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Re: O’Loughlin has ‘remote chance’ of playing in Grand Final
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2016 1:24 am
by butt monkey
Not played one single minute since 5th August when he got sent off against Wakefield and some on here think he will have a positive impact in the Grand Final for us off the bench
He wont
He is versatile in that he can play half as well as back row BUT he clearly will struggle in that position if he is forced into it.
Like I said earlier, might as well pick Micky Mac or Joel or Dom Manfredi or even Clubby as I am sure any one of them would give a good 5 minutes or so.
This is NOT about sentimentality BUT harsh reality and Sean has NOT been part of this team that has won its way to the final
Re: O’Loughlin has ‘remote chance’ of playing in Grand Final
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2016 12:39 am
by fozzieskem
CP makes a strong point,it hasnt been pretty at times but this bunch of lads has come through the looking glass in my opinion,they can win without Lockers and win well.
He wants to carry on,well thats up to him but lets be fair he's in no way shape or form match fit for saturday,give this bunch the long lead and give them their head,they have to learn and are ahead with this awful season progress wise..its time to look to the future.
Re: O’Loughlin has ‘remote chance’ of playing in Grand Final
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2016 9:05 am
by Exiled Wiganer
Re watching the games, our form drops when Bretherton and Shorrocks are on. Both of them drop off key tackles - no criticism of them they have done fabulous work for the cause. The only question Wane needs to consider is whether we would be stronger with Lockers doing a 15 minute shift than Shorrocks - not if he is back to his best. I trust player and coach to make the right decision...
Re: O’Loughlin has ‘remote chance’ of playing in Grand Final
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2016 9:42 am
by Josie's friend
One senario Lockers would be perfect,
At 50 mins and we're ahead switch Bateman to centre instead of OG, Isa to 2nd row and Lockers to loose forward. Strengthen up our backs and experience in the pack.
Bretherton losing his spot to Lockers
Re: O’Loughlin has ‘remote chance’ of playing in Grand Final
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2016 1:46 pm
by butt monkey
Josie's friend wrote:One senario Lockers would be perfect,
At 50 mins and we're ahead switch Bateman to centre instead of OG, Isa to 2nd row and Lockers to loose forward. Strengthen up our backs and experience in the pack.
Here is another.....
Wigan are holding onto a slender lead. A totally non-match fit lockers come on, mistimes a tackle and gets sent off like his last match and we end up losing.
Woopeee idiots want to give him a chance to play when he clearly does not deserve that chance and would be a bigger gamble than not having him in the side.
Get over it Josie Friend, why do you think he deserves a spot in the 17 when he has played no part in the side that got us to the final in the first place?
Why not ask Matty Bowen if he wants another chance for final glory?
Re: O’Loughlin has ‘remote chance’ of playing in Grand Final
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2016 2:22 pm
by moto748
butt monkey wrote:
Here is another.....
Wigan are holding onto a slender lead. A totally non-match fit lockers come on, mistimes a tackle and gets sent off like his last match and we end up losing.
Woopeee idiots want to give him a chance to play when he clearly does not deserve that chance and would be a bigger gamble than not having him in the side.
Get over it Josie Friend, why do you think he deserves a spot in the 17 when he has played no part in the side that got us to the final in the first place?
Why not ask Matty Bowen if he wants another chance for final glory?
I'd have Matty Bowen back in a heartbeat!
Re: O’Loughlin has ‘remote chance’ of playing in Grand Final
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2016 2:32 pm
by AdamMac
butt monkey wrote:Josie's friend wrote:One senario Lockers would be perfect,
At 50 mins and we're ahead switch Bateman to centre instead of OG, Isa to 2nd row and Lockers to loose forward. Strengthen up our backs and experience in the pack.
Here is another.....
Wigan are holding onto a slender lead. A totally non-match fit lockers come on, mistimes a tackle and gets sent off like his last match and we end up losing.
Woopeee idiots want to give him a chance to play when he clearly does not deserve that chance and would be a bigger gamble than not having him in the side.
Get over it Josie Friend, why do you think he deserves a spot in the 17 when he has played no part in the side that got us to the final in the first place?
Why not ask Matty Bowen if he wants another chance for final glory?
Just so we are clear... do you not want Lockers to be play then :doz:
Re: O’Loughlin has ‘remote chance’ of playing in Grand Final
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2016 3:08 pm
by si_bax
not in the squad
https://twitter.com/SuperLeague/status/ ... 6071220224[/url]
Chris Sandow is in the Wire squad though
Re: O’Loughlin has ‘remote chance’ of playing in Grand Final
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2016 4:07 pm
by cpwigan
Glad.
I can understand Wire but it is a huge risk, coud be crusial or an almighty disaster.
I do think Wire need a second experienced halfback. Prefer Ratchford at 6 personally and Russel at FB.
Re: O’Loughlin has ‘remote chance’ of playing in Grand Final
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2016 7:44 pm
by Josie's friend
butt monkey wrote:Get over it Josie Friend, why do you think he deserves a spot in the 17 when he has played no part in the side that got us to the final in the first place?
Why not ask Matty Bowen if he wants another chance for final glory?
I don't think he should be selected I just gave one example, I think we should stick with the same squad. Flower like Lockers played no part in us getting to the final either, in fact hindered it at Wire so his inclusion is a kick in the teeth to the players that miss out.