Wigan v Hull The Return
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Wigan v Hull The Return
Has anyone had any thoughts about next next Friday's game?
Hull will be looking for a win to get some momentum for the playoffs.
What sort of approach should we be taking?
Hull will be looking for a win to get some momentum for the playoffs.
What sort of approach should we be taking?
Re: Wigan v Hull The Return
Would think it will be a fairly niggly game as Hull will be frustrated with themselves about their performance at Wembley.
Wouldn't be surprised if we lose - but given a choice between winning the CC and winning a super league round when our play spot is already confirmed is a complete no brainer!
Wouldn't be surprised if we lose - but given a choice between winning the CC and winning a super league round when our play spot is already confirmed is a complete no brainer!
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Exactly. So should we risk the people we need fit for the playoffs?Matthew wrote:Would think it will be a fairly niggly game as Hull will be frustrated with themselves about their performance at Wembley.
Wouldn't be surprised if we lose - but given a choice between winning the CC and winning a super league round when our play spot is already confirmed is a complete no brainer!
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Crossed my mind briefly.Kittwazzer wrote:Has anyone had any thoughts about next next Friday's game?
Hull will be looking for a win to get some momentum for the playoffs.
What sort of approach should we be taking?
Madge was criticised for the team giving up after 2011 so what do we want to happen?
The stupid play off system we have means as we can't finish less than fourth there isn't much point to any of our remaining fixtures (whereas in a top 5 we'd still have to go for a win 100% in this game).
Should Wane try and build some momentum?
I did see in his post match comments he said several players would not have played if it had been a normal SL game so whoever they are I don't expect them playing v Hull. I think Sam is one of those and so we are back to short changing the fans but this is one week where perhaps people won't expect the 1st team out there.
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No harm in resting a couple of players in the game on Friday. Like has been suggested, the wings would be one place I would look to play kids. Crosby and Hughes might as well play too I think for Mossop and H.
If we put a defending and kicking game on in the playoffs like we saw yesterday then we showed we are good enough at that to win a game still so we don't need to win the last two league games as such, but that shouldn't be the attitude so players who need fitness like Lockers and Flower should play as well as the half backs and Sam. No issue with having Hampshire on the bench to mean they don't all have to play 80 though.
I think we'll see who is in the best shape by Wednesday and go from there though.
If we put a defending and kicking game on in the playoffs like we saw yesterday then we showed we are good enough at that to win a game still so we don't need to win the last two league games as such, but that shouldn't be the attitude so players who need fitness like Lockers and Flower should play as well as the half backs and Sam. No issue with having Hampshire on the bench to mean they don't all have to play 80 though.
I think we'll see who is in the best shape by Wednesday and go from there though.
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Re: Wigan v Hull The Return
Fridays game is more important than I first thought. In fact teams 2-7 are all in action.
If we beat Hull, we go second if Wire lose at LP to a Stains side keen to hold on to 5th spot - which they could lose if an indifferent Leeds surrender to Catalans.
I think I'd rather meet Wire at home rather than away!
If we beat Hull, we go second if Wire lose at LP to a Stains side keen to hold on to 5th spot - which they could lose if an indifferent Leeds surrender to Catalans.
I think I'd rather meet Wire at home rather than away!
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Going this expecting them to rest a lot of players, stuck at work next week so it'll be my last game until the play offs so hope it's a good night
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Another point to consider is that if we can secure second place and Hudds fail again in the play offs, then we get club call.
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Re: Wigan v Hull The Return
Play those who need game time and rest those that dont.
where we finish, 2nd or 4th does it really matter.
Bring in andy Faz for another pep talk and the grand final is in the bag.
where we finish, 2nd or 4th does it really matter.
Bring in andy Faz for another pep talk and the grand final is in the bag.
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I reckon Leeds will hang on to 4th spot so I'd prefer 2nd to 3rd. Home advantage and a chance of Clubcall!Panchitta Marra wrote:Play those who need game time and rest those that dont.
where we finish, 2nd or 4th does it really matter.
Bring in andy Faz for another pep talk and the grand final is in the bag.