Re: WCC: How can Wigan counter this brilliant attack? : Thu Jan 10, 2019 12:32 pm  

JEAN CAPDOUZE wrote: I don't live in Chorley but I do have relatives over in Australia. They work in the French consulate in Sydney and are avid rugby league fans. In any case I try to keep up with all the Australian rugby league websites, including a subscription to http://www.watchnrl.com, which is how I know so incredibly much about the NRL. you forgot to mention your related to frank sidebottom

JEAN CAPDOUZE wrote: I don't live in Chorley but I do have relatives over in Australia. They work in the French consulate in Sydney and are avid rugby league fans. In any case I try to keep up with all the Australian rugby league websites, including a subscription to http://www.watchnrl.com, which is how I know so incredibly much about the NRL. you forgot to mention your related to frank sidebottom

Re: WCC: How can Wigan counter this brilliant attack? : Fri Jan 11, 2019 6:05 am  

JEAN CAPDOUZE wrote:

Yes, Hall did do his ACL playing for Leeds. But his recovery to match fitness is expected by May.

What is the date for the WCC?

Re: WCC: How can Wigan counter this brilliant attack? : Fri Jan 11, 2019 10:35 pm  

wire-quin wrote:

What is the date for the WCC?

Sunday 17th February, 7pm.

Re: WCC: How can Wigan counter this brilliant attack? : Sun Jan 13, 2019 4:25 am  

NickyKiss wrote:

It’s going to be unbelievably tough for us. I’m not sure I remember too many teams looking stronger on paper then this current Roosters side. We’ve a decent enough team and our outside backline looks good but the halves and packs are where games are won and lost and they kill us in both areas.

You surprised me when you beat Cronulla a couple of years back. They had strong halves and pack too and from memory were only missing Barba and Ennis from their Premiership winning team.

I am looking forward to the game. The Roosters are 3 from 3 in their WCC games so will go level with you in WCC wins if they prevail.

Re: WCC: How can Wigan counter this brilliant attack? : Sun Jan 13, 2019 10:15 am  

Freddie Miller. wrote:

You surprised me when you beat Cronulla a couple of years back. They had strong halves and pack too and from memory were only missing Barba and Ennis from their Premiership winning team.

If Wane was still in charge they might have a shot but it’ll only be Lam’s 3rd game in charge and the Wigan team will still be adjusting to a new coach so can’t see them challenging.

Re: WCC: How can Wigan counter this brilliant attack? : Sun Jan 13, 2019 5:43 pm  

JEAN CAPDOUZE wrote: I don't live in Chorley but I do have relatives over in Australia. They work in the French consulate in Sydney and are avid rugby league fans. In any case I try to keep up with all the Australian rugby league websites, including a subscription to http://www.watchnrl.com, which is how I know so incredibly much about the NRL. Pinocchio aint a patch on you is he.

JEAN CAPDOUZE wrote: I don't live in Chorley but I do have relatives over in Australia. They work in the French consulate in Sydney and are avid rugby league fans. In any case I try to keep up with all the Australian rugby league websites, including a subscription to http://www.watchnrl.com, which is how I know so incredibly much about the NRL. Pinocchio aint a patch on you is he.

Re: WCC: How can Wigan counter this brilliant attack? : Sun Jan 13, 2019 6:11 pm  

RoyBoy29 wrote:

Pinocchio aint a patch on you is he.

Re: WCC: How can Wigan counter this brilliant attack? : Mon Jan 14, 2019 6:53 am  

Just a brief look at the representative status of the likely Sydney Roosters team demonstrates the enormity of the task facing Wigan:

FB: James Tedesco (Australia and NSW, former Italy) State of Origin Man of the Match 2018, Brad Fittler Medal State of Origin player of series 2018.
WG: Brett Morris (former Australia and NSW)
WG: Daniel Tupou (Tonga and former NSW)
CE: Latrell Mitchell (Australia and NSW)
CE: Joseph Manu (New Zealand)
FE: Luke Keary (Australia) Clive Churchill Medal as best player in the NRL Grand Final 2018.
HB: Cooper Cronk (former Australia and QLD)

LF: Victor Radley
SR: Boyd Cordner (Australia and NSW captain)
SR: Angus Crichton (NSW)
PR: Jared Warea-Hargreaves (New Zealand)
PR: Sio Siua Taukeiaho (Tonga and former New Zealand)
HK: Jake Friend

Interchange:

LF: Isaac Liu (New Zealand and former Samoa)
SR: Mitchell Aubusson
PR: Zane Tetevano
PR: Lindsay Collins


I doubt that any other NRL team has such a glittering array of representative talent. Certainly no Super League team, including Wigan, does. Even non-representative players Jake Friend, and rising star Victor Radley, are outstanding.

Re: WCC: How can Wigan counter this brilliant attack? : Mon Jan 14, 2019 2:27 pm  

Wigan by 12

Re: WCC: How can Wigan counter this brilliant attack? : Mon Jan 14, 2019 2:55 pm  

Brick with eyes wrote:

Wigan by 12