Re: CCF match discussion : Thu May 26, 2022 11:45 am  

Egg Chasing wrote:

We won't risk Tommy if he isn't ready and we shouldn't do.

Shorrocks at 9 isn't great, but it's a far better option than losing a sub and O'Neill having to do longer minutes than he is used to.

I wouldn’t risk him no but if he’s fit giving him the 20 min stint when O’Neil goes of is great. Him being named alone should be causing Watson headaches

Re: CCF match discussion : Thu May 26, 2022 11:53 am  

Cherry_&_White wrote:

No Fages is a big loss. Still expect a tough game, but I'd have us as favourites with him out and Tommy on the bench.

There's also a doubt over Olly Russell for them.

Re: CCF match discussion : Thu May 26, 2022 11:57 am  

the version ive seen had fages named in the 21!

Re: CCF match discussion : Thu May 26, 2022 12:15 pm  

MattyB wrote:

https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2022/05/26/wigan-squad-for-challenge-cup-final/

Tommy in which is a surprise.

If he's fit I think that he will start.
Personally I can't see why he'd be in the 21 unless he is playing. It won't change how Huddersfield will prepare or play.
It will mean O'Neil will miss out which would be for me a wrong move.

It would certainly beef up the defence but Shorrocks at 9 for me just doesn't work.

Re: CCF match discussion : Thu May 26, 2022 12:16 pm  

jools wrote:

the version ive seen had fages named in the 21!

I hope that he is.
Ideally I would want both teams to be at or near to full strength.

Re: CCF match discussion : Thu May 26, 2022 12:18 pm  

Can't see Wardle either, he must be gutted, really rate him

Re: CCF match discussion : Thu May 26, 2022 12:26 pm  

jools wrote:

the version ive seen had fages named in the 21!

Possibly an error on the one you have seen as both Huddersfield and the Challenge cup on he isn’t in

Re: CCF match discussion : Thu May 26, 2022 12:55 pm  

Bizarre Tommy being in the squad as I’m sure Peet said last week he’d be back around that England game and KPP after that.

I’m sure he’ll know his body and will only play if he’s right.

At first I thought it might just be a mind games thing from Peet but don’t think he’s that kind of guy. Seen a picture of Tommy on twitter training too so think we’ll see him play.

For the last couple of years I’ve rubbished the thought of him playing 9 as he’s not played there for years (2019 last time) and a 37 year old defending in the middle for long spells isn’t wise.

However 10/15 minutes either side at half time wouldn’t be a bad thing.

His presence on the pitch will lift the others. Our captain and a club great.

I’d keep Smith and Cust in the halves.

Re: CCF match discussion : Thu May 26, 2022 1:16 pm  

Can't see any way he drops Smith for Leuluai, that leaves us with Field's shut your eyes and hope for the best goal kicking

Re: CCF match discussion : Thu May 26, 2022 1:34 pm  

Tommy at 9 to spell with O'Neil has to be the way to go.

Smith and Cust have been playing well together and should stay there - and Smith can kick goals. Tommy adds a bit of extra in defence and experience in the side. Far better as a interchange 9 than Shorrocks who is a good player but not a 9.