Errm no.
The ones on the line to get repeat sets didn't lose us any ground at all.
If there were kicks on the 2nd 3rd and 4th....which I don't remember, they saved us energy.

There was at least 3 kicks in their 20 on early tackle counts for me the wrong tactic we should have played the six out on attack. The early kicks were tactically wrong in my opinion

I noticed that Hood was partially responsible, along with Lino, for letting Farrell run through for their 1st try. He then missed tackles twice during the same set where Wigan scored on 39 minutes.

He’s a cracking tackler is Hood but I put the one on 39 minutes down to fatigue. Poching seems to like running with Hood for 55/60 minutes then bringing on a replacement 9. It has worked but think in a tough battle it backfired a bit today.

Despite that we had a good dig. We need to focus on Cas as a win will wash away any memories of this.

Maybe we could get Escare back on loan because should we for the first time in many attempts actually win we will be doing Salford a favour.

I was thinking that too if both Miller and Jowitt are out. Gaskell could cover full back if its only Jowitt though.

Getting Escare back regardless would certainly help the rotation of the squad too.

Really? Gaskell can’t tackle. I’d like to see ‘the forgotten man’ Brad Walker play at LF unless he’s injured. He always seems to put in a great performance whenever he’s needed but never gets a good run in the team.

We need to play our strongest vs Cas and the game vs Wigan should be for those busting for a shot like Aydin, Walker, Bowes, Adebiyi, Eseh, Tanivalu, Croft etc.

Then play strongest vs Kr

Gaskell has forgotten more than Walker knows at this stage in his development,yes he’s not watertight in defence ,but his nouse going forwards puts him in the starting line up every time over Walker for me . Walkers time will come he’s got the makings of a very good ball playing forward for me , but this isn’t the time to chop and change for changes sake . Play your strongest squad that is available for me it’s that simple .Gaskell has had a game in the reserves after his latest setback ,so fitness won’t be his strong point at this present time ,but I’m sure if he can keep injury free he’ll be a great asset .

As I said, just a thought. There's the old saying that attack is the best form of defence, and Gaskell is an attacking player. I'd actually forgotten about Walker but the coach will as ever decide!

Walker would also be fresh unlike Gaskell who would have only played 4 days earlier….

I haven't seen anything to say who's missing?
Do we know anything for sure?

You will find out on night of match .Did not agree with late news that our main three players were out against Wigan

That's just sometimes how it goes, but a few on here are talking about players being replaced. Was just wondering if that had actually been communicated or just forum talk.

Do fear that if Walker doesn’t start getting game time, we may risk losing a quality player.

Hopefully Miller and Fifita are back to boost the side this week.