Re: Master Class : Sun Oct 07, 2018 9:22 am  

Arthur Warrior wrote:

Great display from Wigan on friday night, thought Navarrete & Gildart were stand out players. One player not that good on the night was O'loughlin, I thought he had his worst game of the season.

I’d probably go further then that and say he had one of the worst games I’ve ever seen him have. He looked half asleep as though his mind was elsewhere at points which made me wonder if he’s fully fit.

Hopefully if he’s not quite right, he’ll have enough time to improve before Saturday.

Re: Master Class : Sun Oct 07, 2018 10:36 am  

NickyKiss wrote:

I’d probably go further then that and say he had one of the worst games I’ve ever seen him have. He looked half asleep as though his mind was elsewhere at points which made me wonder if he’s fully fit.

Hopefully if he’s not quite right, he’ll have enough time to improve before Saturday.

Carrying a knock possibly and very conscious this ‘might’ be his last GF.

if fit next week I imagine he will need carrying off at full time due to a huge capitano knock.

Re: Master Class : Sun Oct 07, 2018 12:07 pm  

tugglesf78 wrote:

Carrying a knock possibly and very conscious this ‘might’ be his last GF.

if fit next week I imagine he will need carrying off at full time due to a huge capitano knock.

Well I've seen his entire career and yet to see him have consecutive bad games so I reckon you might be right!

Re: Master Class : Sun Oct 07, 2018 2:49 pm  

Phuzzy wrote:

Well I've seen his entire career and yet to see him have consecutive bad games so I reckon you might be right!

2006, 2008

Re: Master Class : Sun Oct 07, 2018 5:30 pm  

The Whiffy Kipper wrote:

2006, 2008

Which games? Individually he was good in 2006. In fact that's the year I had the bet with Wigan Watcher he would excel in the internationals, which of course he did. Can't remember consecutive games in 2008 either so I'll be interested to see which ones you pick out...

Re: Master Class : Sun Oct 07, 2018 5:32 pm  

It was anything but a masterclass IMO. Our defence was very good with some wonderful last ditch tackles and scrambling but with ball in hand we were very poor. Only 2 individual efforts got us over the line and Tommys try was down to poor Cas defence as much as determination from Tommy, they should of stopped him if we're honest. O'loughlin saved his worst performance in years for the most important game so far this year but hopefully he will be back to his old self next weekend and Sutton was just as bad. As much as im glad we won, we got most of the 50/50 calls and Cas let us off the hook time and time again with unforced errors. If anybody thinks that kind of performance will do next week they are mistaken. Warrington will be determined not to lose another Grand Final and we will have to have all 17 players have the game of their life. I would also start with Farrell and allow him to do the early heavy work and bring Greenwood on fresh when O'Loughlin goes off and the game opens up slightly. I would also be tempted to have Hamlin or Tautai on the bench instead of Escare so that we have plenty of forward power.

Re: Master Class : Sun Oct 07, 2018 5:54 pm  

I'm certainly no Wigan fan that's for certain

But that semi final performance was outstanding and your defensive effort for 80 minutes was exceptional

A repeat of that performance in the GF will see you win without a doubt IMO

I'd love to wish you luck but I can't

Enjoy the day guys

Re: Master Class : Sun Oct 07, 2018 6:34 pm  

Phuzzy wrote:

Which games? Individually he was good in 2006. In fact that's the year I had the bet with Wigan Watcher he would excel in the internationals, which of course he did. Can't remember consecutive games in 2008 either so I'll be interested to see which ones you pick out...

It was a guess

Re: Master Class : Sun Oct 07, 2018 7:02 pm  

The Biffs Back wrote:

I'm certainly no Wigan fan that's for certain

But that semi final performance was outstanding and your defensive effort for 80 minutes was exceptional

A repeat of that performance in the GF will see you win without a doubt IMO

I'd love to wish you luck but I can't

Enjoy the day guys

I think you're being too kind. Our attack will have to be much sharper to trouble Warrington if they play as they did against Saints.

Re: Master Class : Sun Oct 07, 2018 7:04 pm  

The Biffs Back wrote:

I'm certainly no Wigan fan that's for certain

But that semi final performance was outstanding and your defensive effort for 80 minutes was exceptional

A repeat of that performance in the GF will see you win without a doubt IMO

I'd love to wish you luck but I can't

Enjoy the day guys

Wire will cause us more issues than Cas did on Friday, and we need to be sharper with the ball also. It will need another step up if wire perform as they can do.