Jai Field shares his gratitude to Wigan Warriors for sticking by him ahead of a transformative 12 months

[josie andrews]

Jai Field says he is grateful to Wigan Warriors for the faith they’ve put in him this season.

The fullback missed the majority of his first year in England through injury, but has enjoyed an incredible 2022, which has seen him named in the Super League Dream Team.

Field states he is honoured to have received the recognition.

He said: “It's a real honour to make this team. There’s a lot of good fullbacks in the competition who it could've been, so I’m grateful I got the selection.

To where I was 12 months ago, not playing footy at all, to turn it around and have the year I’ve had is pleasing.

“I want to thank the club for sticking by me, they’ve put a lot of faith and belief in me to play the way they knew I could. It’s gone a long way in how I’ve performed.


“You have aspirations and goals when you come and play in this comp, and because it didn’t really happen in year one, it has been good to tick that box.

Without sounding too cocky, you’ve always got to have that self belief.

The way the team plays free-flowing rugby really suits me, so credit has to go to the coaches for having faith in us all.”

Field says he’s proud of what the entire Wigan squad have managed to achieve throughout the campaign so far.

“There’s a lot of unsung heroes in our team,” he added.

I know we’re the ones scoring tries and looking flashy, but we wouldn’t be able to do the things we do without the hard work before that. It’s the same in any great side.


“We reap the rewards, but a lot of people, who do a lot of good work, go unnoticed.

“It’s been nice to finish second in the table and be unbeaten at home, but we’re not getting carried away because the job’s not done yet."

Finals footy can produce anything so we’re not getting ahead of ourselves.

“You’ve got to play 80 minutes and give it your all, then hopefully we can keep going on with it.”

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[ddtftf]

I just wish Bevin French would feel the same way we supported him in his darkest hours & to be fair its dragging on a bit now and the club need to know his decision so they can plan ahead with the money they have to invest

[jobo]

I just wish Bevin French would feel the same way we supported him in his darkest hours & to be fair its dragging on a bit now and the club need to know his decision so they can plan ahead with the money they have to invest

I think I'd leave it until the end of the season and then make his mind up for him. Might be something either him or the club are going to do anyway.

[keptinthedarkfans]

I just wish Bevin French would feel the same way we supported him in his darkest hours & to be fair its dragging on a bit now and the club need to know his decision so they can plan ahead with the money they have to invest

How do you know he doesn't You can't compare the two. He lost his mother his life was thrown into turmoil regarding his family. He has done fantastic for us under circumstances. He will do the right thing for him in the end. He has clubs support. I'm happy with that regardless of how long it takes. Imo stays 100%.

[josie andrews]

I just wish Bevin French would feel the same way we supported him in his darkest hours & to be fair its dragging on a bit now and the club need to know his decision so they can plan ahead with the money they have to invest

How do you know he doesn't You can't compare the two. He lost his mother his life was thrown into turmoil regarding his family. He has done fantastic for us under circumstances. He will do the right thing for him in the end. He has clubs support. I'm happy with that regardless of how long it takes. Imo stays 100%.

Me too

[Wiganer Ted]

Field has been brilliantly good for us and brought a style of rugby that many of us thought we'd seen the last of. Pace that is staggering, footwork and great handling skills.

Field is box office and I hope he's at Wigan for years to come.

[josie andrews]

Field has been brilliantly good for us and brought a style of rugby that many of us thought we'd seen the last of. Pace that is staggering, footwork and great handling skills.

Field is box office and I hope he's at Wigan for years to come.

Me too

[moto748]

Well, yeah, to get another year out of Bevan, and keep Jai long-term, that would be fabulous, wouldn't it? Maybe too much to ask?

I actually started a thread on an Aussie forum I follow the other day about the remarkable strength in depth of full-backs in the NRL right now. As well as Tedesco and Ponga and Paps, there's all these great kids coming trough, Campbell, Savage, etc. Any incomers would have to be pretty special.

[josie andrews]

Well, yeah, to get another year out of Bevan, and keep Jai long-term, that would be fabulous, wouldn't it? Maybe too much to ask?

I actually started a thread on an Aussie forum I follow the other day about the remarkable strength in depth of full-backs in the NRL right now. As well as Tedesco and Ponga and Paps, there's all these great kids coming trough, Campbell, Savage, etc. Any incomers would have to be pretty special.

I hope Jai becomes another Pat Richards in longevity & if Bevan is only her for a couple of years I will die happy
(but would hope he stays longer)

[Big Steve]

More.repots coming from Aus are saying that the Newcastle move is looking less likely