bit of mongrel that he has. I can't help feel sorry for Willie Isa he's the modern Ged Byrne if you like, he can play in numerous positions but doesn't stand out in any one of them.

Isa is very underrated IMO. He isn't going to make a break out of nowhere like Bateman or Farrell but he wacks them hard and acts as a bit of an enforcer when it gets tasty. A useful player to have in the side given salary cap restrictions.

If we can possibly get some well overdue good luck with the spine of the side when they return over the next 3-4 weeks and keep them in place for the year, we might have a chance of getting back in the mix with a run of wins.

Tomkins, Williams, Leuluai, Mcilorum, Bateman, O'Loughlin - stick that lot into the team and we will add a huge amount of quality and leadership.

I do agree with this.

I wasn't intending to criticise Isa, just pointing out that compared to Bateman he is very limited (though to be fair most players are).

Heard an interview with him, I think it was on wish fm, he said he was hoping to be back for the Leigh game, 8th June.

Can Gregson goal kick? Otherwise can Tierney? Got a faint memory of him kicking once.

I've seen Gregson kick for the U19s a couple of years ago, he wasn't bad from what I remember.

Lockers doubtful for Swinton with tight calf. Williams possible, fitness test on Saturday. Via club twitter feed from press conference.

Aye with Gregson in and Powell out.

Guessing the lesser injured of Williams and Lockers will partner Gregson.

We could do with both of them starting the match tbh. Hopefully get a decent lead by HT and then rest them.


I don't think we'll see S Tomkins this year and with Escare out that leaves us with a problem IMO. I don't fancy our chances of winning anything with Tierney at FB. Davies and Marshall look much safer under pressure, I think once Gildart & Gelling are fit we should look at converting one the young wingers to FB. I'd rather get Burgess back out wide and leave him there. He's too much of a weapon to not have on that edge when he's linking up with Williams and Gildart.

Why do people keep saying this?

Genuinely curious as the last word from the club is that he's in great shape "like a new man" and due back early?

He seemed fine and dandy at the BBQ last weekend.