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Won't be too long before the Giants field an entire team of ex Warriors!

Seems strange that when it comes to signing our players, Huddersfield appear to have no problem under the cap, whereas Wigan struggle to even retain a promising player like Davies.

Are Huddersfield about to undergo a major squad turnaround or do they have a similar elastic cap to Warrington? ps I know their full back is leaving :sly:

butt monkey wrote:Seems strange that when it comes to signing our players, Huddersfield appear to have no problem under the cap, whereas Wigan struggle to even retain a promising player like Davies.

Are Huddersfield about to undergo a major squad turnaround or do they have a similar elastic cap to Warrington? ps I know their full back is leaving :sly:

And look where he will be fetching up!!!!

Not been Stuarts biggest fan prior to this season.However, under the guidance of Madge and Wayne he seems to be regaining some of his old form.And as a result I have been much more impressed with his form through out the season.Consequently I feel that to give him another two years is good business.Also am very pleased that Andy as been given another season with an option for a further season.Always been a big fan of Andy.He just keeps grinding out the yardage without ever seeming to complain. So all in all I am well pleased.However I am suitably unimpressed at the prospect of losing yet another promising prop.Why do all the hard work nurturing and developing our young talent then off load them to another club like the supposed Huddersfield who seem intent on fielding all of our ex talented players.So come on Madge do us and yourselves a favour and loan the kid out to a team like Salford who in my opinion should field an half decent team next term.

It's probably a bit easier to fit superstars under the cap for Huddersfield and to a lesser extent Wire as they seem to have negligible development of youngsters, they just poach ours.
Hope Davies isn't a permanent move, he is developing well, and surely Mossop has more potential in the second row?

exile in Tiger country wrote:It's probably a bit easier to fit superstars under the cap for Huddersfield and to a lesser extent Wire as they seem to have negligible development of youngsters, they just poach ours.

Bit unfair to knock Wire's youngsters, IMO. They finished top of the U20's league. Admittedly not many have made their way into the first team, but that's more because they haven't had many injuries compared to the other teams.

GeoffN wrote:

exile in Tiger country wrote:It's probably a bit easier to fit superstars under the cap for Huddersfield and to a lesser extent Wire as they seem to have negligible development of youngsters, they just poach ours.

Bit unfair to knock Wire's youngsters, IMO. They finished top of the U20's league. Admittedly not many have made their way into the first team, but that's more because they haven't had many injuries compared to the other teams.

injuries are a massive factor but isn't the fact that not too many of the players has gone on loan an indication that they're not ready to play at a higher level yet. We've had loads of players out on loan this season and we are reaping the benefits. In addition to those like Farrell and Tuson who recently have spent more time playing in the first team than many of our more established players. More young players should have had game time for Wire this year, their average age is getting older and they're likely to find themselves a situation where they start getting a lot of injuries and losing players and the fact they haven't suggests they may intend to carry on signing big names and not bothering with youth

A bit more detail from Fielden in today's Express

“It was one of the hardest decisions of my life to reject the North Queensland Cowboys because it represented my last chance to play in the NRL.

I had quite a few chats with their coach, Neil Henry,” said Fielden, who turns 31 next week.

“But my wife and I are expecting our first child soon and I am very happy at Wigan. They are the only club in England I want to play for and I am on top of my game again.

The Cowboys offer probably came at the wrong time for me because of the baby.

Wigan is heading in the right direction and I want to be a part of any future success. The club has a superb group of players with a good mix of youth and experience.

It’s a very exciting time at the DW stadium”

The Cowboys had put Fielden at the top of a list (to replace departing Willie Mason and Luke O’Donnell), which also included Jamie Peacock, David Fa’alogo and Greg Eastwood.

I was very interested to read about the NRL offer. I'm sure this did the negotiations with Wigan (from his point of view) no harm at all.

Agree about Ben Davies - I really hope its only a loan, but if he is to be 6th choice next year I don't think we could blame the lad for taking a Super League contract with realistic first team possibilities.