Zak Hardaker back on board at Wigan Warriors... and here’s why Adrian Lam is excited

Discuss all things Wigan Warriors. Comments and opinions on all aspects of the club's performance are welcome.
Post Reply
josie andrews
Posts: 35573
Joined: Sun Jun 10, 2007 10:17 pm
Location: Wigan
Contact:

Zak Hardaker back on board at Wigan Warriors... and here’s why Adrian Lam is excited

Post by josie andrews »

Anyone can support a team when it is winning, that takes no courage.
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
Caboosegg
Posts: 3837
Joined: Tue Oct 14, 2014 4:51 pm

Re: Zak Hardaker back on board at Wigan Warriors... and here’s why...

Post by Caboosegg »

What the hell does Escare have to do to get a Spot, that reads like Zak has walked into a starting spot.

Escare did not let us down at all last year and hes exciting to watch.
These are two reasons not to trust people.
1. We don't know them.
2. We do know them.
formulamoto
Posts: 53
Joined: Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:50 am

Re: Zak Hardaker back on board at Wigan Warriors... and here’s why...

Post by formulamoto »

escare also kicks goals
medlocke
Posts: 10628
Joined: Wed Apr 12, 2006 11:57 am
Location: Millom
Contact:

Re: Zak Hardaker back on board at Wigan Warriors... and here’s why...

Post by medlocke »

Can see Escare asking for a release before the season start, didn't he leave Catalans for similar reasons
old hooker
Posts: 1980
Joined: Fri Feb 24, 2006 5:53 pm

Re: Zak Hardaker back on board at Wigan Warriors... and here’s why...

Post by old hooker »

medlocke wrote:Can see Escare asking for a release before the season start, didn't he leave Catalans for similar reasons
Wouldnt blame him either, being kept out by an unreliable, irresponsible prolific offender.
Woody1989
Posts: 182
Joined: Mon Nov 18, 2013 11:16 pm

Re: Zak Hardaker back on board at Wigan Warriors... and here’s why...

Post by Woody1989 »

Giving Escare the number 1 shirt would, I hope, indicate that they're planning on starting him at full back initially. It'll be interesting to see how it pans out, having 2 class full-backs in the squad isn't a bad position to be in after all.
User avatar
Wigan_forever1985
Posts: 6560
Joined: Fri Mar 10, 2006 9:50 pm

Re: Zak Hardaker back on board at Wigan Warriors... and here’s why...

Post by Wigan_forever1985 »

Feel sorry for Escare - its the message it says to youngsters too - basically if youre gifted forget about the rules because in the end you will always be picked

you just got to look at Scott moore still getting 2nd chances
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure
User avatar
si_bax
Posts: 225
Joined: Thu Apr 13, 2006 2:49 pm

Re: Zak Hardaker back on board at Wigan Warriors... and here’s why...

Post by si_bax »

do you get the impression they gave Escare the number 1 jersey to keep him sweet, knowing full well he wont be getting as much game time when Zak is fit?
First Try Tickle
Posts: 1235
Joined: Sat Aug 06, 2005 1:15 am

Re: Zak Hardaker back on board at Wigan Warriors... and here’s why...

Post by First Try Tickle »

Lam might be planning playing Hardaker at centre. I think at the beginning he will be on the bench to see which spot he best fits in. If he keeps clean I think most on here will want him starting each week no matter who misses out.

Its the same with the wingers, it will be funny not starting with Manfredi after he won us the grand final.
User avatar
Wigan_forever1985
Posts: 6560
Joined: Fri Mar 10, 2006 9:50 pm

Re: Zak Hardaker back on board at Wigan Warriors... and here’s why...

Post by Wigan_forever1985 »

First Try Tickle wrote:Lam might be planning playing Hardaker at centre. I think at the beginning he will be on the bench to see which spot he best fits in. If he keeps clean I think most on here will want him starting each week no matter who misses out.

Its the same with the wingers, it will be funny not starting with Manfredi after he won us the grand final.
Manfredi hasn't done anything wrong though has he so he deserves another chance.

Id be happier with ZH at centre to start with mainly because centre is probably our weakest area. Escare IMO should be given a chance to claim the FB spot, people go on about hardaker but we are talking about pre ban and a year out from the sport clearly abusing his body hardaker. He may not be the player he was before he left so Escare should be entitled to first crack at FB IMO.

Im not blind to see that sport is a results industry and im not suggesting we play escare over ZH long term is Escare isnt up to parr but for me ZH should have to earn his way into the side and it should be Escares to lose.

Saying he is first choice kicker is effectively saying he is in the squad regardless
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure
Post Reply