Shorrocks hoping to shine
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 10:59 am
Jake Shorrocks on his hopes of cementing a place in Wigan’s First Team in 2019.
Half-back wants to impress Adrian Lam in the Warriors’ final pre-season game at Barrow Raiders on Saturday.
Shorrocks: “Hopefully I can get some more game time and put a good performance together.”
Wigan half-back Jake Shorrocks has stated he wants to stay at Wigan this season and fight for a place in Adrian Lam’s First Team rather than going out on loan.
Since signing a professional deal with the Warriors in 2015, Shorrocks has had three loan spells at Workington Town, Swinton Lions and Salford Red Devils.
And the 23-year-old is optimistic for the upcoming campaign under new Head Coach Lam, as he has another chance to impress in Saturday’s pre-season friendly at Barrow Raiders.
Shorrocks said: “I want to play for Wigan. I’m trying to put my best foot forward in training and in the pre-season games. Hopefully, Lammy (Lam) can see something that I can bring to the team and if I get my shot then it will be great.
“Saturday’s game is another opportunity to show what I can do in front of Lammy, as I also played against London and Salford. He will get to see the boys play another 80 minutes and hopefully I can get some more game time and put a good performance together.”
Shorrocks signed from Wigan St. Pats and progressed through the Wigan Academy into the First Team squad where he made his Super League debut in 2016 against Widnes Vikings.
Since then he has featured just 12 times for the Cherry and Whites, but the stand-off is hopeful of more games in 2019 as he can relate to Lam’s style of play.
Shorrocks added: “It’s about the half-backs directing the team, as we’re the spine of what Lammy wants us to do. Everyone knows their role and what we have to do, but it’s about executing it which is the most important thing.
“He played at half-back during his career, so he thinks like I do. He also gives me little points of advice in training which is really beneficial to me.”
You can stream Wigan’s third and final pre-season game against Barrow live on Wigan TV from 3pm on Saturday. There will also be highlights and post-match interviews available, giving Warriors fans comprehensive coverage that you’ll not find anywhere else.
To sign up today, simply follow THIS LINK. https://tv.wiganwarriors.com/account
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Half-back wants to impress Adrian Lam in the Warriors’ final pre-season game at Barrow Raiders on Saturday.
Shorrocks: “Hopefully I can get some more game time and put a good performance together.”
Wigan half-back Jake Shorrocks has stated he wants to stay at Wigan this season and fight for a place in Adrian Lam’s First Team rather than going out on loan.
Since signing a professional deal with the Warriors in 2015, Shorrocks has had three loan spells at Workington Town, Swinton Lions and Salford Red Devils.
And the 23-year-old is optimistic for the upcoming campaign under new Head Coach Lam, as he has another chance to impress in Saturday’s pre-season friendly at Barrow Raiders.
Shorrocks said: “I want to play for Wigan. I’m trying to put my best foot forward in training and in the pre-season games. Hopefully, Lammy (Lam) can see something that I can bring to the team and if I get my shot then it will be great.
“Saturday’s game is another opportunity to show what I can do in front of Lammy, as I also played against London and Salford. He will get to see the boys play another 80 minutes and hopefully I can get some more game time and put a good performance together.”
Shorrocks signed from Wigan St. Pats and progressed through the Wigan Academy into the First Team squad where he made his Super League debut in 2016 against Widnes Vikings.
Since then he has featured just 12 times for the Cherry and Whites, but the stand-off is hopeful of more games in 2019 as he can relate to Lam’s style of play.
Shorrocks added: “It’s about the half-backs directing the team, as we’re the spine of what Lammy wants us to do. Everyone knows their role and what we have to do, but it’s about executing it which is the most important thing.
“He played at half-back during his career, so he thinks like I do. He also gives me little points of advice in training which is really beneficial to me.”
You can stream Wigan’s third and final pre-season game against Barrow live on Wigan TV from 3pm on Saturday. There will also be highlights and post-match interviews available, giving Warriors fans comprehensive coverage that you’ll not find anywhere else.
To sign up today, simply follow THIS LINK. https://tv.wiganwarriors.com/account
https://www.wiganwarriors.com/news/2019 ... wdX8C6W.99