ddtftf wrote: ↑Thu Sep 28, 2023 8:30 pm I dont think Smithies will go to the NRL he is a favourite at Wigan and a young player for the future , he has also just managed to get the silly things out of his game so sorry he is a stayer for the future

I agree. I think Wigan will reward him with an improved contract.

Big stick wrote: ↑Thu Sep 28, 2023 7:02 pm Who’s out the door then? My moneys on Smithies to aus unfortunately

Why?

Jonh wrote: ↑Thu Sep 28, 2023 3:58 pm Which podcast is that please?

I’ve not seen the podcast Jon but this is what he has reportedly said.

https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... n-27806861

Making a wrong decision is not a crime in my book, I do it every day. It is the inconsistency and not learning from mistakes that is the killer. Having said that, the RFL need to make things simpler for both the match officials (who have an incredibly difficult job to do) and disciplinary panel.

bertina wrote: ↑Wed Sep 27, 2023 4:14 pm

josie andrews wrote: ↑Wed Sep 27, 2023 2:52 pm We don’t want to make the same mistake again as last year bringing in player/s without any match fitness don’t care who it is.

Well said Josie.

They could both play in the Reserves Final this weekend.

Charriots Offiah wrote: ↑Mon Sep 25, 2023 9:16 pm

Wigan_forever1985 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 25, 2023 12:50 pm Williams benefits from being English

Williams benefits from being a good player.

He was excellent in rugby leagues premier competition, the NRL, the Aussies were fawning over him.

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