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Head Coach: Michael Maguire Coaching career: 2001 - 2004: Assistant Coach for Canberra Strength and Conditioning Coach and Assistant Coach with Canberra Raiders Reserve Grade 2005 - current: Melbourne Storm Assistant Coach Playing career: 1991 - 1997: Canberra Raiders 1997: Adelaide Rams 1998: Canberra Raiders 2006 - Present, Assistant Coach, NSW Country Rugby League Representative... [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances]
Lead Assistant Coach: Shaun Wane Shaun Wane started his league career as a junior at Wigan St Patrick's. He became a first team prop forward for Wigan in the early 80s and played during the clubs glory years of the late 80s. Shaun won the man of the match award in the inaugural World Club Challenge... [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances]
Assistant Coach: Phil Veivers Appointed Wigan's assitant coach under Brian Noble in May 2006. [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances]
Rugby General Manager: Kris Radlinski Kris Radlinski played for St Jude's and St Patrick's before signing for Wigan. He joined as an amateur before turning professional aged 17 in 1993 and broke into the first team later that year. He made his debut as a substitute in a 46-0 defeat against Castleford on October 31st. It... [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances]
Head of Strength and Conditioning: Mark Bitcon Mark Bitcon joined Wigan after nine years experience in a similar position, most recently since August 2008 at Gloucester Rugby Union Club where he was Head of Sports Science. Mark also worked in the same role at International level with Scotland Rugby Union. Previous to that Mark held Senior Strength and... [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances]

Players

1. Cameron Phelps Utility back Cameron Phelps signed for Wigan mid-way through the 2008 season after securing a release from NRL outfit Canterbury Bulldogs. He joined for the remainder of the 2008 season with an option to remain at Wigan in 2009. Phelps had made his first team debut for the Bulldogs in 2005... [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances]
2. Amos Roberts Goal-kicking winger Amos Roberts joined Wigan on a four-year contract in 2009, having been released by Sydney Roosters one-year early due to salary cap constraints. He had been able to join the Wigan's squad early after George Carmont obtained a Samoan passport that removed him from the Warriors' overseas quota. Before... [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances]
3. Martin Gleeson Martin Gleeson was born in Wigan on 25 May 1980. Much of his early rugby development took place in Australia, where he emigrated with his family at age 10 to live in Queensland. He returned to England aged 17 and embarked on a professional career, signing for Huddersfield Giants in 1999.... [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances]
4. George Carmont Centre or wing George Carmont signed for Wigan in November 2007 on a two year contract. Carmont had played the previous three seasons for Newcastle Knights making over 80 appearances in the NRL competition. His first season at Wigan was marked by a series of high-quality performances at centre in an... [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances]
5. Pat Richards Six-foot winger Pat Richards signed a two-year contract with Wigan for the 2006 and 2007 seasons in June 2005. He joined the Warriors from NRL outfit Wests Tigers. Despite making all of his appearances in 2005 on the wing, Pat was switched to the centres in his first season at Wigan.... [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances]
6. Sam Tomkins Younger brother of Wigan first teamer Joel Tomkins, Sam was promoted from Under 16s squad to Wigan's Junior Academy in June 2005. He captained the Under 18s in 2006 and was made a part-time Community Development coach for 2007. He combined the role with his playing duties. In 2008 he signed... [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances]
7. Thomas Leuluai Scrum-half Thomas Leuluai signed a three-year deal with Wigan in December 2006 aged 21. He came to the Warriors after spending an injury hit 2005 at Harlequins. He had managed only 16 appearances due to serious ankle and hamstring problems. Despite these injuries, the departure of loanee scrum-half Michael Dobson required... [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances]
8. Stuart Fielden Stuart Fielden signed for Wigan in June 2006, whilst the Warriors were occupying the foot of the Super League table for the first time. His transfer from Bradford Bulls cost Wigan a World Record fee of £450,000, eclipsing the previous record of £440,000 paid by Wigan for Martin Offiah. Fielden had... [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances]
9. Mark Riddell Hooker Mark Riddell signed for Wigan on a three-year deal in May 2008. He will be at the Warriors until the end of the 2011 season. He had spent the previous seven seasons in the NRL with Paramatta and St George. Riddell played junior rugby for his local club side, St... [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances]
10. Andy Coley Warrington born, Andy Coley played for the local side Laporte A.R.L. prior to turning professional with Swinton Lions. He joined Salford as a second row forward prior to the 2001 season but spent much of his time at the Reds in the front row. Andy joined Wigan at the start of... [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances]
11. Harrison Hansen Kiwi forward Harrison is the son of ex Salford, Swinton and New Zealand professional Shane Hansen and is a product of the Folly Lane ARLFC. Hansen attended the same Swinton school as Manchester United's Ryan Giggs. He impressed in Wigan's Academy setup and was signed on a new two-year deal in... [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances]
12. Joel Tomkins Back row forward Joel Tompkins joined Wigan in 2003. A former St. John Fisher player who can play loose forward and also stand-off, he played in Wigan's Academy U18s setup. He was selected for the 2004 Academy Origin Series. Joel made his first team debut against Widnes in March 2005. He... [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances]
