Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Sun Feb 09, 2025 8:52 pm  

Stu M wrote:

That’s a great price, well done.

I have a feeling Sailor won’t be a million miles away either. May have a dabble on him.

You will need to find some points for Sailor to have a chance. Don't think Saints style of play will do him any favours.

If he stays fit I can see Jai Field being in the mix this year

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Mon Feb 10, 2025 12:15 am  

Stu M wrote:

That’s a great price, well done.

I have a feeling Sailor won’t be a million miles away either. May have a dabble on him.

That will depend on how the Saints pack performs.

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Thu Feb 13, 2025 1:01 pm  

I see Hurrell has already been dropped, before the season's began

I think their 13 is still quite strong though, they just need Lomax and Welsby to get back to some decent form. But I can't see much impact off the bench unless Paasi also gets some form from somewhere.

Agree that their (long) kicking game is likely their biggest issue. For years they constantly benefited from making strong yards from Makinson and Walmsley and then doing that boring box kick in the corner but I'm not sure that works now. I think they'll beat Salford though, they should have enough power to beat them by 10+ points.

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Thu Feb 13, 2025 3:59 pm  

Wigg'n wrote:

I see Hurrell has already been dropped, before the season's began

I think their 13 is still quite strong though, they just need Lomax and Welsby to get back to some decent form. But I can't see much impact off the bench unless Paasi also gets some form from somewhere.

Agree that their (long) kicking game is likely their biggest issue. For years they constantly benefited from making strong yards from Makinson and Walmsley and then doing that boring box kick in the corner but I'm not sure that works now. I think they'll beat Salford though, they should have enough power to beat them by 10+ points.

With Salford confirming a reserve side Saints should win with 30 minimum

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Thu Feb 13, 2025 4:13 pm  

bazdev wrote:

With Salford confirming a reserve side Saints should win with 30 minimum

Feels really sad for the comp that they can't put their full team out. We've had a couple of byes over this last couple of years with teams resting players around the cup final and play offs though, so I'm personally not going to complain. A great looking fixture has been rendered pretty much a none event now though and the game doesn't need that, especially on the opening weekend and with it being the game on free to air TV.

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Thu Feb 13, 2025 4:14 pm  

Glad I cashed out a couple of days ago as I had a decent sized bet on Salford at +14.5 but I had a feeling that the clearance wouldn't be done in time.

Not sure why they can't play the same side as they played in the CC Cup which would've been more than competitive. Or have they just stuck 2 fingers up at the RFL?

Feel sorry for the no doubt sizeable Salford contingent who have bought tickets fully expecting a full squad.

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Thu Feb 13, 2025 4:24 pm  

It's also embarrassing for SL that Saints have essentially received 2 free competition points just because of the fixture draw. Imagine they finish 1 point above relegation now

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Thu Feb 13, 2025 4:46 pm  

Stu M wrote:

Glad I cashed out a couple of days ago as I had a decent sized bet on Salford at +14.5 but I had a feeling that the clearance wouldn't be done in time.

Not sure why they can't play the same side as they played in the CC Cup which would've been more than competitive. Or have they just stuck 2 fingers up at the RFL?

Feel sorry for the no doubt sizeable Salford contingent who have bought tickets fully expecting a full squad.

Betting on the game has been removed by Skybet and Betfred so don’t know if any exsisting bet still stands

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Thu Feb 13, 2025 5:04 pm  

Saturday's evening viewing ruined.
Just rugby leagues luck that this fixture was picked by the beeb

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Thu Feb 13, 2025 5:07 pm  

Why not lift the cap provisionally pending approval?