Re: Bateman
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2022 12:11 pm
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I’d definitely keep Halsall at centre which side is the coaches job, but specialist centres are like hens teeth, we need to keep him. As you say he’s so good under the high ball, his height defo helps with that,God2 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 12:37 pm Unpopular opinion but i think we’ve improved since Bateman has been on the sidelines.
KPP is attracting so many defenders it’s ridiculous, Bateman loses 1v1 9 times out of 10 nowadays since his operations on his shoulders.
For me he wouldn’t get back in the team on current form. Farrell and KPP would be my choice for sure.
Isa a better centre than folk give him credit for, and I’d play Halsall instead of Bibby, he’s better under the high ball, a better defender and uses his winger more.
Would anyone try to bring Longstaff back as he is out of favour at Warrigton and on his way to Hull it seems?Graham1 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 12:25 pm We need to do some planning regarding the back row. Isa been a great servant but needs to be moved on. Faz can’t go on forever. We need to be looking after our academy lads better. No way should Wire have got Nicholson and before that Longstaff. If Nsemba is the future we need to make sure he is just that. I think we’ve lost KPP. Too be honest Bateman should not be a certain starter as he has struggled to hit his pre nrl form. And the academy lads need to know that all spots are up for grabs otherwise they move to clubs which will give them first team opportunities, presumably that why we’ve lost McDonnell and Nicholson. as well as more money.
Nailed on thenShaun1967 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 1:02 pm Wigan denying any approach from Wests Tigers.
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Nope, should be used as a example of what can happen. Grass isn’t alway greener and all that. Unless he approaches usLevrier wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 12:50 pmWould anyone try to bring Longstaff back as he is out of favour at Warrigton and on his way to Hull it seems?Graham1 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 12:25 pm We need to do some planning regarding the back row. Isa been a great servant but needs to be moved on. Faz can’t go on forever. We need to be looking after our academy lads better. No way should Wire have got Nicholson and before that Longstaff. If Nsemba is the future we need to make sure he is just that. I think we’ve lost KPP. Too be honest Bateman should not be a certain starter as he has struggled to hit his pre nrl form. And the academy lads need to know that all spots are up for grabs otherwise they move to clubs which will give them first team opportunities, presumably that why we’ve lost McDonnell and Nicholson. as well as more money.
Depends how you interpret that. I've no doubts that Wigan haven't any contact from West Tigers, however have they had an approach from their agents?Shaun1967 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 1:02 pm Wigan denying any approach from Wests Tigers.
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