Wigan squad for Salford

[jaws1]

I agree, surely this is O'Neill's opportunity, furthermore, looking at the squad listed, with Cust and Smith surely in the halves, who else could play 9?

Peet on Wigan TV says O'Neill will start the game with Shorrocks as back up.

[widdenoldboy]

21-man squad named for Sunday’s Betfred Super League game against Salford.


Wigan squad to face Salford:

1 Bevan French
2 Jake Bibby
4 Iain Thornley
5 Liam Marshall
6 Cade Cust
8 Brad Singleton
10 Patrick Mago
11 Willie Isa
12 Liam Farrell
13 John ate an
14 Morgan Smithies
15 Kaide Ellis
16 Harry Smith
17 Oliver Partington
19 Ethan Havard
20 Liam Byrne
22 Joe Shorrocks
23 Jai Field
24 Abbas Miski
25 Sam Halsall
28 Brad O’Neill

Pardon my frivolous interjection, but what did 13 John eat?

A Yorkshire puddin!

I thought the Yorkshire Puddin' had left (groan)

[widdenoldboy]

I agree, surely this is O'Neill's opportunity, furthermore, looking at the squad listed, with Cust and Smith surely in the halves, who else could play 9?

Peet on Wigan TV says O'Neill will start the game with Shorrocks as back up.

That is far too sensible, TBH if O'Neil didn't get a run now then when? Also some really good talent coming up with Pinder and Forber.

[DaveO]

I agree, surely this is O'Neill's opportunity, furthermore, looking at the squad listed, with Cust and Smith surely in the halves, who else could play 9?

Shorrocks could play 9 I actually think he could be good there given time.

He could but it's about as good an idea as playing Bateman at centre.

Doing that sort of thing is why we ended up with Powell at 9 so if we want to carry on with the recent tradition of having average hookers, Shorrocks at 9 is the way to go.

If O'Neil can't get a game at 9 with Powell suspended he will surely soon realise has no future here and he'd be better off elsewhere.

[Wiganer Ted]

A good opportunity for O'Neil and Halsall.

My guess at the squad - Field, French, Halsall, Thornley, Marshall, Cust, Smith, Singleton. O'Neil, Byrne, Bateman, Farrell, Smithies. - Mago, Havard, Ellis, Shorrocks.

From what Peet says they'll see how O'Neil goes doing 80 and if he's getting gassed he'll be spelled with Shorrocks. Seems sensible to me.

[moto748]

A good opportunity for O'Neil and Halsall.


From what Peet says they'll see how O'Neil goes doing 80 and if he's getting gassed he'll be spelled with Shorrocks. Seems sensible to me.

Exactly. And what's the problem with that?

[josie andrews]

A good opportunity for O'Neil and Halsall.


From what Peet says they'll see how O'Neil goes doing 80 and if he's getting gassed he'll be spelled with Shorrocks. Seems sensible to me.

Exactly. And what's the problem with that?

Exactly nothing

[eaststandspy]

I agree 100% with Wiganer Ted, that is the team I would like to see as well.

[widdenoldboy]

My predicted team,

23 Jai Field

1 Bevan French
13 John Bateman
4 Iain Thornley
5 Liam Marshall

6 Cade Cust
16 Harry Smith

8 Brad Singleton
28 Brad O’Neill
20 Liam Byrne
11 Willie Isa
12 Liam Farrell
14 Morgan Smithies

19 Ethan Havard
15 Kaide Ellis
22 Joe Shorrocks
10 Patrick Mago

[josie andrews]

Wigan Warriors vs Salford Red Devils: Team news, match preview and score prediction

Wigan made a statement on Monday after losing on Good Friday. They ran riot against Wakefield scoring nine tries many of which could have been described as world class.

Against an out of form Salford, they’ll be hoping to underline their attacking potential yet again tomorrow.

Salford meanwhile have struggled to recapture their early season form and need a boost here against the Warriors to get their season back on track.

Team News

Of course, there will be no Zak Hardaker for Wigan this weekend. In fact, it now transpires that we’ve seen the last of Hardaker in a Wigan shirt following his release from the Warriors just yesterday. The Warriors will also be without the suspended Sam Powell in a major blow for Matt Peet’s men whilst Thomas Leuluai’s long-term injury makes matters worse for the Warriors moving forward. There is positive news on Iain Thornley and Liam Marshall who both return.

The Red Devils are still without Tim Lafai, Deon Cross, Shane Wright and James Greenwood. Ryan Lannon is also absent leaving extra pressure on the second-row positions with Paul Rowley’s first three options unavailable.

Match Preview – Key Battles:

Jai Field vs Ryan Brierley: Ryan Brierley is a very competent and well-rounded attacker with skill and support play. He’ll have to be at his absolute best to better the electric and dangerous Jai Field. Field has been superb all season and his pace makes him almost unstoppable.

Bevan French vs Ken Sio: Speaking of dangerous pace, Bevan French alongside Field showed that the pair could devastate any team. Salford will need to keep him quiet in defence. As for in attack, they will want to get the ball in the hands of the prolific Ken Sio if they want to out score the Warriors.

Cade Cust vs Marc Sneyd: Marc Sneyd is Salford’s central hub and he’ll be looking to boss things here. The Red Devils will need him to be at his best but up against the always improving Cade Cust he could find it tough to impose on the game.

Where the game will be won and lost:

Space is the magic word against Wigan. You cannot allow the Warriors, specifically Field and French, any space. Otherwise they’ll devastate you. If Salford can stay in the game, they’ve shown on a number of occasions that they can snatch something at the end.

Score Prediction: Wigan Warriors 34-12 Salford Red Devils

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