Lighting aside, I thought we looked really good tonight.

Would still rather see Max at full back and Walmsley on the wing, proves we have options.

Lawford looks a real prospect.

Is Lino still unfit?
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I thought the new stand was great tonight, good view, decent amount of space, fairly priced food and drink.

Wakey played well, but remember, going off the shirt numbers it was against Wigan's 2nd/3rd team.

The light situation was embarrassing. I counted them going off 11 times during the game. They were in use for the last football match and I don't remember issues then but believe they went off a few matches prior.

A tad silly, I had paid for 5 friends to come along. Not a massive financial contribution but still enough, all were disappointed to say the least regarding the lights.

They did however have massive appreciation for the rugby. Pointing (unknowingly) a lot of youngsters out asking how long they’d actually been playing as they looked very composed. lawford and Pratt included heavily in this.

Thomas Doyle looked very handy at Hooker, Jerry looks almost unstoppable from 10m out . Could keep going throughout the squad.

For the 60 minutes we played, I came away more than pleased,

I heard a lot of drivel coming from the new stand though, fans chanting about Chester and ex players. Hope we haven’t attracted the wrong type with cheaper tickets.

Granted there back line wardle apart wasnt a strong wigan side but there pack was definitely farrell apart full strength

I mean…

Wardle
Leeming
O’niell
Mago
Byrne
Ellis
Thomson
Chan
Hill
Dupree

With good SL experienced players in Hampshire and Eseh.

I thought we went very well and didn’t really look like trinity needed to get out of 2nd gear most of the game. Truth be told I don’t think Wigan broke the trinity line once for 62minutes and scored through a set with 2 restarts for repeat sets and a kick (clever one though).

Yes there was some youth on the edges but that team would have beaten most championship sides.

Let’s not forget trinity were missing a few in Vagana, Thornley, Bain, Lino and Gale. With Jowitt and Walmsley playing out of position.

I thought that Lawford and Pratt for two young lads look very promising. I’d even be very tempted to stick with Lawford in the team and get a string of games under his belt. Looks a talent. Pratt is very strong for his age.

Indeed. That pack will be playing against Penrith in a couple of weeks.

In terms of the lights, I was getting a bit cold anyway.

Trinity statement-

what's the name of that right tall forward they signed from Leeds, don't think you mentioned him. I thought he was their most dangerous forward and will definitely be a first team starter.
Which ever way you look at things, their pack last night is better than most other SL teams. The fact we stood up to them was a fantastic effort from our lads

Thought our forwards were great, especially Atoni and Uele and Griffin. Jerry showing what he can do from 10/20 metres out, no messing about. Thought Lawford was excellent in the halves and Pratt just impresses me every time I watch him.

Loved the new stand, the atmosphere for a friendly I thought was really good. Obviously a shame about the lights but I think we got what we needed out of it and no injuries! Overall a very enjoyable evening.

Poor defensive read for wigans first try , but from then on we matched them in attack and defence , even stopping Mago in his tracks when not so long ago he used to skittle us for fun . That Jerry is going to have a field day on the end of those swooping attacking lines we put on last night ,even without our regular halves on show . Great night , cracking atmosphere , and a good solid hit out again a very good determined side . Said to Powell in the club shop that if he can get our attack going like Cas did in their pomp I’d be a happy man , well looking at last night , it’s on its way, and I for one can’t wait to see them with a few more games under their belt ,it’s going to be a cracker of a season and a breath of fresh air for the long suffering fans

In his interview before the game, Powell was asked what his goals were for the season. He just said "win everything!"
I love that.

And when asked about how he'd approach Wigan he said he respected the team they put out but that we were going after them.

I think getting Powell was a masterstroke.

Surprised at how small Thompson is. I’ve always liked Byrne, think he’s quality.

He seemed to have developed the Richie Myler move of throwing his legs into the air and diving head first in the tackle to win a penalty. He was the best of the Wigan forwards though.

I agree