Now that the dust has settled on an emotionally charged end to the game, I think it's actually a great point, and in the context of season goals, it makes little difference to actually winning the game.
If we still harbour chances of catching Widnes, then we are now 2 points behind with a superior points +/-, i.e. 1 win. This would have been the same had we won.
If we can't catch 8th, then the only consolation is winning the "Hull League", which is no prize at all these days. However, if this floats the boat of some posters, then once again the point is as useful as 2 given Hull's +/- is streets ahead of ours, they still need to win 2 games more than us to pass us.
Onto the performance. We started with our usual 1st set knock on, and continued dropping the ball all night, however, the attitude & committment was there for all to see which is all we ask as fans. Had they shown that desire at Widnes, the complexion of the season may be a lot different and Chester might have already been announced as full time coach. His priority has to be to get some consistency into the team.
We looked miles better when defending our edges, and Wigan targetted them all night. Had a certain Mr Welham still been in the team, we would have been slaughtered. His absence certainly contributed to the improvement, and I'm begging Mr Chester to leave him out permanently. The injury to Salts may tempt him to consider a recall. Don't do it Chris, give the shirt to Horney or one of the kids.
I'm quite proud of the team this morning, they have restored that at least. A word on the PNG lads (Chan & Costigan) - class.
but well done we nearly did it so keep it up please
