Bobby-WRL wrote: ↑Sun Sep 25, 2022 11:42 am
We are pretty well stocked at Prop though so I’d say it’s highly unlikely .
True, but with rumours of Bateman leaving this could signal a shift of Smithies slotting in at second rower with Thompson taking the 13 shirt perhaps? He’s played loose at Canterbury so it isn’t a position that’s new to him
Bobby-WRL wrote: ↑Sun Sep 25, 2022 11:42 am
We are pretty well stocked at Prop though so I’d say it’s highly unlikely .
True, but with rumours of Bateman leaving this could signal a shift of Smithies slotting in at second rower with Thompson taking the 13 shirt perhaps? He’s played loose at Canterbury so it isn’t a position that’s new to him
Bobby-WRL wrote: ↑Sun Sep 25, 2022 11:42 am
We are pretty well stocked at Prop though so I’d say it’s highly unlikely .
True, but with rumours of Bateman leaving this could signal a shift of Smithies slotting in at second rower with Thompson taking the 13 shirt perhaps? He’s played loose at Canterbury so it isn’t a position that’s new to him
Any potential signing must be weighed up against the possibility of a player wanting more first team action/returning home/moving onto another challenge
It is not out the realms of possibility that any from Cust/Mago/Ellis might want to return back home (note I said might). It could be that Miski doesn't fancy another year in the reserves with less opportunity for an appearances than Santa!
In truth it could be none of the above and it could be that Wigan are prepared to let KPP and/or Bateman go (so no overseas spots available)
I can't imagine it would be another back unless Cust leaves (then Mason Lino is the most likely arrival IMO). Something makes me think that with Farrell likely to miss a chunk of the start of next season and Isa no longer good enough for a starting position, that it will potentially be a back row signing
I think the only "guaranteed" forwards going into the season are Havard, Byrne, Bateman, Farrell, Smithies, KPP & Cooper.
I could easily see the club moving on from Isa, Singleton & even Mago or Ellis if there is interest in any or all of them especially if a young lad impresses Matty in training/preseason or we get the chance to bring in Thompson.