: Sat Feb 28, 2009 10:50 pm  

jjb10 wrote:

I have not been impressed by Riddell, or Roberts. But i think the boys just need game time. They came over here late for one reason or another from Oz so didn't get up too speed with the training. Was more impressed by Roberts tonight than Riddell. Jury still out.

: Sat Feb 28, 2009 10:51 pm  

MadDogg wrote:

I thought Piggy played OK personally, much improved. Made some good ground out of dummy half, decent distribution and increased game time. With more time, I've no doubt he'll go well for Wigan.

Certainly anyone wanting Micky Higham back in his place simply does not know their rugby.

jesus sounds like theres only you who knows nowt about their rugby. proven super league hooker or overpaid aussie never been ??????..... you decide. probably why you have never had much of an idea about rugby eh ????

Re: Riddell : Sat Feb 28, 2009 11:38 pm  

Spurry wrote:

Never seen such a slow no9 , he takes forever to pick up the ball and distribute it to the runners...seems like big mistake signing him , we played a lot better when Leuleui went into dummy half

He's got explosive pace - BN

: Sat Feb 28, 2009 11:49 pm  

Riddell hasnt done anything all season, he should prove himself in the reserves, when he played for Parramatta I thought he was a lazy player and knew the Wigan fans mwould pick up on this asap. McIllorum against Cas was great, he should start at hooker with Riddell in the reserves to prove his worth and fitness. Against Bratburt we want McIllrorum starting 9 with Leuluai coming into 9 when Tomkins comes on.

6- Smith
7- Leulai
9- McIllorum

14- S.Tomkins

: Sat Feb 28, 2009 11:50 pm  

Riddell had his best game in a Wigan shirt tonight which isn't saying much but it's an improvment i suppose. Every new player needs time to settle and as ever i use Pat Richards as an example of how a new overseas player needs time and shouldn't be written off too soon.

As for Leuluai i said during the week that he could become one of the very best hookers in the game if he moves there on a regular basis and in his spell tonight he did nothing to change my mind. He's so bright out of dummy half and constantly gets you on the front foot and puts big pressure on the defending team.

: Sat Feb 28, 2009 11:56 pm  

We have Bratfurt next week,

6- Tomkins
7- Smith

9- McIllorum

14- Leuluai

Riddell can whistle because I want Wigan lads playing, simple as! A lad from Wigan will put more heart and passion into their game than an Aussie regardles of how good they are!!!!!!

: Sat Feb 28, 2009 11:58 pm  

People like Riddell because he puts his hand up before he kicks, I couldnt give a monkeys if he got a ball and three cups and did magic tricks before he kicked a goal, end of the day we want lads who will put themselves on the line for the cause, Riddell aint done rack all, he plodding along earning his wage, McIllorum ripped Cas to pieces with his scoots, next week Riddell to reserves!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111

: Sun Mar 01, 2009 12:02 am  

post wrote:

We have Bratfurt next week,

6- Tomkins
7- Smith

9- McIllorum

14- Leuluai

Riddell can whistle because I want Wigan lads playing, simple as! A lad from Wigan will put more heart and passion into their game than an Aussie regardles of how good they are!!!!!!

Leuluai has to start the game somewhere because imo he's now our best player.

Smith would be the man to miss out for me before Riddell.

: Sun Mar 01, 2009 1:12 am  

NickyKiss wrote:

Riddell had his best game in a Wigan shirt tonight which isn't saying much but it's an improvment i suppose. Every new player needs time to settle and as ever i use Pat Richards as an example of how a new overseas player needs time and shouldn't be written off too soon.

As for Leuluai i said during the week that he could become one of the very best hookers in the game if he moves there on a regular basis and in his spell tonight he did nothing to change my mind. He's so bright out of dummy half and constantly gets you on the front foot and puts big pressure on the defending team.

I can't disagree but also feel that Richards looks better each time he is at full back , i don't think he ever stops learning , it must be is down to good attitude .

: Sun Mar 01, 2009 1:15 am  

captain hotknives wrote:

I can't disagree but also feel that Richards looks better each time he is at full back , i don't think he ever stops learning , it must be is down to good attitude .

Richards is a superb player with a superb attitude as you say and i've said for a while now that i see him getting to a very high level at fullback if he is given a long run in the position. I think he'll add support play to his game and start to score regulary from there.

Other then that element of support play he's very good already. His tackle on the Quins player who broke the line in the first half was superb. He lined him up ala Rads and took him down with minimum fuss.

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