13. Sean O'Loughlin Wigan-born Sean O'Loughlin is a loose forward who can also play at stand-off. He comes from a well connected RL family, His dad is the ex-Great Britain player Keiron O'Loughlin and his brother in law is ex-Wigan captain Andy Farrell. His dad was a member of the Widnes side that beat... [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances]
14. Paul Prescott Young prop forward and former St John Fisher pupil Paul Prescott played in the Wigan academy setup in 2003 and 2004. His amateur club had been Wigan St Judes. Paul was called into the first team squad in July 2004 after an injury crisis left Wigan with no fit senior prop... [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances]
15. Michael McIlorum Former Farnley Park High School pupil and Leeds amatuer Queens and Stanningley ARLFC player, Mike McIlorum joined in Wigan's Academy U18s in 2005. Mike signed a two-year full-time contract with Wigan in July 2005, keeping him at the club until the end of 2007. He capped the 2005 season by winning... [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances]
16. Phil Bailey Utility forward or centre Phil Bailey signed a three year deal with Wigan to start in 2007. He joined the Warriors after leaving NRL outfit Cronulla. Phil's previous NRL sides were Manly, whom he joined in 1999, and Northern Eagles (2001-2002). He made his first grade debut 1999 against Souths and... [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances]
17. Iafeta Palea'aesina Educated at Penrose High School in Auckland, Iafeta Palea'aesina started playing rugby league at the age of 9 with New Zealand club Otahuhu. He made his NRL debut with the New Zealand Warriors against Northern Eagles in June 2001 and maintained his position in the first grade until 2002 when he... [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances]
19. Paul Deacon Paul Deacon Factfile Paul Deacon started out at Hindley ARLFC and made his senior professional début four days before his 18th birthday as a substitute for Oldham Bears in a 48-6 RL Challenge Cup fourth round home defeat of Rochdale Hornets on 9 February 1997. He made only four appearances for... [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances]
20. Karl Pryce As part of a club scheme WiganWarriorsFans.com proudly sponsored Karl during the 2009 season. Former Bradford Bulls and Gloucester RU player Karl Pryce signed for Wigan in December 2007. He agreed a 2-year contract with the Warriors after making only 3 Guinness Premiership appearances during an injury hit 12 months with... [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances]
21. Eamon O'Carroll Young prop Eamon O'Carroll came through Wigan's scholarship and academy setup after joining as a 14-year-old from the Waterhead amateur club in his home-town of Oldham. He was called up into the first team squad for the first time before Wigan's Challenge Cup clash with Wakefield in April 2006. In 2007... [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances]
22. Shaun Ainscough Shaun Ainscough played in Wigan's academy setup since 2006. In October 2008, he signed a new deal keeping him at the club until at least the end of 2009. His previous clubs included Wigan St Jude and he attended St Thomas Moore High School. He made his debut for the first... [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances]
23. Lee Mossop Lee signed a three-year part time contract with Wigan in May 2005. He was only 16 and had been playing in Wigan's junior setup for the previous 18 months. He will combine studying for A-Levels with playing in Wigan Academy Under 18s setup. Youth Manager Dean Bell said of Lee: “He... [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances]
24. Darrell Goulding Former St Edmund Arrowsmith pupil Darrell Goulding played for junior amateur club Wigan St Patrick's in Ince. He was part of Wigan's scholarship scheme and played in Wigan's Academy U18s in 2004 and U21s in 2005. Darrell signed a two-year full-time contract with Wigan in July 2005, keeping him at the... [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances]
25. Liam Farrell Former Wigan St Patricks amatuer and cousin of Andy Farrell, Liam Farrell joined the Wigan scholarship scheme aged 13 in 2003. He spent his first season in the Academy U18s aged just 16 playing in the second row. U18s coach Shaun Wane rated his performances in his first year as promising... [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances]
26. Ben Davies Ben Davies played in Wigan's Reserve Championship winning side in 2008. He did enough to earned a new contract for 2009 and was promoted to be part of the first team squad. Davies has represented England Under 18’s Academy touring in Australia. Date of birth: 2/11/1989 Nickname: Danger Favoured position: Prop... [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances]
27. Stefan Marsh [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances]
28. Joe Mellor [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances]
29. Chris Tuson Chris Tuson joined Wigan as teenager as a trialist for the Under 18s in June 2006. Chris, who is from Leyland, was playing for amateurs Wigan St Pats. He débuted in the Under 21s in 2007. In 2008, reserves coach Shaun Wane compared him to Aussie second rower David Furner. He... [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances]
30. Josh Veivers Played in Wigan's Reserves in 2008. Earned a new contract for 2009. [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances]
31. Josh Charnley Winger Josh Charnley played in the Wigan academy in 2008 and earned a one-year deal with the Academy Under 18s for the 2009 season. Date of Birth; 26/6/1991 Nickname; Charnz Favoured Position; Wing Amateur Club / School; Wigan St Patrick’s / Holy Cross High School, Chorley Representative RL Honours; Lancashire Service... [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances]
32. Jonny Walker Jonny is a product of Leyland Warriors, who he represented throughout his junior career from the age of 6 until he was signed by Wigan RLFC at the age of 18. He gained representative honours with Lancashire at Service Area Level before being selected for North West regional trials with BARLA.... [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances]
33. Ian Thornley Progressed through the Wigan scholarship progress from the age of 13. Signed for the Academy U18s at the start of the 2008 season. Was made part of the first team squad for the 2009 season. [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances]