Tony Clubb getting the all clear is brilliant news & confirms to me that Crosby probably is on his way to Wire. Like Jack Hughes, I imagine he wants guaranteed first team rugby & at Wigan he isn't going to get that. I don't think Warrington have the same strength in depth in the pack that we do & so it will be less about Wigan wanting to get rid, but more Crosby looking to secure his future. Good luck to him.
Our pack with FPN, Flower, Clubb and Tautai is monsterous. That is 4 big units. Sutton, Bretherton and Navarette in reserve too. That is a healthy pack for next season.
I can't say I will lose any sleep over Lee Mossop. He has had a torrid time with shoulder injuries & it is right we move on. I wish him all the best at Leigh.
How does Joel Tomkins come back into the side next season? I think Bateman/Farrell definitely start & Lockers has proven that if he is fit he must play. Willie Isa has been solid for us, but I would imagine Joel will start on the bench ahead of him.
McIlorum and Powell share the hooking duties. I wonder if we will sign Dwyer from Wire?
The question marks aren't really in the forwards for me - it is the backs.
Sam Tomkins will he be fit? Morgan Escare to cover?
How do we cover for Manfredi next year? When is he back? I can't say Lewis Tierney fills me with much confidence. Warrington clearly targetted him all game (yet ironically had more success with Charnley).
How do we replace Sarginson? Can Gildart do a full season at centre? Especially without Dom Manfredi alongside him?
Matty Smith I presume has moved on. Leuluai and Williams in the halves. Who will kick next season?
Does Ryan Hampshire get moved on or brought back into the side?
