Miski, Mago & Ellis Confirmed : Mon Jul 19, 2021 5:59 pm  

All confirmed on two year deals + the option for a 3rd. https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2021/07/19/wigan-confirm-three-new-signings/ Very happy with these. Interesting that they didn't announce Thornley. Maybe not the 'done deal' many thought it was.

All confirmed on two year deals + the option for a 3rd. https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2021/07/19/wigan-confirm-three-new-signings/ Very happy with these. Interesting that they didn't announce Thornley. Maybe not the 'done deal' many thought it was.

Re: Miski, Mago & Ellis : Mon Jul 19, 2021 6:04 pm  

All seem to fit the bill of the type of overseas players we’re now signing. Good potential but either not quite cracked an NRL first team place or they’ve fallen out of favour and are young enough to rebuild over here and possibly head back. In the current climate it’s probably a decent way to go and we’re certainly going to avoid picking up players heading here for a retirement fund top up.

Re: Miski, Mago & Ellis : Mon Jul 19, 2021 6:12 pm  

NickyKiss wrote:

All seem to fit the bill of the type of overseas players we’re now signing. Good potential but either not quite cracked an NRL first team place or they’ve fallen out of favour and are young enough to rebuild over here and possibly head back. In the current climate it’s probably a decent way to go and we’re certainly going to avoid picking up players heading here for a retirement fund top up.

Yeah I agree. I wouldn't mind if we targeted a few more established 28/29 year olds too tho. I think guys like Coote and Sezer in particular have proven that, at that age, they can really hit the ground running & have a big impact.

I'm really happy with these three signings. All three seem to be bigger bodies than what we've got currently and that can't be a bad thing.

Re: Miski, Mago & Ellis Confirmed : Mon Jul 19, 2021 6:19 pm  

Happy with this. Let's get behind them no doubt some people won't be happy with these signings

Re: Miski, Mago & Ellis Confirmed : Mon Jul 19, 2021 6:20 pm  

Some good news finally! I'm happy with these 3, hopefully they remain fit and injury free and we get a great pre-season out of them all.

Mago I'm really looking forward to.

Re: Miski, Mago & Ellis Confirmed : Mon Jul 19, 2021 6:44 pm  

sergeant pepper wrote: All confirmed on two year deals + the option for a 3rd. https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2021/07/19/wigan-confirm-three-new-signings/ Very happy with these. Interesting that they didn't announce Thornley. Maybe not the 'done deal' many thought it was. Potentially Hankinson will be returning as Minski has played outside of him this season. Really happy with these signing Minski looks to have the build of Carney and charnley, looks stocky but can shift. Both props not seen much but they look the part. Apparently Rabbitohs wanted to keep hold of Mago. Hopefully can stop relying on these young lads and a few of them young props could go out on loan. Would be happy if they could extend clark. Could do with a new half but still time to sign new players If they have signed would appear next years coach has been decided on

sergeant pepper wrote: All confirmed on two year deals + the option for a 3rd. https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2021/07/19/wigan-confirm-three-new-signings/ Very happy with these. Interesting that they didn't announce Thornley. Maybe not the 'done deal' many thought it was. Potentially Hankinson will be returning as Minski has played outside of him this season. Really happy with these signing Minski looks to have the build of Carney and charnley, looks stocky but can shift. Both props not seen much but they look the part. Apparently Rabbitohs wanted to keep hold of Mago. Hopefully can stop relying on these young lads and a few of them young props could go out on loan. Would be happy if they could extend clark. Could do with a new half but still time to sign new players If they have signed would appear next years coach has been decided on

Re: Miski, Mago & Ellis Confirmed : Mon Jul 19, 2021 6:50 pm  

Always a boost to announce some new players.
I know nothing about any of them bar their Wikipedia pages.
The props look at the perfect age to kick on and mature into their best years.
The winger from London seems a good lad.
Interesting to see how they kick on.

This is no criticism of the club (more the state of RL) but so sad that gone are the days we announce a Steve Renouf, Brett Dallas, Trent Barrett, Craig Smith etc. Hard to believe it is ten years ago since we announced Finch/Hoffman/Lima.

[Wigan6/Leeds1 Andy]

Re: Miski, Mago & Ellis Confirmed : Mon Jul 19, 2021 6:50 pm  

sergeant pepper wrote:

Interesting that they didn't announce Thornley. Maybe not the 'done deal' many thought it was.

If Thornley's the answer, we're asking the wrong question. Has any sporting club signed as many ex-players as we have these last 6/7 years? Not one has come back a better player (jury out on Bateman).

Re: Miski, Mago & Ellis Confirmed : Mon Jul 19, 2021 7:01 pm  

The NSW Cup highlights of Miski, we need to get that centre signed that player inside Miski.

Re: Miski, Mago & Ellis Confirmed : Mon Jul 19, 2021 7:05 pm  

ChrisA wrote:

The NSW Cup highlights of Miski, we need to get that centre signed that player inside Miski.

I would put the brilliant Pearce-Paul at centre for a couple of years. He would be a wingers dream. Runs hard, offloads and has pace. Second row beckons for him when Farrell retires.