Quote RichieS="RichieS"Rugby League fans have got to be the worst for writing off a player...

There is no doubt in my mind Chris Hankinson is a very good rugby player, his attack is equally as good as his defence and when he gets a chance to show it off I am sure he will make a fair few on this forum eat their words. He is no Inglis, but few are, however I understand many on here expect a Wigan side to be Inglis-esque for 1-13



When Hank signed he was offered deals by Warrington, Huddersfield and Leeds yet chose Wigan as he was a lifelong fan. Last season he went great before nearly losing his eye!'"

RichieSFather Ted:

We probably don't have any cap space. So many players have had their contracts renewed it's bound to affect the salary cap.


Trouble is our two highest paid players and them being two of our three marquee players haven't played for months. French has been out for a couple of months and Thompson since the Catalans game when we also lost Walters.  Although Walters has returned he was out for around 10-11 weeks Thompson still hasn't played.  That is just too much talent missing from the squad  not to have an adverse effect on performance..


If there was a shake up needed then Forber to be bench 9 instead of Leeming.  Walters right 2nd row and Junior off the bench. Maybe also Eckersley to replace Wardle for a couple of weeks so get Jake rested and fit again.


IMO our first 17-20 is the best in SL and by some distance. For that to be reflected in performance they all have to play especially our best players which they plainly have not.