That would be my 17, would have Moy on the bench, as he plays alot more positions 

That would be my 17 to be fair and depends just how ready Hardaker is to play 80mins as to whether I'd go with Moy or Hutchison on the bench. If Hardaker 100% and there's no issue to him being able to do 80mins I'd go with Hutchison, Rapana definitely improves us at FB and Hutchison although only had limited time on the field in the time he's had he has shown up well so far.

If we can show the same passion and commitment that we did against Leigh and get a fair crack from the clown in the middle (I say this without knowing who it is, which is an indication of the quality of officiating in the domestic game), then I'd like to think we can keep it to a 12-18 point loss. Since their defeat to Leigh, Wigan have spanked everyone by 40+ so I'd be ok with that. I think we lack the quality and pace in the backs to win it but I'd be delighted if we were able to grind out a win. Head: Wigan by 18, Heart: Hull by 4. Not happy about Fash being in the 17 but the side is picking itself at the minute due to injuries and a lack of squad depth.

Fash starting … bleak 

This game almost amounts to a free hit for us. Let's face it, no one is expecting anything other than a Wigan victory (including most of the faithful on here), so we can go out and give it our best shot.


The longer we can stay in the contest the more emboldened we will become and the greater our chances will become of pulling off a cup upset. It's making sure we don't simply get blown away in first forty minutes that's the key.


Ultimately, it's difficult not to conclude that Wigan possess too much firepower for us to contain them for long enough, but hopefully we will see a continuation of the attitude and commitment we've seen from everyone so far and we will make Wigan earn the victory if nothing else. 
Heart says cup upset for Saturday night viewing, head says a gallant performance in defeat to the best side in the game right now. Either way it's onward and forward for the Fc in 2025.

Fash had a good game last week when he came on and played prop. 

He did okay without much go forward … but still managed to give away that ridiculous penalty which lead to an Armstrong try. 

My concern is the amount of restarts and pens Kendall will conjure up against us.

Least we're used to it especially with him

Hutchinson in Reserves squad for tomorrow so looks like Moy on bench

I just came to say the same thing. Which is the way I would have gone too.

I was not impressed with Fash’s form or discipline last season. However, so far this season I think he has been more consistent and also stopped trying to get into stupid arguments with the opposition.